Founder & Artist

• Apr 2017 - Present

Sheila Darcey @SketchPoetic is a Los Angeles based artist. She returned to her artist's roots after a 20-year hiatus building her career as a digital innovator and business consultant. The purpose of her work is to elevate art as a tool for emotional expression, self reflection, and healing.The purpose of her work is to elevate art as a tool for emotional expression, self reflection, and healing. It's about being in a safe place to quiet the mind and spark the child-like curiosity we sometimes lose in our busy lives. Follow her on Instagram @SketchPoetic or check out the following sites to learn more:http://www.sheiladarcey.comhttp://www.sketchpoetic.com Show less

Author of "Sketch by Sketch - A Creative Path to Emotional Healing & Transformation"

• Dec 2021 - Present

Transform your life, process your emotions, and find joy in Sheila Darcey's Sketch by SketchDuring a difficult time in her life, author Sheila Darcey found that the act of sketching and freestyle drawing―of giving a physical form to her thoughts, emotions and ideas―was an impactful way to process what she was feeling. One simple sketch became a daily practice and developed into a meditative and therapeutic tool that Sheila has taught and shared with thousands of people.

Mental Health & Wellness Ambassador & Curator

• Mar 2022 - Present

Content Creator for Trauma Talks Program

• Nov 2019 - Present

The Compassion Prison Project is a program in kindness, forgiveness and hope. We seek to restore the inherent humanity in all people, seeing those behind bars worthy of decency, consideration, understanding and transformation. The Compassion Prison Project is a program in kindness, forgiveness and hope. We seek to restore the inherent humanity in all people, seeing those behind bars worthy of decency, consideration, understanding and transformation.

VP, Innovation

• Apr 2017 - Jan 2023

We’re WHIM. Believers in the power of surroundings. The power of moments. The power of change. We are reinventing and transforming the way people experience digital Stuff in their homes, and how they live their lives. We have dedicated years in the pursuit of enhancing your life with look-up, immersive experiences that move way beyond our smartphones, tablets, and TVs. Come see how you can change the way you live… on a WHIM. https://onawhim.com/ We’re WHIM. Believers in the power of surroundings. The power of moments. The power of change. We are reinventing and transforming the way people experience digital Stuff in their homes, and how they live their lives. We have dedicated years in the pursuit of enhancing your life with look-up, immersive experiences that move way beyond our smartphones, tablets, and TVs. Come see how you can change the way you live… on a WHIM. https://onawhim.com/

Creative Expression Workshop Facilitator

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

Experience Partner for Summit hosting art activations for SummitLA and Summit Mountain series. Experience Partner for Summit hosting art activations for SummitLA and Summit Mountain series.

Managing Director

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

As Managing Director at BeyondCurious (an award-winning innovation agency), Sheila leads the growth and success of its west coast practice. She guides expert teams in crafting the strategies and building the digital products that help brands innovate. Sheila has been instrumental in shaping the culture of entrepreneurial spirit and diversity of the company. As Managing Director at BeyondCurious (an award-winning innovation agency), Sheila leads the growth and success of its west coast practice. She guides expert teams in crafting the strategies and building the digital products that help brands innovate. Sheila has been instrumental in shaping the culture of entrepreneurial spirit and diversity of the company.

Head of Sales + Client Services

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2015

As the Head of Sales and Client Services, Sheila was responsible for maximizing profitable growth, driving client acquisition and retention, while minimizing risk to the business. She served as an advisor to clients by providing strategic insights, consumer insights, and product innovation. She also led digital transformation engagements for leading brands including Google, Toyota, Lexus, Disney, Kaiser, Emerson, Miami Heat and emerging giants like Sonos and GoPro. As the Head of Sales and Client Services, Sheila was responsible for maximizing profitable growth, driving client acquisition and retention, while minimizing risk to the business. She served as an advisor to clients by providing strategic insights, consumer insights, and product innovation. She also led digital transformation engagements for leading brands including Google, Toyota, Lexus, Disney, Kaiser, Emerson, Miami Heat and emerging giants like Sonos and GoPro.

Client Executive

• Jun 2011 - Mar 2013

Director, Program Management

• Mar 2008 - Jun 2011