Sophia Brading
ABOUT SOPHIA
Creator and Agency Director at Colloco Marketing
I'm Sophia, Agency Director at Colloco Marketing based on the beautiful Isle of Wight working nationwide.
After 15 years in corporate roles across Cardiff, Bristol, and London, I returned home to the island six years ago and set up Colloco Marketing. Born and brought up here, I was always a bit homesick on the mainland - now I'm back where I belong, feeling at home and myself. Since then, Colloco has launched over 100 websites and helped many businesses with their social media. We've even had clients tell us their business increased by 50% after launching their new website.
The best way to start with Colloco is our signature IdentityKit™. Here, we uncover our clients' authentic brand voice and values – or we help shape them from scratch. This solid foundation ensures every digital touchpoint genuinely reflects who you are and what you stand for.
This then helps us shapes everything we create, from social media content to website designs.
We work hard to give clients something they feel comfortable with and proud of - something that feels real to them. My natural empathy and a background in life coaching means clients often tell me "you get us" - and that understanding helps with everything we create.
I've learned how to blend my corporate experience with creative solutions for smaller businesses.
Our philosophy, captured in our new tagline "Your Brand, Your Story, Your Legacy," now drives everything we do.
Because as our client, your journey matters.
Your brand isn't just a logo - it's an expression of you, your business and it’s your reputation.
Your story isn't just content - it's your journey.
Your legacy isn't just a website - it's your lasting digital presence that drives real business growth.
We work hard to make websites look beautiful but also work equally hard on the strategy so that they work harder for your business.
In a world of AI, I am passionate about helping you look and sound authentic - because your customers want to connect with the real person behind the business.
Get to know me more..
This is me: I love animals, especially my amazing dog Leia—I’d do anything for my family and friends. I live on the Isle of Wight with my beautiful daughter Gabi and partner Craig.
I love music and can’t wait to head to the Isle of Wight Festival this year. I also love traveling; I recently visited Bulgaria and thoroughly enjoyed the capital, Sofia. This year, Olu Deniz in Turkey and the mountains and lakes of Slovenia are already booked.
My health is extremely important to me, especially after recovering from breast cancer and everything that journey entailed. Since that time, I’ve become a vegetarian, and my partner is an amazing cook. We focus heavily on nutrition, although treats are still very much part of the menu!
I’m also passionate about the environment and strive to support genuine sustainability efforts.
I love the Isle of Wight—it’s my home and the place where I feel most alive. The sea and countryside bring me so much happiness, and my dream is to own a beautiful country house with space for animals and a place to grow my own vegetables.
One last thing: When you meet me, it might not be obvious because I push my boundaries every day, but I struggle deeply with anxiety, which sometimes makes everyday situations feel overwhelming. Over time, I’ve found ways to cope. It’s not always easy, but it’s part of who I am and I now know its ok to admit it!
