Our story & what makes stepUp different
stepUp is a consultancy focused on organizational design and people development for small and mid-sized businesses. We work side by side with business owners and teams to enhance collaboration, define clear roles, and create sustainable growth.
At stepUp, we believe businesses grow stronger when people do. That’s why we design structures that empower collaboration, clarify responsibilities, and enable long-term success.
What makes us different? Every solution is co-built with you. Practical, human-centered, and designed to fit your unique journey.
stepUp helps entrepreneurs organize, grow, and scale with people at the center.
Unlike one-size-fits-all frameworks, our work is collaborative and customized to your context making change both practical and sustainable.
Our pillars
These pillars are not rules. They’re the roots that let your business and people flourish.
Testimonials
Real stories from business owners who grew with StepUp. Practical support, real impact, and growth that lasts.
Gleiton Pedro Soares
Founder & Creative Director | GP Hair Experience
Mariana’s guidance has been essential for the structured and consistent growth of my business, GP Hair Experience. She trained me as a leader, helping me gain a deeper understanding of my soft and hard skills, while also developing my ability to lead my team and connect with each personality in a unique and strategic way.
With her support, we shifted from a reactive approach to a more organized and strategic operation, anticipating scenarios, formalizing work areas and processes, and reducing the informalities that small, family-run businesses often face.
Mariana works in a highly personalized way, has exceptional people skills, and always brings valuable ideas that elevate the level of organization and professionalism within the business. I wholeheartedly and professionally recommend her work.
How we work
No two businesses are the same. That’s why we design solutions as unique as the people behind them. By working side by side with your team, we shape growth paths that are practical, human-centered, and built to last.
Discover
We start by listening. Diagnosis through conversations, surveys, and context analysis to understand your reality.
Co-Create
We design with you, not for you. Together, we build tailored strategies, frameworks, and practices.
Implement
From ideas to action. We support business owners and teams in applying changes in day-to-day routines.
Evolve
Growth is continuous. We measure results, adjust what’s needed, and ensure long-term impact.
This service is for you if
You’re a business owner facing the challenge of scaling.
Your team has grown, but roles and processes aren’t fully clear yet.
You’ve reached a plateau and need new structures to unlock the next level of growth.
You want to grow without losing your culture and the human touch.
