I highly recommend engaging Frances Odera Matthews for your company’s Notion needs (whether internal ops or as a brand-building tool as we did at Skillshare with our Dream Job Compass template). Frances is fun, fast and thoughtful with her approach!

Working with Frances was truly game-changing for our team. Before partnering with Frances, our internal systems felt chaotic, lots of ambition, but no clear structure. Frances helped us build a Notion workspace that finally feels like a true home base: one where our projects, priorities, and people are actually connected in a way that makes sense. She took our scattered systems, from marketing trackers to meeting logs, and rebuilt them into something cohesive and intuitive. Features like department-level mission control, project-linked meetings, and task dependencies gave us visibility and clarity across the whole company almost overnight. Even more than the system itself, the real impact was how much lighter everything felt after launch. Things that used to fall through the cracks now have a place. The team feels empowered to own their work without constant hand-holding. And as a founder, I finally feel like I can zoom out and see a clear picture rather than a scattered mess. It’s rare to find someone who can blend systems so seamlessly, but Frances does this with ease. She truly got our evolving needs and met us exactly where we were, even when that meant adjusting course mid-way or offering flexible support during our tech hire transition. If you’re scaling fast and need your backend to catch up, Frances is who you want in your corner.

Frances helped our small comms team build out and integrate a full Notion workspace over a focused 3-day VIP engagement from an initial discovery call through independent framework building, front-end design, and a final handoff/training session. What impressed us most was how she handled the messiness of a real team: scope shifted as we clarified our own needs mid-project, and she absorbed those changes without losing momentum or overcomplicating the build. She was consistently responsive to our questions throughout. The result: we went from scattered documentation spread across multiple disconnected tools to a single, cohesive workflow with Slack integrated in that our lean team now relies on daily. It's genuinely saved us significant time and reduced the mental overhead of "where does this live?" We'd recommend Frances to both lean or and sized teams who need a workspace that's actually usable day-to-day, not just impressive on a demo call.

Frances was incredible in helping me address some lingering questions about my Notion Workspace. Her guidance gave me the confidence to launch certain pages for my clients, and she offered valuable tips to enhance my workflow. Thanks to Frances' support, our daily operations have improved significantly, and I’m eager to collaborate with her again in the future to continue elevating our processes!

I attended a class by Odera - and I genuinely feel like I’ve been given super powers. Excited to plan my goals and projects going forwards!

I came to Frances as a complete novice who needed help getting Notion set up to support a new account management role I found myself in. She took the time during our virtual connection to walk me through setting up every element of what I had asked for and even followed up with me afterwards to ensure I was well-equipped. I would highly recommend anyone new to the app to START HERE. Frances is a great human being and knows this software inside and out.

As an organisation, we were struggling with Notion. Despite our best efforts, people did not fully understand how Notion worked, nor understood its value to their own work. Over the course of a year, with several VIP days, tailored workshops and boot camps, people are now excited about the platform, and are talking about the value of it, entirely unprompted!

I live in the Bay Area and have worked with many tech companies and consultants. Frances is singular. She listens, asks great questions, and delivers true value. I good with tech and highly organized, but I spent months trying to do what she did in 15 hours. Our work is better and more joyful. The team communication is better, our efficiency is up, and even our strongest tech-resisters happily use the platform she crafted. She has a gift and we were lucky to work with her. AND she's a pleasure!

We just had the most incredible workshop with Frances for our community of Shopify website designers. We thought we knew Notion, but actually we were only just scratching the surface! Our minds were truly blown, we're looking forward to completely revamping our space and saving time using the new techniques we learned. THANK YOU Frances for such an eye opening workshop, she truly knows her stuff and is also just lovely to hang out with.

Frances built a custom project management system, built for my needs, which has been phenomenal to use and saved me so much time, and in turn, money! After spending time in other Notion masterclasses, I had a handle on what Notion could do, but needed guidance on how to build an intentional system that wouldn’t overwhelm me. My Notion system creates more brain space and helps prioritize & connect my work in a thoughtful way which allows me to work more strategically. Thanks Frances!

Frances created a bespoke project management system tailored for our needs, this has been crucial in saving us so much time and helping drive alignment. in our org. Collectively we had some experience on what Notion could do, but needed clear guidance on how we could build a unified system and databases we could all use as a collective. Frances has helped simplify the way we work, provide better transparency, and give us a unified view on what we are doing at any given time, thank you Frances!

If you’re looking for someone who knows Notion inside out and is able to adapt to your needs, I couldn’t recommend Frances enough. In a matter of minutes she was able to give me the building blocks to support my project with a Notion framework. Now we’re full steam ahead.

Following a brief overview of my requirements, Frances was able to deliver effective, functional and aesthetically pleasing notion pages for my use case. Excellent value add for her expert insight during our workshop on my tailored notion pages. I look forward to further workshop sessions that have met and exceeded my business needs.

10/10 service delivered! I booked a session with The Notion Bar because although I have an elementary understanding of how Notion works I wanted my template to be able to function and help whoever is using it. In one hour we were able to completely transform my databases and make them "speak to each other" in a way that simply just makes sense. I would recommend anyone who wants to get further clarity on Notion book a service with The Notion Bar today!

Working with Frances has been an absolute pleasure! Her expertise in Notion and Workspace Automation has made a massive difference, significantly improving efficiency at Translate Culture. Her practical tips and thoughtful approach have streamlined our workflows, and the impact on the team’s productivity is already clear. Frances made the entire process seamless, and we couldn’t recommend her enough!

I had a really productive hour with Frances in an Explorer business session. It was hands-on, collaborative, and incredibly helpful—she guided me through making changes in my Notion projects myself, ensuring I felt confident every step of the way. The session was recorded, so I have it to refer back to, which is a huge bonus. Frances is friendly, put me at ease, and quickly understood what I was trying to achieve. It’s already made running my business easier, and I’d love to work with her again

Frances helped us build the skeleton of our new internal Notion Wiki and did a fantastic job. She not only created a clear and scalable structure, but also proactively anticipated our needs and wishes throughout the process. Her thoughtful approach and ability to translate ideas into a workable setup made the collaboration very smooth. Would highly recommend working with her!

Frances is THE ultimate whizkid on Notion! But more than that, her technical prowess is complemented by some stellar soft skills. She really listens to what is being sought, adapts and is always willing to work it out to get to the desired outcome. There was no judgement, a lot of humour, excitement and integrity too, if she didn't know right then and there, she would always go away and come back with a way, rather than blowing the idea off. Also hugely supportive and excited to make a difference, and it really has made a difference. She adapted it to my neurodivergent brain and my life is so much better already! I am very happy to have found her and hope to keep checking in, as the months and years go by, to tweak it. Other Consultants have asked me why I picked the one I have, as I interviewed a few first, and had to let them know. Well, I knew from the first chat, that she is a gem. Notion is effectively a second brain, and the process of building it is important - you want someone who is able to align with what you need from the start! Thank you Frances!

I am so grateful I came across Frances! I value and appreciate people who a) love their craft and b) can explain it in simple terms. Frances checks both boxes. She was a wealth of knowledge, answered my questions and improved my Notion setup in ways I hadn't considered. I am PUMPED for my new Notion setup, and I am so excited knowing I can get future questions answered quickly and easily. Frances, you are #1. Thank you for bestowing your Notion wisdom upon me!!

This year my municipality suffered several wildfire evacuations. My job, in part, was to arrange transportation to evacuate mobility challenged hospital patients and Seniors from the Seniors Lodge to the safety of our neighboring municipalities. I reached out to The Notion Bar, Frances Mathews, in sheer desperation, shedding many tears as I tried to explain what I was going through and what I was needing. My main priority was to find an on-the-go mobile system capable of tracking the numerous intricacies associated with multiple evacuations, while simultaneously supporting tasks associated with the management other company's I run, as well as familial responsibilities. Frances heard my desperation, jumped in immediately, and created a Notion system for me that is far beyond what I could have ever hoped for. I do not say this lightly when I say that she has forever changed my life. Several months later, I still silently thank her every single morning when I open up my Notion, knowing that there is nothing in each company I run or my personal life that is being missed or overlooked. She continues to support me as my needs change and I ask for more complex data analytics, often offering an even better solution to my issue. I now design and control my day as opposed to my day controlling me. Frances' ability to deeply listen to her clients needs, implement solutions and offer on-going support is invaluable. She is a well-known and trusted Notion Partner, continually seeking knowledge to ensure she is one of the best in her field. As a result, her clients, myself included, are offered the best, most current Notion technology and data-tracking solutions. Reaching out to Frances has been the very best gift I have ever given to myself!

Frances is a Notion magician. If you're looking to understand how Notion might help you untangle Jira, curb your ReadTheDocs/Sharepoint/Confluence/Figma distribution and reduce overall Docs/Excel/PPT volume, she's your #1.

Frances' suggestions helped my DIY Press Pitching Guide cross the finish line. So glad I showed her the near final template. She helped make it beautiful and more user friendly.

Frances helped me get past a brick wall that I hit while developing my Notion workspace. She quickly got on with helping me get past the hurdles with great understanding of the environment.

Frances delivered a wonderfully engaging online session to our creative entrepreneurs and freelancers on the Self Made Series Programme. Thank you! The session was a huge success :)

We're a boutique architecture firm in Los Angeles, and had our first VIP session with Frances. She is smart and positive and helpful and a delight to work with. She listened to what we wanted to do, asked probing questions, then efficiently set up the Notion foundation for the office. We're off and running with Notion, but look forward to diving deeper with her in the near future.

Frances is such a great help to getting my Notion to be the most productive and effective in meeting my every day organizational needs. I so appreciate your professional expertise and her positive attitude. I highly recommend spending as many hours as you can getting everything set up on your Notion to fit your needs! When I finish our sessions, I feel energized and ready to tackle even more to get my “second brain” working to its optimal!!! Thanks, Frances!!!!

I booked a call with Frances to get a further understanding of becoming a Notion consultant. She answered all my questions and was very fun to talk to.

'Frantastic Frances' unlocked what was possible in how I used Notion. She added sugar, spice, care, and magic to my pages and showed me how motivating an organized "home" page can be. As a doctoral researcher, my new Research Notion space is optimized to help me track my progress better, and I feel delighted and motivated daily when I land there. After meeting with her, I've gone on to confidently set up new spaces using the principles she taught me. Can't thank her enough!

My session with Frances really helped me to get unstuck with the work flows I had designed and together we streamlined the UI of my company's Notion. Frances is incredibly generous with her resources and you finish the session with clear actions to work through. 10/10 I would recommend!

this jornal had been helping me to organize my mind, my emotions, understand how my mind flows. so im really thankful that you created and shared this template, for free, because it really helps in mental organization and understanding. i use it everyday, so in the end of the month i can look and feel that yes, its okay to feel, feeling bad, good, its a feeling and has to be respected, specially by me. it helped me decide when i should do or not my selfcare, and even if it looks like it isnt big thing, it is. it is like a therapy, writing about my feelings and embracing them. so thank you a lot. i dont know what was your first intention with this template, but you did my day lots of times. i hope you're okay, and thank you, really. <3

The Happiness Bar Journal is such a nice tool, full of fun an purpose!! Thank very much Frances for sharing your time and knowledge!!

Building our Notion dashboard with Frances has been an absolute treat. As complete novices, she's super patient, thorough and demonstrates exactly why she keep up with our Notion build. Her process has given me an invaluable insight to the *many* different things Notion can do and now I'm starting to see how I can use it a little more everyday! Massive thank you Frances!

I found Notion a couple of years back and noticed what an effective tool it could be through various tutorials. As I attempted to explore and apply it to my daily life it was super intimidating but yet helpful, so I left Notion behind to the modern day philosophers. As I experimented with various systems (both physical and digital) I could not help but think "what if I understood Notion and invested in learning how to utilize this great tool instead of trying to sit in the cockpit alone and learn to fly?" I ran into Frances' Instagram and found the content user friendly and inspiring. After just a few sessions, I can honestly say I have a confident work flow and am able to reduce a lot of stress just learning how to program what I desire into my database. She has totally made it a fun and hopeful journey for my productivity journey. As I am working on a start-up business as well as a myriad of other goals, I look forward to continuing to improve and even more so, having her guidance on this journey. Thank you thus far!!

Oh my god!! Where was Frances all these months I was desperately trying to make sense of Notion?? Having ADHD made it super difficult for me to learn and create my own template. Frances was so patient with me and really took the time to listen and create the best ever template that will work for me and the way my brain functions. After a few hours she made possible everything I was trying to achieve for moths. I am relieved! Can't wait to have another call soon!

Absolutely mind-blown by Frances's Notion skills!!! Thank you for helping me create an amazing tracker for my fitness club challenge - this is going to motivate everyone so much. Really appreciate the way you do this as a walk through video call, felt like I learnt loads going through it together. The coaching portal and everything is so slick too. If you're thinking about booking a session with Frances, DO IT! We got so much done and I learnt so much in such a short amount of time. Excited to be a Notion wizz now! 🥳

I worked with Frances to refresh and reorganize our team workspace; her knowledge of systems and operations really shone throughout the process! Within a few hours together, we had completely overhauled our workflows: *life changing*

Frances helped me sort my messy Notion boards out. She explained how it works, how to add templates, how to link it altogether and how to make it look good. I am so happy with it, she's awesome!

There are so many Notion Bros out there with huge linking database systems, with massive tags and bulked up notes… It’s just so much. Too much. Frances is a breath of fresh air. She understands the power of simplicity and a good gif. If you've tried connecting the 7 different templates you downloaded and still feel lost, you need Frances and The Notion Bar.

This is a great template! This really helped me a lot on tracking my day- not just on what I did, but also my thoughts and feelings

Thank you so much!! This is such a cool set up, I'm loving creating a Mindset Coaching space for myself using this as my starting point. LOVE IT! x

So happy with the help that Frances gave me. Such a life saver 🦸🏾‍♀️!! Amazingly patient and helpful. I should have done this much sooner instead of trying things for hours without result. My project are so organized now and my head is clear! 🤩

The journal is amazing. It’s a cooler than I thought it would be and after using it for a week. I’m in love. I truly can see talent, time and thought into this journal. I’m definitely recommending this to my friends.

Frances was FABULOUS. In 30 minutes, she helped me get all the formulas and answers I needed to completely revamp her quiz template. She is truly a Notion pro - including formulas. Amazing!

This journal is amazing! With journaling I cured my bad thoughts, bad habits, procrastinations, anxiety, stress, and depression. It helps me regulate my mood.

Frances is delightful to work with! She´s got so much to share about Notion, but way beyond just the technical POV, her value lies in pushing the boundaries to new, unexpected creative ideas. She´s got a very clear process and explains it in a very concise, easy to follow way. Such a bright and soulful personality and so much charisma!

Frances is soooo knowledge and helpful. The insights and tricks that she has greatly improves my company's workflow, productivity, and wellness. Would highly recommend to those looking to elevate their team's remote work experience.

Frances is great to work with! She was able to find good solutions to our dashboard needs – whilst teaching us how to create + manage things going forward. Working with her was a useful way to trouble shoot and to better understand the parameters of Notion functionality. A professional, patient, flexible, friendly and clear consultant.

Our new workspace is great and clients are really impressed by their portals when they start working with us - thanks so much again!

Frances is super welcoming and clearly a Notion expert. The templates are both functional and aesthetic, making using Notion a much more enjoyable experience.

Loved this session today, Frances was great at both building live and talking me through the process simultaneously. Notion is a great tool and now I know how much more it can do with it thanks to Frances, booking my next session asap.

Thanks for the session! Learned a lot about Notion in such a short time. Some great examples that got me thinking. Will definitely hire Frances when developing stuff on Notion!