About us
Although our obsession is building your brand, we know you want to know a little about ours.
Inspired by the most incredible soul rebel of all
Inspired by the most incredible soul rebel of all, we at Godzspeed draw our inspiration from the life and legacy of Yeshua—Jesus Christ. Our entire branding philosophy, what we proudly call our Soul Branding system, is rooted in his story. His profound connection to purpose, his unwavering spirit in the face of challenges, and his enduring legacy have not only shaped human history but also define how we approach branding.
No human being in history has been more written about, spoken about, or documented than Jesus. He holds the strongest brand known to humankind. For us, that unparalleled legacy is the cornerstone of our ethos. Our foundation in faith shapes the way we engage with and lead brands, ensuring that every brand journey we guide is infused with intention, purpose, and timeless principles.
We’re Here on PURPUS
We exist not just because we wanted to start a business. We exist because we saw an essential human need: the need for every individual, leader, and business to understand exactly who they are at their core. At Godzspeed, our purpose is to journey with you—whether you’re an individual, a community, or a business—into a place of deep purpose. And we believe the only way to find that true purpose is to find your soul.
Our core belief is that the soul is the single most important thing in the universe. The greatest figure in history, the one we mentioned above, gave his life so that our souls could be free. Why? Because everything truly good in humanity lives in the soul. Every form of confusion—about purpose, about direction in business, about the next steps in life—is rooted in the soul.
What we do at Godzspeed is partner with brands, individuals, and communities to find that soul. In doing so, we unlock purpose. And that’s the joy of our existence as a business: partnering with leaders across the globe to unlock their purpose, their brand’s purpose, and helping them live and operate with soul.
our vision
Purpose-Driven People Leading the Whole Wide World
Our vision is clear: the advancement of our world depends on purpose-driven people and brands. When these leaders are at the forefront, they influence our communities, shape future generations, and ensure that societies are ready to deliver real value. In a world led by purpose-driven brands, the right decisions are made, governments and institutions invest wisely, and the well-being of humanity is safeguarded. We see purpose-driven people and brands becoming the most influential forces in society—creating amazing experiences, pushing the boundaries of art and engagement, and building outstanding companies. They become the best employers, investing their time, energy, and resources back into their communities. In short, with purpose-driven leaders guiding the world, we believe the future is in the best hands.
our mission
To Unearth, Unlock, and Ignite the Souls of Purpose-Driven People and Brands
Our mission is to guide purpose-driven leaders and brands through a journey that asks all the right questions and places the soul at the center. We are relentless in uncovering a brand’s true purpose, unearthing the ideas and actions that create genuine resonance. When we find the soul of a brand, we craft the most compelling strategies, develop artful activations, and create magnetic connections that bind brands and individuals together in sustainable, legacy-leaving ways. In essence, we ensure that every purpose-driven business not only understands who they are, but also becomes a beacon that forges deep, enduring relationships with their audiences, leaving an indelible mark on the world.
soul statement
Your Brand’s Got Soul
At Godzspeed, we hold a deep and unwavering belief: every brand has a soul. Our soul statement, “Your Brand’s Got Soul,” is our North Star. We know that most companies have never been taught to see themselves as soulful entities, but we see businesses not as institutions, but as individuals led by human beings. Just as we are spirit beings having a human experience, brands are soulful at their core.
We believe that once a brand discovers its soul, it unlocks a world of purpose and legacy. This understanding allows us to create the most successful strategies, develop art and activations that intimately connect with destined audiences, and build magnetic brands that resonate deeply. In essence, when a brand embraces its soul, it becomes a force of lasting impact. And that’s the truth we stand by: your brand’s got soul.
our Founders

THOMAS CUMBERBATCH
& TEGAN SMITH
CO-FOUNDERS OF GODZSPEED
Thomas, creator of the Soul Branding System™, is known for guiding leaders—from local businesses to billion-dollar organizations—into clarity and growth through business, brand and creative strategy, creative activation and film.
Tegan, a communications professional and operations lead, ensures that Godzspeed is not only inspiring the creation and evolution of purpose driven brands, but also growing administratively, everyday.
Together, they and dozens of creatives over the past 15 years have led nearly 600 projects and are working tirelessly everyday to leave a legacy of soulful, impactful, purpUS led people and businesses across the globe.

thomas cumberbatch
ceo | executive
creative director
Thomas, creator of the Soul Branding System™, is known for guiding leaders—from local businesses to billion-dollar organizations—into clarity and growth through business, brand and creative strategy, creative activation and film.

Tegan
smith
co-founder
Tegan, a communications professional and operations lead, ensures that Godzspeed is not only inspiring the creation and evolution of purpose driven brands, but also growing administratively and legally, everyday.
Soul Rebels creed
Our clients are Soul Rebels.
Soul Rebels are passionate, empathetic, and strong. They see themselves as vehicles for positive impact. Soul Rebels aren’t afraid to take risks. Soul Rebels look at your monochromatic style and ask: “Where in the world is the colour?” They care about their clients and their community, craft great products and deliver great services. Soul Rebels see challenges as opportunities. Soul Rebels create the change they want to see in the world. We work with Soul Rebels to create work that is bold, meaningful, and influential.
Soul Rebels are the only people daring enough to partner with us. We like it that way.

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Soul Rebel

Single Take Stories: THE PICTURE OF PURPOSE w/ Thomas Cumberbatch

From Surface to Soul

Thomas Cumberbatch Interviewed by Humans of Centretown

Thomas Cumberbatch Interviewed by Ottawa Business Journal

Thomas Cumberbatch Speaking @ Creative Mornings Ottawa

Thomas Cumberbatch & Tegan Smith Interviewed by Apartment613

Thomas Cumberbatch | B For Black Episode 5

Black Creators in Ottawa | Digi60 Virtual Speaker Series Ep1

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Brand Anatomy 101: Soul, Mind, & Body

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Thomas Cumberbatch shares about impact on the Work Alchemy podcast

Thomas Cumberbatch Interviewed by JB Media Group

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