I’ve spent 14+ years helping founders, startups, brands, and creators unlock growth at the intersection of culture, talent, and strategy. My career has spanned entertainment, tech, healthcare, and media—building systems, scaling teams, and designing campaigns that turn influence into revenue and culture into capital.
Along the way, I’ve been able to:
Scale global teams across 5 continents and lead operations delivering 120,000+ hours of uninterrupted live broadcasting across brands.
Manage 2,500+ influencers and talent before live streaming was the industry standard, pioneering scalable creator operations.
Drive 6X revenue growth in one year by aligning content, monetization, and talent strategy at a global startup bridging tech, entertainment, live TV, and gaming.
Build systems that last, from leading international market entry strategies for startups to creating infrastructure for local workforce expansion at private-equity-backed organizations.
Today, I bring that same expertise to founders, startups, and organizations who want to grow with intention, scale sustainably, and expand globally—without losing culture, story, or vision.
One thing I’ve learned: whether talent is clinical, executive, influencer/on-camera, or product/tech based—people are the throughline. When you understand what drives people, you can solve company problems at the root, because your greatest asset will always be your people.
“I might not know how to code, but I can guarantee you that I know how to improve your coding via the humans that touch those systems.”
- Daniela Santana
Daniela Santana is a bilingual entrepreneur, investor, and cultural strategist helping brands, founders, and creative leaders bridge culture with commerce. Through her consulting, agency, and speaking work, she empowers companies and communities to turn influence into legacy — building scalable strategies rooted in authenticity, representation, and purpose.
With a career that spans media, entertainment, and influencer marketing, Daniela has led campaigns and creative initiatives that merge storytelling with strategy to reach audiences in meaningful ways. Her work lives at the intersection of culture, innovation, and impact — where purpose-driven business meets creative excellence.
As a speaker and consultant, Daniela inspires others to build with intention, lead with integrity, and create systems that don’t just generate success — but lasting legacy.
The Creator Economy Through a Cultural Lens — Where Influence Meets Integrity
The Power of the Micro-Influencer — How Everyday Creators Are Driving the Future of Brand Impact
The Future of Influencer Marketing — Authenticity, Representation & Real ROI
Building Culturally Aligned Campaigns — How Brands Can Partner with Purpose
From Creator to Founder — Turning Influence into Ownership
AI & the New Age of Creativity — How Technology is Transforming Culture, Storytelling & Opportunity
Humanizing AI — Leveraging Technology Without Losing the Heart Behind the Story
From Employee to Founder: Building with Purpose and Ownership
Turning Influence into Legacy — How to Monetize Your Mission
Faith, Purpose & Legacy-Driven Entrepreneurship: Building with Intention in a Noisy World
Women Building Wealth & Ownership — Redefining Power, Freedom, and Legacy
The Future of Diversity: From Representation to Ownership
How Culture Becomes Capital — The Business of Storytelling
Cultural Identity, Belonging & Empowerment — Reclaiming Space in Media & Business
Representation, Media & Storytelling — Shaping Narratives That Build Legacy
From Vision to Funnel — Building a Brand That Converts
Marketing with Integrity — Building Systems That Align with Your Calling
Scaling Your Calling — Building with Strategy and Soul
Empowering Coaches & Founders — The Business of Impact and Influence
Faith, purpose, and legacy-driven entrepreneurship
Cultural identity, belonging, and empowerment
Women building wealth and ownership
Representation, media, and storytelling
The intersection of culture, commerce, and innovation
The rise of micro-influencers and the power of community-driven marketing
The evolution of the creator economy and AI’s role in shaping it
Building purpose-driven brands that align with values and vision
The conversations I lead are about redefining success, reclaiming identity, and building from purpose—not pressure. They challenge the way we think about leadership, belonging, and influence while reminding us that real impact starts from within.
Each talk is designed to ignite clarity, courage, and conviction in the leaders and communities shaping what comes next.
Let’s create conversations that don’t just inspire—but transform.
"Daniela is the kind of partner every brand needs but few truly find. She doesn't just help you hire or build — she helps you see around corners. Her ability to blend cultural insight with business precision elevated our hiring process, creative output, and long-term vision. We’ve never felt more aligned or prepared to scale."
“Daniela guided us through expanding into new markets in LATAM. She helped us navigate cultural nuances, talent sourcing, and operational processes. What felt overwhelming became a clear step-by-step plan. We wouldn’t have moved this quickly without her.”
“Working with Daniela changed how we approach influencer partnerships. She understood our brand DNA, matched us with the right creators, and helped us design campaigns that actually converted. The results spoke for themselves—our ROI doubled in one quarter.”