Aquila Mendez-Valdez is the Founder of Haute in Texas, which began as a personal blog and has evolved into a full-service public relations agency empowering women-led businesses. Her innovative approach combines storytelling, strategy, and community to help brands grow with authenticity and purpose.

 

In this episode, Aquila shares her inspiring journey from launching a business while pregnant to scaling her company into a thriving agency. She and Sanjay discuss hiring your first employee, creating a franchise model, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a strong, supportive community.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How to build a business while balancing family and entrepreneurship

• When and how to hire your first employee

• What it takes to develop a franchise model

• The power of community in sustaining business growth

 

Learn more about Haute in Texas at https://hitpr.com/

 

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