Elevate Your Brand

Darnell Smith is a CPG and alcohol industry veteran and cannabis entrepreneur, innovator and advocate. Smith is the founder and CEO of MXXN, a non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused spirits brand that is evolving today’s cocktail culture and disrupting the alcohol and cannabis industry. MXXN is the first product launch of MOJO Ventures, which is part of the digital + creative consultancy MOJO he founded that has done extensive work for Procter & Gamble Ventures, Barcardi’s Incubation group, Pepsico and more. Find Darnell on LinkedIn here and MXXN on Instagram here. 

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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Adam Ochman is the Global Head of Marketing Solutions at TripAdvisor. Joining the company during the middle of a pandemic, Adam’s goal is to unite his team globally while creating content marketing solutions for partners of the TripAdvisor platform. 

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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After dealing with dark marks as a result of hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation, Hyper Skin founder Desiree Verdejo scoured the skincare industry far and wide for a culturally inclusive, results-oriented brand, but came up short. Having her “aha” moment, Verdejo brought Hyper Skin to market, focusing on multiculturalism in the industry with the overall goal of treating dark skin spots and discoloration for all skin tones.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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Eleanor Doty is an experienced Chief Marketing Officer with a demonstrated history of success in diverse restaurant brands and geographies such as Burger King, Chilis and KFC. In her role at Burger King, Eleanor drove a culture shift toward a guest-first, insight led mentality. In just year one, Eleanor spearheaded the creation of lasting Everyday Value Platforms, built and launched Loyalty and CRM, created the first hand-breaded chicken sandwich in a mainstream burger QSR and elevated the brand identity and imagery via a total overhaul of brand VI.

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Jasmine Cogdell serves as the Director of Marketing for Blacktag. Jasmine jump-started her career in advertising at BBDO NY. Shortly thereafter, she began working at Wieden + Kennedy New York (WKNY), where she advised on brand strategy and creative development for clients such as Vitaminwater, HBO, Lyft, Verizon, Bloomberg, and Equinox. Having observed the lack of Black representation within the industry, Jasmine made it her mission to create space for Black voices to be amplified within the creative industry and advise WKNY on how to establish systems and processes to better support Black creatives. She co-founded Noir, WKNY’s Black ERG group, and expanded the Black talent pool within the agency. After 6 years, she left WKNY to serve as the first in-house marketing hire for Blacktag where she continues her passion of advocating for Black creatives and working to change the landscape of the creative and entertainment industry.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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Patrick Reinhart is the VP of Customer Success at Conductor, Inc. He is a passionate digital marketing professional with over 17 years experience in the SEO space. For over a decade, he has had the opportunity to help clients grow their organic footprint and overall digital experience. 

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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Robyn Young is a brand strategist and agency founder with a strong creative vision and penchant for crafting fresh, innovative ideas. Her multifaceted history includes 20 years of branding & marketing experience for top commercial brands like Nike, Target, UCLA and Everyday Health. Since launching Young & Co. in 2016 from the couch of a shared coworking space, Robyn and her team have worked with over 60 brands to clarify their purpose, cut through the noise of oversaturated markets, and create emotional connection and loyalty with customers by outsmarting old marketing strategies. She's dedicated her life to building fresh, creative brands rooted in authenticity and integrity. Brands that truly impact and inspire (not just another pretty design).

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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Jodi, Lori, and Kari Caden are "sisterpreneurs" and co-founders of the revolutionary maternity and post-partum brand Belly Bandit. In 2020, they founded Proof, a female empowerment company on a mission to provide a best-in-class line of leakproof, worry-free underwear that empowers women to leak less and live more, and is currently the only triple-patented leakproof underwear on the market. With a history of disrupting and revolutionizing their industries, the sisters and co-founders of Proof and Belly Bandit create products that make women's lives better.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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As the founder and creative director of designKrew, Jessica Krewson has assisted many companies and brands to achieve their vision by clearly communicating their voice, values, mission and principles through beautiful, effective graphics and marketing objectives. Jessica has a unique ability to intuitively refine a brand, infusing elegance and luxury into a masterfully crafted visual strategy, which effectively increases the flow of revenue, credibility and brand recognition. Her specialties include creative direction, photo shoots, content creation, sales funnels, social media, and creating aligned and genuine brands which produce a strong return for her private clients. 

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

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Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. Mara started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit into her active lifestyle. Mara searched for a tequila brand that was additive-free with a look, taste and aroma that appealed to her. That perfect tequila did not exist, so she decided to create one. Mara's goal was not just to create a one-of-a-kind tequila, it was also to bring another female voice to the spirits industry.  Women are a part of every aspect of Inspiro Tequila's process from creating our taste profiles to getting bottles on the shelves. As a female founder, Mara's mission is to inspire and support other women on their entrepreneurial journeys through financial support and mentoring.

Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

Contact us: https://www.elevatemybrand.com/contact

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