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June 12, 2025 29 mins

This episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast features a conversation with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, the award-winning PR and marketing agency behind collaborations with brands like Vogue, Prada, Neiman Marcus, and Orangetheory.

Brandi and Aquila dive into the real, raw, and rewarding sides of entrepreneurship—how Aquila scaled her business to six figures, built a franchise model for other women to launch their own agencies, and juggles motherhood and media with undeniable grace (and grit).

Expect laughs, lessons, and bold truths about building a brand, managing a team, navigating media wins and mishaps, and staying true to your mission in the fast-paced world of PR.

Perfect for anyone growing their brand, dreaming of agency life, or needing that extra push to go all in.

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Brandi SIms

Brandi SIms

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