{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffd18116d-e5bf-4cb4-912a-62e54a014c4d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"From Kitchen Table to PR Powerhouse with Aquila Mendez Valdez: Building Bold Brands & Empowering Women\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/fd18116d-e5bf-4cb4-912a-62e54a014c4d\"></iframe>","title":"From Kitchen Table to PR Powerhouse with Aquila Mendez Valdez: Building Bold Brands & Empowering Women","description":"&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of &lt;em&gt;BizBlend &lt;/em&gt;, Sana sits down with &lt;strong&gt;Aquila Mendez Valdez&lt;/strong&gt;, the visionary founder of &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Haute&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; in Texas&lt;/em&gt;\u2014a PR and marketing agency that began with a laptop and a dream, and has now worked with iconic names like Vogue, Prada, and Lincoln. Aquila shares her journey of launching a business while raising two young children, scaling to a six-figure agency, and pioneering a franchise model that empowers women to build their own empires.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aquila opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, breaking into a saturated PR industry, battling limiting beliefs, and leading with authenticity. Whether you\u2019re building your first brand or thinking of franchising your business, Aquila\u2019s wisdom will spark your ambition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Guest:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aquila Mendez Valdez&lt;/strong&gt; is the founder and CEO of &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Haute&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; in Texas&lt;/em&gt;, a boutique PR and marketing agency known for its bold creativity and results-driven approach. With over a decade of experience and features in &lt;em&gt;Forbes&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;The Telegraph UK&lt;/em&gt;, and more, Aquila has carved out a space for women to thrive in business. Her franchise model offers other women the tools and structure to launch PR agencies rooted in local market expertise and a powerful support system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a six-figure agency while raising children is possible\u2014with clarity, community, and resilience.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Taking unpaid opportunities early in your career can lead to unexpected growth and expertise.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating culture intentionally is essential as you scale your team and business.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The franchise model can be a bold yet impactful way to expand and empower others.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Limiting beliefs often hold women back more than external challenges\u2014don\u2019t play small.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Saying yes to the right opportunities, even during difficult times, pays off in the long term.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Aquila Mendez Valdez:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hitpr.com/&quot;&gt;www.hitpr.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Social: @hauteintexas (Instagram, LinkedIn, and more)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Active on LinkedIn for insights and collaborations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to be a guest on &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BizBlend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; ?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;DM on PodMatch \u2192 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&quot;&gt;DM Me Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Subscribe to the Newsletter \u2192 &lt;a href=&quot;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&quot;&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join the Community \u2192 &lt;a href=&quot;https://nas.io/healthymind&quot;&gt;Join Now&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Tuned and Follow Us:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;YouTube \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife&quot;&gt;Healthy Mind-Healthy Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Instagram \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/&quot;&gt;@podhealth.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Threads \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club&quot;&gt;@podhealth.club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Facebook \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind&quot;&gt;Healthy Mind Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;LinkedIn \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/&quot;&gt;Avik Chakraborty&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#podmatch #bizblend #aquilam","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/292301e0-8e3b-4103-82b6-1dd39425c6bb/da773219d03c1d67ba648de19a53f5ec.jpg"}