
Aquila MendezValdez
Join Aquila in the pursuit of the haute life...and build the personal or professional success you desire!
Aquila is the Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, an award-winning PR and Marketing agency which has grown from scratch into a multiple six-figures business. She’s been asked to speak and present to audiences across the US, Europe and Asia, and has been featured in Forbes, The Telegraph UK, Digiday, and PR on the Go, in addition to numerous TV appearances, publications, and podcasts. Her blog collaborations and client roster feature some of the world’s biggest brands, including Vogue, Prada, Lincoln, Neiman Marcus, Kendra Scott, Orangetheory, and many, many more. She graduated with honors playing Division I volleyball at Western Kentucky University and obtained her Master’s from Gonzaga University. She serves on various boards for a wide variety of non-profits, and in 2022 launched Haute in Network Agencies, a franchise model to help other women own their own agencies. In 2023 she was named a San Antonio Biz Journal 40 Under 40 honoree and launched the agency's first satellite location with Haute in Austin. Aquila and her college sweetheart, Orlando, have two girls and currently reside in San Antonio, Texas.
Aquila is the Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, an award-winning PR and Marketing agency which has grown from scratch into a multiple six-figures business. She’s been asked to speak and present to audiences across the US, Europe and Asia, and has been featured in Forbes, The Telegraph UK, Digiday, and PR on the Go, in addition to numerous TV appearances, publications, and podcasts. Her blog collaborations and client roster feature some of the world’s biggest brands, including Vogue, Prada, Lincoln, Neiman Marcus, Kendra Scott, Orangetheory, and many, many more. She graduated with honors playing Division I volleyball at Western Kentucky University and obtained her Master’s from Gonzaga University. She serves on various boards for a wide variety of non-profits, and in 2022 launched Haute in Network Agencies, a franchise model to help other women own their own agencies. In 2023 she was named a San Antonio Biz Journal 40 Under 40 honoree and launched the agency's first satellite location with Haute in Austin. Aquila and her college sweetheart, Orlando, have two girls and currently reside in San Antonio, Texas.
The Hottest PR & Marketing Trends
Format: Workshop
This program is perfect for:
- small business owners who are tried of sifting through the "experts"
- PR and Marketing students who want to know what it's really like in the industry
The audience will leave with:
- an actionable game plan for their own PR and Marketing strategy
- no-nonsense advice on how to cut through the noise and make...
Create Your Social Media Gameplan
Format: Workshop
This program is perfect for:
- small business owners who are overwhelmed by marketing their business on social media
- marketing professionals who have a million other responsibilities on their plate
The audience will leave with:
- A content calendar with post ideas for their social media accounts
- A solid grasp...
5 Business Lessons I Learned from My Dad the Farmer
Format: Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- women business owners desperate for inspiration and the will to keep pushing
- teams who need a heartfelt reminder of what it takes to succeed: grit and determination
The audience will leave with:
- a tender heart for the lessons we learn from...