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Digital Marketing TherapyRepurposing your Press Releases with Aquila MendezAre you making the most of your nonprofit's public relations efforts? In this episode, I sit down with Aquila Mendez, founder of Haute in Texas PR and marketing agency, to explore how organizations can maximize their PR strategies and create lasting impact. The Evolution of Public Relations - How PR has become more integrated with marketing - The importance of building relationships with media outlets - Strategies for crafting compelling, newsworthy stories Maximizing Your PR Efforts - Repurposing press releases across multiple channels - Creating a crisis communication plan before...2025-06-1034 min
NAWBO ON THE GOPowerfully HauteAquila Mendez-Valdez didn’t initially envision herself as a business owner—but becoming a mom of two was the spark that lit her entrepreneurial fire. Today, as founder of Haute in Texas and Haute in Network Agencies, she leads a thriving PR and marketing firm and franchise dedicated to helping female founders build bold, beautiful brands that shine—online and off.Aquila, a NAWBO San Antonio member and finalist for the 2025 Woman Business Owner of the Year Award, sponsored by Bank of America, shares...2025-06-0314 min
Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastS5 EP8: ADHD A Family's Journey Through Diagnosis and Discovery with Aquila Mendez-ValdezWelcome to "ADHD: A Family's Journey Through Diagnosis and Discovery with Aquila Mendez-Valdez," a podcast episode that pulls back the curtain on the realities of neurodiversity within a family and how it intertwines with the world of entrepreneurship.Ever wondered how a busy PR strategist navigates the demands of running her own agency while raising a neurodivergent child and supporting a partner who also likely experiences ADHD? Join us as we sit down with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, the founder of a thriving PR and marketing agency that empowers female founders to share their stories with the world.2025-03-2550 min
BizBlendFrom Kitchen Table to PR Powerhouse with Aquila Mendez Valdez: Building Bold Brands & Empowering WomenIn this powerful episode of BizBlend , Sana sits down with Aquila Mendez Valdez, the visionary founder of Haute in Texas—a 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.
Aquila opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, breaking into a saturated PR industry, battling limiting beliefs, and leading wi...2025-03-2525 min
Pretty Powerful Podcast with Angela GennariEpisode 120: Aquila Mendez-ValdezIn this episode of Pretty Powerful, we sit down with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, the visionary Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, an award-winning PR and Marketing agency based in San Antonio.
Aquila brings her wealth of expertise to our discussion, sharing insights from her impressive career that has taken her to speaking engagements across the US, Europe, and Asia. Her thought leadership has earned recognition in Forbes, Newsweek, The Telegraph UK, Digiday, and PR on the Go, alongside numerous TV appearances and podcast features.
Join us for a masterclass in modern PR as we explore:2025-03-1846 min
Smart Business Dealmakers: The Middle-Market M&A PodcastThe Power of Social Media in Venture CapitalSocial media, believe it or not, can have an effective role in the world of venture capital. At the Houston Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, Carrie Colbert of Curate Capital, Aquila Mendez-Valdez of Haute in Texas and Darek Woodward of ROI Ventures talked with Smart Business’s Dustin Klein about how to craft a captivating online brand that attracts investors, builds a thriving community of future deal flow, and uses influencers to skyrocket the value of your investments. 2024-12-1342 min
BrandedHow to Earn Media and PR for Your BrandWelcome back to Branded: your comprehensive guide to creative branding.
Today, we have an exciting episode lined up as we dive into the world of public relations and branding with our special guest, Aquila Mendez Valdez, Founder and CEO of Haute in Texas, a dynamic PR marketing agency. We’re thrilled to talk about various facets of PR, from common misconceptions to practical advice for businesses.
In this episode, we start with a brief introduction of Aquila’s journey from journalism to PR, exploring the stability and financial prospects that influenced her career switch. We then dive deep into PR stra...2024-09-1736 min
Business Stories for Small BusinessEp 133 Mastering Modern Public Relations: Insights from Aquila Mendez-Valdez of HIT PRIn this episode, we dive into the world of public relations with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas (HIT PR). Aquila shares her journey from conceptualizing her PR agency to building a successful brand known for its innovative strategies with franchisors. We explore the integration of digital marketing with traditional PR, the importance of community storytelling, and the evolving role of influencer marketing. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, Aquila's insights will inspire and inform your approach to building a brand and connecting with your audience.
2024-08-2925 minBusiness Stories with Ryan ArcoraciEp 133 Mastering Modern Public Relations: Insights from Aquila Mendez-Valdez of HIT PRIn this episode, we dive into the world of public relations with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas (HIT PR). Aquila shares her journey from conceptualizing her PR agency to building a successful brand known for its innovative strategies with franchisors. We explore the integration of digital marketing with traditional PR, the importance of community storytelling, and the evolving role of influencer marketing. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, Aquila's insights will inspire and inform your approach to building a brand and connecting with your audience.
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Your Brand AmplifiedHaute in Texas: From Fashion Editor to Franchise Guru with Aquila Mendez-ValdezDiscover the journey of Aquila Mendez Valdez, a Texas trailblazer whose career evolution from journalist to PR expert is a captivating blend of ambition and resilience. After spending eight impactful years in Houston, Aquila transitioned from her initial passion for journalism to a thriving career in public relations. This shift was fueled by her desire for greater flexibility and financial stability, allowing her to harness her storytelling skills in a dynamic and rewarding field.
Aquila’s work is centered around empowering female entrepreneurs, offering her expertise to clients ranging from local startups to international brands. Her commitment go...2024-08-2635 min
Mission and MotherhoodMastering PR & Marketing as a Mompreneur with Aquila Mendez-ValdezThis episode is a treasure trove of insights as we sit down with Aquila Mendez-Valdez, the powerhouse founder of Haute in Texas. Having grown her agency from scratch into a multiple six-figure business, Aquila sheds light on the two-fold mission of her agency—giving back to female founders while crafting a flexible work culture for women at all life stages.Lean in as Aquila delves into the marketing techniques that elevated her business, from the authentic connections she’s made across San Antonio to the impact of her initial blog started in 2011. If you've been seeking to ampl...2023-11-1335 min
Athletes & Assets with Noah LackOrlando and Aquila Mendez-Valdez are a power athlete coupleOrlando and Aquila Mendez-Valdez are as dynamic off the court as they were on it. Orlando is one of the most accomplished Mexican-American basketball players in history, leading Western Kentucky to a sweet 16 appearance in 2008, winning the FIBA Americas Gold Medal with Mexico in 2013, appearing in the G-League with Mexico City’s new team Los Capitanes, in addition to a laundry list of other accomplishments. Throughout his career, Orlando has been a seasoned real estate investor while his wife Aquila was a former volleyball standout at Western Kentucky and is now the founder and CEO of Haute in Texas. Ha...2023-05-0223 min
The Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of SuccessThe Amber Weitzer Podcast | Silhouettes of Success | Aquila Mendez-Valdez | Episode 107Our V.I.P. Featured Guest Aquila Mendez-Valdez 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 and Digiday, 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 vol...2023-04-1232 min
Touching Base: PR EditionTOUCHING BASE: Aquila Mendez-ValdezOn this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Aquila Mendez-Valdez. Aquila is the founder and CEO of Haute in Texas! In this episode, we talk about so many things including building a family alongside a business, what she looks for in the hiring process and being an entirely remote agency.
Aquila’s Links:
hitpr.com
hauteinfranchising.com
instagram.com/hauteintexas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aquilamendezvaldez/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/haute-in-texas
TOUCHING BASE: PR EDITION WEBSITE: touchingbasepr.com
To...2022-08-1443 min
Texas Businesses On The Rise5 - Learning Along the Way with Haute In Texas's Aquila Mendez-ValdezIn this episode, your host, Genesis Amaris Kemp speaks with Haute In Texas's Aquila Mendez-Valdez about starting a business or creative pursuit, learning along the way, being comfortable with the journey, business flexibility, building the lifestyle you want with your business, the importance of getting connected, and more.
Check out Haute In Texas at https://hauteintexas.com/.2021-06-0219 min
Hopeful and Wholesome: Wellness, Nutrition, Inner Healing and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and EntrepreneursBalancing life and health while being CEO with Aquila Mendez-ValdezSend us a textAquila Mendez-Valdez is the face behind Haute in Texas, a lifestyle and fashion blog turned complete PR consulting business in San Antonio, Texas. She uses her blog to provide women fun, intelligent content that they can use in their everyday lives, while also helping her PR clients achieve their business goals both online and out in the community. She is also the regional director of Fashion Group International San Antonio. And she does all of this as a mom of 2, and wife to a husband who is a professional basketball player, traveling many mo...2020-08-2531 min