About Me — Valerie Donati

Life is a gift and out of gratitude and thankfulness, I want to share what I’ve learned with you!

I’m a yes person, but not in the way you might think.

I see possibilities in just about every situation, but I believe you shouldn’t say yes without responsibility. Whenever I start any journey into something new - whether creating a new piece of fiction, developing visual content for a social campaign, or brainstorming a client project, I always start with yes. But that’s only the beginning, my catalytic spark. After that, it's thoughtful research and seeking out help and ideas from people who know more than me - and there are plenty!

Here’s the thing, what you begin with - the stuff in your hands and in your heart - is, well, only the beginning.

That’s the best part of getting started - the knowledge that there is so much to discover! About yourself, about the world you live in and, most importantly, about the people you meet, the relationships you forge, along the way. The end result of any creative endeavor is almost always the result of many hands.

If you’re curious about some of those moments in my life read about me here. And, you can read a little bit more about my NEW creative concept - immersive books - and other ventures, below.

My Business Portfolio

Brand Building Communications

My communications business is all about helping brands reach their full potential through great storytelling and compelling content - and that also means we’re here to support the people at the helm, too. Need a little love? Give us a visit to learn more.

Visit BBC Website
Charity Water

I joined charity: water as a founding board member 15 years ago and I’m so incredibly proud of the work they do bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Since 2006, we've funded more than 78,000 water projects in 29 developing countries. When complete, these projects will provide clean, safe drinking water for more than 13 million people. Check out the website and if you can please join our subscription service, The Spring.

VISIT CHARITY WATER
Zoe Blueprint

My best friend came to me 5-years ago with an idea for tracking generosity. She wanted to make sure that charities had an app that made it easy to manage volunteers, and for volunteers to always feel plugged in. Got something you need to track? Let’s get started.

Visit Zoe Blueprint
The Color of Music

The Color of Music is a fantasy novel I’ve written for kids aged 8-12 who have a curiosity for learning about different cultures, unfamiliar worlds and new experiences.
To preview the book (not out yet) I’ve created an online immersive experience. You'll be able to meet the characters, listen to the music and watch images of the story come alive on the page. If you have young people in your world, or if you’re feeling particularly young at heart yourself, I hope you’ll give it a look.

VISIT THE COLOR OF MUSIC

What People Are Saying

Valerie's been a mentor and a guide for me since I first met her in 2007 when I joined Brand Building Communications. Val’s natural talent and smarts coupled with her vast experience building brands across the world makes her a true unicorn in the industry.
Laura Thomas - Grayling, London
We have experienced Val’s objective and insightful process many times - just being in Valerie’s presence both professionally and personally will always result in a new perspective.
Mara and Stephen Klemich - Founders of Heartstyles and authors of ‘Above The Line’, Omegna
My time spent at Brand Building Communications (Working with Val) was hands-down one of the most foundational and impactful experiences of my career — It pushed me and shaped me in incredible ways and taught me that when done right, a small company can scale big accomplishments for their clients. I always describe my experience there as the equivalent of getting a masters degree. My career would not be what it is today without that formative experience.
Grace Helfrich - Colony Creative, Los Angeles
Valerie is bursting with brilliant ideas! There is no obstacle too big for her and her creativity. Valerie has been there for me since the start of my business and has helped me navigate through my first experiences with brand partnerships. I’ve learnt so much from her and she is so fun to talk to!
Lucy Hubbard - Going Home Broke, London
Valerie helped me hone in on my strengths as well as identify areas of opportunity that would round out my professional profile. Without question, I wouldn't have found myself in a career I love without Valerie's guidance.
Carrie Crow - Beach Body, New York
We’ve worked with Valerie on a new business venture and always appreciated that while she is able to tap into popular culture, identifying and accessing what is relevant to the audience we want to reach, she’s also expert at envisioning what is possible – even if it doesn’t exist yet.
Frank and Kathleen Monteleone - Full Armor Films, New Orleans

Life is a gift and out of gratitude and thankfulness, I want to share what I’ve learned with you!

I’m a yes person, but not in the way you might think.

Here’s the thing, what you begin with - the stuff in your hands and in your heart - is, well, only the beginning.

If you’re curious about some of those moments in my life read about me here. And, you can read a little bit more about my NEW creative concept - immersive books - and other ventures, below.

Brand Building Communications

Charity Water

Zoe Blueprint

The Color of Music

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