Danielle Meadows-Stinnett is a dynamic force, operating as a multi-business owner and a third-generation entrepreneur based in Lexington, Kentucky. For over 15 years, she’s been deeply immersed in the vibrant world of visual strategy and multimedia, dedicated to helping businesses across America—especially those in her home state of Kentucky—not just exist, but truly thrive.

As the CEO and Creative Director of Octane Design Studios, Danielle leads a passionate team in crafting unforgettable brands and identities. Her expertise extends far beyond design; she is a certified prompt engineer, constantly exploring the cutting edge of AI to unlock new possibilities in marketing. Danielle guides businesses through the ever-evolving digital landscape, offering expertise in everything from data-driven strategies to seamless systems and automation. Her insights have been shared at numerous national and regional conferences, as well as international summits, where she empowers small and multi-business owners to master their digital marketing.

Danielle’s passion for building also extends to community. She founded Kentucky Creatives, a dynamic network that bridges the gap between Kentucky’s brilliant small businesses and its incredible local digital talent. This initiative fosters collaboration, shares knowledge, and helps ideas flourish.

A vocal advocate for women in tech, Danielle proudly represents the near 2% of Black women in the C-suite and the 7% of women of color in the industry. Her journey underscores the incredible impact of diverse voices and perspectives, and she is committed to paving the way for more.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Danielle is a published creative, a podcaster, a strategist, a wife, and a mother of three. Her personal interests are just as rich and varied: she enjoys diving into a good book, savoring Italian cuisine, sipping on chai, and geeking out over cosplay, nerd lore, and retro gaming. She is a firm believer in continuous learning, which she channeled into her published work, The Playbook: Gamified Small Business Journal.

Recognized as a “2024 Woman To Watch” by Digital Women, Danielle Meadows-Stinnett is consistently energized by the potential of innovation and the power of human connection.