Danielle Meadows-Stinnett is a dynamic force and serial entrepreneur, building on a third-generation legacy from Lexington, Kentucky. With over 15 years in visual strategy and multimedia, she’s dedicated to helping businesses across America—especially in her home state—not just exist, but truly thrive.

Danielle serves as both an Agency Owner and a Fractional CMO, driving strategic growth where creativity meets technology. As CEO and Creative Director of Octane Design Studios, she crafts unforgettable brands. Her technical edge is sharp: she is a powerful AI Developer, constantly exploring the cutting edge of artificial intelligence to unlock new possibilities in marketing. Danielle guides businesses through the digital landscape, specializing in data-driven strategies, seamless systems, and automation.

A globally recognized thought leader, Danielle is an Author and Gamified Speaker. She shares her insights at national conferences and international summits, empowering multi-business owners to master digital marketing. Her belief in engaging, practical education is channeled into her published work, The Playbook: Gamified Small Business Journal.

Danielle is also a passionate community builder. She founded Kentucky Creatives, a dynamic network that bridges local businesses with brilliant digital talent, fostering collaboration and growth across the state.

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 crucial impact of diverse voices, and she is committed to leading the way forward.

Beyond her professional roles, Danielle is a published creative, podcaster, strategist, wife, and mother of three. Her downtime is just as rich: she enjoys Italian cuisine, chai, and geeking out over cosplay, nerd lore, and retro gaming.

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