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brands and personalities based all over the world and Miami is of course one of the biggest hubs of art, hospitality, fashion and is just electric, especially with so much exciting talent. And exciting new clients are pulling me here! ML: Miami has a unique cultural blend - art, fashion and hospitality - all in one place. How do you see Courtney Daniels Consulting tapping into or shaping that dynamic? Miami is a place where the art doesn’t hang quietly on walls, the fashion walks out of galleries onto the street, and the hospitality? It’s not just service—it’s a theater and performance. What’s always made CDC successful is that we understand that the blurring of boundaries isn’t accidental. It’s cultural. It’s generational. And it’s the competitive advantage brands must lean into if they want relevance here. ML: Since starting Courtney Daniels Consulting over 12 years ago, how have you approached expanding your client roster? Most of our business comes through referrals from my network which I’ve always felt so grateful for. I’ve had so much past experience working for corporate firms – I’ve literally worked with every genre of the industry. At CDC, I love to keep things interesting! Our client roster has expanded over the years to my personal interests which include art, beauty, fashion, technology, business and hospitality! ML: From producing runway shows for huge corporate brands like Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab and Bill Blass to representing cutting-edge artists, companies and personalities - your career has spanned both luxury and avant-garde. What’s the common thread that guides who you choose to work with? From the first meeting with a new client, I must really connect with the Founder/CEO and brand heritage – and feel ecstatic about the work on the table - no matter if the brand is large or emerging, that’s a non-negotiable for me. I also have to have this innate sense and picture the success of what myself and my firm’s work can do to further the brands success and visibility. ML: You launched one of your previous companies ‘The French Rebellion’ in 2012 to help French fashion brands enter and thrive the U.S. market. Have you found a similar energy or opportunity for cross-cultural collaborations? Certainly! Miami is so rich in culture. I have clients of so many different descents and born in places throughout the world. I think this is what makes my company so interesting and keeps me learning through them all the time! ML: What’s the most rewarding part of representing high-end clients in a city like Miami, where the pace is fast and the aesthetic is bold? I’ve always been a really intense, hard worker who loves a fast paced environment. My successes in achieving great results for our clients and seeing their companies’ growth as a