Hola! I'm Vanessa
Hospitality, Food & Beverage Marketer & Marketing Career Coach Host of "Marketing with Cultura Podcast"Hospitality Marketer & Marketing Career Coach
Hola! I am Vanessa Parra, a proud first-generation Mexican American with over a decade of marketing experience in the hospitality and destination industries across Monterey and Santa Clara counties, I’ve had the privilege of working with startups, non-profits, and large corporations.
My passion? Helping smaller hospitality and food & beverage businesses level up their online presence through creative social media & influencer marketing!
I dream of growing my one-woman boutique agency into a hub for exceptional local talent—giving underserved young professionals a platform to thrive and keep our creative community thriving locally.
With experience as a recruiter after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, managing teams, and filling creative marketing roles, I understand what hiring managers seek in entry-level marketers. This expertise equips me as a Marketing Career Coach as well to mentor and guide beginners in landing their first marketing job.
Join me on this journey, and let’s make marketing magic together!
Be Sassy. Be You!
Marketing with Cultura Podcast
The Marketing with Cultura Podcast I host is an extension of this mission, where I share career advice and foster a network of support for Latinx professionals navigating the marketing industry.
New to marketing and need job tips? Or looking to connect with other Latinx Professionals in Marketing to learn how they thrive?
Welcome to Marketing with Cultura Podcast! I share insights on landing your first marketing job, navigating challenges as a Latina in the industry, and breaking barriers as a POC. Plus, I’ll share personal development and manifestation tips that helped me build my dream career and life.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking a supportive community, this podcast is for you. Follow now and never miss an episode!
Get the best tips and tricks to land that first social media job!
Be the first to know about new programs, resources, events, & workshops. Also, tune in to my confessions of a Latina in marketing series.
