Today we’d like to introduce you to Valentina Patruno
Hi Valentina, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
In the year 2000 my mom suggested i participate in a beauty pageant, I thought she was crazy, I wanted to be a Pediatrician. At the time I was in HOSA, Health occupations of America, trying to decipher which Medical Career I would be inclined to. I wasn’t feeling it, I was not finding my calling. I decided to try out the pageant at 17 years old, I was the youngest participant and I had no experience. I finally gave in because the prizes caught my attention, particularly a 10k scholarship for school. The young Venezuelan with no experience ended up winning the Miss Carnaval Miami 2000 and what a great experience that was. I was exposed to TV and Radio and that’s where I found my purpose, I love telling stories, I love asking many questions and that became my career. I studied Journalism and Broadcasting TV in FIU and also participated in other pageants that led me to my dream job. I won the Miss Venezuela World in between and that led me to a contract with Cisneros Media, the biggest TV Content Producer in Latin America. I worked for the company for almost 9 years where I got to interview the biggest names in the music, movie and business industry. Content Creation and Digital Marketing was starting to grow and I loved it. I opened my own, Time Digital Marketing Agency, 3 years ago, after becoming pregnant. I wanted to have control of my own time and spend as much time as I could with my little one. I now help business owners and entrepreneurs tell their stories with High Quality Content and compelling stories with a Dream Team of people while I enjoy Mommy life with a 3 year old.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been a smooth road, I have encountered people with shady intentions, bad partnerships, financial abuse, domestic violence, business struggles, personal struggles. All these struggles make me who I am today, every Little Rock found on the way is part of my story.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Some people know me as Miss Venezuela
Some people know me as the Journalist.
Some people know me as the host of “Tu Desayuno Alegre”
Some know me as the CEO of Time Digital Marketing Agency
Some know me as Liam’s mom
I love all of them, I feel very special to have had the chance to witness and be part of these amazing opportunities in my life.
Any big plans?
I’m planning an expansion of the company for 2025-2026 with more AI integrated services.
There’s also a project for a Digital Interview Show that’s on the talks now.
Life, continue seeing and enjoying my little one grow.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valenpatruno
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valenpatruno
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/valentina0609
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/timedigitalmarketingagency
