Danielle Ford: turning purpose into power & visibility into real change.

A Little More About Me…

Hi, I’m Danielle Ford!

I’m a strategist, elected education official, and content creator helping purpose-driven humans turn big ideas into bold brands (with AI as their secret weapon).

I don’t just teach visibility. I’ve used it to expose dysfunction, win elections, grow movements, and help creators build messaging that’s bold, clear, and unmistakably human.

Whether you’re a founder, educator, or disruptor in disguise, I’ll help you train AI to think like you, clarify your message, and build the kind of visibility that actually moves people.

I wasn’t “supposed” to be doing any of this…

At 17, I dropped out of high school and graduated from beauty school, earning my skincare license the same month my peers received their diplomas.

By 22, I had opened a brick-and-mortar skincare studio (my first business) and taught myself digital marketing to grow my brand without a budget.

But life had bigger plans…

I discovered a deep love for storytelling and strategy, closed my studio, and threw myself into SEO, video production, and visibility work.

While modeling on the side, I gained valuable insight both in front of and behind the camera  (skills that still shape how I teach creators to show up confidently and communicate powerfully).

In 2012, I launched a global teen mom empowerment club that grew to 20,000+ members, earned me a TEDx talk, and landed media features I couldn’t have imagined.

By 2015, I had built a reputation as a marketing strategist, delivering workshops, coaching sessions, and keynotes for major organizations.

Then I took that same skill set and pointed it at public education…

In 2018, I ran for School Board Trustee and used grassroots marketing to win against well-funded political opponents. My term was a crash course in navigating power structures (and refusing to be silenced when I exposed what wasn’t working).

In 2022, I lost my re-election, but came back even louder, launching the podcast *Unraveling Education* and helping the public understand what goes on behind the scenes.

A year later, I was elected to the Nevada State Board of Education, where I now advocate for real change , and real transparency, at the highest level.

Through it all, one thing has never changed:
I use marketing to move people.
& I teach other purpose-driven disruptors to do the same.

A Few Fun Facts…

• I’m a lifelong animal lover and current fur mom to one dog and three cats. Over the years I’ve also raised turtles, guinea pigs, chickens, and even axolotls (one born with a crooked that I taught to swim) 

• I can solve a Rubik’s cube in under three minutes (not that it impresses my son, who calls me a boomer for not matching his 19-second record).

• I’m technically a ranked poker player (after cashing at the WSOP) and I definitely analyze life like it’s a tournament table.

• My first-ever public speech was a TEDxWomen talk. It scared the hell out of me but if I’d waited for permission, I’d still be waiting. I learned you don’t need approval to take up space. Just a message worth sharing.

Ready to Create your Legacy?

Let’s work together to amplify your voice, grow your influence, and make a difference.

Start by booking a strategy session.

Your bold, authentic brand is just a click away!