Rian Donatelli

SPEAKER · COACH · AUTHOR · STRATEGIST Helping Founders Build, Grow & Repeat — With Systems That Scale.

2026 demands precision, structure, and strategy — not more effort.

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Meet Rian Donatelli

Rian Donatelli is a strategist, speaker, author, and SaaS co-founder known for helping founders build systems that scale. With over 30 years of experience, she's led national talent builds, grown two marketing agencies, and served as the strategic engine behind the growth of 100+ brands.

She's the architect behind repeatable growth — combining grassroots hustle with high-level strategy to help business owners stabilize operations, clarify profit margins, and scale with intention.

Rian is the go-to when the foundation needs strengthening, the audience needs clarity, or growth needs direction. She builds the structure behind sustainable success — and teaches the systems and strategies that allow businesses to scale with confidence.

Rian Donatelli

EXPAND YOUR MIND. EXPAND YOUR BRAND.

From high-level corporate consulting to boots-on-the-ground staffing — every avenue below is powered by 30+ years of real-world experience.

Connect To Elevate

Connect To Elevate

Rian's flagship coaching platform for founders ready to stop winging it and start scaling it. Fix the foundation. Build repeatable systems. Grow on purpose — 1:1, group, or on-demand.

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Talent Book Masterclass

Talent Book Masterclass

Industry-first certification courses built on 25+ years in the field. For Brand Ambassadors ready to go from gig-to-gig to a career built on purpose.

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Connections Consulting

Connections Consulting & Marketing Solutions

Experiential marketing, sponsorships, and live activations that connect brands to people in real life. Full-scale event strategy, staffing, and market activation.

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WonderMine

WonderMine

Strategic digital marketing designed to build visibility, trust, and conversions through SEO, branding, web, and content systems.

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Talent Booking Experts

Talent Booking Experts

Nationwide staffing for brand activations, tours, and events. Whether you're a brand looking to book or talent looking to work — we've got the right match, market by market.

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Complete Activation

Complete Activation

The 360° SaaS platform built to lead, book, manage & repeat. Applications, onboarding, payroll, reporting and recaps — all in one place for field-based teams.

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Modeling Success: The Podcast

Real conversations on what it takes to grow — whether you're in the field or leading the company. Two powerful tracks for two powerful audiences.

Modeling Success Podcast

Modeling Success

For Brand Ambassadors, experiential marketers, and brands in the activation space. Insider strategies, stories from the field, and tools to stand out and scale.

Modeling Success: The Shift Podcast

Modeling Success: The Shift

For CEOs, founders, and leaders ready to grow, pivot, or evolve. Mindset, systems, and strategic moves to stabilize and scale.

10 Skills to Scale as a Brand Ambassador Book Cover

10 Skills to Scale as a Brand Ambassador

This essential guide breaks down the 10 core skills every top-tier Brand Ambassador needs to get hired, stand out, and grow into new roles in the experiential marketing industry.

10 Skills to Scale as a Brand Ambassador

Whether you're new to the field or ready to take your brand to the next level, this is your roadmap to visibility and value.

EmpowerHer Story

A collaboration of powerhouse women sharing the stories behind their success. Rian's chapter focuses on betting on yourself, bouncing back stronger, and boldly stepping into your next level with clarity and confidence.

EmpowerHer Story Book
EmpowerHer Story Book
Ready to Build What Lasts?

Stop Reacting. Start Scaling. Coaching · Speaking · Courses · Talent

Frequently Asked Questions

Rian specializes in helping founders and brands build scalable systems, clarify their strategy, and grow with intention — both operationally and in the market.
You can work with Rian through coaching, consulting, speaking engagements, or by engaging with one of her companies or platforms.
Business owners, founders, and brands ready to move from reactive growth to structured, scalable success.
Start with the coaching page, podcast, or book a strategy session — depending on where you are in your business journey.

Testimonials

"Rian is a born leader with a proven passion for this business. She is a perfectionist in her work and accepts nothing but the best in her execution. I am blessed to know and have worked side by side with her in the industry."

— Chris Cain, Stetson Spirits

"I have worked with Rian on several projects and continue to be impressed with her professional drive and imagination for marketing opportunities. The level of customer service she provides clients has been second to none."

— Therese Susalla

"Rian understands that a company needs a good ROI, and she delivers. She would be an excellent ally for any organization trying to grow and strengthen their business."

— Industry Partner

"Rian's creative ability and Go to Market approach is impressive and highly recommended!"

— Jeff, Owner, The Garage Bar

"Rian is quick on her feet and very creative. With her infectious personality she is a very motivational person to work with and for."

— Molly McNitt, Artist

Giving Back with Purpose

Business isn't just about scaling — it's about impact. Rian proudly supports organizations that empower women, protect children, and provide second chances.

St. Jude's Ranch for Children

A healing center and long-term refuge for children who are survivors of sex trafficking — and one of the only programs dedicated to keeping siblings together in foster care.

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Dress for Success Southern Nevada

Helping women facing hardship reenter the workforce with confidence — through professional attire, job readiness, and community support.

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The Shade Tree

A safe shelter and support system for women and their children escaping domestic violence, homelessness, and human trafficking.

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