Daniela Gabrielle

Daniela-Gabrielle Smallwood is a visionary leader, dynamic speaker, and prolific author with 25+ years in growth marketing, leadership, and business strategy. She has written 19 books, including the transformative Big Mouth Big Dreams, and is actively expanding her Big Deal Energy series—a collection of books, journals, and resources designed to empower individuals to step into their season of impact and transformation.

As a growth marketing executive, Daniela-Gabrielle pioneers innovative strategies that elevate brands and drive profitable, purpose-driven growth. A certified Master Business Coach, she has dedicated her career to revolutionizing economic ecosystems, fostering leadership development, and crafting meaningful experiences that inspire.

An in-demand keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and guest lecturer, Daniela-Gabrielle captivates audiences with her powerful insights on topics such as growth marketing and innovation, transformational leadership, faith-based success principles, organizational development, and brand elevation. Her signature talks, including Big Deal Energy: Stepping Into Your Season of Impact, Big Brand Energy: Creating Influence & Visibility That Converts, Life in the Faith Lane: Creating a Life & Business of Miracles, and Transformative Vision Casting, empower individuals and organizations to embrace bold strategies, achieve sustainable growth, and create lasting change.

Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Maryland, she is also an international Doctoral Candidate researching corporate governance’s role in reducing economic disparity. A proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Daniela-Gabrielle continues to shape industries, challenge norms, and create spaces where businesses and individuals alike can thrive.

Daniela currently resides in the metro Baltimore, MD / Washington, D.C. area.