We had the good fortune of connecting with Gabrielle Kirven and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gabrielle, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
I take chances all the time. I am not afraid of rejection nor trying something new. I think that is the wonderful thing about social media marketing is that you can work in whatever industry you want. The formula remains the same.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My business, The Curated Agency, is a boutique marketing agency that blends strategy and creativity to help brands—especially in the sports, lifestyle, and hospitality space—stand out in saturated markets. We specialize in social media, content creation, and brand storytelling, always approaching our work with intention, clarity, and heart.

What sets us apart is our ability to see the unseen. We take the time to understand our clients’ “why” and translate that into campaigns that feel personal yet powerful. I’m most proud of the fact that many of our clients say working with us feels like working with a partner who gets it—because we do.

The journey to this point wasn’t easy. I started with just my passion, grit, and a laptop. There were moments of doubt, financial strain, and doors that didn’t open when I needed them to. But I kept going. I leaned into my creativity, learned to market myself, and never stopped showing up.

What I want the world to know is this: I built this agency to not only serve clients, but to inspire the next generation of creatives who feel unseen. My story is proof that you don’t have to have it all figured out to start—you just need to start with what you have and keep going.

Website: https://www.thecuratedagency.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgabrielle.kirven/

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