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In 2017, the girls linked up for NYC Fashion Week, where during a networking session, Ayanna jokingly introduced herself and Delaila as "the non-corporate girls."
They shared a look—a light bulb had simultaneously gone off. Ayanna and Delaila had an honest conversation about feeling stagnant in their current professional space and how creativity, cultivation, collaboration and change were necessary. So, they took action.
Non-Corporate Girls was officially born.
Let's take a step back and rewind for a second, so you can understand how this friendship—and NCG—came to be.
Many moons ago, Ayanna and Delaila met backstage at a NYC Fashion Week show, where the two connected over mutual friends, New York roots…and being the only Black and Brown girls in the room.
Throughout the years, the founders have changed numerous jobs, hustles (and for Delaila, even locations at one point!) but they've continued to hold space for each other along the way. Their similar passion and drive has always kept them in sync—as both accountability partners, and as friends.
Ayanna x Delaila
Ayanna Dutton
Simply: Ayanna is a go-getter. With an MBA in entrepreneurship coupled with a background in advertising, marketing, and styling, Ayanna uses her strong sense of identity and self to help brands own their voice and tap into their unique narratives.
Ayanna's multifaceted background has given her the opportunity to consult various corporate and non-corporate clients across an array of industries, including but not limited to: LinkedIn, Facebook, MKTG, Coach, Coty Inc., Wacoal America, and Cadillac.
As the Co-Founder of Non-Corporate Girls LLC, Ayanna believes in reaching your full potential and stepping into your power—which is why she's facilitating space for those ready to do the same. Whether it's carving out your own lane or navigating life through a curious lens, Ayanna believes the best opportunities are cultivated from your inner, most-vibrant truth.
Ayanna currently lives in Brooklyn with her wife, Sully. When she's not chopping it up on the Non-Corporate Girls pod, you can find Ayanna laughing over Netflix and a glass of wine, immersing herself in the arts, or scouring for delicious food while traveling—after shopping, of course.
Want to chat with Ayanna? This New York native loves a good conversation.
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Delaila Catalino
Delaila = a dynamite storyteller. With a background in public relations, an MBA in Media Management, plus numerous bylines and features under beauty, pop culture, women empowerment, and entrepreneur verticals, Delaila brings 10+ years of experience as a communications expert—even covered 10 seasons of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week!
Thanks to Delaila's results-driven brand management and media campaign experience, her lengthy client includes: Caress—where she spearheaded an initiative profiling Women of Color entrepreneurs—Vaseline, Talenti, Magnum, Tide, Laqa & Co., and Rituals NY, to name a few.
As the Co-Founder of Non-Corporate Girls LLC, Delaila believes in facilitating space for something greater than the status-quo, providing opportunities for those looking to define their own mission and purpose. Every person influenced by Non-Corporate Girls serves as a reminder of why Delaila continues to do this kind of work.
Delaila currently lives in Bronx, New York, where you can find her hosting an incredible dinner party (fettuccine alfredo with a homemade sauce is her specialty!), planning her annual girls trip, exploring her spirituality through mindfulness, being present—and, indulging in moments of luxury as often as possible.
Reach out to chat with Delaila. She loves meeting new people.
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