Strategic talent management for food, lifestyle, and family creators, and strategy-first influencer marketing for brands & agencies.
Because when you work with Duran & Co., you are not just signing with an agency, you are gaining a partner who sees your potential, understands your world, and has the experience to take you further.
We help creators secure the right partnerships, protect their value, and grow with confidence, while also supporting brands and agencies with casting, campaign execution, and strategy that drives results.
a boutique agency rooted in connection.
But as opportunities grow, so does the pressure to manage it all. From brand deals and contracts to strategy and scaling, it’s easy to feel stretched thin.
That’s where Duran & Co. comes in. We bring over a decade of experience with in-house brand and big agency influencer marketing. With strategy-first guidance, we strategically help creators secure the right brand partnerships, protect their value, and grow with confidence.
When it comes to talent management, representation matters, but strategy is
everything.
You’ve built something incredible — a brand that connects, creates, and influences.
We don’t just manage your inbox, we manage your impact.
Hi, I’m Kaila!
I’ve always had a deep love for food AND THE CONNECTION, CREATIVITY AND CARE THAT IT REPRESENTS.
connection, creativity,
and care.
You’ll often find me exploring a new Minneapolis restaurant with my husband, or wandering the farmers market on a Saturday morning with my kids. At home I love cooking from scratch, baking with my kids, and creating meals that bring our family together.
My days begin early with movement, reading and coffee, a routine that keeps me grounded as I move between motherhood and running a growing agency.
That love of food and family shapes the work I do. I represent creators who share those values and want to grow with clarity and confidence while staying rooted in what matters most. As a mom, I understand what it looks like to build a career and a family at the same time, and I bring empathy, strategy and steady support to every creator or brand I serve.
From building long-term strategy to negotiating partnerships and managing campaigns, I know what helps creators and their brand partners grow, and what holds them back.
That experience means you don’t just get someone who can send an email, you get a partner who understands both sides of the business and takes everything on with a strategy-first mindset. My goal is to make sure your work is valued, protected, and aligned.
I’ve spent more than a decade in influencer marketing, learning how to turn creativity into strategy, so you don't have to.
Over the years, I’ve worked across agencies, brands, and creator teams, giving me a full-circle view of how this industry really works.
Strategy-first support for creators & brands.
I help food, lifestyle, and family creators, and the brands that work with them, grow with clarity, connection, and confidence.
I wanted to build an agency where creators and their brand partners felt seen, supported, and empowered to grow their businesses with purpose.
Duran & Co. was born from that vision and from my own love for connection and meaningful work. My faith guides how I lead, and I believe the best partnerships are built on trust and care.
I started Duran & Co. to bring more strategy, heart, and integrity to influencer marketing.
After years in the industry, I saw too many talented creators being undervalued, overwhelmed, or overlooked and I knew there was a better way.
Every decision I make is rooted in helping creators build not just a career, but a life they love.
Kaila truly understands and advocates for my brand, and her efforts have brought in exciting new opportunities.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kaila for well over a year, and she’s been an asset to my brand and our larger team. Not only is she professional and highly skilled, but she genuinely cares about me as both a client and a friend. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their social content and take their influence to the next level!”
-Erin, Food Blogger/Creator
Kaila takes initiative, takes pride in her work and takes on projects with independence and confidence, which is so valuable for small business owners that are often resource-limited.
“I’ve worked with Kaila for three plus years, first starting as an in-house talent manager responsible for negotiating contracts with brands and overseeing the execution of sponsored content on the website and social media, and then moving into a leadership role in operations where she managed content development, email marketing, public relations, social media and day-to-day project management of running a food media site. I’ve gotten to know Kaila so well over the years and she’s proven to have creative problem solving skills, a strong team-player attitude and a sense of resourcefulness that makes her an integral part of any team.”
-Yumna, Food Blogger/Creator
Kaila has exceeded my expectations as a brand manager.
"She consistently goes above and beyond to understand my business, anticipate my needs, and execute projects with care and precision. She brings creative ideas to the table while keeping everything organized behind the scenes; from managing brand partnerships to ensuring deliverables are on track. Her communication is clear, professional, and proactive, which makes collaborating with her effortless.”
