Ariana Swerdlin

About Ariana Swerdlin

Forward-thinking brand builder and strategic operator with over a decade of experience creating and scaling culturally relevant brands. Founder-level leader across brand strategy, communications, and creative direction, with deep experience shaping IP, narrative, and growth for consumer-facing companies. Known for translating insight into execution, from concept and brand architecture to content, audience engagement, and long-term vision, and for building brands that connect emotionally and perform commercially.

Experience

1. Co-creator

   Mini Manners Show

   May 2025 — Present

   I’m the Co-Creator of Mini Manners, a children’s edutainment brand created alongside Myka Meier and a team of early childhood education specialists. Mini Manners helps children build real-life social and emotional skills through everyday moments, reframing manners as tools for confidence, empathy, and connection, grounded in how kids actually learn, not compliance.I lead Mini Manners end-to-end as Chief Brand Officer, originating the concept, defining the brand and narrative, building the IP and content engine, directing creative execution, and setting the long-term growth and expansion strategy, and yes, that includes writing the episodes (for now ).Manners have existed as long as society itself, yet the way they’re taught hasn’t kept pace with modern family life. Mini Manners offers a fresh, thoughtful approach, recognizing that these early social skills shape how children communicate, connect, and move through the world long before adulthood.

Education

• University of Rhode Island

  Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Public Relations, Business

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Advertising
• Photoshop
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Writing
• Fashion
• Press Releases
• Promotions
• Social Networking
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook