ABOUT

Donovan Dee Donnell — also known as donobueno,

a name inspired by his grandmother's wisdom to "do good business and be good to people" — is a Los Angeles Native-Creative, transformational speaker, mindset coach, and thought-life strategist who lives by the belief that "nothing can exist without first creating an environment for it to exist in."

With a foundation in emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and creative innovation, Donovan weaves together coaching, publishing, art, design, and humanitarian work to help individuals and organizations grow from the inside out. His work centers on creating safe environments that nourish authenticity, foster curiosity, and encourage courageous creativity—because for Donovan, creativity at its core is curiosity that fell in love with courage in a place called your imagination.

Through his signature coaching practice and platform, The Liberation Experience, Donovan partners with clients as a Thought Life Partner—walking with them through the streets of their potential, excavating deep insights, and crafting strategies rooted in core values. His unique ability to refine instinctive reasoning and guide others toward aligned action has left a lasting impact on leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries alike.

A gifted communicator from an early age, Donovan has been professionally trained in public speaking and has been gracing stages since he was five years old. Today, he continues to speak globally, host transformational workshops, and co-host two impactful podcasts: "Imagine Faith Talk" with Kevin Olusola and "Maybe This Will Help: The Podcast"with Michael David.

Donovan has authored two books, designed curriculums implemented internationally in Brazil and South Africa, and led humanitarian missions in Costa Rica, Mexico, and across the U.S. These experiences have deepened his understanding of the importance of inclusivity, equity, and cultural sensitivity—values he brings into every coaching relationship and collaborative project.

Known affectionately as “my favorite Thought Life Partner,” Donovan infuses his work with humor, clarity, and heartfelt connection. He reserves his time and talents for clients and organizations who value mental health, conscious leadership, authentic expression, and the cultivation of environments where everyone can thrive.

Connect. Heal. Liberate. Lead.
That’s the DONOBUENO way.