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ABOUT

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Donovan, also known as donobueno (a name inspired by his grandmother to always do good business & be good to people) is a "Los Angeles Native-Creative" who designs, coaches & creates art from the understanding that "nothing can exist without first creating an environment for it to exist in". From that idea & his deep desire to connect, understand & innovate, Donovan prioritizes being a safe person & creating safe environments so that the he himself, the people he works with & the people he does life with, can experience an environment that nourishes authenticity & encourages creativity. 


Creativity at its core: is Curiosity that fell in love with Courage in a place called your Imagination. & for this reason, Donovan aims his coaching at refining the "instinctive reasoning" that drives his clients courage & houses their curiosity. As a Creative Thought Partner, Donovan has a beautiful way of escorting clients through the streets of their potential while excavating valuable insight, strengths & details of core desires > that will later be used to formulate the strategy that will bring their vision to fruition.



Often referred to as "my favorite Thought Partner", Donovan is known for leaving a lasting impression of inspiration on his clients & team-mates as he infuses humor & practical application into the collaborative experiences of design, self-development & humanitarianism. Donovan has utilized his God given gift of communication to Author 2 books & effectively operate his Life Coaching Practice that hyper-focuses on Leadership, Relationship & Entrepreneurship. Donovan has enjoyed multiple opportunities to partner his coaching skills with his passion for humanitarianism on Missions Trips in Costa Rica, South Africa, Mexico & right here at home in the USA. Implementing his coaching curriculum internationally in Brazil & South Africa has began to teach Donovan the importance of cultural awareness when it comes to inclusivity & further impressed upon him the need to lean into his passion for travel. 

As a result of participating in speech competitions from as early as 5 years old to being professionally trained in his early 20's, Donovan excels in public speaking, panel discussions & corporate presentations. This History with stages & platforms has created an ease for Donovan as he Co-Host 2 Podcast: Imagine Faith Talk, w/ Kevin Olusoula & Maybe This Will Help x The Podcast w/ Michael David.

A team is only as effective as their ability to communicate, collaborate & navigate conflict & for that reason Donovan reserves his talents for clients & organizations that value mental health, authenticity, inclusivity  & a ecosystem that is equitable for everyone.


 

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Donovan

"Energy Wrapped in Flesh"

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"Living is bring the Vision to Life"

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Imagine Faith Talk x 3 Seasons

Maybe This Will Help The Podcast x 4 Seasons

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"Before the I Do: x 2017

Evolving the Entrepreneur x 2019

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