Ale Santoliva | Co-Founder & Project Lead at Brutko
Project Lead and Operations
Co-Founder at Brutko
Website: brutko.com
Tell us about your business
Brutko serves entrepreneurs and SMEs who want their brand to finally work for them.
What we offer: Logos, websites, pitch decks, marketing collateral, and social visuals—delivered by a design + ops duo (graphic designer + embedded PM).
Why it matters: Strong branding boosts all marketing, builds confidence, wins clients, and drives real ROI, without corporate-level budgets.
What inspired you to start your business or say yes to this path?
Doing something I love, working with great people, choosing who I collaborate with, deciding where I work from, and traveling the world.
What do you feel makes your business meaningful or unique?
What makes my business meaningful is helping entrepreneurs grow with strategy-driven design that builds confidence and drives results.
What makes it unique is how we stay involved: creating logos, branding, websites, pitch decks, and social media visuals that reinforce their business USP, while supporting them consistently so their brand keeps working and growing over time.
What’s one lesson or turning point that’s shaped your entrepreneurial journey?
Realizing that design without strategy doesn’t move the needle. Once I shifted to combining creativity with strategy, the work not only looked good but also started generating real ROI.
Is there a moment in your business you’re especially proud of?
Hearing a client say, “For the first time, I feel confident sending people to my website.” That moment reminded me that what I do isn’t just design; it’s giving entrepreneurs the tools to show up proudly and grow.
What advice would you give to a woman navigating a similar path?
Build with consistency, lean into your strengths, and remember that you don’t have to do it all alone. Trust your pace and your vision. It’s easy to compare yourself to others, but your unique mix of skills, perspective, and energy is what will attract the right opportunities.
Coffee, tea, or smoothies—and what’s your go-to order?
Matcha.
What song instantly lifts your mood or makes you feel like yourself again?
"Clocks" by Coldplay
"Don’t Stop Me Now" by Queen
"Sweet Child of Mine" by Guns N’ Roses
Tropical music
How do you start your mornings? Rituals, routines, or rhythms you love?
Open the window, get fresh air, and soak in some sunlight directly on my skin.
A book, podcast, or quote that’s impacted you recently
“You are more authentic the more you resemble what you have dreamed of yourself.” – All About My Mother (1999)
"It's only beautiful if it works."
What does success currently look like (or feel like) to you?
Success feels like freedom and alignment: choosing the projects and people I work with, creating work that helps entrepreneurs grow, and having the balance to travel, learn, and enjoy life while building a business I love.
What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I studied politics, speak several languages, and have an 8-year-old sister who I adore and treat like my own little baby.
Featured offer:
Branding, web design, and ongoing creative and marketing support—starting at $1999 USD
Visual brand package in just 3 days—starting at $499 USD.
Are there any upcoming launches, events, or brand milestones you’d like included?
Three full days focused entirely on you—building a brand you’ll be proud of, one that gives you clarity and confidence, supports your growth, pays off for years to come, and sets you up for long-term ROI.
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