Hi I’m Mariel Calara.

Middle child. Internet weirdo. Strategist turned copywriter.

I’m a Filipino-American who grew up in a small border town in Texas.

Meaning you can talk to me about my comfort food: Filipino food and hot sauce covered Hot Cheetos.

But back to work stuff.

Because of my strategic background, I’m drawn to creating weird internet-y work that’s rooted in truth.

Career highlights include making a karaoke video, working with grandma influencers and filming at the hot dog cart across the UN.

Copywriter at Droga5 | 2024 - Present
Brand Strategist at Droga5 | 2021-2024

University of Texas at Austin

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