MEET
THE TEAM

Loizza Aquino is a co-founder of Everything Velvet. With experience in nonprofit and corporate communications, event planning, public and government relations, influencer partnerships, brand growth, and digital storytelling, she brings both corporate marketing knowledge and creator insight to every client partnership.

Through her professional career, Loizza has led campaigns, coordinated events, managed outreach initiatives, and created internal and external content for organizations such as TakingITGlobal, Pharmacists Manitoba, TD Bank, and currently serves as Influencer Manager for Western Canada at Steve Daniel Group.

As a content creator, she has grown a combined audience of 200,000+ followers across platforms, partnering with brands including Foot Locker, Winnipeg Sea Bears, Old Spice, DoorDash, BMO, Laneige, Hero Cosmetics, and YSL.

Loizza's strength lies in combining elevated aesthetics with viral content strategy — creating content that looks premium, feels current, and performs. With a deep understanding of platform behavior, trends, audience psychology, and brand positioning, she knows how to stay ahead of what's relevant while building brands that stand out.

Beyond business, Loizza is also a recognized keynote speaker who has spoken internationally on mental health, youth empowerment, and leadership for organizations including the YMCA and Student Life Network. Her work has been recognized through honors such as the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award, YMCA Peace Medal, and the TD Scholarship.

Karlos Abellanosa is a creative entrepreneur and digital strategist based in Winnipeg with a background that blends technology, creativity, and business growth. He studied Computer Science Co-op Program at University of Manitoba, where he built a strong foundation in problem-solving and digital systems.

After university, Karlos spent several years working as a corporate software developer, gaining hands-on experience building products and understanding how businesses operate at scale. While that experience was valuable, he realized he wanted more freedom to create, build, and grow on his own terms. That decision led him into entrepreneurship, where he first built a content creation business focused on photography, videography, and social media marketing. Through that work, he developed a strong understanding of branding, storytelling, and audience attention — skills he now combines with his technical expertise to help businesses grow through modern websites, SEO, and digital strategy.

Outside of business, Karlos has always pursued growth through competition and discipline. He has competed in powerlifting, bodybuilding, and endurance running, each demanding a different level of focus, resilience, and commitment. From the strength and structure of powerlifting, to the precision and dedication of bodybuilding, to the mental toughness required for long-distance racing, these experiences have shaped the mindset he brings into business and life.