Leading Ladies: DANIELLE GURALNIK
If resilience had a poster child, it would be Danielle Guralnik. Brand ambassador, beauty queen, boss mom, and proud fruit adventure Tic Tac addict (yes, for 20 years; respect the commitment).
Danielle’s story begins with deep roots and a powerful legacy. The only child of Ukrainian immigrants Larisa and Felix, who landed in the U.S. in the late ’70s with grit, hustle, and hope in their carry-ons, she was raised to value hard work and heritage. And guess what? She’s living proof that those values pay off.
Fast forward to today, and Danielle is running the show as the Brand Ambassador at Avanti Day Resort in Manalapan, NJ; the kind of place where self-care meets luxury, and where Danielle shines like the powerhouse she is. But this isn’t some overnight success story. Nope. This is a full-circle glow-up.
Danielle first walked through Avanti’s doors at 16 years old, wide-eyed and inspired, under the wing of her icon and now-BFF-boss, Luda Conti. After 27 years of hopping through nearly every industry under the sun, from high-end retail (Hermès handbag specialist, no less) to pharma sales, PR, marketing, and even director of a specialty pharmacy, she came back to where it all started. Back to beauty. Back to passion. Back to her purpose.
Luda was the mentor who became family. “I wanted to be her,” Danielle shares. And now? “I am her.” That’s not ego, that’s evolution.
And let’s talk about transformation. Danielle has lost 225 pounds since the age of 21. Two hundred and twenty-five. That’s not just a number; that’s discipline, mental strength, and self-love personified. Today, she’s not only walking the walk; she’s shouting from the rooftops about beauty, wellness, and the magic of feeling good in your skin. And she’s helping other people reach their goals too. Advocate. Spokeswoman. Inspiration. Check, check, check.
But don’t box her in. Danielle is always on the move. She’s out here building partnerships across the beauty, fashion, and hospitality worlds, cross-marketing with local businesses, and cooking up the kind of curated events that make you text your friends, “We have to go.” She’s networking with intention and creating platforms that elevate others, too. Every past role is now part of the magic she brings to her role at Avanti and her consulting firm. This isn’t just a job; it’s her canvas. And trust us, she’s painting in bold strokes.
So yes, Danielle is the queen of beauty, wellness, and branding but she’s also the single mom of two incredible teenagers, Liliana (18) and Lawrence (17). She’s navigating life with grace, grit, and a pocket full of Tic Tacs.
Here’s the thing: Danielle Guralnik didn’t just build a career; she’s built a blueprint. For reinvention. For resilience. For showing up, glowing up, and giving back. And that, bestie, is what a leading lady looks like.
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Photo Courtesy: Danielle Guralnik