Award-winning Host
Brand Storytelling Expert
Strategic Producer in Tech & Media
Andrea Marquez is an award-winning Mexican-American storyteller, podcast executive, and creative strategist. She most recently served as the producer and host of This is Small Business, Amazon’s flagship podcast for entrepreneurs, where she led the show to seven industry awards and a top 1% global ranking in the business category. Under her leadership, the podcast became a trusted show for the next generation of founders, recognized for both its editorial excellence and business impact. Named one of Hispanic Executive’s 30 Under 30 Leaders in Tech, Andrea is known for building culturally resonant content that scales, drives engagement, and elevates brand storytelling at the highest level.







Prior to her work with Amazon, Andrea created and hosted LatinEQUIS, a bilingual podcast aimed at motivating audiences to engage deeply with the Latinx community. During her time with LatinEQUIS, Andrea interviewed an impressive roster of notable Latinx figures, including Ellen Ochoa, Sonia Manzano, Enrique Acevedo, as well as U.S. government officials, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry thought leaders.
Andrea’s diverse career also includes a pivotal role as a marketing strategist at Cien+ and the Hispanic Communications Network, where she infused cultural intelligence into long-term strategies for influential clients such as Merck, Prudential, Pfizer, the CDC, UnidosUS, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Her work helped drive societal impact and strengthened brand connections with diverse audiences.
Earlier in her career, Andrea contributed to the entertainment industry by working directly with Marc Anthony, where she developed a rebranding strategy, enhanced communications, and engaged his global fanbase. She also served as a digital editor at A&E Networks, the parent company of AE Network, The History Channel, and Lifetime, and honed her storytelling skills as a freelance writer and production assistant in Texas and Mexico City. Her collaborations included projects with Netflix, Hulu, Televisa, Telemundo, the Secretariat of Agriculture of Mexico, and various other production companies.
Andrea holds a B.A. in Political Science and Theatre Directing from Columbia University and an M.A. in Journalism and Legal Studies from Harvard University. She is passionate about advocacy and community service, volunteering as a Child Advocate for the Young Center, serving on the board of the Patient Empowerment Network and Latinx Professionals, and reviewing books for various publishing houses like Penguin Random House, Hachette, Macmillan, and more. In her free time, Andrea enjoys reading, building LEGO, and walking her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Shakespeare and Juliet.