Business Achievements
Vicky Curiel had a diverse hospitality and music business portfolio. She co-founded and ran Tamboras Grill Café in Miami from 2007 until 2017, guiding the firm through the 2008 recession and sustaining profitability. She became CEO of Double Empire Records in 2013 and managed artist and catalogue growth. She founded International Hub Records in 2017 to specialise in bilingual Latin pop. She led the label to identify and market Bella Dose, a girl group with millions of streams and strong social media engagement.
Reasons Behind Success
- Strategic Pivoting From restaurant ownership to music executive roles, Vicky utilised financial discipline, marketing expertise, and team leadership across industries.
- Cultural Insight Her Dominican-American roots shaped the label’s true Latino pop style, enabling her to uncover talent and create material for bilingual audiences.
- Family Integration By guiding her children’s artistic interests while running her own business, she helped them grow together. For example, DaniLeigh’s breakout success and Bella Dose’s ascension are both examples of this.
- Resilience and Adaptability Through the 2008 crisis and the ever-changing music industry, she shown the capacity to adapt her strategies to economic and cultural upheavals.
Family Success
- Vladimir Curiel (Husband) He started out managing facilities and telecoms at MTV Latin America. Then he moved up to construction and operations jobs, where he helped Vicky’s businesses with his operational knowledge and marketing.
- Danielle “DaniLeigh” Curiel (Daughter) As a singer, dancer, and choreographer, she gained fame by working with well-known musicians and releasing successful tunes that have been streamed millions of times. She is now the flagship artist for International Hub Records.
- Brandon “Brandon Bill$” Curiel (Son) His original releases and live performances are gaining him fans as a recording artist.
- Brianna Curiel (Daughter) As a member of Bella Dose, she helps the group achieve online and streaming popularity in the bilingual pop industry.
- Extended Curiel Lineage The Curiel family has Sephardic roots that go back to 14th-century Iberia. They have a long history of being involved in business, scholarship, and banking. Carla Curiel, a modern-day relative, helped start Mundo Lanugo, a bilingual media company that makes award-winning content.
FAQ
What businesses has Vicky Curiel founded?
She co-created Tamboras Grill Café, led Double Empire Records as CEO, and formed International Hub Records, specialising in bilingual Latin pop.
How did she guide her ventures through economic challenges?
She kept the café open during the 2008 crisis and led her music labels through a tough industry by carefully managing her money, adapting her marketing techniques, and focussing on service quality.
What makes International Hub Records unique?
Targeting a Latin pop niche with bilingual material, Vicky uses her cultural expertise and industry networks to find and promote Latino talent.
Which family members have notable achievements?
Her husband Vladimir went from working at MTV Latin America to managing building projects. Her daughter DaniLeigh is a multi-million-stream artist, her son Brandon Bill$ is a rising star, her daughter Brianna stars in Bella Dose, and her relative Carla Curiel co-founded a bilingual media organisation.
