Susie Jaramillo is an Emmy-nominated director, artist, storyteller, entrepreneur, and mom.

She currently serves as Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Encantos. Susie is best known as the creator of Canticos, the #1 bilingual preschool brand with over 45 million watch time hours and 350 million streams. Canticos uses digital and physical all-day play to help children become kindergarten-ready in two languages. It features sing-along videos, books, puzzles, games, and an app, all inspired by Latino nursery rhymes. Canticos has received widespread industry accolades and awards including Common Sense Media, Kidscreen, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal, and was even nominated for the Emmy Awards. Canticos was featured by Apple’s Creator Spotlight, and YouTube’s 2023 Impact Report for its cultural impact.

Susie is also the author and illustrator of over 35 children’s books including the upcoming Skeletina and the Greedy Tooth Fairy. Susie is a sought-after speaker at conferences and festivals nationwide for her leadership and expertise around entrepreneurship, leveraging tech in entertainment, and developing story-based brand franchises in the children's space.

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