Daria Shornikova

Daria Shornikova is a skilled storyteller and multiverse creator who leverages words, concepts, and sensations to craft impactful narratives.

As the Director at Mind The Gap Stories, Daria specializes in helping businesses align their brand culture with their narrative, guiding teams towards the company's purpose, and providing practical tools for growth and impact.

With a background spanning Linguistics & Literature, Cultural Management, International Communication, HR, Marketing, Innovation, and Video Production, Daria brings a diverse skill set to her storytelling endeavors.

Her educational journey includes a Master's degree in New Technologies in translation and international communication from Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Университет and a Master's degree in Journalism Studies: Discourse & Communication from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, among other diverse studies in languages, literature, and cultural studies.

Daria has held key roles in various organizations such as Director at Mind The Gap Team, Project Director at Imagine Creativity Center, and Event Producer & Consultant at CookieBox.

Additionally, she has contributed her expertise as the Head of Culture and Marketing at Centro de Lengua Española y Cultura ADELANTE and as an Interpreter & Translator at various organizations including Russia Today (Moscow).

Daria's passion for developing harmonious and prosperous local communities is evident in her personal project exploring narratives between cultures and countries, particularly focusing on transmigrant humans.

Her TEDx talk delves into this theme, reflecting her commitment to storytelling that bridges divides and inspires unity.

Daria Shornikova's professional journey embodies a fusion of creativity, linguistic prowess, cultural insights, and strategic thinking aimed at creating compelling narratives that resonate across audiences and channels.