About Us

Meili and Lacy met in 2022 and quickly forged a strong friendship. As their relationship developed, they discovered a shared professional passion, which led them to collaborate on marketing efforts for a hospitality group based out of Las Vegas. Together, they played a pivotal role in launching a popular restaurant brand in Dallas, planning and overseeing a star-studded grand opening. Combining their expertise and extensive networks, they elevated their marketing approach to a whole new level.

Recognizing their complementary strengths, Meili and Lacy became a dynamic female duo—each bringing unique skills and perspectives to the table. Their shared love for brand elevation and networking fueled their success, and they quickly developed a reputation for being a powerful force in the marketing world. With a collaborative, innovative, and hands-on approach, they redefined the marketing landscape, specializing in high-impact grand openings and unforgettable experiences.

Meili and Lacy’s diverse backgrounds make them a highly effective and well-rounded team. Between the two of them, they have varying educational backgrounds, a plethora of marketing experience and entrepreneurial mindsets. Combined with their vast networks and widespread community reach with resources that span across the country, Meili and Lacy quickly realized these strengths would be their bread and butter. And just like that, their Little Black Book was born on the principle that “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

  • Meili Rodriguez

    CO-FOUNDER

    As the Co-founder of Little Black Book Agency, Meili Rodriguez brings a blend of strategic thinking and creative passion to every project. A graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Business, Meili began her entrepreneurial journey in 2019 when she launched her first company. With a strong desire to connect with clients and help businesses grow, she quickly realized that the marketing side of her business was her true passion.

    Meili’s core expertise lies in her networking abilities. Having worked in the hospitality industry for eight years, primarily in Austin and Dallas, she built a valued network of high-profile relationships. These connections serve as the foundation for their exclusive Little Black Book, a trusted network that helps clients secure the best vendors, venues, and talent for their events.

    One of Meili’s proudest accomplishments was leading a campaign in 2020 to raise funds for the Sadie Keller Foundation after their major fundraiser, the Yellow Ball, was canceled due to the pandemic. Using her marketing skills and community support, Meili was able to help make up for the lost revenue through digital fundraising campaigns, highlighting her strength and resiliency as well as her dedication to giving back.

    Known for her leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a “do whatever it takes” mentality, Meili is always ready to face challenges head-on and turn them into opportunities for growth. Meili is fueled by a passion to help clients turn their visions into reality, while making a meaningful impact on their business growth.

    Outside of work, Meili enjoys playing golf and exploring new hiking destinations around the world. A fun fact about Meili is that she is the first in her family to attend college, an achievement she’s incredibly proud of.

    Her mantra: “Whatever happens, I’ll handle it.”

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    email: meili@lbbdallas.com

    phone: 972-467-2925

  • Lacy Janus

    CO-FOUNDER

    Lacy Janus is a visionary creative director and strategic planner with a profound passion for design and event execution. After graduating from Parsons The New School of Design in New York City, Lacy’s creative journey spanned multiple industries, from fashion to marketing, public relations, and philanthropy. She further honed her expertise by studying business marketing at the University of San Diego and product development at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

    Lacy’s career began in the heart of the fashion industry, working at OK! Magazine in New York City, before transitioning to Hollywood Life, where she covered celebrity news and fashion. She then joined Blink PR in Miami, where she organized high-profile events for clients, including a major philanthropic initiative with the Little Dreams Foundation. Lacy’s keen eye for design and her ability to create unforgettable experiences were evident as she collaborated with top design showrooms in Miami and planned exclusive fashion and philanthropic events. In Dallas, she played a key role in the grand opening of Stanley Korshak’s Men’s Shak and the planning of high-end fashion events, cementing her reputation in the city's luxury fashion scene.

    After taking time to focus on her family, Lacy returned to her career and discovered a new passion for organization—a skill that now serves as the backbone of her approach to both design and event planning. Her ability to bring structure, beauty and sophistication to every project has become a defining element of her work.

    A lover of travel, Lacy grew up on the island of Kauai and has lived in Dallas, San Diego, New York City, and Miami while exploring some of the most highly regarded destinations across the globe. This has given Lacy a unique ability to connect with diverse ranging individuals, forming connections within noteworthy social circles across different cities and industries. She is motivated by bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.

    In her free time, Lacy enjoys playing tennis socially at T Bar M, and developing new business strategies over a matcha latte at Sadelles in Highland Park Village.

    Her mantra: “Your network defines your net worth.”

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    email: lacy@lbbdallas.com

    phone: 917-399-4948