Meet Daniela Palavecino of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniela Palavecino.

Hi Daniela , so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My story began in Chile. I am an actress, voice-over artist, and dubbing actress, and for many years I worked in television, theater, and film, while also founding companies and leading multiple voice and dubbing projects.

Around eight years ago, I started creating digital content, becoming the first television actress in Chile to do so. That was a turning point for me — I discovered the joy and freedom of developing my own projects. I realized that instead of depending on casting calls or external opportunities, I could rely on my own creativity, discipline, and organization to build my career.

Five years ago, I moved to Los Angeles, initially because my sister was living here. Everything happened very quickly: the pandemic began, I got married, I decided to stay permanently, and I became a mother. Motherhood profoundly transformed my vision of life, my priorities, and my motivations, enriching them in many ways.

Today, I continue acting and creating, but I’ve also expanded my path with Kidswood — a bilingual project that combines my artistic background with my life as a mom, with the mission of inspiring and supporting children and families through creativity, music, emotions, and nature.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It’s never easy to be an immigrant. Moving to a new country means starting from scratch: navigating visa processes, losing support networks, and adjusting to a whole new life. Becoming a mom in that context, without much help around, has been a huge challenge.

There have been very tough moments: adapting to a language that isn’t my own, facing legal bureaucracy, and raising a child far from family. Yet, it has also been deeply rewarding. My husband and I have built a strong partnership in parenting, and our son has brought out the best in us.

I once read that people don’t really learn from success. When everything is going well, you don’t often stop to ask yourself what you did right. But when things go wrong — when you face failures or setbacks — that’s when you start asking: what can I do better, what went wrong, what can I change? That’s when new things are born.

That was my case. My life shifted completely — I became a mother, I moved to a new country, and the work system and agreements I once had were no longer the same. On top of that, the pandemic and the industry strike also impacted my projects. It was a difficult time, but I chose to see it as a moment of reinvention.

From that perspective and that challenge, Kidswood was born.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am an actress, content creator, voice-over and dubbing artist. I studied theater in Chile for five years and later trained in voice-over and dubbing. I’ve always loved versatility — moving between television, film, theater, and also entrepreneurship, creating my own projects.

In Chile, I became known not only for my acting career but also for being one of the first television actresses to create content online, which set a precedent and allowed me to connect with new audiences. That direct connection with people helped me grow as an artist and gave me a creative independence that I truly value.

What I’m most proud of is having found ways to reinvent myself and expand my career in Los Angeles, and for creating Kidswood, a bilingual project that blends art, emotions, music, and nature to inspire children and families. What sets me apart is precisely that combination of artistic experience, creativity, sensitivity, and the ability to bring it all together into projects that have a positive impact.

You can follow my work and see more on my Instagram @dani_palavecino.

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I’m someone who generally finds it hard to take risks. I usually choose safer paths; I’m not the type of person who jumps into the pool without looking. I’ll test the water first — dip in a toe, then a leg — before fully diving in.

Moving to Los Angeles was, in many ways, like jumping into the pool. Of course, I had some support: my sister was already here, later I met my husband, and I also brought with me the experience of having built a strong foundation as a content creator in Chile. I wasn’t starting completely from scratch, but the shift was still huge. And when things began to change here, life placed me in a risky situation that I chose to face with the mindset that I could learn and grow from it.

I didn’t naturally choose risk — it’s something I struggle with — but in this case, by emigrating and becoming a mom, I found myself in a challenge that made me stronger. And I believe that’s what risk is about: it pushes you out of your comfort zone and often leads you to build something greater.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.kidswoodproject.com
• Instagram: https://www.kidswoodproject.com/
• Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/dani_palavecino?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-palavecino-8a3854387?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
• Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/kidswoodproject?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kidswoodproject?si=Ox2H6vwHO_Y3ZL9J

Image Credits
Kidswood Team 💫