MEET THE FOUNDER

Get to know the person behind CARTHAL

ABOUT ME

Thara Fajardo

Thara Fajardo is a Filipino entrepreneur, public speaker, and CEO of Carthal Manila, a digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, influencer marketing, events, content production, and brand growth for SMEs and lifestyle brands in the Philippines.

Starting as a virtual assistant and young mom, Thara built Carthal Manila into a growing creative agency helping brands scale through strategic storytelling, viral content, and digital campaigns. She is known for her work with food, lifestyle, and startup brands, as well as her advocacy for empowering Filipino freelancers and creatives.

Social media is kinda my thing.

HOW THE IDEA TURNED INTO A REAL BUSINESS

From vision
to reality

From vision to reality — what started as a small dream has grown into a multi-million peso digital marketing and creative agency in the Philippines. As the Founder and CEO of Carthal Manila, Thara Fajardo has led the company’s growth over the past 6 years, helping over 500+ brands across the Philippines and international markets through social media marketing, influencer marketing, events management, content creation, digital advertising, and brand strategy.

From a startup built with passion and creativity, the company has evolved into a full-service creative and digital marketing agency with in-house production capabilities, content creation services, and a growing team of Filipino creatives dedicated to driving real business growth, online engagement, and brand visibility.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

More than building a business, Thara Fajardo believes in sharing knowledge, creating opportunities, and helping people see what is possible for their future.

Having started from humble beginnings herself, Thara uses her platform to inspire others to take opportunities, step out of their comfort zones, and build businesses through resilience, and continuous learning. Her talks combine real experiences, industry insights, and practical advice that audiences can immediately apply in their personal and professional journeys.

Through every speaking engagement, her mission remains the same: to educate, empower, and create impact by helping more Filipinos become informed, confident, and capable in navigating the modern digital and entrepreneurial world.

Work directly with a team
led by a founder who
understands growth.

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