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Join our Gen X & Millennial dream team as we unpack the ever-changing world of Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, and the rise of AI, among other fun digital topics.
Join Daddy FunBuckets and Coaches Val, Mika, and Ben as they keep it real, relevant, and ridiculously fun while teaching you how to "Do Digital Better."
Who's Who at the Academy
Daddy FunBuckets
Daddy FunBuckets
Daddy FunBuckets
Our Chief Innovation Officer has decades of hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of digital, having worked with top ad agencies around the globe.
DFB is a seasoned professional digital marketer, web developer, and business strategist who helps companies navigate digital transformation with clarity and confidence.
Currently, he’s
Our Chief Innovation Officer has decades of hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of digital, having worked with top ad agencies around the globe.
DFB is a seasoned professional digital marketer, web developer, and business strategist who helps companies navigate digital transformation with clarity and confidence.
Currently, he’s gearing up to launch a YouTube channel aimed at helping business owners maximize their marketing budgets and make smarter digital decisions, among other related topics to his experience and expertise.
Val Magallanes
Daddy FunBuckets
Daddy FunBuckets
With 25 years of experience in graphic design and advertising, Coach Val has led major campaigns as a Creative and Advertising Manager and now empowers brands through standout visuals and strategic social media.
Since 2022, he’s also been a passionate Design Coach, helping learners master visual storytelling and marketing that gets resu
With 25 years of experience in graphic design and advertising, Coach Val has led major campaigns as a Creative and Advertising Manager and now empowers brands through standout visuals and strategic social media.
Since 2022, he’s also been a passionate Design Coach, helping learners master visual storytelling and marketing that gets results.
Whether you're building a brand or sharpening your creative edge, Val’s real-world expertise will take your skills to the next level.
Mika De Castro
Daddy FunBuckets
Ben Buenaventura
Coach Mika started teaching back in 2007 and has taught everyone from preschoolers to pre-university students—so yes, she’s been through it. After years of lesson plans, parent memos, and coordinating chaos, she found her groove in freelancing—still focused on education, but with fewer surprise fire drills.
Now, she’s on a mission to hel
Coach Mika started teaching back in 2007 and has taught everyone from preschoolers to pre-university students—so yes, she’s been through it. After years of lesson plans, parent memos, and coordinating chaos, she found her groove in freelancing—still focused on education, but with fewer surprise fire drills.
Now, she’s on a mission to help teachers say goodbye to burnout and hello to Canva and AI. Her workshops are part tutorial, part therapy session, and always full of ways to make teaching easier, more engaging, and way less stressful.
Ben Buenaventura
Ben Buenaventura
Ben Buenaventura
Coach Ben is a seasoned creative with over 15 years of experience in branding, design, and advertising. He’s an Adobe Certified Expert, CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer, and Adobe Creative Educator Level 1.
From startup logos to full-scale campaigns, he crafts visuals that spark recognition and drive results.
As a design mentor, he hel
Coach Ben is a seasoned creative with over 15 years of experience in branding, design, and advertising. He’s an Adobe Certified Expert, CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer, and Adobe Creative Educator Level 1.
From startup logos to full-scale campaigns, he crafts visuals that spark recognition and drive results.
As a design mentor, he helps aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs level up their visual storytelling, blending strategy, aesthetics, and real-world insights.
Join The Team!
Ben Buenaventura
Join The Team!
Are you an experienced online educator with a passion for digital or tech? Join DFB Digital Academy's growing roster of coaches and share your expertise with eager learners of all ages.
Whether it’s design, marketing, coding, or AI—we’re looking for dynamic instructors who know their craft and love to teach it.