Humans & Brands

In our fourth episode, host Lauren Douglass sits down with Christine Maguire, Global VP of Tripadvisor for an honest, unfiltered conversation about showing up as a woman at work, carving out time for peace, and building a life that works for you. Together they dive into the wins, missteps, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. Christine gets real about leadership, creativity, and the quiet...

In the latest episode of Humans & Brands, host Lauren Douglass sits down with Nicole Parlapiano, Chief Marketing Officer at Tubi, to explore the art of risk-taking in marketing leadership. They unpack why great marketing starts with bold leadership, the crucial role risk-taking plays for CMOs today, and how creating a space where teams can experiment, try new things, and even fail leads to the...

In our second episode of Humans & Brands, host Lauren Douglass speaks with Natalie Lennox, Member Experience Strategist at Delta, who gets real about prioritizing what matters, saying yes to big opportunities, and embracing the spotlight, even when it’s scary. She shares how 2025 is all about growth, owning your strengths, and making every moment count. Whether you're navigating a career shift...

In the inaugural episode of Humans & Brands, host Lauren Douglass speaks with Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mastercard, about his ground-breaking career and the future of marketing. Named one of Forbes’ Top 5 Most Influential CMOs, Raja shares his provocative view that "advertising is dead" and explores what this means for marketers today. From AI and emerging...