Humans & Brands
Humans & Brands is a podcast that understands how connected work and life are, and that building a career is just as personal as it is professional.
Hosted by Lauren Douglass, a marketer and founder of the thought leadership agency Reverve, the show features conversations with people who are brands, work in brands, or build brands, about the journey of work and life.
The goal is that no listener should have to navigate the journey alone. These conversations are a chance to learn what leaders have been through; from the wins to the falls, and the questions that don’t make it onto resumes. Lauren asks the things we’re often too afraid to say out loud: What does failure feel like? How do you deal with imposter syndrome? How do you become a good leader?
But she also talks about brands and marketing—because brands are made by people, and people are brands. The show explores how identity shows up in the work we do, the content we create, and the stories we tell about ourselves and our companies.
She’s not the expert in the room, she is figuring it out alongside the audience.
Every episode is designed to leave the audience feeling a little less alone and a little more confident in their pathway forward.
Episodes
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
22 min
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 battle with imposter syndrome. It’s an honest, sharp conversation that might just shift how you think about your own path. Let's get into it.
Jan 22, 2025
Jan 22, 2025
31 min
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 most innovative ideas. Plus, Nicole dishes out advice for young marketers: be patient, trust the process, and know that you’ve got what it takes. No marketing fluff - just smart insights, honest conversation, and a few laughs along the way. If you’re looking to level up in marketing, this one’s worth a listen.
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
28 min
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, stepping into a new role, or simply looking to make the most of the present, this conversation offers real-world wisdom and practical takeaways to help you move forward with intention and impact, leaving your self-doubt and insecurity behind. Let's get into it.
Jan 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
13 min
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 tech to Mastercard’s bold spin on passion-fueled marketing, this episode is loaded with fresh takes, unexpected insights, and a look at what’s coming next.
Each week on the podcast, we sit down with a different marketer to uncover the human behind the marketer. The real stories, defining moments, and hard-earned lessons that shaped their journey. Expect honest conversations, sharp insights, and nuggets of marketing wisdom in every episode. Let's get into it.
Watch the full video interview with Raja Rajamannar on Youtube here