Humans & Brands

The Podcast

Humans & Brands is a podcast about how personal building a career is. Hosted by Lauren Douglass, Founder of Reverve, the show features honest conversations with people who are brands, work in brands, or build brands.

Lauren talks with guests about what has shaped and challenged them in work, life, leadership, and marketing. She’s not the expert in the room, but is asking the questions we all think about but are too afraid to ask, figuring it out alongside the audience.

Each episode is meant to leave you feeling a little less alone, and a little more confident.

Listen to all episodes here

Events and IRL Press Moments

Lauren The Seeker hosted an exclusive, invite-only dinner that threw the traditional networking script out the window. The concept? No agenda. No work speak. Just real conversation. In a world where every connection can feel transactional, this evening offered a rare chance for top marketers to simply show up as themselves. Over shared stories and incredible food, guests forged connections that went far beyond job titles and business cards. At Reverve, we believe the best ideas are born when people connect authentically, and this night was proof.

Marketers, Unplugged

Lauren The Seeker

Finally, an event that actually hit the mark."

"Gorgeous dinner, fabulous company, loved the format."

Café Society by Reverve

Café Society is Reverve’s event series designed to flip the traditional networking script, creating curated, off-the-record gatherings for bold brand leaders to connect with intention.

Our debut experience, the Women in Brand Marketing Executive Lunch at Cannes Lions 2025, brought together 25 senior women from the world’s top brands, agencies, and publishers for a guided conversation around self-reliance, led by Lauren Douglass. No panels. No small talk. Just real connection, good wine, and even better company, all captured with pro photo and video for ongoing content use.

Women in Brand Marketing Executive Lunch

Café Society by Reverve

This lunch was a real highlight for me, I made some really beautiful connections and I thought it had the most lovely inclusive vibes.
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Thanks for kicking off the week with such a great start and to everyone on the chain; what a special bunch."

Rachel Vardon

Commercial Development Director, Tripadvisor
- Women in Brand Marketing Executive Lunch

What a blast it was spending time with you all! I met so many incredible women at the event and loved the unique set up to get us to connect on a deeper level together.
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Thanks Lauren for bringing us all together for what was a highlight of the week for me ."

Lucy Markowitz

SVP, GM US Marketplace, Vistar Media
- Women in Brand Marketing Executive Lunch

What a lovely way to kick off Cannes, rooted in real connection and intentionality. A big thank you to Lauren and the Reverve & Café Society team for such a thoughtful and well-curated lunch."

Allison Lambroza

Head of Partnerships, Travel & Growth, Tripadvisor
- Women in Brand Marketing Executive Lunch

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Dr. Marcus Collins

Author, professor, and one of the sharpest minds in brand culture and consumer behavior

On why some brands explode and others fail.

Natalie Lennox || Delta

Member Experience Strategist at Delta

On prioritizing what matters, saying yes to big opportunities, and how being uncomfortable in the spotlight doesn't meant you don't below there.

Raja Rajamannar

CMO of Mastercard

On Why Advertising Is Dead.

Vinny Rinaldi || Hershey

Head of Media & Analytics at Hershey’s

On what it takes to pull off one of the biggest Super Bowl ads.

Ian Wishingrad || Three Wishes Cereal

Co-Founder and CMO of Three Wishes Cereal

On dreaming big and making it happen.

Watch Youtube Shorts here

The Main Problem with Marketing Today:

I asked four experts the most common storytelling mistakes, and they didn’t hold back. You wanna tell your story? Take note: be real, be human, be interesting.
Check out more clips on Lauren The Seeker TikTok
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@ladouglass I asked 4 experts the most common storytelling mistakes, and they didn’t hold back. You wanna #tellyourstory ? Take note. Be real, be human, be interesting. #influencer #marketing #branding @swan @courtney johnson @Dr. Marcus Collins ♬ original sound - laurentheseeker

Natalie Lennox on Owning The Spotlight: clip

In our second episode, Lauren The Seeker 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. From battling self-limiting beliefs to embracing vulnerability, this episode is packed with inspiration for anyone looking to lead with purpose. In this clip, Lauren and Natalie discuss how to think about work and taking care of yourself along the way.

Check out more clips on Lauren The Seeker TikTok
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@ladouglass I got to sit down with my good friend @Natalie Lennox the member experience strategy lead @delta to talk about lots, but in particlar how to think about work and taking care of yourself along the way #womenempowerment #podcastclips ♬ original sound - Lauren the Seeker

Why Risk-Taking is the Secret to Innovation: clip

Lauren chats with Nicole Parlapiano, the CMO of Tubi, about her journey to success and whether patience played a role. Nicole reminded us that the path to where we want to be is never a straight line—it’s full of ups, downs, and moments when we consider throwing in the towel (or marrying rich). But in the end, success is built one brick at a time.

Check out more clips on Lauren The Seeker TikTok
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@ladouglass I sat down with Tubi CMO @Nicole Parlapiano to talk about the difficulty of towing the line between femininity and success #womenempowerment #podcastclips ♬ original sound - Lauren the Seeker

New Episodes Every Week

Every week, Lauren Douglass (aka Lauren The Seeker) sits down with trailblazing leaders, visionaries, and innovators shaping the future of their industries. Each episode dives deep into their personal stories, professional philosophies, and game-changing ideas, offering fresh insights and inspiration for listeners.

Listen to all episodes here

Humans & Brands
the Podcast

Humans & Brands

The Podcast

Want to be a guest on the pod?

Dr. Marcus Collins

Author, professor, and one of the sharpest minds in brand culture and consumer behavior

Natalie Lennox || Delta

Member Experience Strategist at Delta

Raja Rajamannar

CMO of Mastercard

Vinny Rinaldi || Hershey

Head of Media & Analytics at Hershey’s

Ian Wishingrad || Three Wishes Cereal

Co-Founder and CMO of Three Wishes Cereal

The Main Problem with Marketing Today:

Natalie Lennox on Owning The Spotlight: clip

Why Risk-Taking is the Secret to Innovation: clip

New Episodes Every Week

Most Recent Episodes:

Reach out.

Humans & Brands the Podcast

Humans & Brands

The Podcast

Want to be a guest on the pod?

Dr. Marcus Collins

Author, professor, and one of the sharpest minds in brand culture and consumer behavior

Natalie Lennox || Delta

Member Experience Strategist at Delta

Raja Rajamannar

CMO of Mastercard

Vinny Rinaldi || Hershey

Head of Media & Analytics at Hershey’s

Ian Wishingrad || Three Wishes Cereal

Co-Founder and CMO of Three Wishes Cereal

The Main Problem with Marketing Today:

Natalie Lennox on Owning The Spotlight: clip

Why Risk-Taking is the Secret to Innovation: clip

New Episodes Every Week

Most Recent Episodes:

Reach out.

Humans & Brands
the Podcast