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Listen "E21 | Digital Pioneer, Entrepreneur & Creative Genius | Laura Jordan Bambach, President & CCO of Grey UK"
Episode Synopsis
Founder, speaker, author, artist and taxidermist, for over 20 years, Laura has become an inspiring figure who has made a huge impact in the digital and creative industry. As a leader in the digital industry, Laura has become the ultimate award-winning creative with a long history of pioneering commercial work.
Laura is now President & Chief Creative Officer at Grey London, where she is revolutionising the creative industry with her innovative ideas and bold leadership. She is leading one of WPP's most creative agencies, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inspiring a new generation of creative professionals.
We discuss:
-Feeling like you don't fit in-Moving across the world for a job-Adapting to British culture-Working for one of the top 20 websites in the world-Balancing motherhood and your career-Knowing when to leave your job-Breaking down barriers for women in the digital space
Chapters:
(00:00:00) From Australia to Grey UK: The Unconventional Journey
(00:04:30) Grey Advertising and its History
(00:08:52) Growing up in a Clean and Orderly Place
(00:13:10) Finding My Own Little Place
(00:17:16) Immersed in the World of Digital Media
(00:21:27) From Artist Collective to Coding Business at Imperial Slacks
(00:25:31) Dream Role and Writing the Degree
(00:29:37) From Producer to Designer
(00:33:44) Starting a New Job at Lateral
(00:37:54) Joining Glue and the Challenges of Maternity Leave
(00:42:02) Challenges of Balancing Work and Pregnancy
(00:46:04) Returning to Work and the Changing Creative Landscape
(00:50:02) Adjusting to a New Environment, Keeping a Positive Mindset
(00:54:11) Creating a Knitted Petition for Fuel Poverty
(00:58:08) Joining DARE and Becoming a Creative Partner
(01:02:15) Transitioning to a New Business Unit
(01:06:19) Starting an Agency and the Challenges of the Digital Industry
(01:10:21) The Importance of Having Partners
(01:14:16) Learning resilience and finding strength
(01:18:25) Making a Difficult Decision
(01:22:29) The Interview Process for a Chief Creative Officer Position
(01:26:33) The Role of a CEO and President
(01:30:29) The Role of Creativity in Business
(01:34:17) Creative Thinking and Time Management Strategies
(01:38:17) The Joy of Doing the Work
(01:42:15) Mentoring and the Importance of Time Management
(01:46:46) Emotional Moment
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Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: [email protected]
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor: Catherine Singh
Laura is now President & Chief Creative Officer at Grey London, where she is revolutionising the creative industry with her innovative ideas and bold leadership. She is leading one of WPP's most creative agencies, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inspiring a new generation of creative professionals.
We discuss:
-Feeling like you don't fit in-Moving across the world for a job-Adapting to British culture-Working for one of the top 20 websites in the world-Balancing motherhood and your career-Knowing when to leave your job-Breaking down barriers for women in the digital space
Chapters:
(00:00:00) From Australia to Grey UK: The Unconventional Journey
(00:04:30) Grey Advertising and its History
(00:08:52) Growing up in a Clean and Orderly Place
(00:13:10) Finding My Own Little Place
(00:17:16) Immersed in the World of Digital Media
(00:21:27) From Artist Collective to Coding Business at Imperial Slacks
(00:25:31) Dream Role and Writing the Degree
(00:29:37) From Producer to Designer
(00:33:44) Starting a New Job at Lateral
(00:37:54) Joining Glue and the Challenges of Maternity Leave
(00:42:02) Challenges of Balancing Work and Pregnancy
(00:46:04) Returning to Work and the Changing Creative Landscape
(00:50:02) Adjusting to a New Environment, Keeping a Positive Mindset
(00:54:11) Creating a Knitted Petition for Fuel Poverty
(00:58:08) Joining DARE and Becoming a Creative Partner
(01:02:15) Transitioning to a New Business Unit
(01:06:19) Starting an Agency and the Challenges of the Digital Industry
(01:10:21) The Importance of Having Partners
(01:14:16) Learning resilience and finding strength
(01:18:25) Making a Difficult Decision
(01:22:29) The Interview Process for a Chief Creative Officer Position
(01:26:33) The Role of a CEO and President
(01:30:29) The Role of Creativity in Business
(01:34:17) Creative Thinking and Time Management Strategies
(01:38:17) The Joy of Doing the Work
(01:42:15) Mentoring and the Importance of Time Management
(01:46:46) Emotional Moment
Watch on YouTube
Follow us @HOWIBECAME__ for guest insights not on the podcast
We're on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook
Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: [email protected]
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor: Catherine Singh
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