Lauren Oakes is the CEO of Megaphone, a Melbourne-based digital agency that has been recognised as the 2021 #1 Social Media Agency of the Year. Under her leadership, the agency has grown to over 120 employees and expanded to six cities. Lauren's journey with Megaphone began as a Junior Account Manager when the agency was just a small startup. She is passionate about promoting women in leadership and has achieved over 70% female representation in leadership positions at Megaphone.
Beyond the day-to-day work, Lauren is passionate about giving back to the community through pro-bono marketing services and volunteering opportunities for her team. And as a mentor to fellow women in business, Lauren is always eager to share her wisdom and support others in their own professional journeys.
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Leader Talk is a weekly podcast proudly brought to you by Brainiact.
In this weekly show, our hosts Pacific (wholesale) Director at Signify Gustav Arianto and Elite Words Founder and Managing Director Natalie Dawson meet with leaders from across Australia and around the world. With one goal in mind: to give back to small to medium businesses across Australia.
Our vision is a world where everyone has access to great ideas. Leader Talk is just another Brainiact initiative to manifest this into reality.
The show is livestreamed each week on our YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.
It's also syndicated to wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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Links
Brainiact:
Website: https://www.brainiact.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainiactaustralia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73830351/
Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareddawson/
Hosts:
Gustav Arianto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavarianto/
Natalie Dawson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dawson/
Guest:
Lauren Oakes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenoakes11/