Laura Campbell was sick of pretending parenting was picture-perfect. Living with rheumatoid arthritis while raising two young children, she couldn't find a baby carrier that worked for her body, lifestyle, or style. Her solution? Design one herself – and build a brand that celebrates the messy, authentic reality of parenting.

In this episode, Laura shares her journey building Hackerlily, and how finding the right brand strategy transformed her business trajectory and messaging. We dive into the creative process she took with me at Your One and Only, and discuss her expansion plans, including retail partnerships, international distribution, and product line extensions – all made possible by establishing strong brand foundations that can scale. This conversation offers some gems on authenticity, strategic design, and building a business that resonates with your true audience.

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Every generation freaks out about new technology, and AI is just our version of the social media panic from 2007. While everyone's losing their minds about robots taking creative jobs, they're missing the real story... our brains literally evolve with technology through neuroplasticity, which means we're not the same humans who thought Facebook was "just a phase."

In this episode, I dive into why fighting tech evolution is like fighting gravity, how I use AI to amplify (not replace) my 18 years of brand experience, and why the creatives who'll completely own it are those who understand that AI is basically the world's most enthusiastic intern - brilliant at execution, hopeless at strategic thinking.

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What role should brands play in addressing harmful narratives? In this case toxic masculinity and intimate partner violence. This question sits at the heart of this episode examining the intersection of brand responsibility and social change.

Recent world-first Australian research revealed that approximately 120,000 Australian men report using intimate partner violence annually. This data validates what Gillette, in their controversial 2019 advertisement, attempted to address years ago. The backlash against Gillette's campaign highlights our collective discomfort with confronting deeply embedded social narratives around masculinity.

This episode challenges marketers to consider their responsibility in cultural storytelling. Are we perpetuating harmful stereotypes or helping reshape narratives that benefit everyone? How might your brand contribute to positive change while staying authentic to your values? The answer might determine not just your relationship with consumers, but your place in shaping a healthier society.

See the Gillette ad here.

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