Meet Lauren Donahoe

How long you’ve been with the Internal Agency: 4+ years (prior roles: CD, IA Studio and Evernorth Portfolio)

Who might pop on during a Webex call: My 6-and 9-year-old kids 

Top skills (work and life): creative directing, storytelling, copywriting, concepting, problem solving, organizing, finding things that others have missed, and figuring out what to do with leftovers in my fridge. 

A skill you wish you had: Sing. I once got a D in chorus. 

What do you most value in a coworker: Vulnerability.

What do you most value in a client: Trust and an interest in pushing boundaries.

Last work project that you’re proud of:  Dan & Jasmin Customer Story

Last personal project that you’re proud of:  Wallpapering my stairway. Thanks, AI for matching paint suggestions 😁

Biggest work hurdle you’ve overcome: creative directing a 48-min documentary from scratch in 3 months

Something you’re working on getting better at: Anything AI

Favorite piece of creative: The Sopranos, it leveled up television for good. But also, this spec ad that was produced by German ad students. 

Favorite place to find inspiration: @eyecannndy – Insta, ad award show sites

Last song you listened to on repeat: Crazy Love by Juke Ross

Something we wouldn’t have guessed about you: I’ve driven across the country four times. 

The best creative advice you’ve been given: If it doesn’t make you feel something, keep working.

The motto you live by: Play the cards you’re dealt.