This week, Lauren Douglass sits down with Raj Register, CMO of Stellantis (the auto giant behind Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and more) for a conversation that’s equal parts leadership masterclass and personal reflection.

Raj opens up about her unexpected journey from mechanical engineer to marketing exec, how a stint in Istanbul helped spark her pivot, and why building a career you love means trusting your instincts and doing the hard work. She shares what it’s like leading six distinct brands under one roof, how she creates space for younger voices on her team, and why her mantra these days is: “Not every ball is glass, some can bounce.”

It’s one of those episodes that makes you want to bet on yourself a little more. Let’s get into it.

This week, Lauren Douglass sits down with Kristine Segrist, Global Head of Consumer Marketing at Canva, to chat about leadership, creativity, and how to build teams that aren’t afraid to take big risks. But beyond the strategy and marketing genius, Kristine opens up about the myth of balance—how being a leader and a mother means learning to lean into one area at a time and accepting that there will always be some compromises.

We also dive into the Enneagram, a personality framework that Kristine and Lauren both use to understand themselves and their teams better. Plus, Kristine gives us a peek behind the curtain at Canva’s innovative social media strategy and how they connect with their community in a fun, authentic way.

This conversation isn’t just for marketers—whether you're in leadership, parenting, or personal growth, Kristine's insights will inspire you to lead with authenticity, embrace your strengths, and accept the ebbs and flows of life.

What do coolers, rideshares, and green powders have in common? In this episode of Permission to Seek, Lauren Douglass sits down with Aussie marketing powerhouse Paulie Dery, CMO of AG1 and former brand whisperer at YETI and Uber. With his signature laid-back vibe and razor-sharp insight, Paulie makes a compelling case for why creativity isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s the lifeblood of brand-building and business success.

From winning over left-brained execs with right-brained ideas to using vibe as a legitimate KPI, this episode is packed with wisdom for marketers, creatives, and anyone tired of playing it safe. Paulie shares why boring brands need big wallets, how to arm customers to defend their purchases, and what he’d tell his 22-year-old self.

Tune in for a candid, energizing conversation that proves great storytelling isn’t fluff — it’s strategy.