Lauren Nagel

About Lauren Nagel

I’m a creative leader with a broad range of experience in writing, directing, and composing across many mediums. Ever-intrigued by the intersection of creative and conspiracy theory, I’ve naturally found a home in podcasts and advertising! I’ve created dynamic content for global clients and audiences, and was featured by Creative Mornings OAK for my lecture on humility and improvisation in the creative space: “Don’t Be An Assclown.”I currently serve as Chief Creative Officer for Resound, a pioneering advisory firm with a specialized focus on audio. I previously served as CCO (and interim CEO) for the short-form audio leader SpokenLayer, crafting award-winning listening content for iconic publishers and brands with a multidisciplinary team of audio wizards. I was honored to build audio career for eight years as I served as VP/Executive Creative Director at Pandora, leading a 120+ creative team to create dynamic storytelling for Advertising, Brand, and Content partners. I am one half of the electronica duo BronzeBeforeGold (SUPERUNKNOWN, 2023), and currently have a featured song in AppleTV\'s Dear Edward (\"Under Water\" 2023). When in the Bay Area, I sing with improv hip-hop group The Freeze, the house band for national storytelling phenomenon Mortified. And because life is short and beautifully non-linear, I enjoy serving as a creative mentor and consultant, pole dancer, and freelance composer and lyricist for film and tv. I aim for life’s intersection of Gilda Radner and tech leader. Holler. Specialties: strategy, operations, leadership, creative direction, creative strategy, management, strategic planning, creative operations, project management, copywriting, voiceover and talent direction, creative production, public speaking, composition, fun-having, joke-making

Experience

1. Board Member

   Rayna Cares

   Aug 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• Northwestern University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Theater & Creative Writing

  2000 — 2004