Select interviews & podcasts 💬

  • 2 Minutes With: Laurel Stark, GCD on The Sims

    On Google #ThisIsFamily, the Sims “Pass the Spark,” and the pursuit of equity through creative action.

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  • The Sims' Laurel Stark on helping Gen Z come of age

    The power of self discovery and creativity, and how to connect with a whole new generation.

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  • Laurel Stark on the Good Girls Eat Dinner Podcast

    On attracting the right opportunities, making a big impact, and the weird world of game marketing.

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  • Think Twice Podcast with The Sims' Laurel Stark

    On re-imagining game marketing, creating space for bravery, and the link between authenticity and success.

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  • 43% and Rising Podcast with The Sims' Laurel Stark

    On the importance of allyship, amplifying underrepresented voices, and speaking up when it feels scariest.

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  • Let's Talk Branding Podcast Laurel Stark & Tiara Puglisi

    On the challenges, opportunities, and adventures of growing the 22 year old Sims brand during gaming’s golden age.

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  • The BAD Podcast with The Sims' Laurel Stark

    On following your heart, being vulnerable, and being the change you want to see in advertising—and the world.

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  • Call to Action Podcast with The Sims' Laurel Stark

    On mental health, finding my voice, and creating space for the parts of me the creative industry didn’t celebrate.

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  • The Rosie Report Podcast with Laurel Stark

    On why we need to de-stigmatize mental health and hire more diverse creative leaders in adland.

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Select bylines

  • Why creativity is an optimistic act

    Laurel Stark & Kat Gordon on the power of creating through tough times

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  • The selfish case for creating for good

    An article on being a creative advocate by Laurel Stark

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  • Making your story your superpower

    An article on shadow work and creativity by Laurel Stark

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  • How to be an awesome freelance ally

    An article on freelancing more inclusively by Laurel Stark & Andrew Dickson

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  • I'm judging you: An agency's do-better recruiting manual

    An article on how to recruit inclusively by Laurel Stark

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Select speaking engagements

Panelist on the 2024 D&AD Entertainment Jury Insights Session

Moderating NCL in NYC @ The One Club HQ

Moderating The Next Creative Leaders: Next is Now panel at The 10th Anniversary 3% Conference, 2021

Panelist for Behind The Brand: The Sims panel at Brand Innovator’s 10th Anniversary Summit, 2021

Panelist for Mental Health and Creativity panel, for Mental Health Matters, An Isolated Talk Sponsored by Clear Channel, 2021

Panel Starts at 18:38

Panelist for Invisible Creatives’ Side Projects for Good Panel at Side Show’s Creativity Week, 2020

Moderating Next Creative Leaders: The Future of Creativity for The One Club, 2020