Lauralee is an accomplished entrepreneur, digital addict, but above all an artist. With over 15 years of experience in media production and content creation, she has successfully led numerous high-profile projects and expanded the company’s footprint in the digital media landscape. Her strategic insights have driven innovative projects that resonate globally, positioning Digital 55 as a leader in subculture digital and media content. Lauralee is a powerhouse in “vibe” storytelling and an exciting executive producer of unscripted content with Coolhunter Films (D55 Originals).

Fun Fact – Indie musician;’

Digital 55 (D55) is an innovative media studio that produces unscripted series and digital content, with a focus on subcultures and diverse stories. Through our original division, Coolhunter Films, we create bold, immersive content that is distributed across various platforms in modular, interactive formats. Our work challenges conventional storytelling, with a strong commitment to slow, thoughtful media that stands in contrast to fast-fashion content.

Since our startup days, we’ve expanded our business model to include intellectual property (IP) creation, which has opened new revenue streams and allowed us to solidify our reputation as leaders in subculture content. By forming partnerships with universities, purpose-driven organizations, and global media companies, we’ve contributed to the knowledge economy, creating opportunities for talent development and media innovation in our local community.

D55’s projects have positively impacted the economy by creating jobs in production, post-production, and digital learning, as well as driving collaborative partnerships that boost local and international opportunities for our team and freelancers. By championing diverse voices and women leadership in media, we’ve also contributed to the advancement of equitable representation, elevating marginalized perspectives and making the media landscape more inclusive.

Our international recognition at indie festivals in Berlin, Detroit, Austin, and LA has further elevated our global presence, making Digital 55 a powerful contributor to the creative economy at both local and international levels.

Founder & CCO of Digital 55, a leading media studio that produces bold, unscripted, and modular content, successfully launching two subculture-focused channels through the company’s original division, Coolhunter Films. My leadership has been instrumental in scaling the company to seven-figure revenues, and expanding IP ownership and revenue streams.

Known Musician and Creator, recognized for my ability to seamlessly merge my creative passions with my professional career. This dual role as a musician and media producer brings a unique, authentic storytelling perspective to our media projects.

Thought Leader in Creative and Media, I have become a recognized voice in the creative industry, offering insights on the intersection of media, subcultures, and innovative storytelling. I have been featured in numerous panels and conferences as a creative visionary, helping to shape future trends in digital media production as well as in articles and media features.

International Awards & Recognition, my work with Digital 55 and Coolhunter Films has garnered press and awards at prestigious indie festivals in Berlin, Detroit, Austin, and Los Angeles, placing our media content on a global stage and setting a new bar for unscripted storytelling.

Mentorship and Empowerment of Women in Media, I actively mentor and work towarss changing the game for women in media, particularly through IP creation and slow storytelling, influencing the next generation of women in the creative industry.