back in business

about
It's me, Lain Shakespeare: brand builder, co-conspirator, and lucky person. I help organizations make emotional connections.
After 13 remarkable years building brand, purpose, and philanthropy at Intuit and Mailchimp, I've been on sabbatical. Not anymore though. It's time to get back to work.
Got an exciting idea for what's next? Need some help with a project? Or maybe you just want to catch up. I'm taking on new projects starting in March. Sign up to chat before I get distracted.
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I work across departments, companies, nonprofits, civic organizations, and agencies to bring differentiated, fresh ideas to life as an executive producer, thought partner, and project leader.
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Atlanta Magazine
Atlanta 500, 2019-2024
Fast Company
World Changing Ideas, 2023
Muse Awards
Platinum, Advertising, 2023
Yellow Pencil, Branding, 2022
ADC
Gold Cube, Animation, 2021
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Corporate Citizenship Executive Champion, 2020
Adweek
Rising Stars, 2017
Nexus Awards
Arts Excellence, 2017
volunteer leadership
Atlanta Beltline Partnership
Board of Directors, 2021-2024
Piedmont Park Conservancy
Board of Directors, 2017-2020
Arts Fund Advisory Board, 2014-2017