MEET THE TEAM

FOUNDERS + COUSINS

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  • CEO | Head of Production

    Lauren is a seasoned veteran in the entertainment industry with 25 years of diverse experience. She began in the music industry as a Managing Editor for The Musician's Atlas and producer of the Independent Music Awards, while spending 7 years on the Board of Directors for Women in Music.

    For the past 15 years, Lauren has been producing and developing short and long form content with over 300 credits to her name. After 8 seasons of producing and show-running VH1's "Love and Hip Hop," she created and founded Dola Media, a production company that believes in stories, ideas and talent.

    Over the past 4 years, Dola Media has produced and managed over 100 life science productions while casting, developing and securing funding for 75+ additional concepts across all verticals—from docu-series and branded content to commercials and internal learning content for networks, brands, production companies and organizations. Lauren brings her storytelling expertise to every project, whether it's entertainment, education, or the intersection of science and media.

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  • Co Founder | Growth Officer

    Anthony Hemsey is a healthcare media entrepreneur and creative strategist with a proven track record of helping life science companies, agencies, and visionary talent bring impactful stories to market. Starting his career as a copywriter and Creative Director, he went on to advise Fortune 500 companies on agency selection and growth strategy before co founding Dola Media in 2018.

    At Dola, Anthony has redefined pharma and health communications shifting branded content from transactional and advertorial to emotionally resonant, evidence-based storytelling that drives engagement, changes behavior, and improves patient outcomes. From developing original health series for major networks crafting launch campaigns, and now working with sales leadership Anthony specializes in blending creativity, strategy, and innovation to deliver measurable business results and meaningful human impact.