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Mia Freedman Creative Director

Mia Freedman is the co-founder and Creative Director of the Mamamia Women's Network (MWN), Australia's largest women's digital media company, reaching more than 6 million women per month. She hosts two podcasts, No Filter and Mamamia Outloud which are part of MWN's award-winning women's podcast network. She is an author, TV and radio commentator, mother of three and the former Chair of the National Body Image Advisory Group. Mia has been named by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia's 100 Most Influential Women.

Kylie Rogers Managing Director

Kylie Rogers started her career at Network TEN in 1997, after completing an ARTS Degree at Monash University- with a double major in Psychology and Film &Television. Kylie quickly progressed through the sales operation with experience across a number of the company’s key markets rising to the role of National Sales Director and later spearheading the launch the premium creative solutions division - Generate. In July 2014 Kylie left Network Ten after 17 years, and joined the Mamamia Women’s Network as the National Sales Director. She was promoted to Managing Director within 18 months, and manages the business for the co-founders and owners, Mia Freedman and Jason Lavigne.

Kate de Brito Editor

Kate de Brito is a journalist of more than 25 years of experience. She has worked as a print and digital journalist in Australia and New York, across titles including the Daily Telegraph, The Australian and the New York Post, Elle, Madison and Marie Claire and news.com.au. She has written across a broad range of subjects from crime and courts to features and entertainment as a reporter, editor and columnist. Her passion is for online storytelling.

Holly Wainwright Head of Podcasts

Holly Wainwright is the General Manager of Podcasts at Mamamia Women's Network, which currently has eight regular shows on its roster. Holly is a journalist and editor with over 20 years of experience in magazines and digital publishing, and is also currently the host of two Mamamia podcasts, I Don't Know How She Does It and This Glorious Mess.

Rebecca Jacobs Head of Editorial Strategy and Product

Rebecca Jacobs has over 20 years of experience in digital media production from running her own successful media website to serving as executive producer at ninemsn. Rebecca recently returned to Australia after media roles in the UK and US and is currently Head of Editorial Strategy and Product at Mamamia Women's Network.

Danika Johnston Head of Sales and Broad Media

Danika Johnston is a senior media executive with 19 years’ experience. Danika has worked across all facets of the media industry – digital and social media, content marketing, strategic consultancy, advertising agencies and broadcast media. Danika is passionate about content, strategic intelligence and digital distribution. Danika consults to brands on how content must engage and build advocacy with consumers to build long-lasting relationships.

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