Please Be Interesting: Lara Norman
It's a different world. And we’re a different Crispin.
Meet some of our humans making things happen behind the scenes. We asked them a few questions, with one requirement… to please keep it interesting.
Name, Title?
Lara Norman, new business manager
How do you explain what you do to your family/friends?
I mention Mad Men and I start listing off our incredible clients and then everyone I talk to thinks we are cool.
How do you start your day?
Checking emails/Teams, followed by reading a poem/excerpt from my daily devotional, followed by some caffeine and my skincare routine to fully get my day started!
What’s on your desk right now?
A volcano candle, a 40 oz water bottle, and a picture of two-year-old me – I’m always trying to be the best version of myself in order to make her proud.
What would you be doing if you didn’t work in the creative industry?
Before my work in this industry, I taught English in Southeast Asia. I would love to go back one day and do more philanthropic work in other parts of the world.
What's a piece of work that really stood out to you in the last year?
The Birthday card my seven-year-old niece gave me this past year. Her creativity and love for the world is unmatched – she is without a doubt going to do big things.
What film, TV show or piece of online content do you love that no one else seems to like?
As an English major, the content that most resonates with me comes from the great authors. Even after all this time, and all of the new-age literature that has come with BookTok culture, I remain an old-school girlie – Mark Twain will forever be my favourite author.
How do you apply your creative skills to another area of your life?
I spend as much of my free time as possible in art galleries; I would love to have my own gallery one day. I am also an avid thrifter – I love decorating anything and everything.
What’s your biggest hot take?
I am fully invested in the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance. Some people think it is for publicity, but I think she finally met her prince charming, and I am here for it!
Anything else you feel like sharing with us?
Being a boss babe at Crispin has been one of the biggest honours of my life! Learning from some of the strongest women and male leaders in the industry ignites my passion for the work we put out every day – it truly is what keeps me going!
