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Lindrea Reynolds is a creative enthusiast obsessed with brand development and personal growth. With a deep passion for reimagining storytelling experiences and advocating for social good, she helps businesses and individuals inspire positive change, gain visibility, and create lasting connections. As the Founder and Chief Brand Strategist of LR Brand Consulting, Inc., and host and executive producer of Next Level Brand Behavior (a platform for brand education and curated storytelling experiences), Lindrea transforms ordinary brand practices into meaningful, results-driven promises. With over 15 years of experience in the marketing and design industries, she believes that approaching brand-building with a holistic, human-centered approach is the key to developing transformative relationships. Lindrea has shared her philosophy with high-performing enterprises, educational institutions, and game-changing leaders across the public and private sectors. Her storytelling strategies and techniques have secured opportunities with the NBA, Google, iHeart Media, PRSA, Amazon, and others. A zealous educator and advisor, Lindrea has taught inclusive brand marketing for the University of Chicago's Department of Professional Education. She is frequently sought after by organizations to mentor professionals on owning their individuality and reputation management. Lindrea serves on the Nonprofit Pro Editorial Advisory Board and is an engaged member of the Business Leadership Council (BLC) and The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago Chapter. As the Marketing Chair for Girls Inc. of Chicago Associate Board, she hopes to empower girls to activate and unleash their undiscovered superpowers and further close the gender wealth gap. Lindrea received her BFA in Graphic Design from Iowa State University and an Integrated Marketing Certification from the University of Chicago. When she is not building brands, she's building furniture and enjoying fun activities that fuel her creativity alongside her husband, Solomon, and their pom, Adobe.