GOAT TALES #21
Lauren Miller - Owner, HMMG aka Harry M Miller Group (Talent Management Agency) & Founder, The Trusted Insider -Management Consultant
2 MAY 2025, WRITTEN BY JACKIE BARON
Admirable Traits: Teenagers (tweens) often teach us more about life than we realise. What's one thing you admire most about your teen son, or what have you learned from him that's been surprisingly profound?
He is so capable and with support and encouragement when he needs, he has smashed norms around what he can achieve. He is seeking leadership roles now in year 7 and I am so proud of the decisions he is making for his own future already.
Laugh Out Loud: Share a hilarious or face-palm moment you've had with your teen son that still makes you chuckle or shake your head in disbelief. That typical teen-moment or habit!?
I remember the day that Joshie proudly flung an arm in the air to announce loudly "Mum, I smell like BO" and then he did the same with as much enthusiasm to one of my friends. He is proud of his progression into puberty! And I love that for him.
Time-Travel Tips: If you could step into a time machine and visit your teenage self, what cheeky piece of advice would you give yourself about navigating the future, especially knowing what you do now about business and life?
I would give myself the self development and mental fitness tools that exist today were around and more importantly encouraged. I would be meditating and building my emotional muscle every day in order to weather the ups and downs of those challenging younger years and put me in good shape for adulthood.
Navigating the Teen Terrain: Teens are known for their mood swings and monosyllabic responses. What's your secret to getting your teen son to open up and engage in meaningful conversations, especially about life and your business?
I give him space and make sure that I repeat that I love him, and here to support him when he is ready. He has a curiosity about what I do and sees my clients like Gus Worland and Grace Tame on TV and is keen to know what they are working on.
Grace Tame has been to stay with us in Canberra. It is interesting having two autistic people in the house and observing how they interact, communicate with one another (more like siblings). Joshie is prone to saying wildly inappropriate things but it was the day that Grace belched loudly in his face to say goodbye - that was the great diffuser for him (and very funny!).
The 'Goat' Legacy: If your teen son were to take over Neon Goat for a day, what innovative or outrageous product do you think he would create, and why?
Joshie is very focused on his appearance being handsome and cool right now. He would design a range of sleeveless shirts with cool designs so he can show off the rig and his generous armpit hair!
Lauren has spent the past 27 years in the talent management business which at its heart means developing, curating, protecting, commercialising and promoting high profile and high performance human IP and brands. This has allowed for time around many meeting tables with high value conversations and high stakes. Current clients and projects include for-purpose leaders including Grace Tame and Gus Worland and broadcaster Sam Lane. Lauren is an Executive Producer for a feature film this year, a romantic comedy set in rural QLD and has two factual TV projects in development.
Following a move for love and a better life and schools in Canberra, Lauren created The Trusted Insider as an advisory services business under the HMMG where she now works alongside business leaders to strengthen their brands, cultivate talent and drive meaningful growth. Currently Lauren is a Consulting Principle to a next generation management consultant.
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