Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from people who have built, scaled and transformed media businesses. Our mentors bring hands-on experience across commercial strategy, audience growth, AI, product and editorial.
The right conversation at the right time can change everything.
How It Works
Three ways to work with our mentors, depending on where you are and what you need.
Business Analysis
From $1,500
A structured SWOT analysis of your media business, run jointly by Other Labs and a matched mentor. We look at your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to give you a clear picture of where you are, where the gaps are and what to focus on next.
- Full SWOT workshop with Other Labs + mentor
- Written report with findings and priorities
- Actionable recommendations you can move on immediately
- Follow-up session to review and plan next steps
Mentoring Sessions
From $500 / session
Focused one-on-one sessions with a matched mentor, built around your strategic priorities. Choose a package of 3, 5 or 10 sessions.
- 3 sessions - ideal for a specific challenge or decision
- 5 sessions - for deeper strategic planning over 2-3 months
- 10 sessions - ongoing support across a longer growth period
- Matched to a mentor with relevant experience
- Flexible scheduling across your chosen timeframe
Bespoke Mentoring
Custom
For organisations or creators who need something tailored. We design a mentoring engagement around your specific needs, team and timeline.
- Scoped to your exact requirements
- Multiple mentors across disciplines
- Workshops, sprints or ongoing advisory
- Ideal for teams, newsrooms and larger projects
Our Mentors
Senior leaders and specialists across media, technology and business.
Jenni Ryall
Director & Founder, Other LabsA recognised leader in content, product and innovation with an unrivalled network across the new media industry. Previously held strategic leadership roles at Meta, Mashable and TEGNA. As a principal consultant has led AI programs for Google, transformation and digital strategy for leading media organisations.
Olivia McDonnell
Commercial & GrowthFormer managing director at Private Media and Smart Company, with broad experience across commercial, content and independent news.
Belle Kwan
Growth & CommunityStrategic lead at Australian Jewish News, with a successful career growing audiences and building communities. Passion for community news.
Anisha Khopkar
Co-Founder of M&K ConsultingSpecialises in communications, partnerships and long-term growth.
Nicolette Logue
Product & ContentPreviously APAC leader at LinkedIn, supports growth at the intersection of product and editorial.
Chloe Brice
AI & InnovationFormer ABC innovation producer, focuses on testing new ideas and formats.
Mathias Felipe de Lima Santos
AI & Media ResearchA researcher advising on AI in newsrooms, data journalism and new approaches to digital news.
Eli Flournoy
Revenue & Business StrategyAward-winning ex-CNN journalist and business coach helping media find new revenue streams. MD at Media Growth Partners, working with LINA and news organisations across APAC.