Leading a technology startup is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my professional life. I came into this with a mission to build a business centered on solving problems marketing and compliance professionals face every day. I was one of those professionals for almost two decades and have first-hand experience. Whether it was changing regulations, brand protection or new consumer threats, the brands I managed were always up against something new. Enter IntegriShield.

What has LinkUnite meant to you thus far? 

These women impacted how I see my role in supporting them and other women, how I run my business, and my daily gratitude for the relationships we are building.  Our organization is so much more than just a networking group for women.  There is real change being made and we want to open doors and make careers that much easier for the women coming up in this ecosystem.  

Balancing a thriving career and a bustling home life, I am a dedicated professional and proud mother of four. My journey began as a Registered Nurse in New York, providing compassionate care to patients. Later, I ventured into the digital marketing industry, co-founding eZanga.com and later Anura.io.

At eZanga, we established ourselves as a leading digital marketing firm, recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. As the industry evolved, we shifted our focus to combating ad fraud, resulting in the creation of Anura.io—an advanced ad fraud solution. In my role, I oversee operations, finances, and all aspects of digital marketing at Anura, contributing to the advancement of the digital advertising landscape.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I find joy in being a loving wife and mother to four amazing young adults, along with our fur baby named Dunkin’. I indulge in romance novels, cheer on the NY Giants, quote my favorite movie lines, and explore new destinations. My life is a vibrant blend of professional achievements, cherished family moments, and personal passions—an ever-evolving journey of learning, growth, and love.

What has LinkUnite meant to you thus far?

I joined Link Unite to break free from the label of “Rich’s wife” and to be recognized for my own achievements as an entrepreneur. Link Unite empowers women by providing a platform to showcase our accomplishments and connect with like-minded individuals who understand the challenges of balancing multiple roles. I value the opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates women’s achievements in diverse fields, where I find support and camaraderie among women who share similar experiences and ambitions.

With almost two decades of digital marketing and affiliate experience within e-commerce, retail  fintech and iGaming industry, Lee-Ann Johnstone is an award winning performance marketer, the founder of  The Affiliate Marketing Podcast and founder of Affiverse a leading performance marketing agency in the UK. Along with helping affiliate managers accelerate their program via virtual summits AMPLIFY & ELEVATE twice a year she also runs a 12 week MasterMind for affiliate program managers: Affiliate Manager Performance Program (AMPP) providing on the job   training and coaching for brands who run performance marketing programs. Visit: www.affiverse.com to find out more about how Lee-Ann is helping the world do affiliate marketing, better. 

What has LinkUnite meant to you thus far? 

Community and Value. The community feel of being part of a group of female trailblazers who are all coming together with no judgment to share their knowledge and foster continued supportive learning as well as provide sound career advice, tips and share their connections is quite a powerful thing. Value in that no matter where you are in your career or life journey someone here will step in to hold you up, take your hand and pull you forward when you need it most. Having a support network in this business and working together means we – all rise up!