About
Laura Ubaté (she/her) is a Creative Director, Story Editor and Audio storyteller. A former public radio journalist, her work has been featured in award-winning narrative nonfiction podcasts of Audible, Spotify, and BBC World among others. Laura has mentored more than 20 Latinx creators in five countries and founded Colombia’s first podcaster community, El Café Podcastero. Her podcasts "Juventud Maldito Vacío" and "Viajes Inmóviles" have been showcased in Colombia, Mexico, and Spain.
Before working on podcasts, Laura reported for four years. Laura was part of the AIR Edit Mode Fellowship in 2022 and the winner of the Diversity Fellowship from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in 2021. She has been a Member of the Jury at the IDA Awards (US) and Premios Ondas (Spain).
Laura was the first woman who lead the Podcast Department at the National Public Radio of Colombia and her style is rooted in public service, diversity and journalism. She has been a speaker and instructor in multiple events across the globe.