Off Madison

Today, we make our way to sunny California to hear from Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (DoctorJonPaul), an educator, professor, national speaker, freelance journalist, thought leader and media critic who examines the intersections of identity, gender, and race in entertainment. During the conversation, DoctorJonPaul discusses their work as a brand ambassador and how that merges with their mission for better body inclusivity. Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our host on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com.

On this episode of Off Madison, we take another Road Trip. This time to the lovely state of Pennsylvania where host Shannon Miller talks with activist Imani Barbarin. Born with cerebral palsy, Imani writes and speaks from the perspective of a disabled black woman. This episode covers the way advertisers have spoken to disabled communities and the often infantile rhetoric used, the missed opportunities and repeated mistakes advertisers have made, and how best to talk to disabled communities. Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our host on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com.

Adweek community editor Luz Corona joins host Shannon Miller to talk about Latinx storytelling. Latinx communities are largely misrepresented and ignored in media and advertising, and there is often a lack of nuance in Latinx stories. Corona also shares some stories about word choices that have made her feel seen.Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our host on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com

Today, we head to Austin, Texas to visit Adweek sustainability editor Kathryn Lundstrom to discuss accountability journalism, the troubled legacy ad agencies have had working alongside fossil fuel companies, and greenwashing, Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our host on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com.

Did you know that disabled communities make up 15% of the Earth's population? And that number is expected to rise, thanks to Covid.Still, only 1% of advertising actually reflects disabled consumers, and even that little percentage is rife with problematic portrayals that still center around non-disabled viewers.In episode four of Off Madison, Shannon chats with Adweek's Europe Creative Editor Brittany Kiefer and Affect founder Elea Chang about the state of disability inclusion in advertising.Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com.

Today, we head to Washington, D.C. to chat with Lisa Osborne Ross, Edelman's U.S. Chief Executive Officer. Lisa is also the co-founder and co-chairman of Mighty Dream, a brand new creative advocacy agency co-founded by mega-producer, Pharrell Williams.Alongside Williams, Lisa is actively seeking out societal issues that currently impact black and brown communities and cultivating creative solutions that will help brands drive policy change. Adweek we had an opportunity to chat with Lisa for our coverage of Mighty Dream, but the conversation was so rich, we just had to bring you along for the trip.Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our host on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com.

The narrative behind cannabis has shifted tremendously, from being considered a dangerous gateway drug to being one of the fastest-growing modern industries. But who stands to benefit most from this current boom and how do we use this period of reeducation to make the cannabis space more equitable?In episode three of Off Madison, Shannon chats with Adweek's digital editor Chloé Harper Gold and senior editor T.L. Stanley to discuss where women are positioned in the male-dominated cannabis industry today. She then jets to California to speak to chat with Ophelia Chong, founder of Asian Americans for Cannabis Education (AACE), about the power of community-based cannabis education.Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com.

When we talk about DEI, one of the more prevailing questions that remain is, where are our women leaders? What happened to the wealth of female leadership that was promised years ago? But there's a very simple answer for that: Women leaders are everywhere! It's not a matter of a lack of available talent. It comes down to a lack of available opportunities. In episode two of Off Madison, Shannon chats with Adweek's Boston-based senior agencies reporter, Olivia Morley, to discuss the state of equitable leadership within the industry. She then heads back to New York to talk to Adweek's community editor Luz Corona about her agency experience and the lack of women of color in leadership positions.The last stop on this week's episode is Atlanta, Georgia, where Shannon speaks to Stephanie Nadi Olson, founder and CEO of We Are Rosie about the formation of her company, and what she hopes her work will impact the future of the industry.Subscribe to Off Madison on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @ShannonL_MillerAnd if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com.