All Things Madison podcast

Hey friends! It's your girl, back with something super cool to share. Have you heard about this new movie called Piece By Piece ? It’s all about the life of Pharrell Williams—yeah, the guy who made the super catchy song “Happy”! But this movie isn’t just about his music; it's about how he found his inspiration and made his dreams come true, told through this awesome Lego-style animation. It’s like...

Earth Day, now Earth Month, is upon us once again and this episode Madison sits down with a truly interesting entrepreneur. Meet TJ Rayhill a seriel entrepreneur who went from a young college kid with a dream who then started his own bookstore in the heart of Campbellsville, Kentucky. To later selling the bookstore and starting his very own cricket farm where they make edible cricket treats! Don't...

Madison interviews the niece of the one and only Michael Jackson - Dr. Toyia Jackson. Since marrying into the family, she went from concealing her marriage out of respect for the family to embracing the opportunities it provided while taking key advice from the family patriarch, Joe Jackson. Additionally, six-time Emmy Award-winning producer Ebony Jones shares her perspectives on how to overcome t...

Industry vet sits down with Madison to share her take on why movies like Barbie are such a hit. She knows from her days in the toy industry dealing with Power Rangers and Sonic the Hedgehog. Check out this very informative interview! Best sure to check out her latest project the graphic novel for kids called "101 Reasons Why" on Amazon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like to tinker? Do you know who Rube Goldberg is? Do you like 'Sparkle Power' which is girl power on overdrive? If so, you'll love this flashback episode with Author Sarah Aronson. Sarah fascinates the imagination in her Wishlist book series and shares the coolest stories with 'Just Like Rube Goldberg'. Tune in and learn how she began her writing journey and you can too! Hosted on Acast. Se...

Nora Baskin sits down with Madison to share her personal stories about coming up with a pretty trying life early on. She introduces ways to cope with negativity, stay focused, and deal with life in a positive manner - which is much of how she approaches writing her books. 7-year-old Madison's curious mind makes the interview fun and funny! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

In one of her very first interviews, Madison scores a chance to sit down with New York Times Bestselling Y/A Nonfiction Author Sarah Albee. The interview was in April of 2020 at the start of the pandemic and 7-year-old Madison has lots of questions about how to stay focused. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning actress and writer Peyton McDavitt gives us an insider's look into the world of Hollywood. Having worked on shows such as Rizzoli & Isles, Grey's Anatomy, House and Criminal Minds, and graduating from Harvard, Peyton has a vast range of experience to learn from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 was a wild ride with actor's and writer's strikes, auto strikes, and more. Madison shares the good and bad of the year in her special recap.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of weeks into Women's History Month, we couldn't let the month go by without honoring two of the most powerful women in politics. Tune in for a fascinating education on VP Harris and Mrs. Shirley Chisolm as you hear about their humble beginnings to their rise to stardom.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Valentine's Month and belated Valentine's Day...yeah, we're a little late but better late than never! Ha! This week Madison interviews a friend from the phenomenal kids podcasting organization, Kids' Listen, Leela Prickitt who has her own podcast called Newsy Pooloozi. Join in on the conversation to learn all about life as a kid podcaster.  And to learn more about our products feel free to c...

Madison takes her time in pondering the start of a new year - 2022. She wants to wish everyone a wonderful start!  Get ready to experience Madison's content in a whole new way. We bringing out new skits, segments, and shows. Tell us what you think. If you support what we are doing we kindly ask that you share it with your closest friends and let them know to check us out. Go to DeronteSmith.com. ...

Sing 2 just opened in theaters this week and we have all the good stuff on this movie...without too many spoilers! Check out Madison and her father's take on the movie competing with Spider-Man!  And go to our partner Mercari for all of your needs on hot deals for clothes, shoes, and more! Use our promo code to get up to $30 off your first purchase: https://merc.li/8ssuQzB9b And ShopMadisonLauren....

This week Madison visits a clock gallery and meets Mr. Jae Martin, who shares his knowledge and some really cool facts about different types of clocks. And go to our partner Mercari for all of your needs on hot deals for clothes, shoes, and more! Use our promo code to get up to $30 off your first purchase: https://merc.li/8ssuQzB9b And ShopMadisonLauren.com for her stuff too!  Hosted on Acast. See...

This week Madison learns that STEM is fun! She interviews her first mother-daughter duo Mrs. Mary O'Neill and Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neill Harris, both of whom have made careers in science and math. Follow along for exploration in science and math that you just may find delightfully intriguing.  And go to our partner Mercari for all of your needs on hot deals for clothes, shoes, and more! Use our promo...

This week Madison interview visual artist Jazzy Made. Jazzy has a unique expressive style and loves to share her work. You can learn more about her work at https://jazzymade.me/ . To register for Jazzy's upcoming workshop ESPECIALLY for the ATM family, go to: https://jazzymade.me/products/behind-the-scenes Be sure to enter the special and order your journal for the workshop right away. Seats are l...

This episode is eight mini-episodes rolled into one as we collaborated with some of our friends with Kids Listen. You'll hear some of the coolest kids' podcasts around, so tune in for the show!   And go to our partner Mercari for all of your needs on hot deals for clothes, shoes, and more! Use our promo code to get up to $30 off your first purchase: https://merc.li/8ssuQzB9b And ShopMadisonLauren....

It's back to school time again but this year is a little different so we decided to write a poem about it. Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet 6-year-old acting sensation Khalil Johnson who stars on the television show Delilah, on the OWN network. Madison has a chat with Khalil about what life is like under the bright lights of Hollywood, his favorite holidays, and what he has cooking up...literally, with his own YouTube channel, Khalil's Korner , where he loves to cook.  Not only is Khalil a kid on a mission but he's also an inspir...

Have you ever heard of the Kentucky meat shower? Yes, it's a real thing and it really happened and our guest this week wrote a book about it. This week's guest, Mick Sullivan, is an author, kid's podcaster, musician, and co-chair of the very popular Kids Listen organization and app. Mr. Sullivan shares what it's like to work at an art museum as well as create cool podcasts.  Also, we have just rel...

It's AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month and this week Madison interviews the founder of the SF Urban Film Fest, Mrs. Fay Darmawi. When she's not active in her home city of San Franciso, Fay is busy fighting crime - not the superhero kind but systems designed to make life harder for people of color, and she does this through the medium of storytelling.  Fay's story is an inte...

Madison reviews a popular book series, The Wish List, by Sarah Aronson about a young Fairy Godmother in training and the obstacles she does not expect along the way.  After interviewing Mrs. Aronson last season, Madison decided to kick off her summer book club with a review of this fabulous book for all girls who love fairy life!  And get ready to join us for some fun over the summer. It all kicks...

This week closes out National Autism Month and in an effort to bring awareness to a good cause Madison sits down with a close friend of the family and her autistic son to better understand the challenges people with autism face, the resources available to them, and the opportunities in the world today. For more on autism go to AutismSpeaks.org.  And to find Madison's apparel and accessories go to...

In our latest episode, we talk all things Raya! With Disney's recent release of its newest smash hit Raya and The Last Dragon, they have yet again shown the way to fostering a new era of diversity and inclusion in animation. Madison gives her take on what the movie means to her and why you should want to see it.  And we give a special tribute to the families and friends of the Atlanta mass shootin...

Do you know about the myth of the mysterious water dragons? Do you know where their story originates? No? Well, join us this week as we sit down to talk with two of the filmmakers of the latest animation hit from Disney, Raya, and The Last Dragon . Madison interviews voiceover actor Emiko Susilo, who consults the animators through the Southeast Asian Trust on the cultural accuracy of the movie. Sh...