Misscheduled

This week, Jen and Amy get real about what it actually means to be flexible — from client curveballs to platform constraints, and how the best ideas are often born right between “go wild” and “please stick to brand guidelines.” They dive into what freedom really looks like in a world of changing briefs, tight deadlines, and ever-evolving platforms. From creative risks that paid off (and a few that...

We’ve all been there — Excel screams “don’t,” but your gut’s already doing a victory dance. In this episode, Amy and Jen dive into the chaos of modern marketing: how to balance spreadsheets and instincts without losing your mind. And it’s our first-ever guest episode ! 🎉 Joining us is strategist Luke , who somehow makes data and gut feelings actually get along. We talk about: When to trust the nu...

What’s a real day in media actually like? Spoiler -it’s not the polished LinkedIn version. Amy and Jen ditch the highlight reel and spill the chaos —from doom-scrolling before coffee to silently crying through “quick” meetings that last forever. Plus : the one task they’d happily delete forever, brutallyhonest survival tips for newbies (besides “run”), and Jen’s ultimate tagline: “No day in media...

You’ve just landed your dream job in media. You’re ready to disrupt, optimise, slay . And then someone says, “We’ll need to review the 1PD before the PCR to boost our tROAS.” Uh… sorry, what now? In this episode, Jen and Amy crack open the confusing, acronym-stuffed world of media jargon — the unofficial language of pitches, decks, and late-night Slack messages. From CPCs to WTFs, they’ll help you...

In this episode, we’re taking a (slightly chaotic) stroll down memory lane—from awkward first gigs and accidental career moves to the life lessons we definitely didn’t ask for but got anyway. Expect some raw stories, a few regrets, and a healthy dose of “what were we thinking?” We unpack how our upbringings shaped our hustle, how we’ve navigated the wild ride that is the media industry, and why as...

Welcome to # Misscheduled —your go-to podcast for surviving (and occasionally thriving in) the chaotic world of media and advertising. Hosted by Amy and Jen, two long-time industry frenemies-turned-friends, we started on opposite sides of the brief and somehow ended up in each other’s calendars… usually double-booked. If you’ve ever cried over a deadline, bonded over a late-night deck rewrite, or...