The Brick Media Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Maxim, one of our team's talented Social Media Managers, to discuss her work with the Tampa Bay Sun—Tampa’s Highest-Level Pro Women’s Soccer Team. Our coworkers, Amanda and Andrea, had the opportunity to kick off the team’s social media presence and guide them through their launch in Tampa Bay. They since have gone on to help showcase the team’s officia...

In this episode, get to know our Host, Sashi Carnero! As the host of the episode, Sashi has spent a lot of time interviewing other guests and wanted to give you an inside look at who she is—which at this point, was probably long overdue. Sashi dives into her background, education, passions, and her role at Brick Media, as an Account Manager! If you’re curious to learn more about the voice behind t...

In this episode, learn all about our newest Brick Media Committee—Brick Campus Connect! As Brick Media's official university relations initiative, it is our mission to create rich partnerships between Brick and academic institutions, promoting mutual growth and innovation. Through engaging internships, collaborative projects, and community involvement, we aim to empower the next generation of...

You may know her as our Business Development Manager, but would you believe us if we told you Morgan runs an Instagram account with over 11K followers?! Morgan’s food page, MomoRedPepperFlake , started as a passion project and has become a creative outlet where Morgan can connect with chefs and food lovers alike. We should note—Morgan brought cinnamon rolls she made into the office one time and th...

The Brick Media Podcast is back in business for 2024! We took a bit of a break to reflect on our podcast format and brainstorm some new ideas to change up our vibe for the new year! Expect to get an inside look at Brick Media, our team, awesome clients, and current projects! We’re so pumped to give you a more intimate look and who we are and how we operate! Join us on our first episode back and ch...

In this episode, we continue our Client Spotlight series and interview Gennie Swenson, the Executive Director of The Tampa Foundation, a local non-profit working to bring inspiring murals and artwork to the community to serve as billboards for positivity to all those who pass. In our conversation, Gennie talks about her vision for the future of The Tampa Foundation, its impact on local schools and...

In another team member spotlight episode, we sit down with Alyssa Babcock one of our awesome Social Media Managers! Alyssa started her journey with Brick as an intern, and worked her way up to be the full-time social media pro she is today! In this episode, we discuss what helped us as students pursuing a job in the marketing industry and what advice and tips helped us along the way. If you’re a c...

In this episode, we got to sit down with Alexis Rose Quintal, a local marketing maven and the Owner of Rosarium PR & Marketing! Alexis has made an incredible name for herself in the Tampa Bay market, working with various businesses and leading local advertising organizations such as AAF Tampa Bay. Now leading her own business, Alexis provides business owners with her expert insight to help the...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Joelle LaBelle, the Digital Marketing Manager for SeaSucker, a family-owned and operated designer and manufacturer of kick-ass car racks, marine accessories, and mounts for small electronics. As an e-commerce-focused brand with loyal customers all over the globe, it’s been incredibly important for the SeaSucker team to build a community online for...

In this episode, we sat down with Faith Olmstead, one of the longest standing Social Media Managers on our team! Aside from being a talented content creator, Faith has been named the “Brainstorm Queen”—and with good reason. Faith is always collaborating with her peers to find inspiration and think outside of the box when it comes to creating social media content for our clients. In this episode, w...

In this episode, we sat down with our very own, Javier Rivera, the Account Coordinator on our team! As our latest hire, we had to sit down with Javier to get to know him and his background. Javier is a copywriter and marketer who found his way into the industry by following his interests. It wasn’t until one of his hobbies turned into a form of income, that his career started to unfold in front of...

In this episode, we continue our Client Spotlight series and interview David Kahn, the Owner of Bespoke & Co., Tampa’s most trusted custom clothier. During our conversation, we dove into David’s experience, career path, and love for the fashion industry to highlight the unique expertise David brings to his clients throughout Tampa Bay. From styling professional athletes from Tampa’s major spor...

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is a giant pillar in our local community and as a team of animal lovers, we had to learn more about their marketing strategies! On this episode, we sat down with Regan Blessinger the Content and Marketing Manager for HSTB to learn about her role in marketing and animal welfare. Like any nonprofit, the HSTB relies heavily on public support to grow its mission and rea...

If you’re a copywriter, content creator, or lover of Donald Miller’s Building a StoryBrand —this episode is for you! This week we sat down with Cassie Tucker, a Marketing Strategist, Copywriter, Podcaster, and the Founder of CAMM Media to talk about her journey in the marketing industry and her passion for building marketing strategies for small business owners. Cassie walks us through her approac...

Can you believe we’ve recorded over 20 episodes since the last time our Founder, Jake Kurtz, was on the podcast?! We definitely felt like it was time for a check-in, so we invited Jake onto the show to get some of the latest Brick Media updates! We covered everything from Jake’s approach to the business and navigating his role as a boss and leader, our excitement about the four-day workweek, some...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Hill, one of our incredibly talented Account Managers at Brick Media! Alex and I were inspired to record this episode, after having a personal conversation about the negative effects people experience while using social media. As professionals in the industry, we feel like it’s our responsibility to understand the ethics and social responsibility behind repre...

In this episode, we got to sit down with Kiera Andrews, the founder of Taste of Social and the creator of ThisBabeEats, one of Tampa Bay’s first foodie accounts, which has grown to 56.6K followers! What started as a hobby and passion project has grown into an entire business, where Kiera now works with her very own restaurant and hospitality clients around town. We talk about all things content, s...

In this episode, we continue our new series where we interview and highlight our clients at Brick Media! We sat down with Clay Hollenkamp, the newly appointed Vice President of the Board of Directors to talk all things Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. You may recognize them for the annual festival they host at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, but the organization is committed year-round to being an...

Working in social media can sometimes bring up a lot of feelings of comparison or imposter syndrome, especially when content and “what’s trending” moves so quickly. In this episode, we got to sit down with one of our very own Social Media Managers, Bella! Bella has created content across a variety of different industries and has learned a few tips to finding your own confidence along the way. List...

If you’re curious about digital marketing that is grounded in purpose, this episode is for you. We sat down with Andi Graham, the CEO & Managing Partner of Big Sea, a Digital Marketing Agency based in St. Pete, FL and Asheville, North Carolina, to discuss their expertise in digital marketing in the B2B and nonprofit industries. Whether it’s building a positive company culture or creating succe...

In this episode, we got the opportunity to sit down with one of TikTik’s most beloved stars and the best professional mom impersonator—Kat Stickler! With over 11 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, Kat’s social media career is just getting started. Whether it’s her authentic approach to content or her infectious and relatable comedy skits, Kat is one of a kind. Listen to learn about her...

In this episode, we interview Matt Giardino, the Director of Digital Activation at McKay Advertising + Activation, a Ybor City-based digital agency. Matt lives and breathes all things digital, and his wealth of knowledge in this episode is gold for anyone looking to start some digital ads for their own business. From landing his first internship at McKay while in college, Matt was able to learn wi...

In this episode, we interview Brooke Boyd, the Founder of Hype Group, a St. Pete-based Branding Agency. Brooke breaks down the ins and outs of building a brand and Hype Group’s unique approach to their branding projects. Hype Group also implemented a four-day workweek, so we were stoked to check in with Brooke and see how the team’s been liking it so far! If you’re looking to refresh or create a b...

In this episode, we kick off a new series where we interview and highlight our clients at Brick Media! Our first guest is Matt Becker the franchise owner of PrideStaff Tampa Bay. PrideStaff is a national staffing firm, and Matt along with his wife, Amanda, own and operate two PrideStaff offices, one in Clearwater and the other in Tampa. Matt guides us through his career journey and his commitment...

In this episode, we sit down with one of Brick Media’s Social Media Managers, Emily Anderson, to talk about her journey in social media and the importance of creating and posting consistent content. Emily’s career path is a unique one, as she is a self-taught social expert who’s learned the industry from the ground up and even got started in a large NYC-based global social media agency. Emily disc...