Conversations with Maddy Myer

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maddy Myer.

Hi Maddy, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I started my career with a love for storytelling and a curiosity about the people and moments that shape pop culture. While studying public relations in undergrad, I began writing and working in student media, which gave me my first real experience telling stories, interviewing people and understanding how media works from the editorial side. I then began freelance writing for outlets such as Teen Vogue and Sweety High.

That interest eventually brought me to Los Angeles, where I earned my master’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising from USC Annenberg. Since then, I’ve built my career in entertainment PR, working on campaigns across music, television, film, live events and major cultural moments. I’ve had the opportunity to help secure coverage in outlets, while also working behind the scenes on everything from red carpets and award campaigns to large-scale events.

At the same time, I’ve always wanted a creative outlet that was completely my own, which led me to launch the Maddy Mania Podcast. The show grew out of my genuine love of pop culture, music, fandom and interviewing people about the things they’re passionate about. Balancing PR with building my own platform has allowed me to experience both sides of the industry, as someone helping tell other people’s stories and as a creator developing my own voice. I’m still figuring out where all of that will take me, but I’ve learned that the common thread in everything I do is storytelling, connection and being genuinely excited about the things I care about.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a completely smooth road. One of the biggest challenges has been learning how to navigate an industry that can be incredibly competitive and unpredictable. I’ve had opportunities I really wanted that didn’t work out, moments when I questioned whether I was on the right path, and plenty of times when I’ve had to figure out what’s next much sooner than I expected.

Moving from Louisiana to Los Angeles was also a major adjustment. I was building a career and a community in a completely new city, working full-time while pursuing my master’s degree at USC and trying to establish myself in entertainment. PR itself has taught me a lot about resilience because so much of the job involves things you can’t control. You can put together a great pitch or campaign and still hear “no,” or hear nothing at all. Learning not to take those moments personally and to keep finding another angle has been a huge part of my growth. I’ve struggled with grief after losing my grandmother on graduation and Mother’s Day weekend, hip surgery and more, all while trying my best to stay ambitious.

Launching Maddy Mania brought a different set of challenges. Creating something of my own meant there wasn’t necessarily a blueprint to follow, and suddenly I was responsible for everything from booking guests and preparing interviews to producing, promoting and figuring out what I wanted the platform to become, all while maintaining a full-time career.
I think those experiences have ultimately made me more adaptable and more willing to bet on myself. My career hasn’t followed one perfectly straight path, but I’ve realized that some of the unexpected turns have led me to opportunities, relationships and experiences I probably wouldn’t have found otherwise.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
My work really lives at the intersection of public relations, entertainment, media and storytelling. Professionally, I specialize in entertainment and cultural PR, working across music, television, film, awards, live events and nonprofit initiatives. My day-to-day can include developing media strategies, writing and pitching stories, coordinating interviews, managing red carpets and events, building relationships with journalists and figuring out what makes a story compelling enough for people to pay attention.

One of my strengths is that I genuinely understand and love both sides of the media relationship. I started in journalism before moving into PR, and I’m also a creator and interviewer through the Maddy Mania Podcast. Because of that, when I’m pitching a journalist, I think about what I’d want to receive if I were on the other side of that email. And when I’m interviewing someone, I think beyond the obvious promotional questions and try to find the conversation that helps people learn something new about them.

I’m proud of the campaigns and events I’ve contributed to, the coverage I’ve secured, and the award-winning campaigns I spearheaded, but I’m probably most proud of building something of my own with Maddy Mania. Creating the podcast from the ground up has given me a space to celebrate the things I genuinely love.

What sets me apart is probably that I’m genuinely a fan at heart. I’ve never wanted to become so immersed in the business side of entertainment that I lose the excitement that made me want to work in this industry in the first place. Whether I’m developing a PR campaign, standing backstage at an event or sitting down for an interview, I still get excited about a great story. I think that enthusiasm, combined with my understanding of both PR and editorial, helps me approach my work with a perspective that feels both strategic and human.

What does success mean to you?
I define success as building a life and career around what I genuinely care about while continuing to grow. Of course, tangible milestones are exciting, but I don’t think success can be measured by a job title, number or accolade alone.

For me, it’s also about having meaningful relationships, being proud of the work I’m putting into the world and still feeling excited about what I do. I never want to reach a point where I’m simply checking boxes or chasing the next accomplishment without actually enjoying any of it.

It means having the freedom to keep creating, telling stories, pursuing the opportunities that excite me and surrounding myself with people I love. If I can look back and know that I took chances on myself, stayed curious and built a life that feels authentically mine, I’d consider that pretty successful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://maddymyer.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myermadelyn/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddy-myer-9a3312138/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq_5WcMsJAlakV6rwUIcszJwtUSf9tGdi
• Other: https://maddymaniapodcast.com/