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Fox on Podcasting – The Journey of Professor Anika Jackson: From Club Promoter to Podcasting Professor

Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom is joined by Professor Anika Jackson, a dynamic figure in the podcasting world and an educator at the University of Southern California.

Anika shares her journey from club promoter in Kansas City to esteemed podcast consultant and educator. She discusses her extensive background in event hosting, her transition into radio and podcasting, and the foundation of her consulting firm, Your Brand Amplified. Anika elaborates on her teaching roles at USC, where she instructs students on the business and craft of podcasting, emphasizing the importance of personal branding and building a sustainable podcasting career. She also touches on her philanthropic efforts in education, her holistic approach to life, and her collaboration with a former Zen monk on their podcast, Zen Power Hour. Join the conversation to explore the multifaceted career of Anika Jackson and gain insights into the impactful world of podcasting.

Key highlights:

  • Professor Jackson’s Journey into Podcasting
  • From Radio to Podcasting
  • Building a Podcasting Business
  • Academia and Podcasting
  • Holistic and Purpose-Driven Leadership

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 Anika Jackson on LinkedIn

Your Brand Amplified website

Your Brand Amplified podcast

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Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Series: Anika Jackson on Future Proofing Your Podcast in the AI Era

In this episode of the Podfest Expo 2026 Speaker Preview Podcasts series, Tom Fox visits with Professor Anika Jackson, one of the few academics Tom has met who studies and teaches about podcasts at the college level. She discusses her panel at Podfest Expo 2026, titled “Future Proofing Your Podcast in the AI Era.” Some of the highlights in this podcast are:

  • Anika’s role in podcasting.
  • Her presentation on future-proofing your podcast.
  • What she hopes to get out of PodFest Expo 2026 and why you should attend.

I hope you can join us at Podfest Expo 2026, hosted by Podfest Global. This year’s event will be the 12th anniversary and will be held January 15-18, at the RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD® in Orlando, Florida. The lineup of this year’s event is simply first-rate, with some of the top names in podcasting.

Podfest Expo is a community of people interested in and passionate about sharing their voices and messages with the world through powerful audio and video mediums. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together.

Podfest Expo is so much more than just a conference. While we pride ourselves on featuring the most engaging speakers, exciting topics, and in-depth content, what sets the Podfest Expo event apart from all others is the tight-knit community we’ve been building since 2013. You don’t just attend a Podfest event—you become part of the Podfest family.

Whether you’re new to podcasting or a veteran podcaster looking to innovate and improve your podcast, our easy-to-understand Conference Topics allow you to customize a daily agenda based on what you’re most interested in learning. No matter your skill level or experience, Podfest Expo 2026 has plenty to offer!

Please join us at the event. For information on the event, click here. As an extra benefit for listeners of this podcast, Podfest Expo is offering 10% off any ticket level. Enter the discount code Fox2026 or visit this link.

Podfest Expo 2026 is a production of Podfest Global, which is the sponsor of this podcast series.