Your Brand Amplified®

Your story, amplified.

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Your Brand Amplified® Podcast

Anika interviews entrepreneurs, marketers and brand leaders about the decisions, pivots and strategies behind their growth. New episodes every week.

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Your Branded Podcast™

Coaching and a peer network for experts who want a podcast that grows their brand. You do the work, with guidance, accountability and people on the same path.

#5 Goodpods Top 100 Public Relations Top 0.5% ListenNotes global rank #10 Goodpods Top Branding Podcast Professionals Association member

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About Anika

25+ years in communications, now teaching and coaching podcasters.

Anika founded Your Brand Amplified®, hosts the podcast, and teaches Podcasting for Brand Building at USC Annenberg, where she is a lecturer in the Digital Media Management program.

Anika finds the most interesting people to interview and discuss the secrets to their success.Jacqueline McGee, Apple Podcasts review, March 2025

A refreshing and positive listen offering practical tips, humble beginnings and strategies we can use right away.Emily Aborn, Apple Podcasts review, January 2025

The show

Your Brand Amplified® Podcast

Deep dives into the strategies, stories and mindsets that separate thriving entrepreneurs from the rest. Marketing and brand strategy, public relations, and the decisions behind real growth.

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What listeners say

Anika finds the most interesting people to interview and discuss the secrets to their success. She shares their stories so naturally, full of wit and wisdom.Jacqueline McGee, Apple Podcasts, March 1, 2025

Anika combines a deep passion for leadership with a sharp business mind for strategy. A great place to spend some quality time.Pastorman9, Apple Podcasts, February 25, 2025

A fantastic host who skillfully guides her guests to share both actionable insights and their authentic stories.CatConnelly, Apple Podcasts, February 24, 2025

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Coaching and a peer network for experts building a branded podcast.

Your Branded Podcast™

Coaching and network

Your Branded Podcast™

A coaching program and peer network for experts, founders and creators who want a podcast that builds their brand. Anika guides your strategy, and the community keeps you moving.

Coaching

  • One-to-one and group coaching with Anika
  • Show concept, positioning and format
  • Guest and promotion strategy

Peer network

  • A community of podcasters at your stage
  • Feedback, accountability and introductions
  • Shared wins and lessons learned

Tools and training

  • Frameworks Anika uses with clients
  • Interactive coaching tools
  • Guidance on growing and monetizing

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About Anika

Anika Jackson

Anika creates ecosystems where technology, education and philanthropy converge to address global challenges.

At USC's Annenberg School, Anika shapes future communicators as faculty for both the MS in Digital Media Management and the MS in Digital Social Media programs. She created the Podcasting for Brand Building elective and co-hosts and produces the Mediascape podcast.

As founder of Your Brand Amplified®, her business podcast ranks in the top 1% globally and is regularly in the top 20 on Apple Podcasts for US Marketing, charting across multiple countries. She is also the host and producer of Practical Pedagogy and the Zen Zone Power Hour. She is a consultant and coach for entrepreneurs across branding, business strategy, marketing and podcasting.

Previously, Anika's experience ran through experiential marketing, launch marketing, magazine publishing, marketing and public relations agency work, and the nonprofit sector. Her industry leadership includes advising startups Olivia Education, Ziotag and Zipr.ai, judging the Webby Awards as a member of the International Academy for Digital Arts and Sciences, and membership in the Podcast Professionals Association. She contributes thought leadership to organizations ranging from tech startups to global nonprofits.

With an MBA from Villanova specializing in AI/ML, Anika enjoys building agentic AI tools, exploring generative AI development, and planning for a future where ethical AI works hand-in-hand with humans. She holds an undergraduate degree in public administration and is master-certified in, and co-owner of, Allan Knight's Zen Zone Mindset program and business.

Honors and awards

  • 2018Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM
  • 2017Houston Style Boss
  • 2016Child Care Council of Greater Houston Honoree
  • 2016Houston Grand Opera Ovation Award
  • 2016National Point of Light Award
  • 2015Houston "It" Girls
  • 2015Youth Leadership Council Community Impact Award
  • 2014Houston Woman Magazine HER Award
  • 2014Inspirational Leader Award, Los Angeles Foundation for Second Chances

Selected speaking

Meltwater

Virtual workshop on go-to-market strategy.

Agility PR

Webinar on integrated marketing and communications.

Kite + Dart

Session on go-to-market branding.

EMBRACE NATION

"Stop Asian Hate: Then & Now," April 30, 2021.

Featured author

Anika's chapter appears in the book Business on Purpose.

Press and appearances

Where to find Anika

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    Book a session

    A one-to-one session to talk through your brand or podcast goals, map your plan and leave with clear next steps.

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    An AI version of Anika trained on her work. Ask about branding, PR and podcasting any time.

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    Offers

    Your Branded Podcast™

    Coaching and peer network for building your own show.

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    Podcasting, branding and AI topics for conferences, classrooms and teams.

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    Sponsor Your Brand Amplified®

    Put your brand in front of founders, marketers and creators who listen for practical ideas on branding, marketing and public relations.

    Top 1% of podcasts globally Regularly top 20 on Apple Podcasts, US Marketing Charting across multiple countries

    Why sponsor

    A trusted voice

    Weekly conversations hosted by Anika, with an audience that comes back for advice they can use.

    A relevant audience

    Listeners who run businesses, build brands and make marketing decisions.

    Reach beyond the episode

    The podcast is supported by a website, social channels and a peer community.

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    More from Anika

    Other shows

    Anika hosts and co-hosts more than one conversation. Find the one that fits what you are listening for.

    Co-hosted with Allan Knight

    Zen Zone Power Hour

    Conversations on mindset and building a business that matches your values.

    Moving to a new home. Link coming soon.

    Hosted by Anika

    Why I AI

    Reviews of the AI tools worth using for work and creativity.

    Not released yet. Coming soon.

    Podcast

    Practical Pedagogy

    The art of teaching for the future of work, with teaching ideas and tools for educators.

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    Your Brand Amplified® Podcast

    The flagship show, with new episodes every week.

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