In this episode, I sit down with literary and talent agent Scott Kaufman for a candid conversation about the current state of Hollywood, New York City, and the book business. We talk about how the entertainment and publishing industries are evolving, what agents are seeing right now, and what it really takes to stand out as a creator today.

We also get personal and discuss my recent move from NYC to Nashville, how different cities shape creative energy, and why environment plays such a big role in career growth and reinvention.

It’s an honest, insider look at a changing media landscape mixed with real-life perspective on building a creative life that actually works for you.

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In this deeply emotional episode of Next to Madison, Madison sits down with Julia Lindenthal to talk about navigating life after sudden loss and unimaginable heartbreak.

Julia opens up about losing her father after a heart issue, the shock that followed, and how grief reshaped her world in ways she never expected. Together, they discuss what it truly looks like to grieve—not just in the immediate aftermath, but in the days, months, and moments when life keeps moving even when you don’t feel ready to.

This conversation explores the pressure to “be strong,” how to allow space for pain without getting stuck in it, and why grief doesn’t come with a timeline. Julia also shares how losing her father ultimately became the catalyst for her mission to help others who are walking through loss, trauma, and life-altering change.

This episode is for anyone who has lost someone they love, is navigating grief quietly, or needs a reminder that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning how to carry love forward in a new way.

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Oral health is about so much more than your smile—it’s directly connected to your overall health, inflammation, heart health, and even longevity.

In this episode of Next to Madison, I sit down with dentist Dr. Angela Marwaha to break down everything you actually need to know about oral health—without the overwhelm or fear-based messaging.

We talk about the biggest oral health mistakes people make, how your mouth impacts the rest of your body, the truth about gums, cavities, inflammation, and why what’s happening in your mouth may be affecting your energy, immunity, and long-term health more than you realize.

This is an eye-opening, practical conversation that will change the way you think about oral care—and empower you to take better control of your health starting with your mouth.

If you care about optimizing your health, this episode is a must-listen.

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