HGTV Star, Mina Starsiak-Hawk Partners with AdLarge & editaudio to Launch Podcast
Mina AF Podcast with Mina Starsiak Hawk
For Immediate Release: January 10, 2023
New York, NY- AdLarge and editaudio have partnered with HGTV star and influencer, Mina Starsiak-Hawk to launch an exclusive podcast, “Mina AF.” As part of AdLarge’s commitment to expand the share of women and underrepresented voices in the space, Mina AF will provide an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at Mina’s real life and what it takes to be a young professional working mom juggling small children, an extremely busy and successful home revitalization business and a television career. The show is produced by editaudio, a queer-led, non-binary and trans team dedicated to hiring and lifting up those who have traditionally been left out of the industry - both behind the mic and in the studio.
Best known from HGTV’s ‘Good Bones’ and its spin-off series ‘Good Bones: Risky Business,’ Mina is also the co-founder and owner of Two Chicks and a Hammer, a home revitalization company in Indianapolis, Indiana. While her life may look enchanted from the screen, there’s more to every story. Mina AF will address a wide range of topics she has personally experienced and many she hasn’t, without embarrassment, fear or judgment. She will peel away the outer layers of what we think we know while answering some of the more uncomfortable questions and offer opinions on things we never thought to ask about. Listeners can also submit questions and topics for Mina by uploading audio via the website, to be aired, discussed and answered on the podcast. The podcast launches today and features an exclusive interview with entrepreneur, CEO and founder of audiochuck, and the creator and host of the award winning podcast, Crime Junkie, Ashley Flowers.
Commenting on the launch, Starsiak-Hawk said, "I'm so excited to have this new platform available to dig deeper into intriguing topics that people WANT to hear about but are afraid to ask about, let alone discuss in depth and openly. Let’s really get REAL with ourselves and each other and normalize some taboo topics to help others feel they have the permission and power to do the same!"
“One of the most rewarding elements of being a producer is being a part of intimate conversations that I’d otherwise not be privy to,” added Steph Colbourn, CEO of editaudio. “Mina AF walks a line that’s hard to achieve — finding ways to talk about an extremely vulnerable topic, like grief, with levity and witty banter. It’s awesome to have a host who is willing to ‘go there’ and also be candid with her own experiences.”
Cathy Csukas, CEO of AdLarge said, “We’ve been captivated by Mina on television and social media for years. AdLarge is thrilled to partner with her in an environment that allows her to genuinely express her personality and provide a comfortable space for not only women, but everyone to have open and candid conversations without judgment. Mina AF is exactly the type of content we are committed to providing our advertisers; authentic and compelling conversations that powerfully and personally connect with the audience.”
Mina AF will be released weekly on Tuesdays starting today, January 10th and is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
About AdLarge
AdLarge Media is an industry-leading independent ad sales company connecting audio publishers, brands, and audiences. Founded in 2011, the diverse audio portfolio at AdLarge reaches over 200 million listeners globally across all audio platforms. The AdLarge team is composed of top industry experts in podcasting, radio, and streaming, with ad clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging DTC brands. Founders Cathy Csukas & Gary Schonfeld were named two of the “Top 20 Leaders in Radio” in 2021, and Csukas has consistently been named one of the “Most Influential Women in Radio” by Radio Ink. AdLarge also continues to receive industry recognition for the Annual Podcast Buying Guide which provides an in-depth analysis on the most current insights, research, and expert advice available on the rapidly evolving medium. Since entering in 2013, AdLarge has maintained a top ranked position with Nielsen’s RADAR® Network Ratings. Committed to the highest standards of customer service, team up with them from anywhere at adlarge.com.
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