Tune in to the strategist formerly known as Caitlin Suarez - now legally known as Caitlin Russell. In this episode she’ll unpack the role of names in shaping identity, understanding, and empowerment. Check out her other work at hellocait.comBy VCU Brandcenter

Exploring the intersection of hip-hop, toxic masculinity, and artistic freedom through the lens of those within the space.Check out more of our work!Kyle Stolciskylestolcis.comJulian Grimesgrimesjulian.comBy VCU Brandcenter

Cross-cultural interactions can be unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and most of all, awkward. The easiest way to defend one’s self from these situations is to avoid them. Avoding that means avoiding interactions with people who don’t live or think like us, but will that make us a connected society?Let’s chat if you like to nerd out about culture as much …

Inspired by Michelle Obama’s description of how a stereotype can become a trap, Chorong, Nanda, and Imani discuss stereotypes and the different ways they have navigated them in their own lives.By VCU Brandcenter

They’re agents of change — economically, environmentally and ecologically. In this episode, join us in exploring how and why this mighty mollusk could be a tool for the future of our planet.See what else we’re up to!Sarah Matheson Harrissarahmathesonharris.comCatie Frechfrechyeah.comBy VCU Brandcenter

Earlier this year, everyone seemed to know someone who had Marie Kondo-ed their life, but what do the things we choose to keep — and get rid of — over time tell us about ourselves?See what else we’re up to:Joe Castagnahttp://www.joecastagna.me/Anna Kimhttps://www.annasejinkim.com/Kaitie Kovachhttps://www.kaitiekovach.com/…

Rumor has it that cannabis will be the first billion dollar industry dominated by women. The Grass Ceiling Margaret Dick and Hadley Mathews explore whether or not this prediction could actually come true.See what else we’re up to!Margaret Dick:www.margaretdick.comHadley Mathews: www.hadleybmathews.com…

What do Kanye, Roseanne, Louis C.K., and Lori Loughlin all have in common? They’ve all been canceled.Join Mykala Daniel and Kate Fallon on a journey into cancel culture, how it started, and what it brings to today’s society.By VCU Brandcenter

While critics might call smell “the ugly stepchild of the sense family”, we beg to differ.Our sense of smell is deeply rooted in areas of the brain that process emotion, associative learning, and memory. Scent may be the least obvious of our five senses, but that’s exactly what makes it so powerful.And brands are catching on, utilizing the power of…

Burial, cremation, and…? What else can we do with our bodies after we die? We explore the history and future of death care options in America with a focus on sustainability and human connections.See what else we’re up to!Evanne Allen:www.evanneallen.comCaroline Moyer-Kardos: www.carolinemk.comBy VCU Brandcenter

How does a comedian respond when the truth is stranger than fiction? We spoke with industry exerts on the comedy industry’s response to Donald Trump’s presidency and how it has changed from past administrations.By VCU Brandcenter

RuPaul? More like Ru-ler of the drag world. RuPaul is the face of drag for many Americans but he has made some controversial statements about who can and can't do drag. Drag is a performance art that symbolizes freedom and self-expression. In this episode, we explore how inclusive drag is or is not. To continue the conversation about drag or any of…

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Mirando Germano was someone I didn’t get the chance to know until the very end of my internship this past summer. She is sharp, kind and can give incredibly detailed run downs of reality TV that I do not understand. Topics include embarrassments, weird magicians and Italian. You can find more of her work here: http://www.mirandagermano.com/ iTunes …

Ray is one of the guys I have been lucky to work with during my internship and an all around incredibly talented dude. Topics include serving tables, having children and being old. iTunes Link iTunes Link You can find more about him and his work here here here .By offbrand_admin

A long time in the making — the second episode of Off Brand is finally here. And it’s a doozy. Enter Nima, a guy I have had the pleasure of working with this summer and who has routinely made my life both a living Hell and an absolute pleasure. He is as smart as he is unbearable and I adore the man. Topics include his basketball coaching, his membe…