The Bad Pod, An Advertising Podcast
We're here to talk about the bad, the ugly, and what good advertising actually is with insight from the industry’s top creative minds.
Hosts Amelia and Brian are ad agency creatives on a mission to talk to every capable creative director, copywriter extraordinaire, art directing dynamo, swiss army social strategist, ECD, CCO, PFD, and SOS about what the f&$k a good ad—and ad industry—even looks like.
The Bad Podcast seeks to answer the question that echoes through every corner of the creative world: is this good?
The Bad Pod, An Advertising Podcast
Episode 51 - Elise Ott, Thru Hiker & Freelance Copywriter
This time on the Bad Podcast, we get to know Elise Ott, a freelance copywriter who left her full-time role at an agency to pursue a more fulfilling life in the great outdoors. Elise shares her experience and how it led her decision to pursue her passion for long-distance hiking.
Elise talks about the challenges of balancing her career with her love for nature and how she ultimately made the difficult decision to prioritize the latter. She also discusses the importance of mental health and taking time for oneself, and how her decision to leave the advertising industry has improved her overall wellbeing.
Throughout the episode, Elise provides insights into the world of copywriting and advertising, including the pressure to always be "on" and the challenges of staying creative in a fast-paced environment. She also shares her tips for any would-be thru hikers that want to follow in her footsteps.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in prioritizing your wellbeing while also working in the demanding field of advertising.
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