Talent Booking Agent for Podcasts, Media Brands & Live Events
The right guest is the difference between content and impact
When the guest matters, the booking process has to be flawless. As a Talent Booking Agent with a career-spanning roster and deep industry relationships, Mara secures the high-profile names that elevate podcasts, digital media brands, conferences, and live events from good to unforgettable.
Awards & Recognition
Mara's booking work contributed to a Webby Award-winning podcast episode and a Signal Award-winning show — recognition that reflects what the right guest, in the right format, can produce.
Talent Booking Agent for Podcasts, Media Brands & Live Events
The right guest is the difference between content and impact
When the guest matters, the booking process has to be flawless. As a Talent Booking Agent with a career-spanning roster and deep industry relationships, Mara secures the high-profile names that elevate podcasts, digital media brands, conferences, and live events from good to unforgettable.
Awards & Recognition
Mara's booking work contributed to a Webby Award-winning podcast episode and a Signal Award-winning show — recognition that reflects what the right guest, in the right format, can produce.
What's included
Full-Service Talent Booking & Talent Producing
From strategic outreach and contract negotiation through day-of coordination, Mara manages the entire booking process with discretion, precision, and a personal touch that makes talent feel valued and producers feel confident.
BOOKING CREDITS INCLUDE —
Patti Smith · Tom Hanks · Jamie Lee Curtis · Alanis Morissette · Ludacris · David Byrne · Sting · Cage the Elephant · Jason Isbell · Los Lobos · Billie Eilish · Doja Cat · Post Malone — many secured before they became household names.
Talent Sourcing & Identification
Mara runs a strategic fit assessment aligned to your audience, format, and goals — so every guest earns their spot, not just fills one. Her creative ideation surfaces names you haven't thought to ask for yet, but should.
Outreach & Negotiation
Mara's direct relationships with representation, management, and publicists nationwide means faster responses and open doors — access that cold outreach can't buy.
Guest Preparation & Talent Producing
Mara handles pre-interview prep, talking points, and on-site support when needed — so guests arrive ready to perform, and your team spends its energy on the content, not on managing the talent.
Day-of Talent
Coordination
Mara manages scheduling, logistics, and on-site support through execution — so nothing falls through the cracks on the one day it matters most.
Post-Booking
Promotion Support
Full service doesn't stop at the booking. Once talent is confirmed, Mara supports promotion so the appearance earns the reach and visibility your investment deserves — not just a name on the lineup.
Ongoing Talent Relationship Management
Mara builds long-term talent connections that open doors for future bookings. The longer you work with her, the better your access — relationships compound, and so does your leverage.
HOW IT WORKS
How Talent Booking Works with Mara
Let's Talk
Share your event details, format, audience, and any talent in mind. Mara offers boutique, personalized service — starting with a real conversation about fit, availability, and the right approach before anything moves forward.
Strategy & Talent
Alignment Mara develops a guest pipeline aligned to your content goals and identifies the right names based on what you're building — not just who's available — presenting options with strategic rationale.
Outreach & Booking
Direct outreach to talent representation, management, and publicists. Mara handles all communication through to confirmation.
Confirmation, Coordination & Check-ins
From confirmed booking through day-of, every detail is managed so your team can focus on the experience. Fiercely loyal to her clients, Mara maintains consistent communication throughout so you always know where things stand.
Who Books Talent With Mara?
From celebrity talent to C-suite executives, industry experts, and thought leaders — if there's a name that belongs in the room, Mara can book them.
"Our Tufts/Rumeysa Ozturk episode won a top spot (Gold) Signal Award! I'm so grateful Mara got in the trenches with me to book that one."
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Media Producer for Podcasts
and Media Projects
Mara works as a hands-on Media Producer for select brands and creators, overseeing guest strategy, content positioning, and production flow — with clients including NPR's Bullseye, Vox Media, iHeartMedia, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Talent Representation and Strategic Media Placement
Mara represents select artists, authors, and cultural voices, securing podcast appearances, live event slots, and high-impact media placements that align with where they are headed — not just where they have been.
Professional Host,
Moderator and Event MC
In addition to talent booking and Media production, Mara is an experienced Host and Event MC for national conferences, music and media events, and award ceremonies — including the Michelin Star Awards.
Trusted by the industry's most recognized media brands and talent.
Ready to book talent that moves your audience?
Atlanta-based and working nationally. Let's talk about your next project.