Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks

About Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks

Welcome to the MAD RUSH podcast! I'm Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant. I've been featured in media outlets worldwide, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine's 'The Cut', Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX Documentary, Bama Rush. Here, I open the doors to my world, where I leverage my extensive experience guiding thousands of young women and their families through the exciting transition from high school to college, helping them find their true selves and best-fit communities. While the stories I have to share are nothing short of astonishing, this podcast goes beyond the wild client tales and sorority life. I'll engage with fascinating guests from within and outside the Greek world, uncovering our surprising connections. Join me for a journey that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, packed with insights and unforgettable stories. Welcome to Mad Rush! Pre-order The Rush Bible! Trisha Addicks' new book drops May 19th, 2026 — grab your copy NOW at Simon & Schuster.

Publisher

Trisha Addicks

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2024

Latest episode

4 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 91 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Goodbye for Now (But Not Goodbye Forever)

   After an incredible run of the Mad Rush podcast, Trisha Addicks is pressing pause—for now. In this heartfelt episode, Trisha shares an update with the Mad Rush community and explains why she’s stepping away from the podcast while she focuses on an exciting new chapter: the upcoming release of her highly anticipated book, The Rush Bible. For years, Mad Rush has been a space where Trisha pulled back the curtain on sorority recruitment, college transitions, and the powerful connections that shape young women’s lives. Through candid conversations with guests from inside and outside the Greek world, the show explored everything from identity and confidence to mentorship, friendship, and finding the right community. In this special episode, Trisha reflects on some of her favorite moments from the podcast, and, most of all, she shares her gratitude for the incredible community that formed around it—the listeners, parents, students, mentors, and families who made the Mad Rush journey so meaningful. While the podcast is pausing, this is far from the end. Trisha is now turning her full attention to The Rush Bible, a comprehensive guide to navigating sorority recruitment and the college transition with confidence. She’ll be traveling for book events, signings, and appearances—and she hopes to meet many of you in person and hear your rush stories along the way. Mad Rush may be taking a break, but the mission continues. Stay connected, stay confident, and keep building meaningful connections. Instagram: @rushwithconfidence Website: trishaaddicks.com The Rush Bible by Trisha Addicks releases May 19, 2026, from Simon & Schuster. ⁠⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy now and share it with the college women in your life—daughters, nieces, granddaughters, friends, and future sorority members. It’s the guide Trisha wishes she had before her own rush and a powerful resource for navigating recruitment with confidence. About the show: Mad Rush is hosted by Trisha Addicks, the Original Sorority Rush Consultant, who has guided thousands of young women and families through the transition from high school to college and the sorority recruitment process. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Cut, Daily Mail, Inside Edition, and the #1 MAX documentary Bama Rush, Trisha brings insider knowledge, real stories, and thoughtful conversations about Greek life, identity, and connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   25 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Brotherhood of the Sisterhood: Libby Shayo on Greek Life, Camp Connections & Content Creation

   On this episode of Mad Rush, Trisha interviews creator and consultant Libby Amber Shayo (New York University at Buffalo, BFA in acting). Libby shares how she leveraged camp friendships, Facebook groups, and the Accepted Students Weekend to network and meet people in Greek life before committing to college, including hosting a first-night dorm meetup with dozens of girls. She describes joining a sorority during spring recruitment because of credit requirements, choosing a different chapter than her close roommate, and how not having a car helped her build connections across pledge classes through rides and one-on-one time with older sisters. Libby introduces her concept of the “brotherhood of the sisterhood,” explaining how fraternity friendships became a lasting support system—showing up to her theater performances, forming informal “family” ties, and traveling to major life events like her formal 300-person wedding (including a taco station and sombreros). She also recounts her career pivot during COVID after interviews in talent management/casting were canceled, going viral on TikTok with Jewish-mom comedy, running brand and Jewish organization accounts, launching the Schmuck Boys podcast about Jewish dating and identity, and later working in agencies on major snack and wellness brands before going full-time as a creator. Libby explains her event content creation business model—capturing phone-shot footage and delivering b-roll plus an edited reel quickly (often within 24 hours), choreographing TikTok trends at events, and applying the same approach to her own short, five-month engagement wedding planning and related content. The episode closes with where to find her online (LibbyAmberShay) and Trisha’s notes on confidence, connection-building, and pre-ordering her upcoming book, The Rush Bible. 📌 Connect with Libby 📸  @libbyambershayo 🌐 beacons.ai/libbyambershayo/mediakit *** Pre-order your copy of  THE RUSH BIBLE *** ⁠⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠⁠ 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Send us an email: info@madrushpod.com 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Accepted Students Weekend: Meeting Greek Life Before Committing 00:36 Welcome to Mad Rush + Host Intro 01:15 Big Announcement: Pre-Order ‘The Rush Bible’ 01:54 Meet Today’s Guest: Libby Shayo Joins the Pod 03:02 Libby’s Origin Story: Acting, COVID Pivot & Going Viral on TikTok 05:36 From Brand Social to Full-Time Creator: Event Content in 24 Hours 07:01 Jewish Mom Inspiration + Comedy Comes From Real Life 08:54 College Decision & Networking Like a Pro (Facebook Groups + Camp Friends) 12:16 First Night at Buffalo: The Giant Dorm Room That Became HQ 14:15 Sorority Life Takeaways: Different Houses, Bigger Circles 16:42 ‘Brotherhood of the Sisterhood’: How Fraternity Friendships Shaped Her Experience 21:16 Sombreros, Taco Station & Frat Brothers at the Wedding 22:03 How a 300-Person Formal Wedding Comes Together 23:06 Brotherhood vs. Sisterhood: Lifelong Friendships & Growing Up 24:49 Fast Engagement, Quick Planning & Decision-Making Style 26:12 Shopping Mindset, PR Packages & Gifting to Friends 27:52 What a ‘Content Creator for Hire’ Does at Events (Reels, B-Roll, 24-Hour Turnaround) 29:44 Choreographing TikTok Trends: Capturing the Moment Like a Pro 31:34 Turning Wedding Week Into Content: Shared Albums, Videographer Files & Posting Strategy 32:34 Brand Deals During Bridal Events + Honeymoon Cruise Stories 36:15 Where to Find Libby Online + Podcast Wrap-Up & Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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   18 Feb 2026

   Building a Personal Brand for Sorority Rush and Beyond with Campaign Crafters Media

   - Sam Underhill, Partner at Campaign Crafters Media, “Sam” - Michael Korvyakov, Partner at CCM, “Michael” - Ella White, Head of Outreach @ CCM, “Ella” Trisha welcomes college entrepreneurs Ella, Sam, and Michael from Campaign Crafters Media to discuss why a unified social media presence matters—especially for PNMs navigating sorority rush and anyone building a personal brand. Ella shares her University of Alabama rush experience during the highly publicized 2022 “Bama Rush” year: receiving her second-choice bid, trying it briefly, declining, then later joining her first-choice sorority through COB after a year and a half of making friends outside Greek life. The guests explain how they met and pivoted from political campaign work to helping private clients after political work dried up, with Sam describing experiences that pushed him toward entrepreneurship. They unpack what networking events are like in Washington, DC, why in-person connections can outperform cold DMs, and how confidence often matters more than appearances. Campaign Crafters outlines their social media management approach for personal brands—researching a niche, creating a content calendar, and using five high-performing content formats (face-to-camera videos, B-roll text videos, carousel posts, comparison videos, and skits) centered on retention. The conversation also covers why hashtags matter less now due to platform AI, why SEO keywords and clear storytelling are important, and how sorority recruitment teams review applicants’ social media and broader activities. 📌 Connect with Campaign Crafters Media 📸  @campaigncraftersmedia 🌐 campaigncraftersmedia.com *** Pre-order your copy of  THE RUSH BIBLE *** ⁠⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠⁠ 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company at: ⁠⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠⁠ Have questions or comments? Send us an email: info@madrushpod.com 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Episode Highlights: 00:00 TikTok to Instagram: Why a Unified Username Matters 00:25 Welcome to Mad Rush + Host Intro 01:05 Big Announcement: Pre-Order ‘The Rush Bible’ 01:45 Meet the Guests: Campaign Crafters Media (Ella, Sam & Michael) 03:00 Ella’s Bama Rush Story: Bid Day, Declining, and Finding Her Fit 04:24 COB Explained: How Ella Joined Her #1 Sorority Later 05:16 Out-of-State Rush Reality Check + Building Friends Beyond Greek Life 06:32 Sam’s Pivot: From Pre-Law to Entrepreneurship 09:17 The ‘Khakis & Polo’ Wake-Up Call: Taking Control of Your Future 10:45 Networking Events Demystified: Why In-Person Still Wins 14:25 Dress Codes & Confidence: The Yellow T-Shirt Millionaire Story 18:20 How Campaign Crafters Started: From Free Work to Pivoting Beyond Politics 21:19 Why Personal Brands Matter More Than Ever (and Job Security Too) 22:36 Social Media as Your First Impression: Rush, Interviews & Authenticity 25:45 Teach Kids to Use Social Media Like a Tool (Don’t Let Others Define You) 27:00 What Campaign Crafters Does: Managing Personal Brands on Social 28:55 The 5 High-Performing Content Types (Face Cam, B-Roll, Carousels, Comparisons, Skits) 32:25 The Real Algorithm Game: Retention, Storytelling, SEO Keywords & Why Hashtags Died 38:48 How to Find Campaign Crafters + Consistent Usernames Across Platforms 41:03 Wrap-Up: Shoutouts, Weather Talk, and Podcast Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has been a guest on Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amy Adams
• Jennifer Martel
• Maggie Testani
• Hillary Afshary
• Laura Lucia Carothers

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

53 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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