Broekman Communications signs Margarita, Host of People Jew Wanna Know, for Public Relations and Strategic Representation
The fast-growing Jewish podcast, known for conversations with leading cultural voices, authors, entertainers, advocates and public figures, is now open for guest submissions, sponsorships, live events and strategic collaborations
LOS ANGELES, CA — May 13, 2026 — Broekman Communications is proud to announce that it has signed Margarita Lyadova, host and creator of the acclaimed Jewish podcast People Jew Wanna Know, for public relations, strategic communications and partnership development.
The signing marks a new chapter for People Jew Wanna Know, a conversation-driven Jewish media platform spotlighting major voices, rising leaders and unexpected personalities who deserve to be heard. The podcast, with 130+ episodes, has featured a wide-ranging roster of prominent guests, including celebrity chefs, bestselling authors, comedians, media personalities, rabbis, activists, creators, Israeli innovators and thought leaders shaping today’s Jewish conversation.
Past podcast guests include: Andrew Zimmern, Dara Horn, Modi Rosenfeld + Leo Veiga, Shai Davidai, Peter Beinart, Dan Ariely, Noam Bardin, Zibby Owens, Bradley Tusk, Aleeza Ben Shalom, Jake Cohen, Nissim Black, Rabbi Manis Friedman, Jill Kargman, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Ari Axelrod, Alexandra Silber, Stephanie Butnick, Ami Kozak, Zach Sage Fox, Alana Zeitchik, Mickey Bergman, Julie Smolyansky, Shabbos Kestenbaum, Charlotte Korchak, Elizabeth Pipko, Amichai Lau-Lavie, Joe Buchanan, Kosha Dillz, Rachelle Unreich, and Sami Steigmann.
At a moment when Jewish stories, Jewish pride and Jewish community-building matter more than ever, People Jew Wanna Know offers a thoughtful space for people who are shaping the conversation, challenging assumptions and bringing depth, humor and humanity to Jewish life.
As part of the representation, Broekman Communications will support Margarita and People Jew Wanna Know across media visibility, guest development, sponsorship strategy, brand positioning, live events, organizational partnerships and strategic collaborations with Jewish institutions, cultural organizations, authors, creators, nonprofits, brands and community leaders.
“Margarita has built a podcast with intelligence, warmth and real cultural relevance at the intersection of Jewish identity, storytelling, entertainment and community,” said Jeremy Broekman, Founder of Broekman Communications. “People Jew Wanna Know is more than a podcast. It is a platform for Jewish connection, discovery and visibility, creating space for major voices, rising leaders and unexpected personalities whose stories deserve to be heard.”
At a time when Jewish stories, Jewish pride and Jewish visibility are increasingly important, People Jew Wanna Know offers a distinct interview format that goes beyond surface-level conversation. Margarita brings curiosity and candor to each episode, creating space for guests to discuss their work, identity, values, family stories, creative journeys and the issues shaping Jewish life around the world.
Media Contact
The podcast is now actively accepting guest submissions from authors, entertainers, chefs, rabbis, educators, entrepreneurs, advocates, nonprofit leaders, Israeli innovators, cultural commentators and compelling Jewish storytellers.
Guest submissions, media requests and collaboration inquiries may be directed to Broekman Communications. Contact Jeremy Broekman 818-212-9201 ~ jeremy@broekmancomm.com
About People Jew Wanna Know
People Jew Wanna Know is a Jewish podcast hosted by Margarita Lyadova, featuring thoughtful and engaging conversations with remarkable Jewish voices including celebrity chefs, bestselling Jewish authors, Netflix personalities, major Israeli tech leaders, nationally recognized Jewish advocates, high-profile rabbis, comedians, artists, and post-Oct. 7 communal voices. The podcast highlights well-known figures, rising leaders and hidden-gem storytellers who bring depth, humor, creativity and humanity to the modern Jewish experience. Born in the Ukraine and a recovering child star, Margarita is a sought after keynote speaker including engagements with American Jewish Committee (AJC), JDC, MyTechTribe, and MoCo Teens Against Antisemitism Fellowship. Margarita is an Amplified content creator under the Unpacked/OpenDoor Media platform. For more information, please visit https://peoplejewwannaknow.com/
About Broekman Communications
Broekman Communications is a public relations and strategic communications firm specializing in media relations, brand visibility, thought leadership, nonprofit storytelling, entertainment, hospitality, real estate, consumer brands and Jewish communal campaigns. The firm has supported visibility, messaging and media strategy for a range of authors, founders, cultural voices, nonprofits and mission-driven brands, including campaigns connected to Jewish community engagement, book launches, hospitality and kosher travel, mental health advocacy, entertainment partnerships, restaurant industry communications and philanthropic storytelling.
For more information, please visit https://www.broekmancomm.com/
Recent and representative client work includes campaigns and communications support for People Jew Wanna Know, Gesher Community Care, Sara Chana Silverstein’s Moodtopia for Kids, Dr. Janet Bond Brill’s Little Edna’s War, SLS Playa Mujeres’ kosher dining program, Mishkan Israel, The Dodo Group / Luxury Brands, Restaurant Realty Company, and other founder-led, community-centered and culturally relevant brands. Broekman Communications helps clients clarify their message, expand their reach and earn meaningful visibility across traditional media, digital platforms, community networks and strategic partnerships.
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For Media inquiries or interested in sponsorship or amplification, please contact Jeremy Broekman 818-212-9201 ~ jeremy@broekmancomm.com
Partial list of 132+ Episode Guests
Andrew Zimmern (Celebrity Chef, TV Host, Four-Time James Beard Award Winner & Jewish Food/Media Personality), Dara Horn (Award-Winning Author of People Love Dead Jews & Leading Voice on Jewish Memory and Antisemitism), Modi Rosenfeld + Leo Veiga (Beloved Jewish Comedian and Creative Partner), Shai Davidai (Prominent Post-Oct. 7 Jewish Campus Advocate and Columbia Professor), Peter Beinart (Journalist, Public Intellectual, NYT Opinion Writer & Jewish Currents Editor-at-Large), Dan Ariely (Behavioral Economist, Duke Professor & Bestselling Author of Predictably Irrational), Noam Bardin (Former CEO of Waze, Former Google Executive & Israeli Tech Leader), Zibby Owens (Author, Podcaster, Publisher & Founder of Zibby Media), Bradley Tusk (Political Strategist, Venture Capitalist, Author & Jewish Civic/Business Voice), Aleeza Ben Shalom (Star of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking & Jewish Dating Personality), Jake Cohen (Jewish Cookbook Author, Chef & Food Creator), Nissim Black (Orthodox Jewish Rapper, Musician & Storyteller), Rabbi Manis Friedman (Chabad Rabbi, Speaker & Author), Jill Kargman (NYT Bestselling Author, Comedian, Actress & Creator/Star of Odd Mom Out), Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (Israeli Diplomatic Leader, Former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem & Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation), Ari Axelrod (Jewish Performer and Theater Artist), Alexandra Silber (Actress, Singer, Author & Broadway Performer), Stephanie Butnick (Jewish Journalist, Author & Podcast Host), Ami Kozak (Comedian, Actor, Musician & Jewish Digital Creator), Zach Sage Fox (Comedian, Filmmaker & Jewish Content Creator), Alana Zeitchik (Hostage Family Advocate and Jewish Communal Voice), Mickey Bergman (Hostage Negotiator and Humanitarian Advocate), Julie Smolyansky (CEO of Lifeway Foods and Jewish Wellness/Food Entrepreneur), Shabbos Kestenbaum (Jewish Student Advocate and Antisemitism Activist), Charlotte Korchak (Israel Educator and Public Speaker), Elizabeth Pipko (Author, Model, Media Personality and Jewish Advocate), Amichai Lau-Lavie (Rabbi, Educator, Artist and Founder of Lab/Shul), Joe Buchanan (Jewish Country Music Artist and Storyteller), Kosha Dillz (Jewish Rapper, Performer and Cultural Commentator), Rachelle Unreich (Author and Holocaust Memory Storyteller), and Sami Steigmann (Holocaust Survivor, Educator and Speaker).
