Welcome to the Corporate Zombie Survival Podcast—your audio field guide to staying human in a workplace that’s slowly consuming your soul. Each episode drags you deep into the fluorescent-flickering wasteland of modern corporate life, where cubicle drones shuffle through endless meetings, middle managers lurk in the shadows with morale-draining memos, and creatives struggle to keep their spark alive amid the horde. Whether you’re dodging inbox ambushes, fending off process-obsessed zombies, or just trying to protect your last brain cell, this is your safe zone—packed with stories, strategies, expert guests, and a whole lot of dark humor. Clock in… if you dare.
Podcast Episode 1 : “Keep Moving!” with Host Nicholas Tana & Guest AJ Wynn
November 23, 2025
We dive deep into how the core principles of zombie survival—adaptability, resourcefulness, and knowing your enemy (or in this case, your audience)—are the ultimate Go-Bag for corporate and small business marketing success.
In this episode, host Nicholas Tana is joined by the incredibly versatile AJ Wynn, a powerhouse who navigates the world as a Director of Marketing and Communications by day and transforms into a published mystery romance author by night.
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Key Survival Takeaways & Discussion Points:
The Go-Bag Principle: Angie’s #1 essential rule for unexpected market challenges? Keep an open mind and be open to adapting! Standing still and relying on outdated models is exactly “when the zombies get you.”
Working Smarter, Not Harder: Learn the secret to combating the “jack of all trades” pressure by creating one piece of high-quality, original content and strategically repackaging it across multiple platforms.
The Biggest Communication Breakdown: The most fatal mistake brands make is forgetting their audience. Success hinges on truly understanding your customer’s pain points, needs, and where they hang out online.
Building Your Tribe (Community): Why authenticity is the single most important word. Connecting genuinely and embracing a “rising tide raises all boats” mentality is the most powerful word-of-mouth marketing strategy.
The Dangers of “Sleepers” and “Berserkers”: We explore the corporate zombies—moving too slowly and relying on outdated models (”Sleepers”) versus chasing trends without a solid, brand-aligned strategy (”Berserkers”).
About the Host
Nicholas Tana is the founder of CorporateZombieSurvival.com and the host of the show. He is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and thought leader dedicated to helping others navigate the modern workplace by applying survival strategies to business. His background bridges the corporate and creative worlds, having held positions at companies like ESPN and GE Capital, while also being an award-winning writer, director, and musician known for the horror-comedy franchise Hell’s Kitty.
About the Guest
AJ Wynn is a seasoned Director of Marketing and Communications with nearly 20 years of experience, a BA in Journalism, and an MBA. She has published two mystery romance novels, including The Other Side, with a third, a holiday novella, coming in November!