PowWows.com Newsletter

We’re in Florida right now, rolling down I-95 as I write this week’s newsletter, right in the middle of our 15-day adventure. If you want to follow along with the trip and behind-the-scenes moments, come hang out with me here: https://www.facebook.com/paulgowder/ Also, make sure you scroll down for the story about what happened on The Jennifer Hudson Show this week. Did you see it? It was incredible to watch this family represent themselves and their culture on a worldwide stage. Moments like...

Pow Wow Calendar Newsletter Edition This newsletter is sent out on the 1st and 15th of the month (or around those days) and includes all the Pow Wows from our calendar for the next 3 months. I’m back in Florida! We had a trip planned… and then Kelli found a special deal and we had a special opportunity pop up, so we extended the adventure. If you want the behind-the-scenes, travel updates, and the “wait… we’re doing WHAT next?” moments, follow along on my personal profile (I’ll be posting a...

Did you get to watch any of the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow live this past weekend? Because whew… that was something special. If you caught even a few minutes, you know the energy was unreal. And if you missed it, do yourself a favor and watch the Smoke Dance Special (it was incredible)! And here’s the full weekend replay so you can binge it like a series:Watch the full weekend Also, I just published a new interview with Lisa Meeches and Denae Robinson about the new season of TAKEN, and...

We’re LIVE today and tomorrow from the Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow in Hollywood, Florida! 🎥🔥 We’ll be streaming Friday + Saturday (two-day pow wow!), so even if you can only jump in for a few minutes, you can still catch some special moments. 👉 Come watch with us: PowWows.com/live Quick heads up: If you were planning on the Big Mac Memorial Round Dance this weekend, that event has been postponed due to possible ice. The tribe wants to keep everyone safe, and we’ll share the new details as...

Hope you made it through the storm and all the winter weather this weekend okay. We got lucky on our end, just a little ice and a few road closures, but no power issues and nothing that turned into a big mess. After watching what some areas dealt with, I’m definitely grateful. How did you do where you are? Pow wow season is already rolling, and we’ve got a fun weekend coming up. We’ll be streaming from two different locations, the Seminole Tribal Fair in Hollywood, Florida, and the Big Mac...

I’m back home after a week in Orlando at Podfest, and it feels good to be back in my own space again. Podfest is always one of those trips that fills my cup. Getting to see old friends, sitting in on great sessions, and making some new connections reminded me why I love this whole creator community world so much. Do you listen to podcasts? If so, which ones are in your regular rotation right now? For me, it finally feels like 2026 is really getting started. Getting the flu right around New...

Pow Wow Calendar Newsletter Edition This newsletter is sent out on the 1st and 15th of the month (or around those days) and includes all the Pow Wows from our calendar for the next 3 months. I’m in Florida this week, and let me tell you… it is NOT the Sunshine State right now. 😅 This morning it was 35 degrees outside. I was standing there waiting for my ride absolutely freezing. It’s nice not having that oppressive summer heat, but this might be a little too cold for me in Florida. I’m down...

January is already off to a great start over here. We kicked off 2026 with our first live stream of the year at Pechanga Pow Wow, and y’all… it was viewed by over a million people from 127 countries. That still doesn’t feel real to type. If you missed any of it (or just want to relive it), you can click here to watch the replay. And seriously, don’t skip the Fancy Shawl special. It was pretty cool. Also, they had a drone show that was awesome. If you weren’t there, there’s a lot of fun stuff...

I’m excited to share that our first PowWows.com live stream of the year is happening this weekend, and you’re invited to watch it with us. We’ll be streaming the Pechanga Pow Wow live from California, bringing the sights, sounds, and energy of the arena straight to you. If you can’t be there in person, this is the next best thing. Whether you’re new to pow wows or you’ve been attending for years, the live stream is a great way to connect, learn, and be part of the weekend. 👉 Watch the...

I’m really excited about 2026. It’s already shaping up to be a fun year, and I’m grateful you’re here to start it with me. Thank you for all the support over the years. I still can’t believe PowWows.com is celebrating 30 years. This summer, I’ll be building toward our 30th anniversary celebration, and I’d love for you to follow along. We’re highlighting 30 Native brands for our 30 years, and we already have six amazing brands confirmed. You can read more about what I’m planning here and keep...