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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...

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’ve been home for the holidays, and it’s been a pretty quiet week between Christmas and New Year’s. Mostly because I got knocked out with the flu after we got back from our Walt Disney World trip. The kind where you start feeling better, get your hopes up… and then your body says, “Not so fast.” 😅 I just...

We spent Christmas in Florida this year to be close to our daughter. She had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but we were still able to grab some time together after her shifts. The holidays definitely look different these days, but being together, even in small pockets of time, still means everything. She’ll be flying home next week so she can spend some time with her grandmothers. Is it just me, or did 2025 fly by? It’s hard to believe we’re down to the last few days of the year...

As the year winds down, and I look back on everything we packed into 2025, I’m just so thankful and grateful for you, the PowWows.com community. I genuinely love that I get to hang out with you each week in this newsletter. Honestly, writing these emails is one of my favorite things I do all week, and I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy putting them together. I hope during this holiday season you’re able to slow down a little, spend time with your family, and catch your breath....

We’re live right now with the Prairie Unity Competition Pow Wow from Stride Place in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and you can watch it from anywhere. 👉 Watch live now: www.powwows.com/live It’s a free event and the first of its kind in the region, created through a partnership between Long Plain First Nation, Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation, and the City of Portage la Prairie as part of their Community Economic Development Initiative. It’s all about unity, healing, and building real connections...