September 26th thru 28th, 2025 will go down in history as a weekend that changed the game.

At least in the podcast world.

Hundreds of podcast enthusiasts, content creators, hosts, strategists, and more convened in Charlotte, North Carolina for Empowered Podcasting Conference 2, an event designed to build community, spark collaboration, and enhance relationships.

What transpired throughout this event is nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish, EPC2 was the epitome of what the podcasting community stands for - insight, innovation, connection, and camaraderie.

In this bonus episode of Let's Blow This Up, I'm sharing my thoughts on my epic 10-days in Charlotte...all culminating at the Hyatt Centric in Southpark (just outside the Queen City) with a conference I presented at, MC'ed at, and helped put together with an extraordinary group of people.

Throughout this episode, I unpack the value of authentic communities, why showing up in person still matters, and how these experiences fuel can your personal and professional momentum. I also dive into the emotional and strategic ROI of gathering with the right people and how it can lead to better content, stronger networks, and more clarity in your message.

Key Takeaways From This Episode

• Being part of the right community is everything
• Igniting new relationships begins with the courage to reach out and make a new connection
• Empowered Podcasting is more than just a conference - it's a community and a movement that's primed to take the podcast medium to new heights
• There's power in being able to network directly with speakers and experts - not just on the stage, but in the hallways, at dinner, and over beverages as well
• Planning events isn't easy...but seeing them come to life makes the hard times worth it and the good times even better

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