Unlocking the Super Power of Podcasting

Are you ready to tap into the transformative potential of podcasts? Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring a lineup of seasoned experts in the podcasting industry. Whether you're an aspiring podcaster looking to kickstart your journey or a seasoned pro aiming to scale your podcast to new heights, this event is tailor-made for you!

Hear from expert panelists from the KC Mom Collective, Sirus XM/Pandora, ReeceNichols, Rach the Realtor, and Stellar Image Studios. The event will be moderated by Heather Snyder, from the Marketing Agent, and Jill Groebl, from JCG Marketing. And a special thanks to our sponsor, Haley Flippo, from Belleview Branding.

What to expect:

• Insider Knowledge: Gain exclusive access to insider knowledge and industry secrets shared by our panel of experts.
• First-Hand Experiences: Hear firsthand experiences and learn from the triumphs and challenges faced by seasoned podcast creators, hosts, and distributors.
• Practical Tips: Discover practical tips, strategies, and best practices for starting and growing your podcast audience, monetizing your content, and maximizing your podcasting potential.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, network with industry professionals, and forge valuable relationships that could propel your podcasting journey forward.

The agenda: 

• WTA Tour and Networking: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
• Program and Q & A:  6:15 - 7 p.m.
• More Networking:  7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of great conversation, tasty appetizers and cocktails, and casual networking with your DWKC friends!  Space is limited! Register now!

Meet our fabulous panel of experts! 

Sarah McGinnity is the owner of the Kansas City Mom Collective, a supportive online community for moms in Kansas City. She is a co-host of the Kansas City MomCast podcast, a place for local moms to learn, connect, and grow in a relevant and intentional way. Sarah grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, (Go Cats!), and then moved to Minnesota where she met her husband. She is mom to Henry, 12, Clark, 9, Lucy, 8, and Caroline, 18 months. She has her master's in urban administration and is passionate about making Kansas City a more equitable and supportive community.

Megan Coffey is the Kansas City Mom Collective's podcast coordinator and co-host of the Kansas City MomCast. As a teacher, she feels happiest when she's subbing and volunteering at her children’s school. She has a passion for thrifting, consignment, and sustainable retail and she does weekly live sales on Facebook for locally and woman-owned KC Grow Co. She’s a mom to two awesome kids, Peyton (9) and Gage (6). She and her husband, Chris, met after high school and have been together ever since. They live in Overland Park and have a feral yellow lab named George and two guinea pigs, Cuppy and Dexter. She loves people and always looks forward to connecting.

Rachel Leigh Kilmer, aka Rach the Realtor from ReeceNichols, hosts Connecting KC, the podcast that introduces listeners to the movers and shakers, interesting people, heartfelt stories, and funny quirks that make Kansas City home. Her podcast connects the people and places that make this city so special. From business leaders and community activists to local artists and entrepreneurs, Rachel dives deep into the stories behind the people shaping the Kansas City landscape. In addition to her podcast, Rachel is a real estate agent, a retired sports reporter, and a mom.

Amber Giangregorio, from Stellar Image Studios, hosts The Popup, a blog/vlog with a podcast format. The Popup’s mission is to pop up in and around the community to bring the stories of local writers, authors, and poets.

Chelsea Rohde, senior sales executive at Sirius XM/Pandora, has been in the Kansas City advertising community for a long time, spending the first half of her career in agency life before jumping into ad sales for Pandora in 2015. She now reps Pandora, Soundcloud, podcasts and SiriusXM. When she’s not slinging audio ads or making yet another Target run for something kid-related, you can find her blowing off steam on Peloton or F45. Her favorite podcasts are Crime Junkie, Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan, Smartless and Stuff You Should Know.