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SUMMARY:2026 MWTN Video/Photography Workshop - Ottumwa\, IA
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to bring a Midwest Travel Network Video/Photo Workshop to Ottumwa\, IA!\n\n\n\nMWTN Cell Phone Photography & Video Workshop – Ottumwa\, IA \n📅 May 26-28\, 2026\n📍 Hosted in partnership with Meet Ottumwa\n💵 Cost: $349 – Includes meals\, hands-on sessions\, and area experiences\n👥 Limited to 6 attendees \n🏨 Lodging is included \nJoin the Midwest Travel Network for an immersive Photo & Video Workshop designed specifically for content creators\, bloggers\, and destination marketers who want to level up their visual storytelling—using just their phone! \nSet in Ottumwa\, IA \n📸 Workshop Sessions Include:\n1. Cell Phone Photography Basics\nLearn your phone’s camera settings\, framing\, and composition techniques\n→ Practice: Capture 5 photos with different styles during FAM time \n2. Lighting & Focus Techniques\nMaster natural light\, depth\, and exposure for impactful shots\n→ Practice: Photograph in various lighting conditions \n3. Editing on Your Phone\nEnhance your photos with mobile editing tools and apps\n→ Practice: Edit your earlier shots during this hands-on session \n4. Creating Eye-Catching Social Media Posts\nCraft compelling captions\, leverage hashtags\, and engage with AI tools\n→ Practice: Build a post-ready piece using your photos \n5. Introduction to Mobile Videography\nCapture movement with video stabilization\, slow-mo\, and time-lapse tips\n→ Practice: Film 2–6 second videos across different scenes \n6. Creating Reels & Stories\nEdit and publish your Reels with music\, transitions\, and audience hooks\n→ Practice: Post your first Reel using your own workshop footage \n7. Visual Strategy for Social Media\nPlan\, batch\, and schedule your content for engagement\n→ Practice: Build a 1-week visual content calendar with posts\, Reels & Stories \n👩‍🏫 Your Instructor: Veronica Bareman – The Hip Grandma\nA professional photographer turned travel writer and content creator\, Veronica teaches with heart\, humor\, and hands-on support. She specializes in making mobile photography fun\, approachable\, and empowering. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to elevate your skills\, Veronica’s guidance will leave you more confident behind the camera—and in front of your audience. \nWhy Ottumwa\, IA?\nOttumwa offers a compact\, highly walkable downtown with a variety of backdrops\, historic architecture\, riverfront\, local eateries\, and revitalized gathering spaces. It makes for an ideal hands-on playground for video and photography. \nParticipants won’t just learn theory; they’ll step outside and immediately apply techniques in real-time\, capturing a mix of textures\, lighting environments\, and story opportunities\, all within a short distance. It’s the perfect classroom. \nMeet Ottumwa ….. \n🛎️ Learn more about this gem at: Meet Ottumwa \nSpots are extremely limited—just 6 participants!\n✔️ Registration fee of $349 includes meals\, hands-on learning\, exclusive activities\, lodging and plenty of creative inspiration.
URL:https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/event/2026-mwtn-video-photography-workshop-ottumwa-ia/
LOCATION:Meet Ottumwa\, 102 Church Street Ottumwa\, IA\, Ottumwa\, IA\, 52501\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Midwest Travel Network Conference - McHenry County\, IL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Midwest Travel Network conference on June 11-13\, 2026\, in McHenry County\, IL. You’ll learn new skills and industry trends through dynamic educational sessions. You’ll also enjoy abundant networking opportunities with your colleagues and the unique experiences you’ll find in this great small town with a big-city attitude. \nOur community is important to us\, and we continue to bridge the gap between bloggers and our destination partners. We will bring everyone together to foster stronger connections and share our stories. \nA trade show\, breakout sessions\, and networking opportunities await attendees. We recommend securing your spot early. \nBreakout sessions will be divided into 2 tracks – Blogger and CVB/DMO. Bloggers will learn best practices for building lasting relationships with CVB’s/DMO’s\, SEO\, and tips on setting yourselves apart from the competition. For the CVB track\, you can expect sessions to include tips on working with bloggers\, tips for hosting a successful fam trip\, and best practices for getting your Midwest destination noticed. \nAttendees can expect to make meaningful connections while walking away with creative ideas that can be quickly implemented. \nTestimonials from a previous Midwest Travel Network Conference: \nFrom Blogger: \n“Attending the 2018 Midwest Travel Network Conference was one of the best investments I’ve ever made in my career as a travel blogger…The other aspect of the conference that I really appreciated was the chance to connect with fellow travel bloggers – some of whom I’ve been following online for years online and chatting with via the Facebook group… \n…In addition\, conference organizers Sara Broers and Lisa Trudell did an excellent job of working with the local CVB to highlight the conference destination of Clear Lake\, IA including catering delicious local food and coordinating a fascinating tour of the historic conference venue (the Surf Ballroom). I’m already looking forward to what they have planned for the 2019 conference in Medora\, ND – Stacy Brooks – Tangled Up in Food \nFrom Destination/Brand \n“Emily Bertram who attended your conference in Iowa came back raving about this event. We have seen such a great ROI from this conference and travel bloggers interested in visiting St. Cloud.” – Rachel Thompson\, Sales and Services Coordinator at Visit St. Cloud \nLisa and Sara \nCo-Founders of Midwest Travel Network \nhttps://www.naturallymchenrycounty.com/ \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nPlease send an email to midwesttravelbloggers@gmail.com \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nNo refunds will be allowed for this event. \nIs my registration fee or ticket transferrable? \nYes. For a $15 administration fee\, you may transfer the ticket. However\, tickets are not refundable. To transfer your ticket\, simply log into your Eventbrite account and change your name and email address to the new ticket holder’s name and address. They will then be able to log in and update any other important information. Tickets may only be transferred up to 2 weeks before the conference. \nWhat are the closest airports? \nLocated just 60 miles northwest of Chicago\, our conference venue is only 40 minutes from downtown and conveniently accessible from both Chicago Midway and O’Hare International Airports. \nWhat are the lodging options? \nOur host hotel will be the Holiday Inn\, Crystal Lake\, IL — $119/night. More details to come on the booking. \nThe pre-conference activities will start as early as Wednesday morning\, June 10th. We won’t have details for a bit yet\, but hopefully this information will help a little in your planning and booking your hotel dates accordingly.
URL:https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/event/2026-midwest-travel-network-conference-mchenry-county-il/
LOCATION:The Dole\, 401 Country Club Road\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Publish Post Profit Workshop - Sheboygan\, WI
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to bring a new Midwest Travel Network to Sheboygan\, WI – Publish\, Post\, Profit!\n\n\n\nPublish\, Post\, Profit: Monetizing Every Medium You Touch\n📍 Sheboygan\, Wisconsin\n📅 September 22–24\, 2026\n🎓 Hosted by Midwest Travel Network\n👩‍🏫 Instructor: Sara Broers \nAbout This Workshop\nPublish\, Post\, Profit is a small-group\, advanced workshop designed for established travel content creators who are ready to build sustainable income from the work they’re already doing. \nThis immersive\, three-day experience goes beyond quick wins and trending tactics. Instead\, we focus on long-term strategies that support evergreen content\, intentional publishing\, and smarter monetization across blogs\, newsletters\, social media\, and partnerships. \nThis is not a traditional press trip. It’s a hands-on profit lab where learning\, application\, and destination storytelling happen side by side. \nAbout Sara Broers | CEO\, Author & Tourism Strategist\nSara Broers is a travel industry leader\, professional speaker\, and self-described “idea machine” focused on the business side of travel content. She is the CEO of Travel With Sara and co-owner of Midwest Travel Network\, where she helps bridge the gap between destinations and content creators through education and meaningful partnerships. \nRecognized as the 2019 Outstanding Iowa Individual Leader by the Iowa Economic Development Authority\, Sara is also a published author (100 Things To Do In Iowa Before You Die and Perfect Day Iowa) and co-creator of the YouTube channel Go Crush It: Travel & Thrive\, supporting confident travel for the 50+ audience. \nThrough Social Connections\, LLC and her signature Pitching Workshops\, Sara has helped hundreds of creators and small business owners turn storytelling into sustainable income. Whether she’s snowbirding on the Gulf Coast or exploring Midwest trails\, Sara is always chasing great stories—and helping others learn how to profit from their own. \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nGuided instruction and interactive discussion focused on monetization and sustainability\nHands-on audits and personalized feedback\nReal-time application of strategies while exploring Sheboygan\nSpace to create\, refine\, and rethink how your content works for you\nMeaningful connection with a small group of fellow creators\n\nWorkshop Format\nThis is an intentionally intimate experience\, capped at six vetted creators\, allowing for deep discussion and individualized feedback. \nSchedule Overview \n\nDay 1 (Tuesday): Mid-afternoon arrival and kickoff session\nDay 2 (Wednesday): Morning workshop (3–4 hours) + afternoon and evening destination exploration and content creation\nDay 3 (Thursday): Morning wrap-up session\, concluding after lunch\n\nApproximately 7 hours of guided instruction are paired with curated destination experiences to support real-world storytelling. \nWho This Is For\nThis workshop is best suited for established travel creators who: \n\nHave an existing blog\, newsletter\, or multi-platform presence\nAre actively working with destinations or brands\nWant to build sustainable\, long-term revenue (not just one-off campaigns)\nValue depth\, strategy\, and intentional growth\n\nWhat’s Included\n\nAll workshop instruction and materials\nCurated destination experiences during designated exploration times\nMeals during workshop days\nLodging for two nights\nPost-workshop resources and follow-up\n\n(Travel to Sheboygan is not included.)
URL:https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/event/publish-post-profit-workshop-sheboygan-wi/
LOCATION:Fairfield by Marriott\, 4117 South Taylor Drive\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States
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SUMMARY:MWTN 2026 Podcasting Workshop – Medora\, ND (Oct. 5–7)
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to bring a new Midwest Travel Network to Medora\, ND – Podcasting \nPodcasting for Travel Storytelling📍 Medora\, North Dakota\n📅 October 5–7\, 2026\n🎓 Hosted by Midwest Travel Network\n👩‍🏫 Instructor: Sheila Jenkinson (Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast) \nAbout This Workshop\nThe Podcast Workshop is a small-group\, immersive experience designed for travel content creators who want to strengthen their audio storytelling skills and develop compelling podcast content inspired by a destination. \nThis three-day workshop blends focused instruction with intentional exploration\, allowing participants to plan\, record\, and develop podcast-ready stories on location. You’ll learn how to capture interviews\, structure episodes\, and build long-form audio content that continues to promote destinations well beyond the workshop. \nThis is not a traditional press trip. It’s a hands-on learning experience where podcast strategy\, recording\, and destination storytelling happen side by side. \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nGuided instruction focused on travel podcasting and audio storytelling\nHands-on recording opportunities in real destination settings\nInterview practice with local voices and experiences\nEpisode planning and story development support\nTime to capture audio and develop podcast-ready content\nSmall-group collaboration and feedback\nMeaningful connection with fellow creators\n\nWorkshop Format\nThis is an intentionally intimate experience\, capped at 7 participants\, allowing for personalized instruction and deeper discussion. \nSchedule Overview\nDay 1 (Monday): Arrival and introductory podcasting session\nDay 2 (Tuesday): Morning instruction + afternoon and evening destination exploration and recording\nDay 3 (Wednesday): Morning wrap-up session\, review\, and next steps \nApproximately 7–9 hours of guided instruction are paired with curated destination experiences to support real-world storytelling. \nWho This Is For\nThis workshop is best suited for travel creators who: \n\nAre you interested in launching a podcast\nAlready host a podcast and want to improve storytelling\nWant to add audio to their content mix\nEnjoy long-form storytelling and interviews\nWant to create deeper destination narratives\nAre open to learning recording and production basics\n\nCreators may be new to podcasting or actively growing an existing show. \nWhat’s Included\n\nAll workshop instruction and materials\nCurated destination experiences during designated exploration times\nMeals during workshop days\nLodging for two nights\nLocal transportation during workshop activities\n\n(Travel to Medora is not included.) \nHosted By\nMidwest Travel Network\nConnecting content creators with destinations through workshops\, FAM trips\, and educational experiences designed to create meaningful\, long-term storytelling. \n#MWTravel
URL:https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/event/mwtn-2026-podcasting-workshop-medora-nd-oct-5-7/
LOCATION:Americinn Medora\, 75 East River Rd. S\, Medora\, ND\, 58645\, United States
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