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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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SUMMARY:MWTN Pitching Workshop – Irving\, TX (Nov 6–8\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Successful Connections: Pitching to Win with Sara Broers\n⚠️ Only 6 spots available. \nIf you’ve been wanting to land more partnerships\, get confident in your pitching\, and build real relationships in the travel industry—this is your opportunity to do it in a focused\, small-group setting. \nThis 2½-day immersive workshop is designed to help you build connections that matter and confidently pitch your ideas to destinations\, brands\, and media outlets. \nHosted in Irving\, Texas\, you’ll not only learn how to pitch for success—you’ll experience the destination firsthand\, giving you real-time opportunities to create\, refine\, and strengthen your storytelling. \nMeet Your Instructor\nSara Broers is the co-owner of Midwest Travel Network\, CEO of Travel With Sara\, owner of Social Connections\, LLC\, and a published author. \nRecognized as the 2019 Outstanding Iowa Individual Leader by the Iowa Economic Development Authority\, Sara has helped hundreds of creators and destinations build meaningful connections that grow businesses and tourism. \nYour Investment\n💲 $249 \n✔ Includes: \n\n7 hours of hands-on workshop instruction\nLodging\nMeals\nAttraction tickets and local experiences\n\nAll provided by our incredible host\, Visit Irving \nWhat You’ll Experience\nDay 1 – Kickoff & Foundations\n🕑 Kickoff at 2 PM \nWorkshop (2 Hours): \n\nWhy pitching matters\nWhat makes a strong\, successful pitch\n\n✨ Explore Irving \nDay 2 – Strategy & Storytelling\nWorkshop (3 Hours): \n\nDifferent pitching styles and when to use them\nHow to incorporate your unique voice\nTurning your dream pitch into reality\nTools and resources to support your pitching\n\n✨ Explore Irving \nDay 3 – Application & Execution\nWorkshop (2 Hours): \n\nWriting about your experience in Irving\nHow to leverage past work in future pitches\nWhat destinations want (and don’t want) to see\n\n🎯 Let’s Pitch to Win! \nWhy This Workshop Stands Out\n\n✔ 7 hours of focused\, hands-on learning\n✔ 1:1 guidance and feedback from Sara\n✔ Real-world application in a hosted destination\n✔ Small group setting for deeper connections\n\n👥 Limited to just 5 content creators for a personalized experience \nThank You to Our Host\nA special thank you to Visit Irving for providing lodging\, meals\, and experiences during our time in Irving\, Texas. \nWhat Past Attendees Are Saying\n“Before attending the MWTN Pitching Workshop\, I had a basic understanding of pitching\, but I wasn’t quite sure how to bring all the elements together into a clear\, compelling pitch. After participating\, I gained the confidence and tools I needed to build strong\, well-rounded pitches—and it worked! \nI’ve since received positive responses that opened new opportunities. As a bonus\, I explored a fantastic destination and built connections that turned into real collaborations. This workshop was a game changer for me.”\n— Veronica Bareman
URL:https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/event/mwtn-pitching-workshop-irving-tx-nov-6-8-2026/
LOCATION:Visit Irving\, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, United States
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