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LAB Talks | Navigating the Podcast Movement

  • Holden Room 145 Holden Street North Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)

Moderated by Levi Weinhagen (Yes, That Levi) with Twila Dang (Matriarch Digital Media), CJ Fortier (Blunt Cuts), Elizabeth Ries (Best to the Nest) and Beth Gibbs (PodMN).

A Free Monthly Event Curated By LAB In Partnership With Hennepin Made + Parallel Café

Let’s take a look at the Podcast Movement. Podcasts are crazy popular. Often with cult-like followings. They are a trending component of content strategy that is consistently discussed and debated by every company and thought leader. Should we, shouldn’t we, can we?…what’s worthy content?...what makes one successful?...can it be an effective revenue stream?

There are so many questions, resources and great content in our local market - and we are excited to have these local experts help us navigate this conversation and learn more!

Levi Weinhagen

Podcast and Audio Producer, Host and Moderator

Writer, Producer, Performer and Educator

Deeply committed to kindness, comedy, justice and empathy.

@thatlevi | leviweinhagen

Twila Dang

CEO, Radio Personality, Creative Producer and Podcast Host

Founder and CEO of a full-service media company aimed at changing the way we talk to and talk about women and girls.

Founder of Pod Du Nordcast - Twin Cities podcast convention.

@matriarchdigitalmedia | matriarchdm | @twiladang

CJ Fortier

Creative Director, Fashion Stylist and Podcast Host

Host of Blunt Cuts - a podcast for women by women.

Passionate about editorial storytelling and advertising and featured in several local, national and international publications and seen inside the walls of a long list of Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

@bluntcuts_podcast | @christinafortierstyle | christinafortier

Elizabeth Ries

TV and Radio Personality, Podcast Host

Co-host of Best to the Nest - a podcast exploring the simple concept of creating strong, comforting beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.

Passionate about cooking and all things food and urban farming.

@elizries | @besttothenest

Beth Gibbs

Senior Editor, Podcast Producer and Host

Producer and Co-host of Totes Recall – a comedic podcast about movies and our memories of them.

Performs improv comedy.

@bkgpodcasting | bkgpodcasting | @podmnapp | podmn | @totesrecall | totesrecall

Kickstart your day where inspiration and passion come together along with the perfect cup of coffee brewed by Parallel cafe, inspiring conversation and good company.

First Come First Serve...Hurry! These go fast.

Event Details

8:15- 8:30am Holden Room doors open. Check-in, grab coffee brewed by Parallel, chat it up with some friends, post an IG pic + grab a seat

8:40 am: Introduction of speakers

8:45 – 9:30am: LAB Talk with Q+A

9:30 – 10:00am: Additional time for connecting, coffee and bites

Location

The Holden Room

145 Holden Street

Minneapolis MN 55405

Additional Perks

- Complementary coffee and bites.

- Inspiration to jumpstart your passion from those who are making it real. The perfect place to meet co-workers, clients, business partners and friends IRL each month.

- Exclusive discounts, offers and giveaways to LAB Talks attendees.