Saturday, August 8th
9am-7pm
Janesville Performing Arts Center, Janesville, WI
We are excited to bring to you the 1st annual Midwest Podcast Conference. This was born from two individuals who know the power of your voice, the importance of sharing your message to the masses, and the need to build a community in this impactful space.
Having made the decision to create a podcast is very powerful. With this conference, you will learn how to make it even more powerful because, as long as you have the platform, let's make it fully count and have the impact that you desire!
This conference is for individuals who already have a podcast, whether your show is brand new or has been in existence for years. Our purpose for this conference is for all attendees to leave with tangible resources to apply immediately, while meeting new people and building a community.
This conference will share with you the three S's:
1. Solidify your foundation
2. Stand-out from the crowd
3. Scale your podcast
There will be a variety of vendors present who can assist you and your podcast in a variety of ways. If you are interested in hosting a table, reach out to [email protected]
Opening Session/Mixer
Solidify Your Foundation
Branding
Niche
Consistency
Lunch and Learn
Next Level Editing
NOTE: This is a ticketed event with lunch and education included or you can have lunch on your own ($30)
Stand-Out From The Crowd
How to Speak to Captivate Your Audience with Impact and Influence
Authenticity and Personality
Scale Your Podcast
Strategy for Growth, Including SEO
How to Monetize Your Podcast
Motivation and Mindset for Next Level
Dinner, Mixer, Live Podcast Show
NOTE: This is a ticketed event with food, a mixer, and to be part of a live podcast show, or you may leave for the day ($30)
Don't miss this exciting day that blends learning, connecting, and motivating all in one!
People who already have a podcast
Podcasters who desire to stand-out from the crowd
Podcasters desiring to grow
People who want to make a deeper impact with your message
People who are new podcasters and want to learn and understand best practices
Podcasters who want to be part of a community of other podcasters
No worries! THIS is why we are hosting this conference -- so we can learn and grow together!
Even more reason that you need to be here! Start off strong by ensuring a solid foundation first. Get inspired by everyone that you meet.
Although we prefer that you do so we can all speak the same lingo, if you are a quick study and/or are looking for motivation to get started NOW, then reach out to Amanda Torres at [email protected]
We have lunch on your own or as a lunch and learn because everyone has different needs and what they need to do for themselves for an all-day conference. We wanted lunch to be flexible where you could stay in and lunch and learn, or go to a local restaurant (we will provide a plentiful list of nearby restaurants) in case you need a certain style of break in your day.
We have the closing as a ticketed event because, although we do hope everyone sticks around because it will be entertaining AND educational (we will showcase all we taught throughout the day), we realize some people may need to be home by a certain time.
Most definitely! Janesville has a wide variety of hotel accommodations for all price ranges and a beautiful selection of restaurants. If you are planning to stay over, remember that Janesville is named, "Wisconsin's Park Place" so there are plenty of wonderful things to do in the area. Simply notify us at [email protected] and we will provide you with a packet of information.

Connie is a captivating speaker, inspirational storyteller, and creative businesswomen spearheading a movement of confidence called The Authority ActivatorTM, her original blueprint for life fulfullment, and Lead Out Loud, a speaker training for confidence, impact, and influence. She is also the host of the Confidence with Connie podcast.
Carrying the power of 30 years of corporate mastery in one hand and entrepreneurial hustle in the other, Connie blends her training in strategic planning, project management, hypnotherapy, life coaching, teaching, and stand-up comedy to bring a unique, no-nonsense, confidently courageous energy to her work, earning praise for her fearless attitude, confident spirit, and impactful delivery.
She lives her life by this quote from Frank Skully: "Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?"

Amanda is the voice behind Becoming Amanda and the founder of the Amanda Torres Collective, a space where ideas turn into action and voices turn into platforms.
She is a motivational speaker, podcaster, coach, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner.
She helps creators, entrepreneurs, and everyday people step out of overthinking and into momentum, using podcasting as a tool for expression, impact, and growth.
Amanda is known for her ability to simplify what feels overwhelming and create fast, aligned movement. Whether that's launching a podcast, building a message, or finally showing up in a bigger way.
Her work is rooted in one belief: clarity doesn't come before action...it comes from it!