Mississippi Black Creators Podcast Summit
About this Event
🎙 Mississippi Black Creators Podcast Summit
VIP Access – $55
Includes:
• Preferred seating
• Early networking access with speakers
• Creator networking opportunities
General Admission – $30
Includes:
• Full access to all sessions
• Panel discussions
• Networking opportunities
⚡ Promo tickets are available through participating podcasts and panelists while supplies last.
📍 Event Details
Date: July 18, 2026
Location: Oxford, Mississippi
(Venue details will be provided to registered attendees)
Hosted By
Hoops and Headspace Podcast
A platform where sports and mental health conversations intersect.
Hosted by: Hoops and Headspace Podcast
The Mississippi Black Creators Podcast Summit is a one-day event designed to bring together podcasters, content creators, storytellers, and entrepreneurs from across Mississippi to learn, network, and grow their platforms.
Whether you're thinking about starting a podcast, building a social media presence, or learning how creators monetize their content, this summit will give you real insight from active creators doing the work right now.
Attendees will hear directly from podcast hosts who have built audiences and are navigating the world of content creation, storytelling, and digital monetization.
🎤 What You’ll Learn
Podcasting 101
Hosted by The Be Different Podcast
Learn the fundamentals of starting and running a podcast including:
• Choosing your niche
• Basic equipment and setup
• Recording and publishing episodes
Content & Storytelling
Hosted by Peddric “Just Cat” Gathings Podcast
Learn how to create content that connects with audiences:
• Developing your voice
• Interviewing guests
• Creating engaging clips and social media content
Creator Panel + Live Discussion
Hear from multiple creators during an open conversation about:
• Growing an audience
• Staying consistent
• Overcoming creative challenges
🤝 Networking Opportunities
The summit also includes time to connect with:
• Podcasters
• Content creators
• Local media professionals
• Entrepreneurs and creatives
🎟 Ticket OptionsIf you're looking to collaborate, learn, or build your platform, this is the place to start.
Summit Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Vendor Lobby Open
Info: Attendees check-in and Vendors set up tables in lobby
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Podcasting 101:
Host: The Be Different Podcast
Info: How to start a podcast, Equipment basics, Recording Tips
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Content & Storytelling Workshop
Host: Peddric "Just Cat" Gathings
Info: Finding your niche, Interviewing guests, Creating Viral Clips
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Info: Attendees interact with vendors in lobby
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Live Panel Recording/Demo
Host: Hoops and Headspace Podcast
Info: Live interview with panel in front of attendees, Behind-the-scenes demo:setup, recording, and workflow
🕑: 03:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Closing & Networking/ Vendor Time
Info: Attendees meet panelist one-on-one, Vendors continue engagement in lobby, Collect feedback/Share social handles for ongoing connection
Live Recording Demo
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Live Panel Discussion Recording
Host: Hoops and Headspace Podcast
Info: This isn’t just a panel — it’s a community conversation.
Join Hoops and Headspace as we bring together leaders with different perspectives but one shared mission: developing people beyond the game.
Panelists
• Rico McDonald — Coach, mentor, and leader shaping athletes through discipline, character, and resilience
• Rolanda Tipler — Championship coach focused on confidence, accountability, and culture
• Leslie McDonald Watts — Nutrition & wellness coach connecting mental clarity to performance
• Hunter Givens — Sports writer & mental health advocate highlighting pressure, burnout, and athlete wellbeing
️ Moderator: Brittany Rose
Together, they’ll unpack:
✔️ Mental health in youth sports
✔️ Leadership beyond wins and losses
✔️ Parenting, pressure, and purpose
✔️ Life lessons athletes carry forever
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 33.85 to USD 60.54
