New England Podcasters Group – May 9th Gathering

Join us for an inspiring, insight-packed afternoon with fellow podcasters from across New England—featuring Andy DeMeo of Granite Goodness.

This month’s gathering is all about expanding how (and where) we podcast—through real-world conversations, in-person storytelling, and deeper human connection.

Andy is the founder of Granite Goodness, a platform sharing optimistic, solutions-focused stories from across New England—highlighting the people and ideas creating meaningful change in our region.

🔥 Fireside Chat + Community Q&A

We’ll sit down with Andy for a candid fireside chat where he’ll share:

• His podcasting journey and the evolution of Granite Goodness
• How he approaches in-person podcasting and why it works
• Tips for capturing authentic, story-driven conversations
• Lessons from building a mission-driven, community-centered platform
• How real-world storytelling can grow your podcast and impact
  

💥 Then we open it up to YOU.

This is a community-powered Q&A, where everyone in the room gets a chance to ask Andy your burning questions, especially around in-person podcasting, storytelling, and growing your show through connection.

🌱 What to Expect

• Connect with fellow podcasters from across New England
• Strengthen your ability to think on your feet during interviews and conversations
• Explore in-person and experiential podcasting approaches
• Share insights, challenges, and wins from your podcasting journey
• Build relationships with a supportive creator community
  

Whether you’re brand new to podcasting or have hundreds of episodes under your belt, this gathering is about growing together as creators.

✨ About the New England Podcasters Group

The New England Podcasters Group (NEPG) brings together indie podcasters from across the region to connect, collaborate, learn from industry experts, and support each other’s creative journeys.

Our gatherings are welcoming, energizing, and filled with conversations that help podcasters grow their shows—and grow themselves.

Come ready to meet amazing people, stretch your creative muscles, and leave with fresh inspiration for your podcasting journey.

We can’t wait to see you there—cheers!

Ande Lyons
Founder, New England Podcasters Group
https://newenglandpodcasters.group

🌸 PS: The magic of NEPG doesn’t end when the meetup wraps up. Keep growing and glowing in the Community Pod Garden, where podcasters connect, share, and thrive.

👉 Join the Community Pod Garden here.

🙏 Special Thanks to Our SponsorsAbout Our Event Host - WestfordCATWe are so grateful to have the use of an amazing facility complete with a reception area, TV studio and professional podcast studio. WestfordCAT is a non-profit corporation charged with managing the PEG access channels for the town of Westford, Massachusetts. WestfordCAT provides training, equipment, a playback system and a website to help residents create, share, and distribute their finished video programs on local television and over the internet. Please tap to learn more about WestfordCAT!

About Our Website Sponsor – JennyB DesignsJenny Belanger, CEO and Creative Director of JennyB Designs (and a Founding Member of NEPG!), creates websites that attract ideal clients and turn visitors into clients. Her website design studio takes the stress out of building an online presence, guiding small businesses through a simple process to build sites that get results — and she shares her expertise on the Website Design Made Simple Podcast. Tap here to learn more about JennyB Designs.

About Our Lunch Sponsor - MowPod BoostOur delicious lunch is sponsored by, a self-serve platform that drives podcast listeners to any episode of your podcast leveraging the same mowDSP targeting and technology some of the largest podcasts and networks use to grow their shows.

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