After a six-month hiatus, the Storytelling in a Small Town crew is back and better than ever! Trent, Brian, and AJ reunite to catch up on their incredibly busy summers and share exciting updates about their businesses and creative projects.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• AJ's transformative trip to Mexico and his nonprofit's massive $75,000 grant win (talk about a 10X scaling event!)
• Brian's wedding videography marathon—15 weddings in one summer!
• Trent's launch of the Snohomish Podcast Network, bringing local podcasters together with resources, events, and community
• The new Snohomish Podcast Playground concept: a space for aspiring podcasters to test their ideas before fully committing
• Why having backup support as a solo business owner isn't optional—it's essential

Plus, a teaser for what's coming this season: The hosts are diving deep into AI, the evolution of storytelling in the social media age, and why being authentically human is more important than ever in a world drowning in "AI slop."

Whether you're a fellow creative, small business owner, or just love hearing about the behind-the-scenes journey of building something meaningful in your community, this episode is your warm welcome back to the conversation.

Recorded on International Podcasting Day—because of course it was!