Powwows, Passion, and Purpose: Paul Gowder’s Unfiltered Journey

In this episode of Midlife Unmuted™, we’re asking: What does it really take to grow an online community that matters—without becoming just another face lost in the algorithm? Tanya sits down with Paul Gowder, founder of powwows.com, to talk consistency, community, and sharing culture through live video in a way that actually feels good (and real). If you’ve ever wondered if it’s “too late” to reinvent yourself or scale your side passion into something bigger, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.Paul shares how he built a thriving digital community from a personal passion, navigated the leap from IT to full-time creator, and continues to grow powwows.com while staying true to his values—and his audience.Timestamps(00:00) Welcoming Paul Gowder & Midlife Unmuted’s mission(04:34) The origin story of powwows.com(13:35) The power of showing up as yourself online(14:03) Why email is the backbone of community (and how Paul uses it)(26:54) Bridging personal and professional life with purpose(34:04) Advice for building visibility and taking bold steps later in lifeIt’s never too late to start, grow, or put yourself out there—just keep taking the next step and lead with purpose, and your community will find you.online community, midlife entrepreneurship, powwows.com, content creation, live streaming, email marketing, community building