The Give It To The People Podcast is back for 2026, and this season, we’re turning the volume all the way up! Our 2026 Word of the Year: INFLUENCE! You’ve got it, and we want to share it.
Thanks to our amazing sponsor, Self-Help Credit Union, we’re providing a 5 minute Spotlight for food businesses that want to showcase a sampling of your offerings.
Each recording will be filmed for our visual YouTube series and distributed through our online podcast platforms, giving you exposure that stretches far beyond the room. We’ll also have a professional photographer on-site, capturing images you can proudly share to highlight your brand, your work, and your moment in the spotlight.
The Give It To The People LIVE Podcast will rotate between Durham and Raleigh, providing Triangle-based and statewide coverage that celebrates the power of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and creativity.
Here’s How It Works
1. Complete this form to confirm your participation.
2. We’ll design your custom marketing graphics and provide you with promotional content you can post across your social channels, blog, and email list.
3. On event day, simply show up ready to shine — we’ll take care of the rest!
Event Details
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Please arrive by 5:45 PM for setup and sound check.
Location: Rotating between
Durham: 411 W. Chapel Hill Street & Raleigh: 7029 Harps Mill Road
Experience Includes:
Live audience interaction (expect 30-60 attendees) + networking
1–3 featured guests per episode
1-2 Spotlights per episode
1 Food Sponsor per episode
Speaking time: approximately 5 minutes
Complimentary light bites & tasty sips
Cost: Free for guests and attendees (no financial compensation provided)
What You’ll Receive
- 5 Minute Commercial that will be live & on our livestream recording
-Access to professional photos and video clips for your own use
-Exposure across YouTube, podcast platforms, and social media
-Collaborative marketing materials to boost your reach
-The opportunity to influence, inspire, and connect with business owners statewide
Food is a gateway to bookings and building relationships.
When you GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE, we all grow together!