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MacVoices #26194: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius

MacVoices #26194: Road to Macstock – Marty Jencius

Our next stop on the Road to Macstock is with Marty Jencius, who  previews his workshop on troubleshooting Apple devices through a highly interactive “open space” format. Rather than a lecture, Marty explains how attendees will form small groups around real questions, share expertise, move between discussions using the “law of two feet,” and create organic conversations. The result will be a flexible, collaborative experience that encourages learning, problem-solving, and new connections among the participants. 

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MacVoices #26192: Road to Macstock – Michael D.J. Eisenberg

MacVoices #26192: Road to Macstock – Michael D.J. Eisenberg

The Road to Macstock takes us to Michael D.J. Eisenberg. whose presentation will focus on podcasting, sharing how he plans to help attendees understand what makes a show work, from concept and preparation to recording, production, and audience connection. The conversation also highlights the value of learning from experienced creators in person and the community energy that makes the event special. 

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MacVoices #26187: Road to Macstock – Allison Sheridan

MacVoices #26187: Road to Macstock – Allison Sheridan

On the Road to Macstock, Allison Sheridan previews her session that features a hands-on spreadsheet workshop comparing Excel, Numbers, and Google Sheets. She explains practical skills like fill-down, fill-right, and possibly pivot tables, while stressing that the goal is not exhaustive training but confidence-building. Our conversation also touches on Copilot i relation to Excel, vibe coding, and why Macstock feels like coming home.

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MacVoices #26186: Road to Macstock – Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock

MacVoices #26186: Road to Macstock – Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock

This time, the Road to Macstock takes us to Katie Fawkes, Director of Marketing and Doc Rock, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Ecamm, who talk about both their Creator Camp the day before Macstock, as well as their session during Macstock. They discuss how the hands-on event will help users of all experience levels build confidence with video production. They also cover Ecamm’s broader role beyond live streaming, practical uses for creators and businesses, the value of experimenting with gear, and why Macstock’s welcoming community makes it a special gathering.

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MacVoices #26182: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz

MacVoices #26182: Road to Macstock – Mike Schmitz

Mike Schmitz previews his Road to Macstock session on starting a YouTube channel in 90 minutes, emphasizing creativity, repetition, audience connection, and practical tools over perfection. Mike discusses handling harsh comments, finding personal value in publishing, and using AI thoughtfully as a creative partner. His goal is to help get anyone on YouTube that wants to be there. 

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MacVoices #26177: Flip The Script – Vladyslav Hamolia On MacPaw’s AI Assistant, Eney

MacVoices #26177: Flip The Script – Vladyslav Hamolia On MacPaw’s AI Assistant, Eney

At Flip The Script in San Francisco at WWDC, Vladyslav Hamolia, AI Staff Engineer for MacPaw.discusses the company’s push to become AI-first by rethinking existing products, building internal tools, and supporting third-party vendors. He profiles Eney, the MacPaw AI assistant (available in Setapp) designed to perform tasks, optimize workflows, and improve daily routines. It addresses security while balancing local-first privacy goals with hybrid cloud models. 

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MacVoices #26176: Flip The Script – Grant Belaire On Why MacPaw Is Taking A Practical Approach To AI

MacVoices #26176: Flip The Script – Grant Belaire On Why MacPaw Is Taking A Practical Approach To AI

At Flip The Script, Grant Belaire, Chief Marketing Officer for MacPaw, discusses how the company approaches AI, app discovery, and developer support through their trusted products like CleanMyMac, Setapp, Moonlock, and Clear. He explains why AI should be useful rather than forced, how Setapp balances customers and developers, and why long-term commitment matters in building successful app marketplaces. 

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MacVoices #26175: Flip The Script – Arina Shapran of MacPaw on Social Media’s Continued Importance

MacVoices #26175: Flip The Script – Arina Shapran of MacPaw on Social Media’s Continued Importance

At the Flip the Script event during WWDC 2026, Arina Shapran, Head of of Social Media and Community for MacPaw, talks about the role of social platforms in modern marketing, intentional online engagement, and building meaningful communities. Arina’s perspective highlights their efforts for developers, vendors, and partnerships behind Setapp, while considering how AI and vibe coding are changing product creation.

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MacVoices #26171: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet

MacVoices #26171: Road to Macstock – Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet is the latest stop on the The Road to Macstock, revealing his workshop session focused on helping everyone create digital art from simple paper sketches. Jeff explains how attendees can use iPhone, iPad, Mac, Linea Sketch, Affinity, or other tools, while emphasizing creativity, play, low-pressure participation, and overcoming the belief that “I’m not an artist.” 

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MacVoices #26168: Road to Macstock  – Mike T. Rose

MacVoices #26168: Road to Macstock – Mike T. Rose

The Road to Macstock takes a serious turn as Mike T. Rose previews his workshop on becoming a digital caretaker for family members and loved ones. Mike discusses scams targeting older adults, password sharing, remote support, Apple Passwords, financial preparedness, and the need to balance protection, respect, independence, and trust when helping others manage their digital lives. 

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MacVoices #26159: Road to Macstock – Dave Hamilton

MacVoices #26159: Road to Macstock – Dave Hamilton

The Road to Macstock takes us to Dave Hamilton, who previews his Macstock session, “From Curiosity to Capability,” which will focus on practical AI workflows anyone can use. Dave discusses how generative AI has changed coding, project management, proposals, productivity, and procrastination for him. The session will encourage experimentation as a way to get involved as AI tools rapidly evolve.

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MacVoices #26153: Road to Macstock – Jill McKinley

MacVoices #26153: Road to Macstock – Jill McKinley

On the Road to Macstock, Jill McKinley previews her third year’s presentation, focused on making Apple devices support daily habits through Focus modes, shortcuts, customized screens, and intentional setup. She explains how iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch can work together to reduce distractions, surface useful tools, and help users shape technology around real life instead of default settings. 

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MacVoices #26137: Road to Macstock – Chris Cooke

MacVoices #26137: Road to Macstock – Chris Cooke

On The Road to MacStock, Chris Cooke returns as a speaker  to discuss her upcoming presentation on inspiring others to read and how accessibility, reading technologies, and inclusive design all matter. Drawing from her experience teaching adults with vision loss, she explains how Apple’s accessibility features, Braille support, audiobooks, OCR, and customizable interfaces help people with visual, auditory, and learning challenges.

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