How Indiana's Go-To Family Guide Grew to 100K Followers | Katy Mann, Indy with Kids

On today's show I sat down with Katy Mann, the founder of Indy with Kids. Katy shares her inspiring journey from California to Indiana, and how childhood adventures and personal tragedies shaped her path. Learn how Katy built a platform that helps families discover the best activities in Indianapolis while fostering a strong community bond. From her early passion for storytelling to significant life challenges, Katy's story is one of resilience, community support, and immense dedication to making every day the best day for families in Indiana. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Katy's Childhood and Tragedies Shaped Who She Is Today - How Indy with Kids Helps Families in Indianapolis - The Evolution of Blogging and Social Media Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 01:36 Guest Introduction: Katy Mann, Indy with Kids 02:29 Katy's Early Passion for Media 06:17 From California to Indiana: A Journey of Service 09:16 Tragedy and Resilience: Katy's Personal Story 16:53 Embracing Indiana: First Impressions and New Beginnings 21:44 Building Indy with Kids: From Passion to Platform 25:33 Going Viral: Tacky Christmas Yards and Beyond 31:30 Taking the Leap: Leaving a Stable Job 32:02 A Day of Writing and Tragedy 33:27 Facing Adversity and Finding Support 34:46 The Power of Community: Mommy Bloggers Unite 36:52 Rebuilding and Expanding the Business 41:31 The Evolution of Blogging and Social Media 43:25 Exploring Indianapolis: Scavenger Hunts and Hidden Gems 45:14 The Importance of Curiosity and History 54:43 Future Plans and Family Adventures Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.