Abby Howard

Content Creator & Podcast Host
The Unplanned Podcast

Matt and Abby Howard are high school sweethearts who got married in college and unintentionally launched a digital media career from their low-income housing apartment. Since then, they’ve built a community of over 12 million followers across platforms and created The Unplanned Podcast, a candid, heartfelt, and often hilarious look at love, marriage, and parenthood in real time.What began as lighthearted couple content has grown into a multi-platform brand built on authenticity, connection, and a willingness to share life’s most unfiltered moments. From navigating the ups and downs of marriage to embracing the chaos of raising two young kids, Matt and Abby invite their audience to feel seen, understood, and entertained.On The Unplanned Podcast, they tackle everything from relationship dynamics to identity shifts and family milestones—with humor, vulnerability, and plenty of storytelling. Their listeners tune in each week not just for laughs, but for the comfort of knowing they’re not alone in the beautiful mess of life.

Community Track

Unplanned w/ Matt & Abby

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Room 212 (Podcast Theater presented by Spotify)

Thursday, June 19

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Featuring: Abby Howard, Matt Howard

“Unplanned” dives into genuine conversations surrounding relationships & family. The show is hosted by high school sweethearts Matt and Abby Howard.

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Creator Track

Turning Views into Fandoms on Spotify (presented by Spotify)

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 204

Thursday, June 19

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Categories: Sponsored Session

Featuring: Abby Howard, Hannah Doyle, Jarvis Johnson and more

Podcasts aren’t just audio anymore and video creators on Spotify are unlocking entirely new ways to grow, monetize, and build deeper fandoms. In this conversation hosted by Spotify, we’ll hear directly from creators who’ve embraced video and are seeing major success. From audience growth to new revenue streams, we’ll unpack what’s working, what they’ve learned, and their advice for tapping into the momentum of video on Spotify.

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