🎉 We Hit 100! + A Gift for You 🎁

Hello there!

It’s been six months since I sent the very first issue of NERD GATE Southeast. Back then, this was just an idea: a way to help more people find the cool, nerdy stuff happening in North Carolina. Now, we’ve crossed 115 subscribers, all through word of mouth and organic support. No paid ads, just people sharing something they believe in.

Thank you for being here, whether you signed up on day one or just joined last week. This has become really meaningful to me.

New! Discord for Premium Members

I’ve just launched a brand new Discord server! It’s a place where premium subscribers can connect, swap recommendations, share events, or just nerd out together.

Whether you’re into sci-fi/fantasy films, video games, comics, anime, cosplay, or anything in between, my hope is you’ll find your people there. It’s an experiment, but I think we can make it a fun place to hang out :)

If you’ve been craving more community and connection around local nerd culture, this is for you.

A Gift for Founding Members

To say thank you for being part of this so early, I’m giving you a complimentary premium membership forever. You’ll have access to:

• All future premium newsletter content

• The brand new Discord server

• Posting on the community cork board

• Whatever else I roll out next

You don’t have to do anything. Your premium access has already been activated. Just look out for new premium-only sections in upcoming issues, and keep an eye on your inbox for your Discord invite link.

This is my thank you for supporting NERD GATE Southeast in its early days. You’re helping shape what this becomes.

What’s Next

I’ve got more interviews, more videos, and more guides coming up soon. If you see me running around with a camera at GalaxyCon, come say hey!

Let’s keep building this thing together.

Stay nerdy,
–Matias