🌟 Editor's Note
During the Creator Summit on September 5th, we will be celebrating the incredible achievements of the inaugural cohort of our Creator Fellowship.
The Spring/Summer cohort represents 60K email subscribers and 4M in reach — as a part of the fellowship they each received Curriculum, 1:1 Coaching, 1- Year membership at Ampersand Studios & Beta access to Represent’s GPT & Expert Network. Take a moment to follow and support our fellows, your encouragement helps fuel their continued success. Big shout out to the industry partners like Patreon and Creator Match who participated in this year’s cohort! Check them out here.
What’s Next
Our fall cohort waitlist is live & open Nation-wide 🥳. Join now to be first in line to apply and get exclusive access to industry experts, perks, and deep guidance for your creator career. [fellowship details and waitlist]
🗓️ Upcoming Events
We’re hosting the first-ever Creator Summit in Nashville on September 5th, celebrating the creator economy in Nashville AND the first cohort that made it through the 6-Mo Fellowship Program. You won’t want to miss this! Get your ticket!
We’ll have:
- Networking with Creators, Brands, and Experts
- Studio Portraits & Content Creation Opportunities
- Creator Tool Showcases
- Fireside Chat with a special guest
- Bites & Beverages
- Free Parking ( yes, lawd!)
And, we’re seeking great partners!
Get Involved
Partners: We’re seeking brand partners who are passionate about working with creators and creator professionals. To explore sponsorships, event collaborations, or long-term partnership opportunities, reach out to the founder here. [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity: We are looking for Nashville-based volunteers to support event and content needs. Interested to learn more? Email us!
Experts in the Creator Economy – Are you a professional or subject matter expert in Nashville for operations, branding, sales and negotiations? We’d love to showcase you at the Summit. Click here!
Small Business Partners – Interested in gifting or seeding opportunities? Let’s connect, respond back to this email.
📍Get On the Action
Conferences & Events:
Culture Con
October 4 - 5 | Brooklyn, NYC
CultureCon is the largest creative festival for creative entrepreneurs, creators and cultural influencers. Sitting at the intersection of creativity and community, CultureCon offers workshops, resources and the tools to take your dreams to the next level — on your own terms.
Afrotech
October 27 - 31 | Houston, TX
AfroTech is a large, annual tech conference focused on connecting and empowering Black professionals and entrepreneurs in the technology industry. It's a space for networking, learning about industry trends, and exploring career opportunities.
Job Opportunities:
Grants:
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🔥 In Case You Missed It…
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You don’t have to constantly create to get paid. Passive income lets creators turn their expertise into digital products, evergreen courses, or licensed content that generates revenue around the clock. Whether you’re launching a Notion dashboard or repurposing your best work, this guide helps you build scalable income streams that grow your business without burning you out. Read all about it here.
Did You Know? Nearly 47% of creators now work full-time, but on average it takes about 6.5 months to earn their first dollar — DemandSage
That’s a long game of “pay me later.”
How many folks do you think tap out before they even see that first check?
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