From #BlackBoyJoy to creating art online, creator Perris Howard shares the importance of fostering community
‘As beautiful as it has been to be a beacon of light and joy for people online, I think the hardest part of being known for that was just allowing myself to also be human.’
On Jun 16, 2022 by Grace Stanley
Amid crypto crashes, blockchain evangelists at the Consensus Creator Summit remain optimistic about creators’ opportunities in Web3
Cutting through the optimism were frequent and welcomed acknowledgements of the uglier side of Web3
From ‘Love Island’ to politics, Sharon Gaffka shares the lessons she’s learned as a reality TV star, influencer, and advocate
‘You have to work harder to shake off the reality TV label.
On Jun 9, 2022 by Grace Stanley
Influencers who stutter prove you don’t need fluency to have a voice
‘I try to encourage other people [who stutter] to own it and not to let their fear hold them back’
On Jun 8, 2022 by Isabel Armiento
Model and style icon Challan shares the good and the bad of blowing up on TikTok
‘It’s a lot to take in as one individual.’
On Jun 2, 2022 by Grace Stanley
CEO Stefán Heinrich Henriquez shares the music-first vision of DIY song app Mayk
‘I wanted no technical barrier, high self-expression.’
Streamer Ms. Pinky is paving the way for more Black women in gaming
‘We’re all about winning, and that’s what makes us a sisterhood.’
On May 31, 2022 by Marquis Taylor
TikToker Michael Le enters Web3 with new crypto-based gaming start-up Joystick
‘For any influencer that wants to be a part of it, I think they need to educate themselves first before doing anything because it’s a very unregulated space.’
On May 26, 2022 by Grace Stanley
TikToker Zoi Lerma shares how she keeps up with her 5.6 million followers
‘There are millions of people everyday showing off their work and talents, so why shouldn’t you?’
Creators in Pakistan struggle against the country’s unpredictable social media bans
Social media has given working-class creators new opportunities, but bans have thrown stability into question.
On May 24, 2022 by Anmol Irfan
From cooking to ‘extra’ reaction videos, TikToker Tati Mitch discusses the challenges of staying on top of trends
‘Make your supporters feel like they are your friends.’
On May 19, 2022 by Grace Stanley
Linktree co-founder Anthony Zaccaria shares how creators can optimize their link-in-bio
“When you think back to why we created it, there’s got to be a better way to simplify this fragmentation.”
Black creators say Snapchat unfairly revoked their verification status after promising to support them
‘I don’t think it’s a coincidence that only the Black creators from my roster had their Snap Stars taken away.’
On May 13, 2022 by Charlotte Colombo
From Tumblr to her NFT project Valfrélandia, cult-favorite artist Ilse Valfré shares how she evolved her online brand
‘I know some of you are more excited about NFTs than others and, to be honest, I get it.’
On May 12, 2022 by Grace Stanley
Storyblocks’ Lauren Zoltick shares how the company partners with creators to make creative and inclusive stock videos
Zoltick oversees paid marketing, social media, and influencer partnerships.
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