Realities of Mental Health in the Creator Economy w. Creators 4 Mental Health
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An intimate afternoon at The Lighthouse with Creators 4 Mental Health exploring the realities of mental health in the creator economy and solutions to support your well-being.
In partnership with Matt Steffanina’s Mad Chill and Movember, this curated gathering brings together creators, industry leaders, and mental health advocates for honest dialogue and practical support.
From burnout to boundaries, we’ll move beyond conversation into experience— with grounding exercises, emotional regulation tools, and meaningful connection.
Run of Show:
-3:30pm: Doors open
-4:00pm: Sessions begin in Theater
Introduction from Shira Lazar and MadChill'sMatt Steffanina including a special announcement
-4:10pm: Mindfulness and grounding, plus an exercise with Jordana Reim
Before diving into the conversations ahead, Jordana Reim will lead a short grounding and mindfulness session designed to help attendees reconnect with themselves and arrive fully present. Through breathwork, reflection, and intention-setting, this opening moment creates space to slow down, reset, and center wellbeing before exploring the realities of life and work in the digital age.
-4:30pm: The State of Creator Mental Health
An opening conversation led by Shira Lazar and Movember exploring the current realities facing creators and teens in an always-online world. Drawing from exclusive research from Movember alongside the Creators for Mental Health study conducted with Lupiani Insights & Strategies, and informed by advisors from Harvard, UCLA, and Pew Research, this session will unpack the emotional pressures shaping digital life today.
From burnout and anxiety to loneliness, identity, performance pressure, and the impact of algorithms on self-worth, the conversation will examine what creators are really experiencing behind the scenes and where opportunities for support, resilience, and systemic change exist moving forward.
Together, this opening session sets the tone for an afternoon focused not just on awareness, but actionable conversations around wellbeing, sustainability, and the future of healthy digital culture.
-5:00pm: BREAK
- 5:05pm: Self-Trust Over Self-Pressure workshop with Isaiah Frizzelle
In an industry fueled by comparison, performance, and constant pressure to keep up, this interactive session with Isaiah Frizzelle explores what it means to reconnect with self-trust. Through guided reflection, mindset exercises, and audience participation, attendees will be invited to examine the pressures they place on themselves and walk away with practical tools for grounding, confidence, and navigating uncertainty with greater clarity and intention.
-5:30pm: Burnout, Boundaries & Being Online: A Creator Reset
Always on. Always creating. But at what cost? This session brings together creators and mental health experts to talk honestly about burnout, boundaries, and the skills that can help you sustain a career online. In collaboration with the Creators Guild of America, we’ll go beyond conversation into action with a short guided exercise led by Dr. Raghu Appasani, alongside perspectives from leading creators Justine Ezarik (iJustine), Sidney Raskind and Matt Steffanina
-6:00pm: Event Wraps
-6:00pm-7:00pm
Networking at Gran Blanco around the corner (80 Winward Avenue in Venice)
Snacks provided by That's It, Laird Superfood
Bites provided by Farmer’s Fridge
Drinks provided by Olipop and Texas Tea
Goodie bags: thank you Enough for the bracelets and Rare Beauty!
About Creators 4 Mental Health:
Creators 4 Mental Health is a first-of-its-kind initiative built by creators, for creators, dedicated to making mental well-being a core pillar of creator culture. Founded by Emmy-nominated host and What’s Trending founder Shira Lazar, the program’s mission is to equip creators with tools, strategies, and community support to navigate the unique personal and professional challenges of the creator economy. Through advocacy, mindfulness, and practical resources to combat burnout, Creators 4 Mental Health champions a healthier path forward—helping creators and the industry at large thrive emotionally, mentally, and professionally.
About Mad Chill:
More than just a lifestyle clothing brand, Mad Chill is a collective built on balance - between hustle and rest, ambition and peace, movement and stillness. Each piece is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, inside and out. A portion of all proceeds are donated to mental health awareness charities.
About Movember:
Movember is a global charity focused on improving men’s health, particularly in the areas of mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Founded in 2003, it raises funds and awareness through its annual Movember campaign, where participants grow moustaches in November to spark conversations and drive change.
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