The Atlanta Creator Briefing: The Business of Black Creativity
About The Event
In honor of Black History Month, we're bringing creators together for The Atlanta Creator Briefing, an event focused on The Business of Black Creativity, centering Black creators as both cultural drivers and business owners. Through a panel discussion and open Q&A, the conversation will explore what it truly takes to turn creativity into a sustainable career.
This briefing acknowledges the realities Black creators face as they build influence and income in an industry deeply shaped by Black culture. Attendees can expect honest perspectives, actionable takeaways, and a community-driven exchange designed to help creators build intentionally, protect their creativity, and approach their work as a business.
What To Expect
Curated mixer to meet fellow ATL creators
A no-fluff panel and Q&A on creativity and entrepreneurship (speakers soon to be announced)
Light bites, good music, and a community that gets it
Who It’s For
Creators, influencers, creative entrepreneurs, movers and shakers, and anyone building on the internet who wants to turn their creativity into a sustainable business
Meet The Host
Jayde I. Powell is a social media strategist and creatorpreneur with over 12 years of experience in marketing and advertising. Leveraging her industry knowledge and people-connecting skills, Jayde built Creator Tea Talk to bring creators and brand professionals together for conversations that champion transparency and push the creator economy toward a more equitable and sustainable future.
Our Sponsors
Sage is a global software company that helps businesses manage their finances, operations, and growth with confidence. Best known for its accounting, payroll, and ERP solutions, Sage supports small and mid-sized businesses with tools that simplify financial management, improve visibility, and enable smarter decision-making—so leaders can spend less time on admin and more time building what’s next.
Clara for Creators is a platform and trusted space where creators can anonymously share brand deal rates, discover paid opportunities that match their skills and values, and connect with brands that truly value their work. Think of it as the Glassdoor for content creators. Their mission? To empower creators through connection, transparency, and opportunity.
About Creator Tea Talk
Creator Tea Talk is a community that brings creators, marketers, and industry leaders together for transparent conversations about the creator economy.
Through dialogue and curated events, we create intentional spaces where stories, strategies, and ideas are shared freely to inspire and inform.
Meet The Speakers
Ashley Lewis is a powerhouse in influencer marketing and unscripted television casting. She has spearheaded influencer and content strategy for top brands, including Delta Air Lines, Meta, Duolingo, and Pinterest. She is the founder of Elite Influence Partners, a creator consulting and casting company. Over the course of her career, Ashley has negotiated over $1.5 million in brand deals and discovered breakout talent for hit Hollywood shows like Love Is Blind, The Ultimatum, Temptation Island, The Golden Bachelor, Farmer Wants a Wife, Let’s Marry Harry, American Idol, and more.
Sydney Price is an Atlanta-based social strategist and content creator. A Texas native and Spelman College graduate with a B.A. in Psychology, she is the founder of SydTheCreative, LLC, a brand and business dedicated to helping entertainment and lifestyle brands grow visibility through social strategy and content marketing. Since launching in 2018, she has partnered with brands including Adobe, Nike, Blavity, NARS, Live Nation, and the WNBA to create story-driven content across short and long-form platforms.
Terri Watson is a Content Marketing Manager at Sage, where she helps shape content that brings the brand’s story to life across digital channels. With experience in entrepreneurship, storytelling, campaign execution, and audience engagement, she creates narratives that resonate with business leaders, drive growth, and build impac