Beyond the Content: A Virtual Creator Growth Summit
Creating content is only half the job. ✨
Beyond the Content is a virtual summit designed to help creators understand what it really takes to turn content creation into a sustainable business.
This one-day experience is for aspiring and emerging content creators, influencers, and social media creatives who are ready to move beyond posting and start building with intention — strategy, systems, protection, and profit.
What You’ll Learn:
Through three interactive, fireside-style sessions, we’ll cover the critical areas creators often overlook:
🗣️ From Content to Coverage (Publicity) w/ Asa Dugger and Hannah Sterling 10:00am-10:45am EST
Learn how to protect your ideas, navigate platform changes, and unlock multiple income streams. We’ll discuss monetization beyond brand deals (affiliates, subscriptions, digital products), negotiation skills, which metrics truly matter, and how to turn content into speaking opportunities, media features, and career paths.
💸 Creator Business 101 (Business) w/ Casey Handy Smith, Jaya Johnson — 11:15am-12:00pm EST
Understand the financial side of being a creator — from preparing for tax season and setting up retirement plans to planning for slower months and building a safety fund. We’ll also highlight tools that make managing money as a creator less overwhelming.
💻 Tech that Talks (Tech) w/ Bonsa Nemera and Lloyd George— 12:30pm-1:15pm EST
Learn how to stay ahead of the curve with beginner-friendly AI and tech tools that help you plan, create, and edit more efficiently — without losing your voice or authenticity. We’ll talk creative systems, speed, and how to actually assess which tools are worth your time.
Each session includes a candid fireside chat with experienced creators and industry experts, plus live Q&A so you can get your questions answered in real time.
Event Details
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Sessions: 3 total | 30–45 minutes each
Access: Attend one session or all sessions
Zoom links will be shared with registered attendees the day before the event
Hosted By:
Forefront
An influencer marketplace for the culture, connecting BIPOC brands and creators through gifted, paid, and UGC collaborations — helping creators turn partnerships into long-term opportunities.
First Pitch
A talent development agency built to champion emerging talent of color. Through powerful storytelling and hands-on development, we help creators shape meaningful narratives, build influence, and create lasting impact.