Creator Science #153: Tina Roth Eisenberg – Building Creative Mornings into a global brand
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Jun 20, 2023 Tina Roth Eisenberg, known as Swissmiss, is the visionary behind Creative Mornings, a global platform connecting creative minds. She discusses the humble origins of this movement and how it flourished across 200 cities. Tina emphasizes the joy of pursuing passion projects for fun rather than profit. Reflecting on community-building, she shares insights about creating emotionally safe work environments and the importance of trust within a global volunteer network. The conversation inspires a renewed appreciation for contributing to creative communities.
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Tina's NYC Start
- Tina Roth Eisenberg, a Swiss graphic designer, moved to NYC in 1999.
- She initially struggled to find her creative community, noticing creatives were siloed.
First Coworking Space and CreativeMornings
- Tina created a coworking space in 2008, uniting creatives with a focus on kindness.
- This sparked the idea for CreativeMornings, initially a casual gathering without a speaker.
Early CreativeMornings and Mailchimp Sponsorship
- The first CreativeMornings event was small and self-funded, costing around $200.
- Mailchimp became a sponsor four months later, covering breakfast costs and supporting the community.