Creator Science

#153: Tina Roth Eisenberg – Building Creative Mornings into a global brand

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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Episode guests

Tina Roth Eisenberg

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Birth of Creative Mornings

8min

From Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Creative Hub

2min

The Power of Community in Creative Pursuits

3min

Nostalgia for Creative Community in the Early Internet

4min

The Power of Passion Projects

18min

Cultivating Trust in a Global Volunteer Team

3min

Nurturing Emotional Safety in the Workplace

4min

Sustaining Creative Communities: The Importance of Support and Engagement

4min

10.

Cultivating a Culture of Contribution in Creative Communities

5min

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Tina Roth Eisenberg, also known as Swissmiss, started Creative Mornings in September of 2008, in New York City. She wanted to create an accessible, inspiring, morning event for creative people to meet.

Today, there are Creative Mornings in more than 200 cities, about 70 countries across the globe, and it reaches 25,000 people per month.

In addition to Creative Mornings, Tina is the founder of the designer temporary tattoo brand, Tatley, and the co-working community, Friends Work Here.

In this episode, you’ll learn: