
I Am A Creator
Hosted by Isa Adney, I Am A Creator brings you inspiring stories about what it really means to be a creator. Each story features a creator who found a way to connect with an audience and do work they love.
Latest episodes

Mar 8, 2024 • 17min
How This Doctor Turned YouTuber and Author Learned to Create on His Own Terms Again
Ali Abdaal never expected to leave his medical career to become a productivity expert with over 5 million YouTube subscribers (and a major book deal). But he thought teaching on YouTube was fun, and that changed everything. This is how he started and scaled his business to millions in revenue and a life he loves. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/ali-abdaal for show notes and more information.

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Jan 5, 2024 • 18min
How This Creator Pivoted and Scaled His Business After Overcoming Personal Loss
Dan Go shares his journey of personal growth after overcoming loss, using ConvertKit to scale his fitness business. Topics include finding passion through Creator Network, transitioning from gym owner to online coach, and prioritizing purpose over financial success.

Oct 27, 2023 • 18min
How This Author Used Email Marketing to Create a Passive Income Stream and Work 50% Less
Author and online course creator, Dorie Clark, shares her inspiring journey of using email marketing to create a passive income stream. She discusses exceeding business goals, aggressive content creation, transitioning from consulting to creating, and maximizing revenue while embracing change.

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Sep 15, 2023 • 20min
YouTube Star, Netflix Presenter, and Founder: One Creator’s Journey From Undocumented to Documenting
Brazilian YouTube star and Netflix presenter, Jo Franco, shares her journey from undocumented immigrant to successful content creator. She discusses the importance of aligning personal values with professional pursuits, transitioning from hosting a Netflix show to creating a journaling membership program, and the significance of documenting personal stories for marginalized communities to inspire inclusivity and empowerment.

Aug 11, 2023 • 21min
How Drawing Changed This Artist’s Life and Led to a $45K Paid Newsletter
Danny Gregory triumphed in the advertising world before tragedy struck. But his resilience and passion for creating helped him bounce back to scale his newsletter to 20,000 subscribers and inspire artists around the world. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/danny-gregory for show notes and more information.

Jul 14, 2023 • 19min
How This Creator Scaled Her Book Club From a Few Casual Readers to Tours of Literary Locations Across the Globe
Hayley Solano, a passionate book reader, discusses how she built a community of book readers and scaled her book club from a few casual readers to tours of literary locations across the globe. Topics include her creative aspirations, launching a paid book club, building community and establishing relationships with members, and expanding the book club to make a full-time living.

Jun 12, 2023 • 20min
Why This Storyteller Left the Corporate World and Scaled to 25,000+ Subscribers Using ConvertKit
From 21 friends to an audience of 25,000+ subscribers, this is how storyteller Lawrence Yeo went from corporate to creator. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/lawrence-yeo for show notes and more information.

Apr 28, 2023 • 14min
How This Baker Went From Sourdough Enthusiast to a Six-Figure, New York Times Bestselling Author
When software developer Maurizio Leo started baking sourdough bread as a hobby, he had no idea that one day it would lead to a six-figure business or a book deal. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/maurizio-leo for show notes and more information.

Mar 24, 2023 • 18min
How a Travel Blogger Pivoted During the Pandemic to Rebuild a 7-Figure Business
When travel blogger Alexandra Jimenez burned out from the stress of her personal life and the pandemic, she took a break. Then the unexpected happened: her business jumped back up to seven figures. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/alexandra-jimenez for show notes and more information.

Feb 10, 2023 • 20min
How a Fiction Writer Redefined Success for Herself and Helped Others Do the Same
Is there only one way to be successful? Becca Syme grew up believing there was. But when she realized that one-size didn’t fit all, she opened up a world of possibilities for herself and helped others unlock the same potential. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/becca-syme for show notes and more information.