
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

Nov 21, 2022 • 16min
How a Corporate Marketer Pivoted to Consultant and Landed a Hosting Gig for Entrepreneur Magazine
Terry Rice was on a good path with his business, speaking on stages around the country, and saying “no” to work that didn’t fit. But then his kid’s gymnastics class led to a chance encounter that changed the trajectory of his career. Visit https://convertkit.com/terry-rice for show notes and more information.

Aug 15, 2022 • 16min
Why This Voice Actor Started an Email List
Like most actors, voice actor Carrie Olsen relies on multiple streams of income for stability. For her, building an engaged email list was the key to helping her build longevity into her creative business. Visit https://convertkit.com/carrie-olsen for show notes and more information.

Jun 13, 2022 • 18min
How Creating Automated Courses Helped This Artist Kick Burnout to the Curb
Artist Chris Legaspi lived the hustle lifestyle creating caricatures and video game graphics until burnout made him step back and figure out how to monetize his courses on autopilot. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/chris-legaspi for show notes and more information.

May 17, 2022 • 17min
How a World-Class Jazz Violinist Went From Lincoln Center to Building a Business at Home
When Chris Howes became a dad, his priorities changed. He traded in his fast-paced, highly successful NYC touring schedule to move back to Ohio and teach music online. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/chris-howes for show notes and more information.

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Apr 4, 2022 • 21min
How This PhD Candidate Ditched the Silicon Valley Formula to Start a Newsletter
PhD candidate Anne-Laure Le Cunff started a newsletter for neuroscience study and grew it into 40K subscribers and her own business. She talks about transitioning from Silicon Valley, embracing curiosity, mental health, and failed startup attempts.

Mar 7, 2022 • 22min
Why an Insurance Agent Became a Secret Bird Blogger
Bird blogging may not have seemed like the “smart” choice, but Scott Keller loved it and put in hard work to create a community and new way of earning a living. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/scott-keller for show notes and more information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 24min
How to Be a Creator With 200k YouTube Subscribers and Work a Full-Time Job
Find out how design expert Charli Prangley keeps both passions running as ConvertKit’s Creative Director and creator of her design-focused YouTube channel, CharliMarieTV. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/charli-prangley for show notes and more information.

Dec 6, 2021 • 15min
How a Dog Mom Turned Her Blog Into an Award Winning Pet Business
Find out how Tori Mistick of Wear Wag Repeat turned her love of fur babies into a full-fledged business supporting other women in the pet industry. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/tori-mistick for show notes and more information.

Nov 1, 2021 • 22min
How to make music you love and find the right audience
Drew Holcomb thought his music career was over until he trusted his instincts, sat in his grief, and wrote his first hit song in 10 minutes. Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/drew-holcomb for show notes and more information.

Oct 4, 2021 • 24min
Untangling Self-Worth From Audience Size
Learning that a number doesn’t define success or worth helps Aileen Xu continue creating out of authenticity, even when the numbers are down.Visit https://kit.com/resources/creator-stories/aileen-xu for show notes and more information.