Virtual Event: 5 Ways to Optimize Your Income

Want to learn more about how to make the most of your side hustle? How about funding your passion project? Or knowing what you're worth on the job market?

We tackle all these topics and more in our second virtual workshop on Financial Education for Creatives in partnership with Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Virtual Event: Self-Leadership and Well-Being Workshop (2023)

During uncertain times, it’s vital to lean on self-leadership and prioritize your own well-being. As such, we’re thrilled to bring back Headspace’s Kessonga Giscombe, and Author Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, for a virtual discussion on prioritizing Self-Leadership & Well-Being for creative professionals led by our CEO and Co-Founder, Dionna Dorsey, on December 6 at 1pm ET.

In this free virtual session, you’ll gain valuable insights into preserving your humanity, supporting your teams and communities, and addressing the challenges of these times. Register now to secure your spot!

Virtual Event: Retirement Education for Creatives

In the first of four Creative Ladder virtual events curated in partnership with Robinhood, certified financial planner Kerrie Carden will share tips on retirement planning for creative professionals.

Whether you’re just getting started in your career or are looking to shift how you approach long-term savings, this session will provide valuable tips on securing a strong financial future.

This event took place on Sept. 20, 2023.

Breaking Into Filmmaking as a Creator of Color: Spike Lee featuring Bethany Mollenkof, Joshua Kissi, and Ritesh Gupta

Coinciding with Black History Month, our speakers tackled the practical issues and frequent obstacles that can hold aspiring directors or producers from underrepresented communities from achieving their dreams. This event was presented free of charge thanks to the generous support from our sponsor, Capital One.

This event took place on Feb. 3, 2023.

Kick off the new year with a fun, energetic, and informative jolt of inspiration from creative industry leaders.

Watch this incredible discussion featuring author and creative leader Bernice Chao, Adweek managing editor Shannon Miller, LinkedIn marketing VP Santi Pochat, Rethink New York CCO Daniel Lobatón, and Dr. Marcus Collins, head of strategy for Wieden+Kennedy New York. Recorded on Jan. 11, 2023.

Your Creative Ladder community cares about your professional progression and your total well-being. 

Watch our workshop as we speak with well-being expert, Kessonga Gisombe, MS, MSW, of Headspace Health and storyteller and producer, Chloe Louvouezo, for 90 minutes of conversation and applicable practices that aims to help alleviate burnout and stress, increase focus and productivity, and improve overall resilience. Recorded on Dec. 12, 2022