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What would you do if your “dream” job turned out to be a nightmare in disguise?

This week, we’re spotlighting what happens when creators stop chasing prestige and start building profit with purpose.

Why she ditched Hollywood for YouTube

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“I got tired of begging studios for scraps.” – Erin McGoff

After earning a Pulitzer Fellowship and premiering her first feature documentary at 23, Erin expected doors to open in the film industry.

Instead, she hit a wall of gatekeeping.

She walked away when she realized that her YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn presence were making more impact on her bottom line than her festival films.

In this episode, Erin breaks down how she turned her storytelling skills into a creator-led business, without chasing virality, burning out, or compromising on ethics.

She also shares why YouTube will beat out Netflix, what traditional filmmakers still don’t get about content, and how to build a career that’s both creatively fulfilling and financially free.

Join us IRL in NYC on May 10

On Saturday, May 10, in Brooklyn, NY, we’re gathering some of the sharpest minds in the creator economy for a one-day event built to spark your next big move.

It’s going to be an immersive experience for creators, entrepreneurs, and online business owners who want to get ahead on audience growth, monetization strategy, and sustainable success.

Here’s what’s going down at this application-only event:

✨ A keynote presentation by TikTok’s favorite Fortune 100 exec turned full-time creator, Timm Chiusano, on building a career (and brand) with authenticity in today’s AI age

? Panels and workshops with creators like Jack Appleby, Terry Rice, Lauren Kay, and more

? Product sneak peeks, live podcast opportunities, and workshops

We’re already over 50% full, and spaces are disappearing fast. If you're serious about building your creator business, don’t sit this one out.

You don’t need permission to build the career you actually want.

Start where you are, make what you believe in, and surround yourself with people building the same way.