Robbie Crabtree+

Speaking and storytelling strategist. Builds creator IP through keynotes, books, a newsletter, podcasts, and storytelling advisory work.

Founder, Public Lab. Teaches build-in-public storytelling and audience development through courses and community.

Author and 'Substack Strategist' who teaches writers how to build sustainable independent publications and grow paid audiences.

Author and digital writing entrepreneur. Runs multiple writing products, newsletters, a video podcast, and education businesses.

Anahit Budaghyan is a TEDxDebet speaker whose talk, “Why innovation is a team sport,” explores ideas with relevance to creators and independent audiences.

Writer and creator educator. Teaches creators writing, audience growth, and monetization through social content and education.

Memoirist and teacher whose Writing in the Dark Substack offers craft essays and prompts for a sprawling community of practitioners.

Korean-American essayist and novelist writing on identity, craft, and autobiographical prose.