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10 Queer Creators to Follow for Pride Month

Pride month is upon us and it is important for us to diversify our social media feeds with LGBTQ+ influencers. Here are 10 queer creators to follow this month and every month!

Gaming

10 Underrated Gaming YouTubers To Subscribe To

There are more gaming YouTubers than any other genre on the platform. 100 billion hours of gaming YouTubers were watched in 2020 alone. Watching people play video games is something we all did as a kid, if you were the younger sibling. These 10 gaming YouTubers are underappreciated and worth a sub.

Creative Careers

Meet the Winners of the Kapwing Creators Fund Fall 2020 Class

We are proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Kapwing Creators Fund cycle. These emerging creators span the creative gamut and include film makers, streamers, YouTubers, TikTokers, poets, musicians, and more. We are humbled by their passion, heart, and the work they do to inspire others.

Creator Spotlight

Meet The Director Who Made a Documentary about 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Years Before Netflix

Director J.D. Thompson talks about making the first documentary on Oklahoma zookeeper Joe Exotic and how it led to his involvement in the hit Netflix series "The Tiger King."

Creator Spotlight

How Gerta75 Uses Twitch to Shed Light On Living With a Disability

Jacob Gertz pops the tiny push button into his mouth like a piece of gum. He’s ready for war and the 15 viewers tuned into his Twitch stream know it. In the corner of the screen, we see a webcam stream of his face...

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How Rachel Service Uses Digital Media to Grow Her Coaching and Training Business

Rachel Service is a serial entrepreneur. As Creator of Mojo School, Presentation Bootcamps and Happiness Concierge, a company on a mission to help people find happiness and fulfillment in the workplace and in life. Happiness Concierge provides everything from...

Small Business

How Exponent Grew a Course Business to $100,000 with Video Content

In 2018, two friends started a self-serve course business called Exponent that prepares job candidates for Product Management interviews. After six months in business on the side-hustle project, they had brought in more than $100,000 in sales.

Creator Spotlight

How Rebecca Anderson Uses Videos to Educate the World About Climate Change

Rebecca Anderson is the Director of Education for Alliance for Climate Education (ACE), a nonprofit on a mission to educate young people about the science of climate change and empower them to take action.

Creator Spotlight

Creator Spotlight: Sam Pasco

Sam Pasco is a producer at KXSF, a non-profit radio station based in San Francisco that focuses on broadcasting diverse programming created by and for San Franciscans. Sam has his own show on the station called Pasco’s Perspective and is also the director of KXSF Sports...

Creator Spotlight

How Cynthia Plotch Uses Storytelling to Grow a Mission-Driven Startup

Cynthia and Jamie are the founders of Stix, a company on a mission to create a more discreet and accurate pregnancy test for women. The pair have built their company by considering the hardships that come with the...

Creator Spotlight

How a Coffee Company Uses Storytelling to Grow a Brand

This Creator Spotlight features Kaitlin Higgins from Rebel Dog Coffee Co. A small coffee company in Connecticut with two locations, Rebel Dog is an awesome shop that’s focused on their local community, using high quality products, and exceptional customer service.

Creator Spotlight

Using Videos to Kickstart a Nonprofit Startup

Nick Wesley is a co-founder of Urban Rivers, an organization on a mission to create a floating park on the Chicago River with wildlife habitats, gardens, and education elements.

Creator Spotlight

Creator Spotlight: Eric Chuah

Today we are featuring Eric Chuah from The Cookie Project, a social enterprise in New Zealand that provides paid work experience for people with disabilities. Eric and Graeme, the founders of the company, met at a community event in 2017 and launched The Cookie Project in June of 2018.

Creator Spotlight

Growing a Pet Instagram

Our next creator spotlight features Doug Ratner, the founder of a company called I’d Rather Be With My Dog. Doug emphasizes that IRBWMD isn’t just a clothing company, it’s a lifestyle brand for dedicated dog lovers.

Creator Spotlight

How Sage Rountree Uses Digital Storytelling to Promote Wellness

Sage Rountree is an internationally recognized authority in yoga for athletes, author, and owner of several wellness businesses including a yoga studio, spa, and massage school. Sage has written eight books on yoga and teaches workshops around the country.

Social Media

How to Make Your First YouTube Videos as a Freelancer

This freelance content creator shares her experience making her first YouTube videos while chasing the Rally Dakar. Tips and advice for other first-time YouTubers.