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The Epicenter of Influence
Black Beauty Roster’s Creator Summit is the place to be. Creators constantly work hard, both behind the scenes and on our screens. They provide their audiences with entertainment filled with laughter and inspiration, and they develop real relationships among their supporters and fellow peers. Content creation is usually done independently and can be an isolating profession especially when first starting out. Even when navigating your way, there’s still a desire for community and guidance when continuously building your brand and platform. What better way to celebrate and bring everyone together than a face-to-face event like the Creator Summit? Summits provide that space to share in the same unique pressures and experiences when connecting with other creators while simultaneously building partnerships and expanding networks.
Empowering the Creator Economy
On Thursday November 5th, Black Beauty Roster curated a showstopping Creator Summit filled with big names, some of whom are your favorites. Together, the creator and beauty pro community joined industry leaders to learn and build within this creator economy through engaging conversations. Additionally, the activations provided an immersive experience for guests, bringing creativity to life for their brands. It provided opportunities for real-life connections that could hopefully lead to collaborations. As well, a beauty moment on stage with Rev Air left the audience in awe. The entire Summit addressed creators' goals, whether it was to build relationships, grow their business, expand their network, or simply find their people. This single room held unlimited possibilities waiting to unfold.
Black Beauty Roster would like to share a huge thanks to all the moderators and speakers for joining this amazing event. A special shout out to the following: Monica Veloz, Jeanell English, Chellz Evette, Karen Civil, Kishshana Palm, Delina Medhin, Yanina Oyarzo, Ashley Dunn, Nia Sioux, Trinity Tatum, James Henry, Melinda Melrose, Kristine Thompson, Ashley Morgan, Jackie Aina, Solange Omon, Daviana Mercedes, Zaya Perysian, Tandy Toliver, Anna Manukyan, Sahar Taylor, Ellie Heisler, Rokael Lizama, Felicia Leatherwood, Ray Christopher, Daniel Pheysey, Roshini Greenwald, Erika Guinn, and Tia Mowry.
In addition, our gratitude goes out to L’Oreal Groupe, Sephora, Not Your Mother’s, Tarte, Fenty Beauty, Pinterest, WME, Oribe and Color of Change for your generous partnership in helping it come to life. Most of all we shout out to all our guests for participating. We see you and we love you. There’s no denying how impactful creators are in the industry. It’s necessary for us to continue holding space among them to help them grow and thrive.
Inside The Room
Dive into the moments that defined our Creator Summit. Explore our gallery of images and testimonials that highlights the event.
@heyy.essie “there’s something so special about being in rooms that leave you feeling so inspired long after you’ve left. Thank you to @blackbeautyroster and the entire team for creating such a beautiful space for us to come together. Already looking forward to the next one!”
@jadahamani “Had such an amazing time at the BBR Creator Summit connecting with fellow creators, exchanging ideas, learning from industry leaders, and celebrating the power of community. From meaningful conversations to inspiring panels and new connections, this experience was a beautiful reminder that there’s so much value in growing together, supporting one another, and creating with purpose.”
@melinda_melrose “What it honor it was to speak at the @blackbeautyroster this past week. We got to really talk about what was like back in the day when a girl only had 10,000 followers, to what are some things new creators should look out for when it comes to partnerships and securing that contract. I absolutely love sharing my knowledge and tips and secrets with my community because when one win, we all win"
Connect, Create & Scale
If you are thinking about attending a Creator Summit in the future, do it. The opportunities and knowledge you can gain increase as the perception of this highly skilled professional industry becomes more recognized and sought after. Don’t miss out on celebrating excellence, innovation, and cultural impact within the space. So, next time Black Beauty Roster hosts their next Summit don’t miss the chance that could change your life's trajectory and potentially elevate your career.