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The Hardest Part About Being A Creator ... | 24 Creators Live From NYC #ConCOnAir
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Introducing …. ConC On Air presented by RØDE Microphones, live from NYC!!
We had a great time hearing from some amazing creators back at the Squarespace HQ in NYC during the Creators on Creators x @letsripple mixer and we hope you enjoy all of their amazing insights! From brand deals and creator relationships, to the challenges of being a creator and so much more!
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Thank you to all the creators featured, make sure to check them out below [in order of appearance]:
https://www.instagram.com/shua_films/
https://www.instagram.com/bibijaneangelica/
https://www.instagram.com/alisakosovsky/
https://www.instagram.com/nestorpool/
https://www.instagram.com/joelroac/
https://www.instagram.com/darrielstewart/
https://www.instagram.com/karlisaxo/
https://www.instagram.com/tianaveee/
https://www.instagram.com/joselittyy/
https://www.instagram.com/julian_rodriguez1_/
https://www.instagram.com/djeon444/
https://www.instagram.com/ericlchen2/
https://www.instagram.com/gabbbyle/
https://www.instagram.com/tatikapaya/
https://www.instagram.com/naomi_charles/
https://www.instagram.com/jay_lenz/
https://www.instagram.com/creatingnicole/
https://www.instagram.com/sariahfilmco/
https://www.instagram.com/designbystaicy/
https://www.instagram.com/nicolascastrophoto/
https://www.instagram.com/omgalvar/
https://www.instagram.com/saphirniakadie/
https://www.instagram.com/ricky_pestana/
https://www.instagram.com/theangelbarclay/
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Credits:
An Ambos Studios Production
Executive Producers:
Rebekah Mithinji
Tati Kapaya
Editor:
Tati Kapaya
Camera:
Ian Llorens
Sound:
Ian Llorens
Location:
Squarespace HQ, New York City
Special Thanks To:
Squarespace
RØDE Microphones
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