“Open Studios is a collection of the things I wish I’d had when I was starting out in the early 2000’s: equipment, studio space, mentorship, analytics tools to grow my social following. I know that if I needed those things, it’s a good bet other people need them, too. So, why not empower creators by gifting them the necessary tools and asking for nothing in return?”

“When creators start out, we need resources — the resources to film, edit and produce content. Those things can be really expensive, so, it’s not uncommon to sign away part of your brand in exchange for funds or access to these tools. But let’s be real: these contracts rarely benefit the creator; they benefit the money man. I’ll see things like a well-hidden auto-renewal clause that keeps creators on the hook long after they intended — that fear of repercussion is what we’re trying to disrupt.”

[Laughs] “That fulfillment thing is a big part of it! To support someone like Desi Perskins, who is an international success. Or Christen Dominique, an inspiring young mom. But it’s also an opportunity for me to meet and identify top talent who could be a fit for our brand in the future.”