CREATOR

FELLOWSHIP

2025

NASHVILLE, TN

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Learn. Earn. Grow.

Let’s be real—being a creator is more than just making content.

You’re running a business, negotiating deals, building a brand, and trying to figure out what’s next.

And, we know you’re overwhelmed with few REAL experts to turn to to for direction to help you grow your creator business.

We built this program for you — the serious creator who is ready to level up as a entrepreneur, get your systems in order, and build a sustainable career in the creator economy.

And, we’re starting in Nashville, TN

Introducing the Inaugural

CREATOR

FELLOWSHIP

Powered by Represent & Ampersand Studios

Represent’s Inaugural Creator Fellowship – is based in it’s headquarters of Nashville, Tennessee for Nashville creators. It’s a 6-month program that is hybrid of both virtual and IRL immersive experiences crafted to provide the resources, mentorship, and connections necessary for scalable sustainable growth.

Both local and national partners and professionals will ensure creators are equipped to: 

PLAN THEIR VISION

GROW THEIR KNOWLEDGE STACK

ACCELERATE THEIR BUSINESS

WHAT’S INCLUDED

We’ve partnered with the city’s top creator-focused resources to provide the inaugural creator cohort with exclusive resources at no cost including:

  • Access to Represent (beta)

  • Co-working Space in partnership with Ampersand Studios

  • Content Studio Access

  • Production Support

  • Content Strategists

  • Brand Strategists

  • Creative Operations Coaches

  • Finance Coaching

  • Key Business Connections (B2B, B2C, Platform, Agents, Managers, Brands)

  • Plus, additional tech-enabled perks

= $5,000 in value per cohort member

Creator Criteria

  • Must have clear demonstration of niche or style (B2B, B2C, Lifestyle, Comedy, Fashion, etc)   

  • Must have at least 10K followers on any media platform  (YT, IG, TikTok, Pinterest) or Must have at least 2K subscribers and/or  on email list 

  • Must have a 2% or higher engagement rate on preferred platform or 15% higher open rate

  • Must have a residence in the Nashville Metro Area

  • Must be 18+

  • Prior experience with brand partnerships is a plus, but newer creators with strong organic influence and storytelling will also be considered.

  • Must be willing to commit to (2) sessions per month for 6 months (mostly virtual)

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a competitive opportunity and a selection committee will determine the 10 available cohort seats.

WHAT

WE’RE

COVERING

  • Mastering Your Creative Business

    • Understanding the creator economy landscape

    • Defining your niche & unique value proposition

    • Personal branding & storytelling

    • Setting business goals & revenue streams

  • Creating High-Impact Content

    • Developing a compelling content strategy

    • Storytelling for engagement & retention

    • Platform-specific content (YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok)

    • The psychology of virality

  • Turning Content into Cash

    • Brand partnerships & sponsorships

    • Affiliate marketing & passive income

    • Memberships, digital products, and courses

    • Diversifying revenue streams

  • Scaling Your Influence

    • Growing an engaged audience

    • Community-driven content & engagement strategies

    • The role of newsletters & email marketing

    • SEO & discoverability

  • Building a Sustainable Creator Business

    • Contracts & negotiations with brands

    • Financial planning & taxes for creators

    • Intellectual property & content rights

    • Scaling with a team (hiring, outsourcing)

  • Innovation, AI, & Long-Term Success

    • AI & automation in content creation

    • Web3, NFTs, and the next wave of monetization

    • Building a long-term legacy as a creator

    • Fireside chat with top creators

TIMELINE

APPLY

Submit your application by March 21st, 2025, to be considered for our first cohort.

SELECTION

Our selection committee will evaluate your application and notify you by the week of April 7th, 2025.

COHORT KICKOFF

The cohort will begin the week of April 21st, 2025 and go through September 2025

CLOSING SUMMIT

We will close out the fellowship with a summit celebrating you and with some special guests.

Want to partner?

Let’s Chat! operations@onrepresent.com

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

Represent is an agentic co-pilot for creators to scale their small business with tech-enabled tools and an expert marketplace. 

Our mission is to prepare serious creators to scale their businesses and grow wealth leveraging industry experts and operators.  

Our vision is to build the most useful global resource for creators to upskill their career unlocking wealth potential.