Hi Collective! I hope you all are off to a good start this week. Any major creations you want to share from the past week? If you don't have anything to share this week, that's okay. You always have this week, and the one after that, and the one after that one, and the one that follows that week too - we'll pretty much be here forever creating a free space for you to share your creations. Talking about spaces, I want you all to start thinking of the kind of spaces you are in

Hi Collective! Welcome to the first episode of CCTV - hosting community conversations centered around the members of The Collective Connected. This week I interviewed Kirk, @2kphotographii on instagram, and talked about the anxieties behind getting started and explored how to embolden yourself as a creative so you go far in your creative journey no matter what Inspires you to start.

Hi Collective! It's a new week, which means it's time to make new opportunities. This past week, I've been really thinking about what community means, especially with the launch of The Collective Connected. When trying to build a network, its only natural to wonder what other's think about what it means as well. So, what does having a creative community really mean? When you search for tips on networking for creatives online, a lot of it comes off as, well, a bit forced. Sure

When online connections start bleeding into the real world, The Collective is right there helping you to develop these connections. Community isnt just one person nor does it have one definition. Develop your bonds and stay connected with The Collective Connected.

Congratulations you’ve made it half way through the week! The traditional schedule of life reserves Friday nights and Saturdays as the only days to celebrate and reward yourself. At The Collective Connected we do things a lot differently. Every day is a celebration because we cheer on every win, lesson learned, and first attempt.

A big part of using The Collective Connected is joining a community. We have some communities available to start but you have the option to build your own! To start connecting click on the connect tab and start engaging.

The last thing that I want to do is encourage members of The Collective to force bonds. Creative link ups are usually the best when there is a genuine connection and want to work with each other. When aiming to build community I am also aiming for diversity in personality, life stories, and self-expression. This allows for everyone to gravitate to their "people", the ones where it just feels right.

It would be improper for me to launch a new business without introducing you to our values and core functions here at The Collective Connected. To start I built this place to be a marketplace that can supply you with everything you need to get started in your creative careers (education, resources, and metnors). What are you shopping for today? Film/ Video Editing: Dennis Holiday Spokesperson: Tyiona Johnson

The day is here!!! The Collective is now open for you all to join and start building a network that supports you as you grow in your creative career. Before you start exploring I want to emphasize the need for you to be your self to the max. Creativity is heavily based in authenticity and I created this space to be safe for you to be your most authentic self and to express it freely. Make sure to join some creative groups and connect with other members today. It'll make your