Get ready to dive into my firsthand experience at the Information Creator Summit, where I dish on the invaluable insights and impact it has on us content creators. I'm here to spill the tea on the power of networking and forging meaningful relationships in the creator economy – because let's face it, connections are everything. Tune in as I shine a spotlight on the standout sessions I attended, from the electrifying TikTok Shop session to the deep dive into community and authenticity. Oh, and let's not forget the crucial role of AI as a tool, balanced with the undeniable need for that human touch in content creation. I'm all about keeping my finger on the pulse of industry trends and events, and I'm here to empower you to do the same. It's time to stay connected, stay inspired, and keep thriving in this ever-evolving landscape of content creation!  Takeaways Networking and building relationships are crucial in the creator economy. TikTok Shop is competing with Amazon and emphasizes authenticity and community in the shopping experience. AI is a tool, not a replacement, and human touch is essential in content creation. Creators should stay connected to industry trends and events outside of their niche. Join our Patreon for just $5! ⁠http://patreon.com/womenofvideo⁠  Join the Money and Youtube Clubhouse room on Fridays: ⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/club/talking-youtube-by-vidiq⁠ Finding what will perform well isn’t easy, but VidIQ is my go to solution for tracking trends, key words, and what my viewers are looking for. When you download the VidIQ extension you will be able to level up your content! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at⁠ womeonofvideo.com/vidiq⁠ Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it's merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at ⁠https://womenofvideo.com/Spreadshop⁠ Follow Desiree at⁠ http://t.ly/GbY4⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Information Creator Summit 07:43 TikTok Shop: Competing with Amazon 13:03 AI as a Tool: The Importance of Human Touch --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenofvideo/message