Last Wednesday night in Los Angeles, industry professionals didn’t attend another Hollywood networking mixer; it was Creatricity, a space where collaboration met clarity, and inspiration felt intentional. Hosted on a rooftop, the latest installment of Creatricity was titled Hollywood’s New Renaissance: Creators Rising.
Actress and creative force Cassandra Freeman, who many know as Aunt Viv on Bel-Air, isn’t content just showing up on screen; she’s helping build the ecosystem behind it. As the industry recalibrates in the wake of strikes, AI uncertainty, and shifting distribution models, Creatricity emerged as a reminder that creators still hold the power. And more than that, creators are the future.
A Space Designed for Connection
Before the panel began, guests were welcomed with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and something refreshingly intentional: colored wristbands. Each color grouped attendees to encourage meaningful conversation with others wearing the same shade. It was a clever twist on typical networking, less transactional, more transformational. A scavenger hunt added to the vibe, pushing creatives to break out of their comfort zones and engage with one another beyond small talk.
On the surface, it was stylish and social. But just beneath, Creatricity was offering something deeper: alignment.
The Power Panel
The night featured a powerful panel that included creative entrepreneur and storyteller Tabitha Brown, Blumhouse creative executive Kyle Brett, Peacock’s VP of Communications Dupe Bosu, and brand storytelling expert Pauline Malcolm. Together, they didn’t just discuss the current state of the industry; they reimagined it. Each panelist spoke candidly about resilience, reinvention, and the importance of reclaiming narrative control in today’s rapidly evolving creative landscape.
They challenged traditional gatekeeping, reframed influence as living with purpose, and championed ownership over everything, from IP to identity.
Major Takeaways for 2025 and Beyond:
- Social media is a non-negotiable. Daily presence on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube isn’t optional—it’s foundational.
- Your audience is bigger than your follower count. Speak to the people watching silently.
- Studios are just one lane. Treat them as distribution channels, not your only destination.
- Speed and flexibility are creator superpowers. Indie artists can pivot faster than legacy institutions.
- You don’t need millions to make an impact. Even passive income of $200–$500 a month can shift your creative lifestyle.
- Ownership > employment. As one panelist said, “J.O.B. means just over broke. Real wealth comes from ownership.”
A New Era Is Here
What Creatricity offered wasn’t just advice, it was permission. Permission to dream, to create without waiting, to build community while building legacy. It was a room full of writers, actors, producers, editors, lawyers, publicists, and entrepreneurs who all understood one truth: this new era belongs to those bold enough to claim it.
Learn more about Creatricity here.
