The Creative Edition Podcast
The Creative Edition Podcast empowers creatives to discover, grow, and own their brand. The Creative Edition (formerly known as the Content Creatives Podcast) is hosted by Seattle content creator Emma Cortes Ellendt (@emmasedition). She shares influencer tips and lessons she's learned navigating the influencer world. Emma dives into the tools and strategies to execute content creation for social media channels and to build your online community. She also invites guests, both in and outside the influencer industry to discuss their perspectives on the creator economy. Emma also talks about recognizing and asking for your value as a content creator. Emma also shares what it's like being casted for influencer marketing campaigns as well as sales, business, and marketing best practices for creators.
Episodes
395 episodes
Replay: Looking for an Influencer Manager in 2026? Naomi from Naohms Media shares her tips
Meet Naomi, Creator Business Coach and the founder of Naohms Media. Naomi joins us to discuss when it may be the right time to bring on an influencer manager and what questions to ask before you sign with ...
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Replay: How to Improve Your Copywriting Skills as a Content Creator
What is copywriting? If you’re creating content on social media or online, you are probably writing on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.Creators might be writing content for blog posts, websites, landing pages, email newsletters, captio...
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REPLAY: How to create a Content Plan and Stick to It (in 2026)
Today we’re resharing how to create a content plan and stick with it. What is a content plan?A content plan brings your content (photos, videos, graphics, audio) and platforms together. Your content plan includes your topics ...
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REPLAY: 6 Ways to Complete Your Stress Response Cycle
I’m currently reading Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. I’m blown away by what I’ve learned.As a creator, a new mom, a former aerospace project man...
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Meet Elise Swopes, OG Instagram Influencer & Sr. Evangelist and Community Advocate at Adobe
In this episode, OG Instagram artist and creator Elise Swopes (on the app since 2011) takes us from her scrappy start—buying an iPhone 4 off Craigslist to her work today as a Seni...
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How Content Creators & Influencers Can Stay Relevant With The Rise of AI Influencers
As AI influencers gain traction, many creators are wondering: Where do we fit into the future of brand partnerships and content creation? In this episode, I'm breaking down how human influencers can stay competitive—and eve...
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How To Elevate Your Content Quality Strategically In 2025
Are you tired of feeling like you have to post every single day to grow on social media? In this episode of the Creative Edition Podcast, we’re diving into why quality over quantity is the winning strategy for creators in 2025—and how yo...
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5 Tips to Update Your Content Strategy for AI Search
In today’s conversation, we’re going to be chatting about how to optimize your content for AI Search. If you grew up in the blogging era like I did, you’re probably familiar with or have heard the term search engine optimization. Today, Google ...
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Emma Diaries: 3 Day Portland Trip with Travel Portland
In this week's episode, I'm sharing my 3-day adventure in Portland, Oregon. I partnered wth Travel Oregon to share their Golden Bookmark campaign with the Little Free Library. I had so much fun visiting the city's vibrant independent book...
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What Is Youtube Shopping?
If you’ve ever linked products in your YouTube description box, get ready for the next evolution in creator monetization. In this 8-minute solo episode, I’m breaking down YouTube Shopping—YouTube’s built-in shopping feature that allows c...
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Emma Diaries Part 1: My Bucket List Trip to Peru (Machu Picchu, Lima, Cusco) with Intrepid
In this episode, I’m taking you along on the first half of my 9-day adventure through Peru with Intrepid Travel. From the bustling streets of Lima to the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu, I’m sharing what it was really like to experience this...
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Emma Diaries: Personal Reflections & Work Lately
Sharing how work/brand partnerships have been going, putting Braxton in daycare full-time, and more!
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Basic AI Terms For Content Creators
New to AI? Feeling overwhelmed by all the buzzwords? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to help.Today on the Creative Edition Podcast, we’re breaking down six essential AI terms every content creator should know to confid...
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Meet Gigi Robinson, Gen-Z Powerhouse Creator Sharing How She Uses LinkedIn
This week on the Creative Edition Podcast, we’re joined by Gigi Robinson—Gen Z’s powerhouse thought leader, chronic illness advocate, and creator of the Spotify Live podcast Everything You Need Is Within. From being a finalist in the <...
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Meet Grace, Vice President of Strategy at Fohr
In this episode, I’m joined by Grace, the Executive Vice President at Fohr—an award-winning influencer marketing agency behind campaigns for Sephora, Dyson, Unilever, Marriott, and more. Grace leads Fohr’s strategy department and works closely ...
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