The Creative Edition Podcast

Updated: 09 Sep 2025 • 387 episodes
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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.

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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 Senior Adobe Express Evangelist and full-time creative. Elise helped pioneer mobile photography when people still doubted it was “real art,” then

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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 even thrive—as AI avatars and virtual creators become more common. You’ll learn:Why relatability, s

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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 you can elevate your content without burning out. You’ll learn how to identify your b

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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 isn’t the only search engine anymore. People are using TikTok, Instagram, an

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