where busyness meets momentum!

September 25-27

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what to expect at the busy creative summit 2026

Connections That Last Beyond the Weekend

This isn't a room full of strangers (or at least it won’t be by the end of the weekend). It's your people: creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals all building something and looking for the right connections to help them go further.

Workshops Built for Where You're Trying to go

From brand deal readiness to financial strategy, AI-powered content, style, and using Yelp for your business, every workshop was handpicked to give you tools you can actually use. You won't leave with just notes. You'll leave with clarity, connections, a plan, and the confidence to actually execute it.

Panels That Get Real

Honest conversations about balancing a career and a business, parenting while building, sustainable ambition, and what it actually takes to make your next move. No highlight reels. Just real talk from people living it.

Meet our 2026 Speakers

Germanee Gerald

Workshop Partner
Crystal McLean

Workshop Partner
Yannique Joseph

Workshop Partner
Letita Martin

Workshop Partner
Alisha Robertson

Moderator
Braxton Simpson

Moderator
Peter Brown

Moderator
Ryanne Janel Peterson

Panelist
Raven Gibbs

Panelist
Meaghan McKinley

Panelist
Jonathan O'Neal

Panelist
Bre Duff

Panelist
Dr. Akeadra Bell

Panelist
Nadiyah Barrow

Panelist
Germany Lancaster

Panelist
Craig Powe

Panelist
Andrea Parker

Panelist
Danielle Godley

Panelist
Edrick Scarvers

Panelist

Welcome to The Busy Creative Summit 2026 — where community, creativity & momentum meets.

This isn’t just another event — it’s a weekend-long vibe. We’re bringing together an inspiring mix of creatives, entrepreneurs, influencers, visionaries, corporate leaders, industry experts, and everyone in between for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Durham, NC.

Whether you're building your brand, growing your business, or simply craving real connections with like-minded doers — this is the room for you. Through powerful conversations, hands-on workshops, curated experiences, and intentional moments of celebration, you’ll walk away with fresh inspiration, practical tools, and a deeper sense of alignment.

Come for the content. Stay for the connections. Leave feeling recharged, seen, and ready to create boldly.

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