Talks that leave a room actually changed.
I speak to creators, brands, and agencies about what actually happens behind the deal, and how to build a business that doesn’t depend on any single platform. Available for in-person and virtual events.
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Previous Appearances
Think Like a CEO: The Business Skills No One Taught You as a Creator
VidCon 2026
The content part comes naturally. The business part is where most creators get stuck. This session covers the fundamentals every creator needs to build a career that doesn't depend on the algorithm.
From Both Sides of the Deal: What Brands, Creators, and Agencies Get Wrong
CreatorCon 2026
Every brand deal has three sides, and most people only ever see one. Drawing from her time managing talent, building her own audience, and running agency campaigns, Ashley shows where deals actually fall apart, and how to fix it no matter which side of the table you're on.
Ask Brands Anything (Mainstage)
CreatorCon 2026
A live Q&A panel with brand-side marketers, moderated by Ashley.
The Beginner's Guide to LinkedIn Content Creation
VidCon 2025
How creators can tap into LinkedIn's growth, crack the algorithm, and build a real presence on a platform most creators are still sleeping on.