The New Rules of the Creator Economy with Gigi Robinson: Building a Business Beyond Brand Deals

What separates creators who build lasting businesses from those who simply build an audience?

According to Gigi Robinson, it’s treating the creator economy like the industry it has become.

In this episode of Talk Digital To Me, Nicole Ramirez welcomes Gigi Robinson: creatorpreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Hosts of Influence, for a conversation about the future of creator-led businesses. Together, they explore why brand deals alone aren’t enough, how AI is changing the way creators work, what Gen Z is getting right (and wrong) about entrepreneurship, and why professional development is the missing piece in the creator economy.

Gigi also shares how navigating chronic illness inspired her to build a career on her own terms, proving that some of the biggest challenges can become the foundation for your greatest opportunities.