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Diary of a Creator is a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a creator life with Katrina Julia — Creator, MBA, CPA, + your fave ex-corp girly with experience in 7+ industries in strategy, finance, marketing, and ops. I’ve worked with start-ups to Fortune 500 co: NBC, Google, + Victoria’s Secret, 7,000+ creators, + helped companies grow 6- 8 figures annually + go public. 7 transformations: fear → faith, self-hate → love, corporate → calling, lies → love, pain → purpose, devaluing → purity, bondage → freedom. Let's CREATEIT https://bit.ly/createitlikeaboss

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May 8, 20266 min

Creator Economy vs College in 2026: Why I Wouldn't Go to College if I was 16 Again

Creator Economy vs College in 2026: Why I Wouldn't Go to College if I was 16 AgainIf I were 16–18 right now in 2026… I wouldn’t go to college.The Old WayGo to school.Get a degree.Get a job.Spend:• 4–6 years• $50K–$200K+The creator economy is projected to reach $500B by 2027.And yet? Less than 4% of creators make full-time income.Not because we can’t…But because no one taught them how.If I were starting today?I’d create skills + systems + income in real time.Substack https://creatorbestie.substack.com/p/creator-economy-vs-college-in-2026Creator School

May 5, 20265 min

Creator Economy is Estimated to be Half a Trillion by 2027, yet 4% of Creators make full-time income.

The creator economy is projected to reach half a trillion dollars by 2027. And yet?Less than 4% of creators make full-time income.That’s not a creativity problem.That’s a creator business and empire problem.I’m on a mission to help 1 million creators make:💰 $100K → $1M+ annuallyStarting with me.https://creatorbestie.substack.com/p/the-creator-economy-is-500b-but-onlyLet's #CREATEIT

April 30, 202625 min

🎙️ Creator Confessions March 2026

🎙️ Creator Confessions March 2026The real behind the REEL of creating a life and business you love. ⁠https://bit.ly/createitlikeaboss⁠Creator CEO Confessions is a behind-the-scenes podcast for creators, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate humans who want more than algorithms and aesthetics — they want alignment, clarity, and sustainable success.Each episode is a candid monthly (and occasional weekly) check-in where I share what actually happened across:✨ Faith — alignment, prayer, EFT, surrender💪 Wellness — workouts, routines, energy, embodiment💸 Wealth — money moves, identity shifts, stewardship📣 Marketing — what I’m testing, what’s converting, what’s not💼 Business — offers, systems, AI, CEO decisions🌍 Travel — slow travel, stability, location choices🤍 Community — Creator Circle, events, retreats, Creator Weeks⁠Newsletter

April 28, 202611 min

Creator Story Part 4: Creator Era aka 10,000 Lives in 1

Creator Story Part 4: Creator Era aka 10,000 Lives in 1Where it all started to manifest, multiply, and create momentum.This didn’t start yesterday. This started in 2014.Before “creator economy” was everywhere.Before it was trendy to call yourself a creator.It started with:Faith.Vision.Action.And a knowing…I wasn’t meant to fit into one lane.https://creatorbestie.substack.com/p/living-in-the-creator-era#CREATEIT

April 26, 20269 min

Creator Story: Part 3 : Transformation Era : 10,000 Lives in 1

Creator Story Part 3This is where everything shifted.From the outside…It looked like I had it all.Career.Success.Momentum.But inside?I was being called to change everything.https://substack.com/home/post/p-192228908CREATEIT

April 20, 202633 min

Creator Story: Part 2 : Corporate Era 10,000 Lives in 1

Before I was a creator…I was a corporate weapon.VP.MBA.Board seat.5+ industries.Audit exec energy.And this part?Most people only see the highlight reel.But let me take you behind it.Substackhttps://creatorbestie.substack.com/p/10000-lives-in-1-part-2-corporateCreator Schoolhttps://bit.ly/joincreatorschoolBestie: Leave a Review on the show for a shoutout and to be entered into monthly giveaway!

April 16, 202632 min

Creator Story: Part 1: Foundation 10,000 Lives in 1

In this four part series of my Creator Story, I share the foundation, corporate, transformation and creator era highlights.Conceived in Bulgaria.Born in Poland.10 months in a refugee camp in Italy.In America before I was 2.That was my beginning.Before titles.Before corporate.Before creator.I was the girl called “pizza face.”The girl called “crossover.”The girl who dropped honors classes just to belong.https://creatorbestie.substack.com/p/10000-lives-in-1-part-1-foundation

April 14, 20266 min

2026 Marketing Plan for Creators with Behind the Scenes Canva Template

This is the year creators stop marketing reactively and start creating intentionally.No more scattered content.No more random promotions.No more creating without a clear path for growth.This is the year of strategy.Structure.Systems.Simplicity.Scale.In this episode, I’m breaking down how to create a Marketing Plan that helps you grow your audience, increase your visibility, and create more impact, influence, and income as a creator and CEO.Because we’re no longer just creating content.We’re creating offers.We’re creating funnels.We’re creating ecosystems.We’re creating brands that convert.Inside this episode, I break down:1️⃣ Marketing objectives, goals + execution2️⃣ Strategy, structure + systems for scalable growth3️⃣ One core offer + one funnel focus4️⃣ Freebies, add-ons, upsells + payment plans5️⃣ B2B2C marketing + long-term brand partnerships6️⃣ AI + automation for engagement and conversions7️⃣ SEO, blogs + email to drive traffic8️⃣ Tech + tools like ClickUp, Notion, Kajabi, HoneyBook + ManyChat9️⃣ Repurposing content across platforms with ease🔟 Campaign planning for visibility, community + salesIf you’re serious about creating content, community, cash flow, and a brand with intention — this episode is for you.Blog and Template https://www.fitlifecreation.com/post/2025-marketing-plan-template-for-creatorsAsk yourself:What would shift if your marketing finally matched what you’re here to create?✨ Free Creator Toolkithttps://katrina-julia-kiselinchev.mykajabi.com/linkinbio✨ Creator Schoolhttps://katrina-julia-kiselinchev.mykajabi.com/creatorschool✨ Creator Retreatshttps://www.fitlifecreation.com/retreatsScreenshot this episode, tag me on Instagram @katrinajuliafit, and share your biggest takeaway as you #CREATEIT like a boss.

March 3, 202623 min

🎙️ Creator Confessions : The Real Behind the Reel Jan 2026

🎙️ Creator Confessions Jan 2026The real behind the REEL of creating a life and business you love. ⁠https://bit.ly/createitlikeaboss⁠Creator CEO Confessions is a behind-the-scenes podcast for creators, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate humans who want more than algorithms and aesthetics — they want alignment, clarity, and sustainable success.Each episode is a candid monthly (and occasional weekly) check-in where I share what actually happened across:✨ Faith — alignment, prayer, EFT, surrender💪 Wellness — workouts, routines, energy, embodiment💸 Wealth — money moves, identity shifts, stewardship📣 Marketing — what I’m testing, what’s converting, what’s not💼 Business — offers, systems, AI, CEO decisions🌍 Travel — slow travel, stability, location choices🤍 Community — Creator Circle, events, retreats, Creator WeeksNewsletter

February 19, 202615 min

10 Creator Trends in 2026 | The Creator Empire Era

2026 isn’t about experimenting. It’s about embodying.The Creator Empire Era is here — and creators aren’t asking “Can I make money?” anymore.We’re asking:How do I create a brand, income, community, and impact that actually lasts?In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 Creator Trends shaping 2026 — for creators and brands ready to create empires from the inside out.We’re talking about:✨ Creator × CEO energy✨ Real-time relatability over perfection✨ Authenticity that’s grounded, not chaotic✨ Multipassionate creators winning✨ Tools + templates at scale✨ Live content + TikTok Shop momentum✨ AI-powered creation✨ Experience-led industries (wellness, travel, dance)✨ Community + co-creation✨ Ownership over algorithmsThis is alignment.This is Creator CEO leadership.If you’re ready to move from content creator → Creator Empire, this episode is your map.✨ Free Creator Toolkit✨ Creator School✨ IRL Creator RetreatTag me @katrinajuliafit and tell me which trend you’re creating from in 2026.Let’s CREATEIT Like a Boss 💼✨