Conscious Eats LLC

10/31/2026

9 days later and we're still not over it. 🥹✨

Creative Launchpad Panel 3 is officially in the books, and we are so grateful for the room. Beyond the Feed: Building a Creator Economy Creators Can Own filled The Atelier with the right people, the right questions, and the kind of energy you can't plan for. We're blessed. 🙏🏾

Special thanks to everyone who made it happen:
🎤 Our panelists: Ian Schafer Ian Schafer, Alexandra Helene Bernard ActLikeaLadyThinkLikeaBoss, and Alicia Gooding Ms. Gooding 🇬🇩, for showing up with real talk about ownership, protecting your ideas, and building something that's actually yours.

💜 Our moderator Adrienne Acquaye, for guiding the conversation like only she can
🏠 The Atelier for holding the space.
📸 and TheLegitMindzGallery for capturing it all.

🤝 The team and collaborators Chad Piff Ufon 🖤✨ Big Chief Kilo 💠 🇳🇬Edi B✨Good Vibe Curator, for the work behind the scenes.

And to the community who packed the room, asked the questions, and stayed to connect: you ARE the launchpad. Thank you for showing up for each other. 🚀

Swipe through, find yourself, and tag yourself in the comments! 👀



What was your favorite part of The Creative Launchpad?

10/22/2026

WE ARE SOLD OUT for today’s event.
There will be limited tickets available at the door only. If you can’t make it join us for the Afties at Newark culture club starting 8:30 PM.

10/22/2026

TOMORROW

📍The Atelier | 6-8:30 PM

FOOD. DRINKS. NETWORKING. INSIDER INFO ON THE CREATIVE ECONOMY. INSPIRATION ✨🐬💯

Panelists: Ms. Gooding 🇬🇩 ActLikeaLadyThinkLikeaBoss
Ian Schafer

10/21/2026

The Creative Launchpad: is TOMORROW! 🚀

Swipe through to meet our panel lineup

Panelists:

Ian Schafer Ian Schafer
Alicia Gooding Ms. Gooding 🇬🇩
Alexandra Bernard ActLikeaLadyThinkLikeaBoss

Moderator:
Adrienne Acquaye

Event Details:
🗓️ October 22
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 The Atelier - 49 Halsey St, Newark, NJ

The Nightcap (Post-event gathering): Consigliere - 31 Warren St, Newark, NJ 07102
⏰ 8:30 PM – Late
📍 Grab drinks & connect right after the panel!

🎟️ Last call for RSVPs! Few tickets available!
LINK IN BIO to lock in your spot. See you tomorrow! 👋🏾

Brought to you by:
🇳🇬Edi B✨Good Vibe Curator Ufon 🖤✨ Adrienne Acquaye Chad Piff Big Chief Kilo 💠

CreatorEconomy

10/18/2026

🎤✨ MEET YOUR MODERATOR: ADRIENNE “MISS A” ACQUAYE ✨🎤

If you’ve ever sat through a panel that felt like a LinkedIn post read out loud... relax. Miss A is on the mic, which means we’re actually getting into the real juicy stuff. 😏💜
Entrepreneur. Award-winning creative. Global host. Soon-to-be author. When she’s not pulling in $400K+ in annual sales at FASTSIGNS Newark, she’s hosting events across the globe or winning film festival awards in Thailand for vlogs filmed in Ghana. (Yes, really.)
Through her brand, My Lovely Lunatic Leo Life, she’s built a space rooted in raw storytelling, unapologetic travel, and doing things on her own terms—starting with her upcoming memoir series, 30 on a Journey. 📚✨
On October 22, she’s running the show for The Creative Launchpad: Beyond the Feed alongside Ian Schafer, Alexandra Helene Bernard, and Alicia Gooding.
Why she’s running the mic:
Zero fluff, actual gems: She doesn’t just read card prompts—she asks the unscripted, deep-cut questions that get past the highlight reel.
She’s actually in the trenches: As a founder, creator, and writer, she knows the exact operational headaches you’re dealing with behind the scenes.
Warm room energy: Introvert or natural networker, she sets a vibe that makes real-world connection effortless.
Direct access: She’s keeping the live Q&A sharp so you walk away with real answers for your business, not generic advice.
Because fitting into one box was never the move anyway. 🔥♌
🎟️ Tap the link in bio to lock in your spot before we sell out.
📍 Equal Space | 89 Market St, Newark, NJ
🗓 October 22 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Moderated by Adrienne Acquaye
In collaboration with Chad Piff Ufon 🖤✨ Big Chief Kilo 💠 🇳🇬Edi B✨Good Vibe Curator

10/15/2026

Meet the powerhouse who turned a corporate career into a global movement.We are thrilled to welcome Alexandra Helene Bernard to the panel for The Creative Launchpad: Beyond the Feed, Building a Creator Economy Creators Can Own.

Alexandra is the founder of Think Like a Boss ActLikeaLadyThinkLikeaBoss, an award-winning international women's empowerment movement. She's a former dancer who opened her own dance school, then rose quickly through the corporate world of tech marketing before choosing to bet on herself. Today she's an author, podcast host, and the founder behind retreats around the world, an event series, programs for Black and Brown communities, and a childcare initiative she launched during the pandemic. She's also been featured on PBS.

Why you need to hear from her:
Alexandra doesn't believe in starving artists, and she'll tell you why. She'll be getting into:
✅ How to use your 9-to-5 as your free venture capital and education while you build
✅ The mindset shifts that take you from sacrificing your revenue to positioning yourself as a business
✅ How to build real trust that turns loyal followers into buyers, outside of the algorithm
✅ What it takes to build equity for your community when you're often the only one in the room

If you've been sitting on your idea waiting for the perfect moment, take calculated risks, get a mentor, and start thinking like a boss.

Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot and get in the room with Alexandra and the rest of our panel.

📍 The Atelier The Atelier | 49 Halsey St, Newark, NJ
🗓 October 22 | 6:00–8:30 PM

Moderated by Adrienne Acquaye

In collaboration with Chad Piff Ufon 🖤✨ Big Chief Kilo 💠 🇳🇬Edi B✨Good Vibe Curator

10/12/2026

Meet the brand architect who has seen the creator economy from every side.

We are thrilled to welcome Alicia Gooding Ms. Gooding 🇬🇩 to the panel for The Creative Launchpad: Beyond the Feed, Building a Creator Economy Creators Can Own.

Alicia knows that talent gets you in the room, but ownership and preparation keep you there. As a Brand Architect and the co-founder of the creative agency C.O.D.E. C.O.D.E., she’s built a career across publicity, tech, and brand strategy. She helped onboard 20,000+ creators to a platform where creators get paid directly, with no middleman.

Why you need to hear from her:
Alicia is coming to the stage to share what she’s learned from the inside. She’ll be getting into:
✅ Why creators need to understand IP and how to protect and own what they put out into the world.
✅ What brands actually look for when they book a creator, and what you should have ready before you pitch.
✅ Why niche creators and micro-influencers are holding the future of the creator economy down.
✅ The real version of the creator journey that people don’t post about, and why you should never give up.

If you’re ready to trade “going viral” for “building something you own,” you need to be in this room.

Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot and get in the room with Alicia and the rest of our panel.

📍 The Atelier | 49 Halsey St, Newark, NJ
🗓️ October 22 | 6:00–8:30 PM

Moderated by Adrienne Acquaye

In collaboration with Chad Piff Ufon 🖤✨ Big Chief Kilo 💠 🇳🇬Edi B✨Good Vibe Curator

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Meet the storyteller turning short-form into a front door for new creators.

We are thrilled to welcome Ian Schafer to the panel for The Creative Launchpad- Beyond The Feed: Building A Creator Economy Creators Can Own

Ian knows that the way into entertainment has changed. He leads commercial strategy at Hoorae Media HOORAE, An Issa Rae Company and co-founded Ensemble, a HOORAE Media Company Ensemble, an entertainment studio powered by creators and funded by brands. He also hosts Post Credits on Bloomberg Post Credits, a show about the collision between the creator and Hollywood economies. His work sits right where attention is going: the time people pass with entertainment, not just the time they set aside for it.

Why you need to hear from him:
Ian is coming to the stage with a simple message to anyone building outside their 9-to-5: go out and make. He’ll be getting into:
✅Why short, vertical series are becoming the new on-ramp for people trying to make a name for themselves, the way podcasts did.
✅The reality of the creator economy: most of the people you watch have day jobs, and what that means for how you build.
✅ Why your network really is your net worth, and how a tight community opens doors.
✅ How the entertainment industry is building a second home in New Jersey, and how Newark creatives get a seat.
If you’ve been waiting for permission, a bigger budget, or the perfect moment to start, this is your sign.

Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot and get in the room with Ian and the rest of our panel.
📍 | 49 Halsey St, Newark, NJ
🗓️ October 22, 6-8:30PM
Moderated by Adrienne Acquaye
In collaboration with:
🇳🇬Edi B✨Good Vibe Curator Ufon 🖤✨ Chad Piff Adrienne Acquaye Big Chief Kilo 💠

10/09/2026

Meet the storyteller turning short-form into a front door for new creators.

We are thrilled to welcome Ian Schaefer Ian Schafer to the panel for The Creative Launchpad: Beyond The Feed, Building A Creator Economy Creators Can Own.

Ian knows that the way into entertainment has changed. He leads commercial strategy at Hoorae Media HOORAE, An Issa Rae Company and co-founded Ensemble, A Hoorae Media Company Ensemble, an entertainment studio powered by creators and funded by brands. He also hosts Post Credits on Bloomberg Post Credits, a show about the collision between the creator and Hollywood economies. His work sits right where attention is going: the time people pass with entertainment, not just the time they set aside for it.

Why you need to hear from him:
Ian is coming to the stage with a simple message to anyone building outside their 9-to-5: go out and make. He’ll be getting into:
✅ Why short, vertical series are becoming the new on-ramp for people trying to make a name for themselves, the way podcasts did.
✅ The reality of the creator economy: most of the people you watch have day jobs, and what that means for how you build.
✅ Why your network really is your net worth, and how a tight community opens doors.
✅How the entertainment industry is building a second home in New Jersey, and how Newark creatives get a seat.

If you’ve been waiting for permission, a bigger budget, or the perfect moment to start, this is your sign.

Tap the link in our bio to secure your spot and get in the room with Ian and the rest of our panel.
📍 49 Halsey St, Newark, NJ
🗓️ October 22 | 6-8:30 PM
Moderated by Adrienne Acquaye
In collaboration with
🇳🇬Edi B✨Good Vibe Curator Adrienne Acquaye Ufon 🖤✨ Big Chief Kilo 💠