4 Things You’ll Actually Learn in CreatorFest’s New Monetisation Session Series

May 20, 2026

Let’s be honest: we all love making content, but we also quite like being able to pay our rent.

The CreatorFest 2026 agenda just dropped its second wave of sessions, and an exciting miniseries is going on, zeroing in on one massive theme: Building Creator Wealth.

Whether you’re juggling a 9-to-5 or looking to take your established brand to the next level, here are four game-changing things you'll learn from the lineup this year.

1. How to Make Money Before You Ever Get a Brand Deal

According to recent stats, a whopping 88% of creators are still treating their craft as a side hustle. And honestly? In this economy, that is completely fair.

In the session Crafting A Content Career Without Quitting Your Day Job, you’ll learn how to start monetising long before the big brands come knocking. It’s all about nailing consistent content and understanding your true value early on. Expect realistic income expectations and practical steps to set yourself up for sustainable cash flow while keeping your day job.

Who you'll learn from: Dom Smales (GloMotion Studios), Daisy Rose (The Content Cloud Network), Mia Ferreira (Creator), and Bita Jedo (Disney+).

2. The Exact Moment to Quit Your Day Job

Transitioning from "side-hustle creator" to "full-time business owner" is brilliant, but it’s also bloody terrifying. How do you know you're actually ready to make the leap?

Taking The Leap & Going Full Time is going to peel back the curtain on the financial and emotional realities of going pro. You'll get the inside scoop on the exact "green lights" that signal it’s safe to quit your 9-to-5, how to build proper financial safety nets, and how to handle the mental shift of being both the creative talent and the CEO.

Who you'll learn from: Lauren Leyva (Creator), Niall MacMillan (Creator), Justin Girdler (Diving Bell), and Hala Al-Ajil (Creator Strategy Consultant).

Always fancied seeing your name on a bookshelf but have absolutely no idea where to start?

Mental health and sobriety influencer Abi Feltham is sitting down to share how she used her platform to pivot into becoming a published author, all while keeping her social audience incredibly engaged. You’ll learn how to transfer your day-to-day content creation skills into writing a full-length book, and exactly what it takes to secure that dream publishing contract.

Who you'll learn from: Abi Feltham (Creator).

4. The Art of 'Income Stacking' (So You Aren't Just Relying on Brand Deals)

Once you've found your niche, the next challenge is making sure your business can survive the long haul. Relying solely on TikTok or Instagram brand deals is a risky game, especially with algorithm shifts and AI disruption around the corner.

In Scaling Your Niche & Diversifying Income Streams, you'll get a masterclass in creator expansion. The panel will break down the "Scaling Framework" to help you spot when your niche is ready to grow, alongside a practical guide to balancing active and passive income streams so your business is completely future-proof.