This is a place to celebrate the creative individuals who make up our broader community.
Here, we feature actors, artists, authors, healers, and musicians, who are sharing their work, their voice, and their journey in meaningful ways.
SMART Network Guild created this space to offer visibility, connection, and inspiration — not promotion or endorsement.
Our goal is to highlight diverse creative paths, encourage mutual support, and help creatives feel seen as they navigate the realities of creative work.
We welcome submissions from actors, artists, authors, healers, and musicians who would like to be considered for a Community Spotlight feature.
To keep this space aligned with our mission and accessible to a broad audience:
Submissions are free and not paid placements
Being featured does not require membership, donation, or purchase
Features are selected based on alignment with our values of education, integrity, and community
We do not accept promotional language, sales pitches, affiliate links, or calls to purchase
We do not feature adult content, explicit material, or nudity
Submitted information may be lightly edited for clarity, length, and appropriateness
Our intention is to share authentic stories and creative work in a way that is respectful, inclusive, and community-focused.
Since 2019, she’s been turning “I’ve always wanted to try pottery…” into “Oh wow, I made that” through cozy, judgment-free teaching. Think of her as your patient ceramics big sister: demystifying the craft, cheering on your wobbly first bowl, and proving that handmade, imperfect, and deeply human will always beat factory-perfect.
Former Zen monk and author of The Soulmate Revolution and Mind Gone Wild, Allan helps introspectives quiet inner noise and build deeper, more authentic relationships.
Born and raised in Kenya and the author of Be Good for Good. His message is simple and powerful: you can choose growth, lead with purpose, and become the best version of yourself.
Helps entrepreneurs and creatives restore clarity when business focus fades. Like macular degeneration affects eyesight, he reveals the patterns behind “business vision blindness” and shares strategies in Gaining the Systems Advantage to build smarter systems.
Board-certified ADD coach and Dr. Daniel Amen partner, Frank helps creatives turn procrastination into focused action. Author of Get Into Action, Transforming the ADD/ADHD Conversation, and Time Management, he delivers practical strategies that stick.
Certified Divorce Transition Coach and Board Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, brings over a decade of coaching experience and more than 25 years as a credentialed mediator across the U.S. and Canada.
My writing comes from learning the hard way—through risk, failure, and rebuilding—and turning those lessons into stories others can learn from.
Dan Wilson understands that healing work and financial stewardship must coexist—and helps healers build abundance without compromise.
Cassi Carothers works with creative moms who are juggling family life and a growing business. She helps them create clear, authentic brands so they can grow with confidence—without burning out or missing what matters most.
Dr. Christine Sauer supports wellness creatives on the journey from purpose to profit—without losing their integrity or calling.
Frank King is a TEDx record holder and mental health comedian who helps speakers and creatives use storytelling and lived experience to share messages that truly matter.
Former Hollywood director Gary Rogers helps creatives turn what they do into a clear, compelling 60-second pitch—so their work gets understood, remembered, and chosen.
Stage visibility expert and founder of Speakers Playhouse. Kimberly helps entrepreneurs refine their message and land more speaking opportunities — turning one talk into many stages of impact.
They started as overworked photographers whose “dream business” ran their lives—until they created scalable, online income streams that let them prioritize their future kids and greater calling. Today, they share the systems, AI tools, and mindset shifts that helped them grow to eight figures, so other impact‑driven families can create more freedom, margin, and generational opportunity around the people they love.
Beehiiv gives creators a simple way to publish newsletters, build loyal readers, and turn their writing into sustainable income.
Doneverse supports creatives and founders who are stretched too thin by pairing them with real human support, proven systems, and a trained “Doer” so they can lead their work with clarity instead of overwhelm.
Found Banking helps creatives manage business finances in one place—making it easier to separate personal and business money, track expenses, and stay organized without accounting overwhelm.
Inc Authority helps creatives get their business set up the right way without the legal stress or confusion.
Meet your all-in-one stage manager: line up the week’s posts across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok, then let the cues run while you steal the spotlight.
Ever wished you could turn a random idea into a movie scene? Sora 2 from OpenAI lets creators describe a scene and watch AI bring it to life—no cameras, no crew, just imagination.
Systeme.io helps creatives turn ideas into income by letting them build up to three funnels and run email marketing—for free—without tech overwhelm or expensive software.
Because your story deserves more than a 15-second soundbite. We recommend Substack for the SMART creative who wants to own their audience without an algorithm acting as a gatekeeper. It’s your digital stage, your gallery, and your printing press—all in one inbox.
Todoist takes the mental sticky notes off your brain. Add a task once, set it to repeat daily, weekly, or on specific dates, and let it quietly keep you on track—no retyping required.
8fig.ai helps creatives treat their art like the thriving business it is. You can use 8fig’s tools to plan income, track cash flow, and forecast your next big project—tours, launches, studio time, events, or product drops. Map out your goals, see exactly what you need to invest and when, and keep your creative work funded and sustainable, without getting lost in spreadsheets.
Dr. Peggy Gleason supports creative professional women in midlife and beyond who have spent years carrying responsibility, pressure, and quiet stress, helping them reconnect to calm, confidence, and a deeper sense of self in this powerful next chapter of life.
Helping people find their “rhythm”, so they can rise up. Coach. Consultant. Drum Therapist. Neurodivergent Specialist
Through Havening Techniques® and gentle coaching, Feather Windwalker's Wisdom supports emotional healing by helping people release stress, trauma, and long-held emotional weight.
Gwen Lepard helps creatives who feel stuck or overwhelmed turn ideas into finished work while also using energy-based techniques to clear inner blocks and restore focus. She supports writers and creative entrepreneurs in building follow-through, sustainable routines, and emotional clarity so progress feels steady—not forced.
Jim Tsoutsouris is a mindful guide of ancient energy wisdom, weaving qigong and chakra healing into gentle, transformative experiences that help individuals return to inner balance, embodied presence, and a deeper connection with themselves.
Susan, an RTT Practitioner, offers a gentle and compassionate space for deep transformation, supporting individuals in releasing long-held inner barriers and reconnecting with clarity, confidence, and inner peace.
Frank Coppola helps creatives embrace who they are—and how their minds work—to overcome procrastination and create with confidence. A speaker, musician, and Board Certified ADHD expert, he shows entrepreneurs and artists how to turn ADHD into a creative advantage that fuels clarity, focus, and forward motion.
Through Havening Techniques® and gentle coaching, Feather Windwalker's Wisdom supports emotional healing by helping people release stress, trauma, and long-held emotional weight.
