Alix Traeger

Alix Traeger is a longtime food & lifestyle creator; her approachable recipes and playful flair have garnered her over 2 million followers across social media. Known for her viral recipe videos during her time as a video producer at BuzzFeed Tasty, Alix has since taken her talents beyond the Tasty kitchen, sharing her deliciously messy adventures on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and her Substack, Scratch That. She’s all about embracing the messiness of life and cooking, learning, and laughing along the way.

Industry Track

Beyond the Merch Drop: Paths to Product Success

Duration: 30 minutes

Location: Ballroom E

Thursday, June 19

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Categories: Commerce/Retail, Creator Companies & Careers

Featuring: Alix Traeger, Lisa Berlin Wright, Zoya Biglary

The product economy isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some creators, success means owning the entire DTC experience; for others, it’s about scaling through retail or licensing. This session opens with a mapping of two key models—direct-to-consumer and licensing—and then dives into real-world examples from creators at various stages of the product journey. Panelists will share how they developed their offerings, what metrics mattered most, and how they navigated decisions like production, pricing, and platform selection.

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Community Track

Kitchen Confidential: Where Culinary Chaos Meets Content Magic

Duration: 1 hour

Location: Hall C Stage (Level-Up Stage)

Saturday, June 21

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Categories: Beauty & Lifestyle

Featuring: Alix Traeger, Dollar Tree Dinners, Jenny Hoyos and more

Join us as we dive deep into the world where culinary art meets content creation, with our creators who have mastered the art of turning everyday cooking into must-watch entertainment! They will share their ultimate creations and their epic fails.

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Creator Track

After the Viral Storm: Building Lasting Creator Careers Beyond 15 Minutes of Fame

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 204

Saturday, June 21

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Featuring: Alix Traeger, Merrick Hanna

What happens when lightning strikes and your content suddenly reaches millions' Join creators who transformed viral moments into sustainable careers as they reveal the reality behind overnight success. Discover how they capitalized on sudden visibility, navigated the pressure of follow-up content, and evolved from viral sensations to established creators with loyal audiences. This candid conversation explores the strategies that turned fleeting attention into enduring careers, the challenges of maintaining momentum when the algorithm moves on, and how to build genuine connection with an audience that discovered you through viral content.

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