Marissa Hill (ShadeTV)

Co-Founder and Executive Producer
Shade Studios / ShadeTV

Marissa Hill is an Executive Producer at Shade Studios and Host at ShadeTV, the largest female-led channel on sneakers, fashion and hype culture. Marissa is a fashion model, former NCAA Volleyball player, actress and broadcast and media host. She is featured in the ABC News Studios docuseries Grails, focused on the rise of hype sneaker culture in golf with Eastside Golf and Jordan Brand. A staple on both sides of the red carpet, Marissa has interviewed a diverse group of talent including Benedict Cumberbatch, Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Chloe Sevigny, Elijah Wood, Jennifer Lopez, Jason Schwartzman, Diane Warren, Lucy Lawless, Sue Bird, Coco Gauff, Perry Farrell, Finn Cole, John Roberts, and more.

Creator Track

Small Creators Building Big Businesses

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 207CD

Thursday, June 19

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Featuring: Avi Gandhi, Gigi Robinson, Lloyd not George and more

Discover how creators with modest but mighty followings are building thriving businesses that defy the millions of subscribers mindset. In this revealing session, successful creators share how they've turned engaged communities into sustainable revenue streams, proving that genuine connection trumps viral fame. Learn practical strategies for cultivating superfans, diversifying income streams, and building a business that supports full-time creation – all without chasing massive subscriber counts. Perfect for creators who want to focus on meaningful growth over vanity metrics.

Participants