Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! Today we’re exploring how to boost the creative economy in a way that feels collaborative, empowering, and sustainable. Instead of hustling harder, what if growing your business meant helping others rise, too? In this episode, Elizabeth shares the story behind her newest passion project and explains why community—not competition—may be the key to long-term success.

Where the Idea Began

The inspiration started with a simple moment. After one of Elizabeth’s live events, a single comment sparked a much bigger vision. From there, the idea evolved into The Elevate Economy — an experiment designed to prove that community really is currency. Rather than focusing only on individual wins, this movement encourages creative women to support, promote, and collaborate with one another.

Why Collaboration Works

Too often, small business owners feel pressure to guard their ideas and protect their audience. As a result, entrepreneurship can feel isolating and overly competitive. However, Elizabeth offers a different perspective. When we share resources, celebrate each other’s success, and build genuine relationships, everyone benefits. Not only does collaboration expand visibility, but it also builds trust and opens the door to opportunities that might not happen alone.

How We Boost the Creative Economy

So, what does this look like in practice? It starts with small, intentional actions. For example, recommending another creative, sharing someone else’s work, or partnering instead of competing can create powerful ripple effects. Over time, those connections grow stronger and more impactful. Together, these efforts help boost the creative economy from the inside out.

SHOW NOTES:

02:15 – The moment that sparked the Elevate Economy idea

05:00 – Amber’s story: from frustrated mom to thriving entrepreneur

08:40 – Amanda’s story: quitting teaching and creating freedom

12:15 – The problem this new community solves

15:45 – How the Elevate Economy will work

18:00 – The $50 founding member opportunity

22:30 – Why we must lead by example and show what’s possible

27:20 – Community vs. competition: a mindset shift

31:00 – What to expect inside the Elevate Economy

34:00 – The ripple effect of creative collaboration

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