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September 18, 2026
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Collective Conversations
Creative Connections Podcast

A Woman Becoming — Empathy, Fresh Eyes & the Next Chapter with Ainsley Keating

by The Dot Connector
Ainsley Keating, Creative Collective’s marketing manager, joins Mikki Wilson on empathy, not being a people pleaser, and being the youngest in the room.
September 18, 2026
January 12, 2026
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Collective Conversations
Creative Connections Podcast

Community-Centered Leadership with Alyssa Conary

by The Dot Connector
Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson is a podcast from Creative Collective that amplifies the voices and stories of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Creative Collective. In each episode, host Mikki Wilson sits down with a woman business owner from the Creative Collective community to explore her unique journey, what drives her, and where she’s headed next. Local economies
January 12, 2026
August 7, 2024
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Business
Collective Conversations

How the Affordable Homes Act in Massachusetts Can Boost the Creative Economy

by John Andrews
By John Andrews for Creative Collective. The recently signed Affordable Homes Act in Massachusetts is set to make waves in the housing market, but its impact extends far beyond just putting roofs over heads. This comprehensive $5 billion investment in affordable housing could be a game-changer for artists, creators, and small businesses. Let’s explore how this landmark legislation might energize
August 7, 2024