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Community Workshop: Monetization strategies beyond ads and sponsorships

March 18, 2026
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12:00 pm
EST

Making money from your content doesn’t have to mean chasing ads, sponsors, or huge download numbers.

In this Community Workshop, we’re joined by Visibility & Community-Led Marketing Strategist Michelle Thames, who will show you how to turn your visibility into real revenue through intentional outreach, relationships, and strategic conversations.

If you’ve been creating consistently but aren’t sure how to turn that attention into paid opportunities, this session will give you a clear, practical approach you can start using right away.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • How to turn visibility into revenue without relying on ads or sponsorships
  • Outreach strategies that lead to partnerships, clients, and paid opportunities
  • How to use your content as a conversation starter for business growth
  • Simple frameworks for building relationships that convert into revenue
  • Real-world examples of creators turning connections into income

Whether you’re a creator, business owner, or podcast host, you’ll walk away with actionable ways to monetize your presence and build a more sustainable growth strategy.

Sign up to watch live and get your questions answered — or RSVP to receive the full replay after the session.

RSVP to watch live or get the replay

Our speakers

Michelle Thames

Visibility & Community-Led Marketing Strategist, Podcast Host & Event Curator

Michelle Thames is a visibility and community-led marketing strategist who helps creators and entrepreneurs turn their content, relationships, and platforms into sustainable income. She is the host of the long-running podcast Social Media Decoded and is known for building monetization strategies rooted in outreach, collaboration, and community, not virality. Michelle has partnered with platforms, brands, and organizations to host workshops, events, and experiences that convert visibility into real business growth.

Kendall Breitman

Community Lead

Kendall Breitman leads Riverside's community of creators, supporting the thousands of creators in the Riverside community, helping them hone their skills, create new connections, and reach their goals. A people person to her core, Kendall's passion is connecting with creators and hearing their stories. Before joining Riverside, Kendall worked as a political reporter and television producer for news outlets like NBC and Bloomberg.

Start creating with Riverside

*No credit card needed. Free plan available.
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Mar 18, 2026 12:00 PM

Community Workshop: Monetization strategies beyond ads and sponsorships

Making money from your content doesn’t have to mean chasing ads, sponsors, or huge download numbers.

In this Community Workshop, we’re joined by Visibility & Community-Led Marketing Strategist Michelle Thames, who will show you how to turn your visibility into real revenue through intentional outreach, relationships, and strategic conversations.

If you’ve been creating consistently but aren’t sure how to turn that attention into paid opportunities, this session will give you a clear, practical approach you can start using right away.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • How to turn visibility into revenue without relying on ads or sponsorships
  • Outreach strategies that lead to partnerships, clients, and paid opportunities
  • How to use your content as a conversation starter for business growth
  • Simple frameworks for building relationships that convert into revenue
  • Real-world examples of creators turning connections into income

Whether you’re a creator, business owner, or podcast host, you’ll walk away with actionable ways to monetize your presence and build a more sustainable growth strategy.

Sign up to watch live and get your questions answered — or RSVP to receive the full replay after the session.

Learn how to turn your visibility into real revenue through intentional outreach, relationships, and strategic conversations.

Our speakers

Michelle Thames

Visibility & Community-Led Marketing Strategist, Podcast Host & Event Curator

Michelle Thames is a visibility and community-led marketing strategist who helps creators and entrepreneurs turn their content, relationships, and platforms into sustainable income. She is the host of the long-running podcast Social Media Decoded and is known for building monetization strategies rooted in outreach, collaboration, and community, not virality. Michelle has partnered with platforms, brands, and organizations to host workshops, events, and experiences that convert visibility into real business growth.

Kendall Breitman

Community Lead

Kendall Breitman leads Riverside's community of creators, supporting the thousands of creators in the Riverside community, helping them hone their skills, create new connections, and reach their goals. A people person to her core, Kendall's passion is connecting with creators and hearing their stories. Before joining Riverside, Kendall worked as a political reporter and television producer for news outlets like NBC and Bloomberg.

Start creating with Riverside

*No credit card needed. Free plan available.