About this episode

This episode explores the transformative impact of Military CreatorCon on military creatives.

Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode of Owning Up, AMSE CEO and Founder Moni sits down with Marah Lago, cofounder of Military CreatorCon, to explore how this groundbreaking conference is transforming the landscape for military creatives. From its humble beginnings as a one-day event to becoming a thriving hub for storytellers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, Military CreatorCon offers something truly different—a community-first approach that prioritizes connection over competition. Discover what makes this event a must-attend for anyone in the military community looking to grow their creative or entrepreneurial venture. Key Highlights The Story Behind the Vision Marah's creative lineage: daughter of a renowned painter, granddaughter of a famous soccer player From successful jewelry designer to military spouse advocate Recognizing the gap: why military creatives needed their own space The evolution from one-day event to thriving annual conference What Sets Military CreatorCon Apart Come as you are—no pretenses, just authentic connection Mentorship and collaboration over competition A supportive ecosystem designed specifically for military community challenges For everyone…

People in this episode

Host: Moni

Guest: Marah Lago

Topics covered

• creativity
• community
• military
• entrepreneurship
• conference

Keywords

• Military CreatorCon
• creativity
• entrepreneurship
• community
• mentorship
• conference

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Military CreatorCon, Assoc. of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs®

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