Welcome to Back to School with Collective Voice
Your creator syllabus for leveling up your content, connections, and commissions
Class is officially in session and this time, the curriculum is designed just for you. From expert-led webinars and IG Lives to tactical tips via Reels, TikToks, and beyond, this hub is your go-to destination for everything happening during our weeklong creator programming.
Meet your Creator Professors (yes, we gave them a title 👩🏫), explore the full class schedule, and don’t forget to register for the webinars, sign up for live sessions, sneak into Office Hours, and score exclusive creator swag. Whether you’re here to learn, grow, or just vibe with fellow creators, this is your semester to shine-up your content, connections, and commissions
Class Schedule
Your weekly breakdown of events, content drops, and office hours. Don’t be late to class, there might be swag involved.
Monday
Webinar w/ Michelle Thames
Ready to build authority, community, and commissions without living on Instagram 24/7? In this can’t-miss session, Michelle Thames shares her signature system for creating content with purpose and ease.
Broadcast Tip of the Day
Serving up one snackable creator tip a day to help you link smarter, post faster, and ace your content game this season. Class is in session—let’s get that 💰 and that A+
Tuesday
IG Live w/ Ashley Kim
BTS season hits differently when you’re Gen Z. In this IG Live, Ashley Kim shares how she tailors content for college students and recent grads aka the audience that lives online and shops with purpose. From late-night study hauls to real talk on post-grad life, Ashley breaks down what resonates, what converts, and how to keep it real while keeping it strategic.
Broadcast Tip of the Day
Serving up one snackable creator tip a day to help you link smarter, post faster, and ace your content game this season. Class is in session—let’s get that 💰 and that A+
Wednesday
Webinar w/ Chanel Tyler x Claude.ai
Think of Back-to-School as your warm-up, your run-through, your full-glam moment before the Creator Super Bowl (aka Q4). In this strategic session, Chanel Tyler teams up with Claude.ai to help you build a content engine that’s aligned, optimized, and ready for high-converting magic.
Broadcast Tip of the Day
Serving up one snackable creator tip a day to help you link smarter, post faster, and ace your content game this season. Class is in session—let’s get that 💰 and that A+!
Thursday
IG Live w/ Chanel Tyler x Nichole Porges
Ever wonder how creators actually get cast on campaigns and what makes them get rebooked again (and again)? In this IG Live, Nichole Porges, Casting Strategy Director at Collective Voice, joins Chanel Tyler to spill the tea on what brands are really looking for, how to show up like a pro, and the underrated ways to stand out. From pitch to post, we’re breaking down how to turn one-off deals into long-term collabs. No gatekeeping, just real talk.
Broadcast Tip of the Day
Serving up one snackable creator tip a day to help you link smarter, post faster, and ace your content game this season. Class is in session—let’s get that 💰 and that A+!
TikTok Live w/ Maddie Chang
Feeling overwhelmed by what to post and when? In this live lesson, Maddy Chang breaks down her no-stress, totally repeatable content planning system, designed to help creators stay organized, intentional, and (dare we say?) excited to post.
Friday
Broadcast Tip of the Day
Serving up one snackable creator tip a day to help you link smarter, post faster, and ace your content game this season. Class is in session—let’s get that 💰 and that A+!
COMM 401: The Content System That Sells
Instructor: Professor Michelle Thames
When: Monday, July 21
Format: Live Webinar (conversational-style)
Pre-reqs: A dream, a phone, and a desire to stop burning out
Course Description:
Ready to build authority, community, and commissions without living on Instagram 24/7? In this can’t-miss session, Michelle Thames shares her signature system for creating content with purpose and ease.
Learn how to:
🗂️ Build a signature content system aligned with your values
🔁 Turn content into connection and connections into conversions
📱 Stay consistent without being glued to your phone
🤝 Use community, storytelling & tools to scale sustainably
This class is your prep course for the creator Super Bowl (aka Holiday Season). Sign up, show up, and get ready to work smarter, not harder.
CREAT 210: Content Planning 101 (Live!)
Instructor: Professor Maddy Chang
When: Thursday, July 24 @4:30PM CT
Format: TikTok Live @chaddymang
Pre-reqs: A messy camera roll and a notes app full of half-formed ideas
Course Description:
Feeling overwhelmed by what to post and when? In this live lesson, Maddy Chang breaks down her no-stress, totally repeatable content planning system, designed to help creators stay organized, intentional, and (dare we say?) excited to post.
Expect a real-talk walkthrough of:
🧠 How to build a planning flow that fits your life
🛒 Ways to weave affiliate content into your regular rhythm
📅 The power of batching, prepping, and trusting your process
🌟 Real examples from her recent Urban Outfitters campaign
No slides, no fluff, just practical content wisdom from a creator who’s been there. Attendance = clarity unlocked.
GENZ 215: How a Gen-Z Creator Preps for BTS
Instructor: Professor Ashley Kim with Chanel Tyler
When: Tuesday, July 22 @5pm CT
Format: IG Live @itsashleykimchi
Pre-reqs: A love of storytimes, style hauls, and shopping on a budget
Course Description:
BTS season hits differently when you’re Gen Z. In this IG Live, Ashley Kim shares how she tailors content for college students and recent grads aka the audience that lives online and shops with purpose. From late-night study hauls to real talk on post-grad life, Ashley breaks down what resonates, what converts, and how to keep it real while keeping it strategic.
What you’ll learn:
📚 Content formats that click with the Gen Z crowd
🎓 How to balance authenticity with affiliate strategy
💸 Budget-friendly style + lifestyle content that drives conversion
📈 Positioning your content for impact during this major shopping season
If Gen Z is your audience (or you are Gen Z), consider this your content compass for Back-to-School.
STRAT 499: BTS is Your GRWM for Q4
Instructor: Our Dean of Admissions Chanel Tyler + Claude
When: Wednesday, July 23
Format: Live Webinar
Pre-reqs: A desire to crush Q4 and a love for planning ahead
Course Description:
Think of Back-to-School as your warm-up, your run-through, your full-glam moment before the Creator Super Bowl (aka Q4). In this strategic session, Chanel Tyler teams up with Claude to help you build a content engine that’s aligned, optimized, and ready for high-converting magic.
What you’ll learn:
💡 Why BTS is the perfect test season for your holiday strategy
🎯 Planning affiliate content with intention + impact
📱 Tools + techniques to streamline your content creation
📈 How to turn prep season into performance season
This isn’t just a class, it’s your playbook. Show up, take notes, and get ready to execute like a pro.
AFFL 302: Campaign Casting 101
Instructor: Our Dean of Admissions Chanel Tyler and Nichole Porges
When: Thursday, July 24 @5pm CT
Format: IG Live
Pre-reqs: A desire to land your dream collab (and keep it going).
Course Description:
Campaign casting isn’t magic—it’s strategy. In this no-fluff session, Chanel Tyler and Nichole Porges are pulling back the curtain on how campaign selections really happen, what success looks like behind the scenes, and how to build brand trust that leads to repeat bookings.
Here’s what’s on the syllabus:
🎯 How casting actually works (from the inside)
💬 What top creators do to stand out and get selected
📈 Tips to turn brand love into long-term collabs
🧠 Mindset shifts to move from one-and-done to always-on
It’s giving booked, busy, and built-for-this. Show up ready to learn and level up.
Meet Your Professors (aka Creator)
Dean of Admissions Chanel Tyler
Teaches: Affiliate Strategy 499
Chanel is a beauty and brand marketing pro turned creator coach, known for helping creators level up their content with confidence and clarity. When she’s not dropping gems on strategy, she’s helping creators prep for their next big campaign, Q4 included.
Professor Ashley Kim
Teaches: Gen Z Content 215
Ashley is a content creator, college grad, and certified cool girl who knows exactly what resonates with Gen Z. From relatable storytimes to budget-friendly hauls, she’s built an authentic brand around realness, relevance, and results.
Professor Maddy Chang
Teaches: Teaches: Content Planning 101
Maddy Chang is a creator, strategist, and self-proclaimed chaos organizer who’s mastered the art of turning scattered ideas into scroll-stopping content. Her feed? Clean. Her systems? Even cleaner.
Professor Amani Richardson
Teaches: Creator 101
Amani is a creator educator, confidence coach, and one of the best follows if you’re serious about turning content into a career. She breaks down the basics in a way that’s empowering, actionable, and actually fun to implement.
Professor Bre Giglio
Teaches: Real Talk on Reels
Bre is a digital creator and style expert known for her easy-to-follow content tips and relatable takes on growing as a modern influencer. She’s all about showing up consistently and building a content system that works with your life.
Professor Meg
Teaches: TikTok Edu
Meg is a cozy content queen and TikTok pro who knows exactly how to turn daily moments into viral (and shoppable) storytelling. Her vibe? Intentional, aesthetic, and always with a strategy behind it.
Register & Set Reminders
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High Commission Retailers
Back-to-school season = big opportunity. These high commission retailers are perfect for creators looking to maximize earnings while sharing what their audience is already shopping for—think first day fits, classroom must-haves, and dorm-ready finds. Link to them in your posts, stories, and Looks to turn content into clicks (and commissions).
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