# Shared Stages: Reverse Engineering Your Creative Career

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Published: 2026-05-19T02:00:14+00:00
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## Resource

We’re taking you out of the Clubhouse and onto the Masterclass Stage. 🎙️ This week, we’re sharing a special live recording from The Social Summit 2026 in Melbourne, presented by Riser Collective. Arielle joined three powerhouse women on April 23rd to pull off a topic that every creative professional needs to master: Reverse Engineering Your Creative Career. This session explores how to intentionally design your path, make strategic pivots, and the raw reality of building a career that actually works for you, rather than waiting for a seat at the table. The Panellists: (From Right to Left) Anna Mackenzie: A startup advisor, portfolio career mentor, and a leading global voice on building financially lucrative and fulfilling creative portfolio careers. Lizzie Mulherin: Brand strategist, journalist, and founder of The Solo Co, a community platform helping women build businesses without burning out. And your very own, Arielle Thomas: Director, Content Strategist, and Founder of Cinema Thom and Process the Podcast. Moderated by: Rosie Boccamazzo, Social Content Manager at Melbourne Social Co. In This Bonus Content: The "Intentional" Approach: Arielle breaks down how she uses spec work and strategic positioning to land dream clients like Mecca & Vogue The Portfolio Career: Anna explains the beauty of experimentation and how to build a lucrative career from multiple creative income streams Building Without Burning Out: Lizzie shares the smartest way to transition from your corporate life to a creative business Personal Brand as an Anchor: How to build a personal brand that does the heavy lifting for you in opening doors Special Thanks: A huge thank you to Amy Dickinson and Riser Collective for bringing this summit to life and allowing us to share this conversation with the lis…

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