CreativeMornings
Tina Roth-Eisenberg, a Swiss transplant living in New York City, found herself yearning for community. Inspired by Seth Godin's words—"Who you hang out with determines what you dream about and what you collide with"—she decided to take action. Rather than passively searching for belonging, she transformed an old office into a fresh co-working space designed specifically for creatives.
From this co-working space, Tina would go on to incubate what would become her biggest project: CreativeMornings. The concept was simple yet powerful—an event series that brings local creatives together to share ideas, collaborate, and build community. What made it revolutionary was the pricing model: CreativeMornings is completely free to attend, removing any barrier to entry and focusing purely on the value of connection.
What started as a local New York initiative has blossomed into a global movement. CreativeMornings has grown to over 200 chapters around the world, each serving as a hub for creative professionals to gather, inspire one another, and collaborate. The success of CreativeMornings also spawned several other successful business ventures for Tina, demonstrating how a genuine focus on community and collaboration can become a foundation for multiple ventures.
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