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BraveHearts Creator Connection

Free live coaching for working creators

Bring What You're
Working On.

Creator Connection brings together people who are already making audio or video. It's a place to bring work in progress, ask honest questions, see what others are creating, and exchange thoughtful feedback with people who understand the process.

Free to join. Free to participate. Come grow with us.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 8:00 PM Eastern

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Creator Connection is free to attend. No credit card or paid membership is required. Registration opens October 26.

A room for working creators

You shouldn't have to figure everything out alone.

Ever feel like you're too close to your own work? It can be hard to see what's connecting, what needs another look, or what to try next. Creators at every level run into this. Creator Connection gives you a place to work through it with people who understand the process. Bring a clip, an opening, or a question. You'll learn from Rich, see what other creators are working on, and have the chance to exchange useful feedback. Leave with fresh ideas for your own work and new people to keep growing alongside.

Podcasters

Bring the openings, interviews, and episodes you want to make stronger.

Show hosts

Work on how you open, guide a conversation, and keep people with you.

On-camera creators

Build more ease, presence, and connection every time you turn on the camera.

Active creators

Meet creators working through similar questions, discover projects that interest you, and build connections that can continue beyond the session.

First live session

Make Them Want to Keep Watching.

Those first 30 to 60 seconds carry a lot of weight. Rich will help you look at what you're saying, how you're saying it, and what might make someone want to stay.

Bring a current intro, opening, clip, or question.

See real examples and work through them together.

Leave with a stronger opening you can use in your next episode.

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Creator Connection / Live Coaching RoomNOV 3

Your first 30 seconds

Say what matters.
Give them a reason to stay.

We'll look at what your audience hears and feels in the opening minute, then work on making it clearer and more engaging.

0:00The attention window0:60

Clear promiseWhy should they stay?

Strong deliveryHow does it feel?

Next-step pullWhat comes next?

What happens in the room

Bring it in. Talk it through. Make it stronger.

Each session focuses on one practical topic, with guidance from Rich, time for questions, and real work from creators in the room. Bring something for feedback, share what you notice, or listen and learn until you feel ready to join in.

Practical teaching

Rich will teach one focused skill you can try in your next episode, interview, or video.

Creator Lab

Bring a clip, an opening, or a question. We’ll look at it together and talk through what could make it stronger.

Live Q&A

Ask the questions that come up when you’re actually creating: presentation, interviewing, storytelling, delivery, or keeping people engaged.

Creator Community

See what other creators are working on, share your thoughts, and get to know people who understand the process. With each session, you’ll have more opportunities to learn from one another and stay connected.

Learn from someone who's done it live

Rich “Trigger” Bontrager brings 35+ years of broadcasting experience to the room.

Rich knows what it takes to connect with an audience in real time. His coaching is direct, encouraging, and grounded in the choices creators make every time they step behind a mic or in front of a camera.

Bring him work in progress. Ask the question you've been turning over. You'll get guidance you can use, without feeling like your work has to be polished before you show up.

PresentationInterviewingStorytellingLive delivery

Joining is simple

Start with your free BraveHearts Growth Suite account.

Once you confirm your email, your place is reserved. Your account also lets us send your session details and connect you with the Creator Connection community. One registration covers every session in the pilot series.

Create your free account

From October 26, fill in the short form on this page. There is no credit card and no paid membership requirement.

Tell us what you create

Choose what best describes you and add your show or website link if you have one.

Confirm your email

Open the link we email you to confirm your account. We'll also send your registration details, reminders, and what to bring.

Already registered? You're all set. Your place stays reserved.

Common questions

Come curious. Leave clearer.

Is Creator Connection really free?

Yes. It is included with your free BraveHearts Growth Suite account. You don’t need a credit card or paid membership.

Who is this for?

If you’re already making a podcast, video podcast, show, interview series, or other audio or video content, you’ll fit right in.

Do I have to submit something for feedback?

No. You’re welcome to listen, learn, ask questions, and join the conversation. If you’d like feedback on your own work, we’ll show you how to submit a clip or question.

Why do I need a Growth Suite account?

It keeps your Creator Connection registration and Growth Suite profile together. It also gives us a secure way to send your reminders and next steps. Your join button appears on your Growth Suite dashboard shortly before each session.