December 11, 2025
Creative professionals collaborating at the Top Talent Hollywood Conference

Why Creativity Is a Business Superpower: Lessons From Hollywood’s Top Talent

Creativity is now a powerful business advantage, shaping success across industries from entertainment to entrepreneurship. At the Top Talent Hollywood Conference, top professionals revealed how storytelling, innovation, and creative strategy drive influence and growth. Discover key insights and learn how to apply creativity to your own career journey.
December 10, 2025
JDS Creative Academy team attending the Top Talent Hollywood Conference with Diane Strand presenting on creative entrepreneurship

Top Talent Hollywood Conference Recap: Our Biggest Insights, Connections and Creative Wins

A full recap of the Top Talent Hollywood Conference where the JDS Creative Academy team gained industry insights, expanded connections and celebrated powerful creative wins. Highlights include Diane Strand’s CreativePreneur Starter Kit presentation and takeaways that will enhance our programs in 2026.
November 20, 2025
Guests enjoying Haunted Studio fundraiser event celebrating creativity and community

The Art of the Ask: How Fundraisers Like Haunted Studio Keep Us Creating

Haunted Studio is more than a seasonal event. It brings the community together to celebrate creativity, support inclusive arts education, and empower students of all abilities. Every ticket, donation, and volunteer hour helps build pathways for meaningful creative careers and strengthens the impact of JDS Creative Academy programs.