From Hustlepreneur to Creative CEO: My Journey to Launching Taylor The Creator Agency

Taylor Smith
Jun 27, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Jun 27

I grew up in East Atlanta Village-a quirky, tattooed bar district bursting with character-and as a theater kid surrounded by a diverse circle of friends, I learned early to embrace all walks of life. That openness shaped my passion for creating for people and helping them tell their stories.

From the youngest of five selling handmade bracelets and mixed CDs to funding my own roller-rink and movie outings, I’ve always had a natural hustle.

When I bought my first DSLR and MacBook, my love for graphic design ignited. Growing up in Atlanta, with a performing arts background, I blended my creative drive with tech to pursue a career in Media Arts and Creative Direction.

After earning my M.F.A., I landed a “dream” corporate job—but my side hustles kept pulling at me. When Covid-19 hit and I was laid off, it felt like a relief and a sign. I took the chance to focus on my business, helping friends launch theirs, and my web designs started going viral. Referrals poured in, and sales skyrocketed.

Faced with a choice-keep juggling a corporate job or fully commit to my dream of empowering entrepreneurs-I took a leap of faith. I launched Taylor The Creator Agency to serve hustlepreneurs everywhere.

Today, I build bold websites and marketing materials that blend art, tech, and passion.

I’m proud of my journey from self-taught designer with a terrible first website to working on major projects—like the PGA Tour’s augmented reality site and a viral food museum site that helped its owner land deals with Uber Eats and launch a second location.

At Taylor The Creator Agency, we’re not just building websites; we’re fueling dreams, reclaiming time, and breaking glass ceilings. The future of work is diverse, inclusive, and full of opportunity—and I’m here to help you claim your piece of it.

Let’s create your next chapter together.