A curated summary of Allison's recent LinkedIn posts — covering creator economy trends, leadership, AI, and personal reflections.
Today
7 Hiring Takeaways from a Viral Chief of Staff Post
After her Chief of Staff job post went viral with hundreds of applications, Allison shares lessons: warm intros matter, don't bad-mouth past employers, professionalism under pressure reveals character, and the hire was exceptional.
Hiring & Leadership
20 Hours Ago
If You Could Be 25 Again — 51% Chose 1996
A LinkedIn poll revealed most people would choose to be 25 in 1996 — the birth of the internet. Allison reflects on how hindsight makes opportunity obvious, but at the time it felt risky. The parallel to AI today: "We're living in a moment like 1996."
AI & Opportunity
6 Days Ago
The Creator Economy Is Growing Up
Views aren't enough anymore. Creators want ownership, recurring revenue, and businesses that don't reset every month. Retention isn't an accident — it's designed through onboarding, community, and live touchpoints.
Creator Economy
1 Week Ago
My 10-Year-Old Nephew Used ChatGPT to Design a Murder Mystery
A family dinner turned into a full murder mystery game designed by a 10-year-old collaborating with AI. A charming story about how the next generation naturally integrates AI into creative play.
AI & Family
1 Week Ago
Austin Bound for New Media Summit
Heading to the New Media Summit with excitement about connecting with fellow creator economy leaders. "The best conversations always happen outside the panels." Also hosting a happy hour.
Events & Networking
2 Weeks Ago
Our Washer Broke — ChatGPT Fixed It
When their washing machine broke, instead of calling a repairman, her husband used ChatGPT to diagnose the issue, order a $25 part, and fix it within 24 hours. A real-world example of AI's practical empowerment.
AI in Daily Life
2 Weeks Ago
AI Agents Are Self-Organizing — This Phase Is Operational
Reflecting on AI agents coordinating in unexpected ways (self-organizing on Reddit, starting their own religion). The future will still have large companies, but many run with far fewer people. A structural shift in how businesses operate.
AI & Future of Work
3 Weeks Ago
Operationalizing "Customer Obsession" at Uscreen
Customer obsession sounds great in a deck but falls apart without systems. At Uscreen: every feature request lives in a shared board, customer input is visible, and listening is built into the process — not just a value on a wall.
Leadership & Values
1 Month Ago
Capital Should Amplify Your Mission, Not Redirect It
After raising growth capital, Allison emphasizes that customers still drive the roadmap. Founder PJ Taei bootstrapped Uscreen for a decade with grit and focus. Capital amplifies — it doesn't change the mission.
Fundraising & Strategy
1 Month Ago
What 2016 Meant to Me — A Personal Reflection
Jumping on the "2016 trend" late, Allison shares a vulnerable look at that year: giving birth to her 2nd child, two kids under 2, both parents working startups, dealing with postpartum anxiety she thought would resolve on its own.
Personal
1 Month Ago
Thoughts on Vimeo Layoffs
Acknowledging Vimeo's foundational role in online video while signaling Uscreen's continued investment in creators. "Be proud of what you built" — empathetic leadership during industry turbulence.
Industry
1 Month Ago
Meeting Creators at Their Leap — Amy Sessions & Welltth
In Dubai, Allison met Amy Sessions, a fashion editor turned Uscreen creator (Net-a-Porter, Harper's Bazaar). A story about supporting creators at the exact moment they take a leap into building their own business.
Creator Spotlights
1 Month Ago
Views Don't Equal a Business. Ownership Does.
A punchy manifesto: the most successful creators build their own destination where community lives, engages, and supports them directly. That's where sustainability comes from.
Creator Economy
1 Month Ago
1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai — A Magical Experience
Recapping a transformative trip: Business class on Emirates, Jumeirah Emirates Tower, desert night experiences, and world-class conversations about the future of creators and media.
Events & Travel
1 Month Ago
Uscreen's 2026 Annual Kickoff — Clarity Above All
Wrapping their annual kickoff: evolved values, aligned OKRs, focused strategy. "When values, strategy, and execution line up, teams move." Less about presentations, more about alignment.
Leadership & Culture
2 Months Ago
Hiring a Chief of Staff — Not a Note-Taker
A viral job posting: "Not a meeting scheduler. Not a 'can you follow up on this?' role." Looking for someone to build alongside the CEO at the intersection of creator economy, media, entertainment, and software.
Hiring
2 Months Ago
Your Audience Isn't Yours If Someone Else Controls Access
When YouTube changes policy or Instagram cuts reach from 40% to 4%, creators lose overnight. The alternative: 2,000 people paying $49/month. Predictable, recurring revenue with direct relationships.
Creator Economy
2 Months Ago
Filmmakers Are Underserved by Today's Distribution Model
Filmmakers spend years on their craft only to get ghosted by distributors or buried on YouTube. Uscreen offers an alternative: own your distribution, build direct audience relationships, control your revenue.
Filmmakers & Creators
2 Months Ago
From Pilates to Organic Chemistry — Niche Is the Point
A Pilates instructor earning $8,200 MRR. A brother-sister duo teaching organic chemistry. A homesteading expert making $1M/year. The pattern: nuanced, niche creators thrive with video memberships.
Creator Success Stories