Of Life and the Creator Role

Kayla Banda is a multidisciplinary creator whose work in writing, film, music, speaking, and business advising is united by a single practice: creating with intention.

Featured Work

Creations

Films, music, and written work exploring the balance of life and love.

Book

Experiencing the Creator Role: essays, poetry, and reflections on creating life with intention.

Business Advising

Advising and training at the Oregon SBDC to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and thrive.

Of Life and the Creator Role

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Speaking

From national conferences to small-group workshops, Kayla shares stories and strategies that help audiences create with intention—in business, art, and life.

Past sessions include The Cascade of Strategic Decision-Making, AI-Powered Business, AI-Powered Marketing, Marketing Strategy for Small Business, and Building a Business Around Your Art.

Upcoming: Creativity Won’t Build Your Business—The Creator Role Will, presented at the 46th Annual America’s SBDC Training Event in Orlando, FL. This national conference gathers over 1,000 business advisors from across the country to share ideas, inspire innovation, and equip small businesses to grow with intention.

For Artrepreneurs

An archive of practical insights, strategies, and lessons on building a business around your art — from marketing to mindset.

Browse the Art Meets Entrepreneurship Archive

40 Under 40 Award Winner

2024 America’s SBDC 40 Under 40 Awards, sponsored by the Thryv Foundation