The Tea Blend: March 12, 2026

Written By Jayde I. Powell

A blend of opportunities, events, reads, and more.

Opportunities

  • Forbes is now accepting applications for their 2026 Top Creators List. The list highlights influencers who are transforming digital popularity into massive media empires and business brands. Apply today 

  • FiveTwoNine is offering creators a chance to attend Cannes Lions this year. Want a chance to get a free ticket? Apply to their 2026 Creator Fund

  • If you’re an independent artist building an audience on YouTube and releasing new music this year, apply for the Foundry class of 2026 for the chance to receive grants, partner support from YouTube, and much more 

  • Goldman Sachs is now accepting applications for their One Million Black Women in Business program. Submit your application to become a potential scholar! 

  • Are you a creator who’s passionate about public and mental health? You may be interested in joining the Harvard Chan School’s Creator Program. Visit this link to learn more

  • Are you a Black woman photographer looking for funding opportunities? Apply today for the Black Women Photographers x Nikon Grant Program initiative program 

  • Social Fresh is now offering scholarships to students, veterans, and need-based social media professionals who want to attend their social media conference. Deadline for submissions is March 13th 

  • Have you or anyone you know quit a full-time job to start a brand new business since January 2025? If so, share your story with a CNBC journalist 

  • Google Creative Lab is inviting exceptional creatives to apply for a one-year paid gig and collaboration that makes an impact. Submit your application today for their summer cohort

  • Wieden+Kennedy, a creative agency, is offering several residency opportunities in its New York office. Check out their full listings and apply today 

  • HuffPost is looking for freelancers who can produce timely journalism pieces related to the news of the day. Starting rates for assignments begin at $350

  • Baldwin For The Arts is seeking emerging interdisciplinary artists for their fellowship program. Apply today! 

  • The Takeoff Institute is now accepting applications for its 2026 fellowship program for Black undergrads looking to launch and grow their professional careers. Complete your application before March 30th

  • ELLE is seeking freelance writers to contribute to their culture’s main verticals, including movies, TV, music, and more. Submit your pitch to get started

  • Notion is searching for a small cohort of creators for a paid opportunity to create content for Twitter and LinkedIn. Apply today! 

  • Are you a travel creator? Skyscanner is looking for creatives to join their Skyscanner Creator program to earn money and grow their audience 

  • The One Club for Creativity is returning with their creative boot camp designed to support diverse rising creatives. Apply by March 24th to be considered

  • AfroTech is now accepting speaker submissions for their 2026 conference in Houston, TX, and they want to hear from you. Apply today!

events  

  • Air invites you to make their headquarters your home for the day for a creative coworking day on March 13th in New York, NY

  • The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is bringing together industry professionals for a conversation on what’s working in social media on March 13th in Columbus, OH

  • Author Joel Leon will host his monthly writing workshop and community giveback on March 13th in Brooklyn, NY

  • Later invites you to mingle with marketing professionals and top brands with exclusive sessions and VIP experiences at SXSW, March 13th - 15th in Austin

  • B&H Creators is providing an unforgettable evening full of rodeo-themed fun for SXSW on March 15th in Austin

  • B2B Haus will host an open house with numerous panel discussions for founders, creators, and B2B brand leaders at SXSW on March 16 in Austin - Jayde will be speaking 

  • Social Fresh is hosting their two-day social media marketing conference, bringing together leading experts in social media, paid media, AI, and more on March 19th - 20th in New York City

  • Microsoft GLOW is hosting their Making HerStory conference and mixer on March 19th in Atlanta

  • Sprout Social is bringing together social media community creatives on March 19th in Ferndale, MI, and March 20th in Chamblee, GA

  • IAB NewFronts invites you to join brand marketers and media buyers for a series of exciting and live presentations, March 23rd - 26th, in New York City

  • Agency insider Jerrica Long will host an intimate mixer for creatives and creators in film and TV to connect and build a community on March 24th in New York, NY

  • VEED will host their final session of the month with an online panel featuring industry leaders discussing what’s actually working on LinkedIn and beyond on March 26th 

  • Bold NYC shares a transformative experience exploring the mindsets and behaviors that define our AI-enabled world on March 31st in New York City - Jayde will be speaking 

  • Adobe is hosting several events in different cities for the creative community on April 15th in Houston and on March 19th in Boston and Los Angeles

  • TEDxAtlanta is bringing like-minded people together, looking to give back and connect with others on April 21st in Atlanta

NEWS & READS

REPORTS & RESOURCES

JOBS & GIGS

Jayde I. Powell http://www.twitter.com/jaydeipowell
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