About This Event:
Featuring Kevin Arrieta of VACO Studio
At some point, every creator asks the question: How do I turn what I love into something sustainable?
In this next edition of the Something Cool Panel, we sit down with Kevin Arrieta, Co-Founder and Creative Director of VACO Studio, to explore how niche passions evolve into full-blown communities and how those communities become the foundation of long-lasting creative brands.
What began as a small, independent idea in Miami has grown into VACO Studio, a multidisciplinary creative house that blends design, branding, photography, and culture-driven storytelling. Kevin’s journey is proof that community isn’t a byproduct of creativity; it’s the heartbeat that sustains it. When you nurture a shared vision and invite others to build alongside you, your craft naturally transforms into something greater than yourself… a movement, a brand, an ecosystem.
This conversation will unpack what it really takes to build from scratch: finding your people, creating with purpose, and staying authentic through growth. We’ll dive into how collaboration can become your greatest currency, why staying niche is actually an advantage, and how building a loyal community around your craft can be the difference between burnout and a creative career that thrives.
Whether you’re a photographer, designer, podcaster, or multi-hyphenate creator, this panel will help you see that the path to creative sustainability starts with community. Come get inspired, take notes, and connect with others who are building their own ecosystems from the ground up.
Hosted by HGAB Studios, this is your invitation to learn, network, and expand your creative circle because no one builds “something cool” alone.
