JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Leveling up isn\u2019t reserved solely for the gaming world.<\/p>\n
As the founder of Jax Creators<\/a>, Ryan Thompson is one gamer giving Jacksonville\u2019s creative community the power to level up their skills, unlock new connections, and opportunities to grow.<\/p>\n He brings his charismatic energy to the next episode of \u201cVoices of the 904<\/a>,\u201d sharing how the organization has grown from small creator meetups into a booming network where artists, influencers, entrepreneurs and creatives of all kinds can connect, collaborate, and support one another.<\/p>\n Episode 6 | Meet Rochelle & Shirley – The rhythmic heartbeat at the center of Jacksonville\u2019s street dance scene<\/a><\/p>\n For Ryan, creativity isn\u2019t confined to a single niche.<\/p>\n \u201cA creator, [is] anybody who creates something, like it\u2019s having a spark to do something, whether it\u2019s something like a traditional art, people create applications, create events, I think creativity shows up in multiple ways,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n The conversation also explores Jax Creator\u2019s next level up: the upcoming Creatorverse Conference taking place June 13-14, which will offer workshops, networking opportunities, and a larger platform for local creatives to learn, connect and be seen.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about the conference. Get your tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Missed an episode? Catch up now:<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n