Hey, I’m Derin—a designer, filmmaker, and creative educator who’s just as passionate about helping small business owners thrive as I am about storytelling and design.

I know what it’s like to be on both sides of the screen. As a solopreneur myself, I’ve felt the pressure of doing all the things—while trying to make everything look professional, cohesive, and aligned. But I’ve also spent years behind the scenes creating high-end marketing content for brands like Apple, Amazon, and Lionsgate, and leading creative teams across design, video, branding, and strategy.

That mix—of being in the trenches and knowing what works at the top level—is exactly why I do what I do now. Through my YouTube channel and digital tools, I teach solopreneurs and new small business owners how to build a brand that not only looks amazing, but actually supports their business growth.

I’m multi-passionate by nature and love having my hands in a bit of everything—design, production, tech, storytelling, music, you name it. That curiosity is what fuels my work and helps me create resources that are both creative and practical.