Hey there! I'm Sam Beck, a growing creator like you who is passionate about sharing my story and helping others. I know the struggle of juggling it all – the content creation, work/daily activities, the constant search for fresh ideas... it can be overwhelming and lonely at times! 

I've been running Spartan Races since 2017, but my solo creator journey has been more recent. In just the past year, I have successfully built my own monetized YouTube channel (it's small, but it's growing) and have started exploring the world with my wife (van life was an incredible experience!). We've lived in some amazing places, including her home country of Brazil and then we volunteered and lived in Tanzania, Africa for a couple of summers. Originally, I'm from Spring, TX, but I'm currently in sunny Florida as my wife finishes up grad school!

When I'm not behind the camera or planning my next adventure, you'll probably find me on the pickleball court, training for my next Spartan Race (I'm hooked!), hitting the gym, or jamming on my guitar or piano – music is a huge part of my life. For over four years, I've also been working as an adventure coach, helping others step outside their comfort zones and discover their full potential. I know how isolating the creator journey can feel and that's why building a supportive community is so important to me. 

I'm so excited to combine my passion for adventure, content creation, and community to bring you the Jacksonville Content Creator Retreat! I truly believe that together, we can overcome the challenges of content burnout, fear, and feeling lost, and build the thriving channels we dream of.