ByTaylor Reilly,
Contributor.
It’s a story that we’ve all seen on our feeds. Your favorite creator posts a teary-eyed TikTok about finally taking the leap and moving to Los Angeles or New York. The comments are filled with congratulations from people they don't know, heart emojis and other creators hyping the move.
What almost nobody talks about is what their home market quietly loses every time that happens.
The creator economy loves to talk about how it transcends borders. In reality, many talents are heavily handicapped by their geography.
