
Mari Takahashi is an actor, coach, and veteran content creator with over 15 years of experience in digital media. As a founding member of Smosh Games and a competitor on Survivor, she was part of the early wave of creators who helped shape internet entertainment into a global industry.
Her career spans digital media, television, live production, and branded partnerships, positioning her across both creator-led and traditional entertainment and placing her in the room as online video evolved from early experimentation into a global industry.
Today, Mari continues to work as an actor while supporting creators through identity shifts, burnout, and long-term career sustainability through her work as a certified life and executive coach. Her focus is on supporting the next generation build navigate the realities of public creative work and build lasting careers without losing themselves in the process.
Session
Tuesday, April 21 | 2 – 2:30 p.m. | C9226 Creator Lab Theater
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