LIVE from #SEDC2026 in Bonita Springs, Florida | Myrah Johnson

Recorded live from the 2026 SEDC Annual Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida, host Ray Methvin sits down for a special conversation with 16-year-old artist and digital creator Myra "MJ" Johnson of MJ Creates. With an audience of over 62,000 YouTube subscribers, Myra shares her journey from an introverted beginner painting fall crafts to managing an engaged online community, balancing high school coursework with regular video production, and learning to navigate viewer analytics and feedback.Throughout the interview, Ray and Myra discuss the parallels between digital storytelling and community-building, touching on content strategy, handling constructive criticism, and her plans to expand into long-form projects and publishing. Attending her second SEDC conference, Myra offers a fresh, energizing perspective on networking, connection, and turning creative passion into a long-term career path.The SEDC Podcast is sponsored by Insyteful.