Welcome to Expert Media Academy, where creative entrepreneurs, authors, and professionals come to turn their ideas into impact!
Our mission is to empower individuals to share their stories, knowledge, and expertise with the world. Whether you’re looking to publish a book, grow a digital media business, or build a powerful personal brand, we’re here to guide you every step of the way in media, publishing, and product creation.
Our approach is friendly, down-to-earth, and incredibly supportive. We meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be... with expert guidance, real-world strategies, and a thriving community of creators just like you!
Our Mission
At Expert Media Academy, we believe everyone has a message or creative vision worth sharing. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to bring your vision to life!
Instead of struggling with trial-and-error, we provide proven strategies and expert mentorship to fast-track your progress. Our passionate team helps solopreneurs and creators expand their reach, amplify their voices, and leave their legacy.
Simply put...
We exist to empower you!
Whether it’s turning your passion into publishable content, your ideas into income, or your personal story into a brand that inspires others, we are here to make it happen.
What We Offer
We’ve crafted a range of courses, services, and resources to make your learning journey engaging, practical, and fun!
Here’s how we help bring out the expert in you:
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Comprehensive Online Courses: Our self-paced courses cover everything from book publishing and design to AI-driven content creation and marketing.
With hundreds of in-depth trainings, you can master topics like writing, graphic design, illustration, public domain content, video production, and more... all at your own pace!
Each course is packed with actionable strategies, so you can immediately apply new skills and see real results!
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Personalized Coaching & Mentorship: Sometimes, the fastest way to grow is with a guide by your side.
Our coaching programs pair you with seasoned mentors for personalized feedback or give you access to group coaching sessions with live calls to keep you on track.
Whether you need help refining your book idea, launching an online course, or improving your social media presence, we provide expert insights to help you cut through confusion and focus on what truly matters.
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Supportive Community & Resources: When you join Expert Media Academy, you’re not just enrolling in training... You’re becoming part of a vibrant community!
Our private forum and social groups are places to ask questions, swap ideas, celebrate wins, and collaborate with like-minded creators. Plus, our Resource Library is packed with templates, checklists, and bonus materials to complement your learning.
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Industry-Leading Guest Instructors & Coaches: Our expert-led courses and coaching programs feature some of the best minds in media, publishing, and business.
Alongside our founders, we bring in guest instructors and coaches who are thought leaders in their fields, sharing insider knowledge on writing, marketing, AI content creation, self-publishing, branding, and more.
This means you’ll learn from experts with real-world experience, ensuring you get the most cutting-edge strategies available!
Meet Our Founders
Tony Laidig
Senior Instructor
Tony Laidig, known as The Public Domain Expert, has been pioneering AI art and writing strategies since 2019... long before they became mainstream. With over 18 years of experience in graphic design, he has created more than 600 book covers, including several featured on the New York Times Best-Seller list.
His extensive expertise in the public domain makes him a leading authority on its complexities, strategies, and the creative opportunities presented by AI technology.
As an educator, Tony has shared his knowledge through more than 2,000 course modules, covering everything from publishing and book design to photography, art creation, children's literature, video creation, and more.
When he's not teaching or creating, Tony embraces a life of adventure, traveling the open road in an RV with his wife, Kristen, and their two feline companions. Along the way, he continues to write, create art, and capture the beauty of his surroundings through photography.
His extensive expertise in the public domain makes him a leading authority on its complexities, strategies, and the creative opportunities presented by AI technology.
As an educator, Tony has shared his knowledge through more than 2,000 course modules, covering everything from publishing and book design to photography, art creation, children's literature, video creation, and more.
When he's not teaching or creating, Tony embraces a life of adventure, traveling the open road in an RV with his wife, Kristen, and their two feline companions. Along the way, he continues to write, create art, and capture the beauty of his surroundings through photography.
Kristen Laidig
Lead Instructor
Kristen Joy Laidig is a dynamic serial entrepreneur who after receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Glassblowing (of all things... which she considers a fancy, expensive paper weight), Kristen transformed her lifelong passion for writing and art into a thriving career.
Since 2003, she has been dedicated to helping authors and entrepreneurs create impactful books that not only enhance their businesses but also establish them as successful authorpreneurs. Through her internationally recognized brand, The Book Ninja®, Kristen empowered countless writers before selling the brand in 2019 to another accomplished authorpreneur.
A multifaceted professional, Kristen is a Certified Play Expert and a Certified Master Retailer with ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association).
In 2022, she further expanded her expertise by earning her Certified Crystal Practitioner and Advanced Crystal Master certifications from the Hibiscus Moon Crystal Academy. She is currently pursuing her Gemologist Certification (and rumor has it her hot air balloon pilot's license), demonstrating her ongoing commitment to learning and mastery.
In addition to her personal ventures, Kristen plays a key role in the behind-the-scenes management of Expert Media Academy. (She's basically the mastermind behind everything here.)
She also co-manages and creates art and products for Magickal Bear, a metaphysical business she runs with her husband, Tony.
While living on the road in their RV with their two furry feline "kids," she explores new places, sells at various events, and leads workshops... all while embracing a lifestyle of adventure, education, and entrepreneurship.
Since 2003, she has been dedicated to helping authors and entrepreneurs create impactful books that not only enhance their businesses but also establish them as successful authorpreneurs. Through her internationally recognized brand, The Book Ninja®, Kristen empowered countless writers before selling the brand in 2019 to another accomplished authorpreneur.
A multifaceted professional, Kristen is a Certified Play Expert and a Certified Master Retailer with ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association).
In 2022, she further expanded her expertise by earning her Certified Crystal Practitioner and Advanced Crystal Master certifications from the Hibiscus Moon Crystal Academy. She is currently pursuing her Gemologist Certification (and rumor has it her hot air balloon pilot's license), demonstrating her ongoing commitment to learning and mastery.
In addition to her personal ventures, Kristen plays a key role in the behind-the-scenes management of Expert Media Academy. (She's basically the mastermind behind everything here.)
She also co-manages and creates art and products for Magickal Bear, a metaphysical business she runs with her husband, Tony.
While living on the road in their RV with their two furry feline "kids," she explores new places, sells at various events, and leads workshops... all while embracing a lifestyle of adventure, education, and entrepreneurship.
How We Help You Succeed
Your success is our success.
Your success is our success. Everything we do is focused on helping you achieve your goals in media, publishing, and personal branding.
Our founders, Tony and Kristen Joy Laidig, bring decades of experience and a proven track record in these industries. Tony is an internationally recognized publishing and design expert, best known as The Public Domain Expert for his groundbreaking work in public domain content. Kristen is a serial entrepreneur who has helped launch over 50 publishing companies and coached thousands of authors from idea to published book. Together, they’ve poured their expertise into Expert Media Academy, ensuring you get world-class training and mentorship.
In addition to our founders, our guest instructors and coaches bring fresh perspectives, specialized knowledge, and hands-on guidance in key areas of content creation and business growth. We stay on the cutting edge of industry trends, from the latest in self-publishing techniques to emerging AI tools, and continuously create new courses to keep you ahead of the curve.
Most importantly, we believe in you!
No dream is too big or too small, whether you want to write your first book, create digital or physical products, become a thought leader in your niche, or simply produce content that makes a difference.
At Expert Media Academy, we provide the roadmap and encouragement to get you there.
We measure our success by your success, and nothing excites us more than seeing our members publish their work, create amazing products, grow their audience, and step into their full potential!
Meet Our Guest Instructors & Coaches
Daniel Hall
Guest Instructor
Daniel Hall is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, a trailblazing online marketer, and a serial entrepreneur with a knack for turning ideas into profitable ventures.
As the mastermind behind the Real Fast series of training programs and host of the Real Fast Results podcast, Daniel delivers rapid-fire, actionable strategies designed to accelerate success.
Daniel is also the co-creator of AI Generator Gold our premium AI content creation program designed to help members reach influencers and create passive income streams.
With a passion for book publishing, online marketing, and business growth, his dynamic teaching style and real-world expertise inspire authors and entrepreneurs to transform their knowledge into thriving enterprises.
When he's not working, you’ll find him biking through the picturesque streets of Celebration, FL, or enjoying magical moments at Disney with his amazing wife, Lanette, and their beloved family and friends.
As the mastermind behind the Real Fast series of training programs and host of the Real Fast Results podcast, Daniel delivers rapid-fire, actionable strategies designed to accelerate success.
Daniel is also the co-creator of AI Generator Gold our premium AI content creation program designed to help members reach influencers and create passive income streams.
With a passion for book publishing, online marketing, and business growth, his dynamic teaching style and real-world expertise inspire authors and entrepreneurs to transform their knowledge into thriving enterprises.
When he's not working, you’ll find him biking through the picturesque streets of Celebration, FL, or enjoying magical moments at Disney with his amazing wife, Lanette, and their beloved family and friends.
Natalie Marie
Lead Coach
Natalie Marie is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and coach dedicated to helping others build businesses and lives that flow with ease and alignment.
After 13 years in the corporate grind, she broke free to chart her own path, starting as a Virtual Assistant and quickly mastering the art of online business, including branding, marketing, digital product creation, sales funnel optimization, and more!
Now, as a Human Design Business Coach Natalie helps clients unlock their natural rhythms and align their energy with success.
She also plays a pivotal role as Head Coach and Support Desk Lead at Expert Media Academy, where she guides our members through the twists and turns of digital business with clarity and confidence.
Natalie's passion for simplifying and systemizing success also shines through in her books, where she shares insights to help others build businesses that support their best lives.
Through her coaching, writing, and leadership, Natalie weaves together business strategy, personal growth, and creative expression... empowering others to thrive with purpose and ease!
After 13 years in the corporate grind, she broke free to chart her own path, starting as a Virtual Assistant and quickly mastering the art of online business, including branding, marketing, digital product creation, sales funnel optimization, and more!
Now, as a Human Design Business Coach Natalie helps clients unlock their natural rhythms and align their energy with success.
She also plays a pivotal role as Head Coach and Support Desk Lead at Expert Media Academy, where she guides our members through the twists and turns of digital business with clarity and confidence.
Natalie's passion for simplifying and systemizing success also shines through in her books, where she shares insights to help others build businesses that support their best lives.
Through her coaching, writing, and leadership, Natalie weaves together business strategy, personal growth, and creative expression... empowering others to thrive with purpose and ease!
Your Next Step
Ready to take the next step?
We invite you to explore our course catalog, join our Support Community, join your peers (and us!) on Facebook, or reach out to us for more information.
At Expert Media Academy, you’ll find the knowledge, support, and inspiration you need to make your mark.
Welcome to the place where experts are made.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!