Often we don’t have to reinvent the wheel to learn something new – we can just ask experts in the field who can draw on their experience to enlighten us. Below, we’ve shared insights insiders from various industries have shared with us.

Bree Devones Hsieh

One could make many correct assumptions about our non-profit Library Foundation. Some might be, how crucial funds are for resources and programming (like our Pomona Library Foundation Homework Club, or Summer Cultural Excursions), not in the city budget. Read More>>

Sara Gabriele

I truly believe that everyone should have to work in a restaurant at some point. It would probably be really enlightening to most people to see what a collaborative effort it is and to see all of the small things that come together to create the finished product. It is a labor of love for us and every person is an integral part of the team. Read More>>

Katherine Katsenis

I’d say how much time and energy is involved besides the time with clients taking photos. The preparation, setting up of sets, sanitizing props, laundry, All of this goes on and not one photo has been edited yet. I would also note how physical photography is. Read More>>

Lorran Garrison

That “kid lit” isn’t simple—it’s surgical, electrifying, and emotionally precise. Writing for kids requires the precision of both social-emotional learning and authentic human connection. You’re navigating enormous feelings using small, carefully chosen words. It’s not just storytelling—it’s soul work. Read More>>

Tony Rodriguez

I had moved to New York City to pursue stage performing – but after Sept 2001 I sort of fell into a depression of sorts for several years and gave up any career aspirations. When I discovered a comedy theater, Upright Citizens Brigade, I fell back in love with performing, Read More>>

Jennifer Champion

Hypnotherapists do not heal people. Clients heal themselves by creating and living new beliefs about themselves. Read More>>

Amrutha Rao

Food blogging is hard, but here is the good news!
You don’t need fancy gear or a professional setup to get started. All you really need is passion, patience, and consistency—and most of us already have a powerful camera right in our pockets. Read More>>

Moris Zingman

One thing outsiders are probably unaware of about working as a producer at a YouTube Production is that the production operates like a full-scale film studio, not a typical YouTube channel. Read More>>

Christina Greiner

People often assume that styling or content creation is all glamour — beautiful clothes, fun shoots, and creative freedom. And while it is an incredible job and I feel privileged to do what I love, there’s so much hard work behind the scenes that often goes unseen or underappreciated. Read More>>