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.

Ashley Grimes | Children’s Book Author

Contrary to popular belief, writing a children’s book isn’t as easy as many may think. There are a lot of things that go into creating one. Even I underestimated the process. Read more>>

Benjamin Holtrop | Celebrity & Editorial Fashion Stylist / Art Director

One thing that stylists don’t often talk about is the the unglamorous physical work it takes to do the job. The amount of clothes that is we carry around is often packed in 70lb+ suitcases, garment bags, clothing racks, etc. and more often then not you have to walk these up stairs, thru airports, juggling these thru hotel lobbies. and loading in and out of photo studios & showrooms. I joke sometimes that being a stylist is actually being a pack mule 90% of the time. Even though theres a lot of physical work in being a stylist, I would gladly lug around those gigantic suitcases for any of my clients. Read more>>

Callie Walker | Actress

I don’t think that outsiders realize how important everyone behind the camera is. Although I mostly act now, I started as a film & digital media major at Idyllwild Arts Academy, a boarding arts high school in Southern California. As a film student, you learn very quickly that audiences rarely pay attention to things like lighting, sound design, editing, or production design when they’re done well- however, if any of those things are done poorly, it completely ruins their immersion in the story. Read more>>

Hanna Chusid | Psychologist, Yoga Therapist & Meditation Educator

The level of trustworthy expertise varies tremendously not only between various credentials but also between individuals level of maturity and the degree to which that person has sincerely and seriously undertaken their own integration. For instance, in California , psychotherapists might be an MFT or have a doctorate. You can earn an MFT in 2-3 years, building on a Bachelors and a doctorate in 5-7 years–after already earning a Masters in the field. Read more>>