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.

Timmy Black | Arts Podcaster

Folks think that being an arts podcaster is all about glamorous gallery openings, rubbing elbows with Hollywood starlets, gaining access to the salons of the smart set, being invited to exclusive parties on fancy hotel rooftops, traveling to places like Paris, Read more>>

Jozef Banuelos | Designer

Being a designer in tech specifically is a lot more technical than people might think. The team I work on is mostly made up of engineers. I need to be able to understand their language and perspective to be able to ask the right questions as we work to build something together. Read more>>

Jack Roy | DJ

I think the idea of being a DJ sounds glamourous and action packed for most. However, behind the scenes there is a lot that must be done in order to stay afloat in this industry especially with the cultural shifts with technology that our society has faced in the last ten years. Read more>>

Emma Garschagen | Sail Seabird Founder & Captain

Sailing has more range than it seems from the outside. The image of a stereotypical sailor is slowly changing and I feel proud to be around for it. The sailing community I know is creative, hardworking, and kind, and is ready to push sailing out of it’s stuffy yacht club past. Read more>>

Lilith Mo | Film Producer/Director

One aspect of a freelance creative career that’s often hard for those outside the industry to understand is its inherent unpredictability. Initially, my choice to follow this artistic path posed a challenge for my parents. Read more>>

Timur Sadyq | Hairstylist/colorist, session hairstylist

Being a hairstylist, a freelancer it is a hard work, dedication. A lot of people see final results on the pictures and be like “oh wow, so cool. So beautiful.” Behind that it is years of experience and takign time to craft it. Some kids go to beauty school thinking it is going to be so easy.  Read more>>

Carlos Rivera | Founder & CEO

We believe that communities are built on the foundation of having the space to meet, connect, and thrive. At Subler, we facilitate this by helping schools rent out their facilities to local community groups. Many who are not familiar with the property tech industry often overlook the immense potential within this niche and how it can directly benefit education. Read more>> 

Sam Clark | Film director

Most people forget that the film industry is called an industry for a reason. It’s not just about the art. It’s also about marketing and selling an idea that the public wants to see. Read more>>

Kayla Wyllie Mitchell | Thistle & Oak Floral Co. Owner & Lead Designer

Doing flowers for weddings in particular is so much hard work and not just “playing with pretty flowers all day” as so many believe- it combines not only physical stressors but mental and emotional ones as well; there is a lot of *literal* blood, sweat and tears throughout the process. Read more>>

Claire Parkinson | Owner + Principal Designer of DESIGNWORTHY

Our job is so much more than shopping and picking out tile! I think from an outside perspective (and a little help from HGTV shows), what we do looks glamorous and simple, but in reality, the “design” portion of our job is maybe 20% of what we spend our time on. Read more>>

Jess Tims | Certified Fertility Doula

One thing that many people don’t know about fertility services is the lack of support couples have when navigating hard topics like infertility, pregnancy loss, IVF or adoption.  Read more>>

Tasveer Badal | CEO & Founder of Alka-Holic

True change, in achieving a healthier more enriching lifestyle, takes place outside of the Doctor’s Office. It starts with your internal thoughts, how you talk to yourself, who you spend your time with, what you eat, what you drink. Read more>>