We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Karen Deer | Artist

As an artist and designer my industry has changed considerably since I started out. Innovations like AI generated artwork, drag-n-drop web templates and crowdsourced design like 99designs means that the business model for being a self supporting artist has been diluted. Wages and rates for graphic designers have not kept pace with inflation and there are many free/low cost options for those seeking design for their companies and brands. So what is a designer to do? The world of print-on-demand and design licensing has given artists new avenues for revenue that can scale well beyond the traditional work-for-hire model. Read more>>

Ariana Gonzalez | Certified Pediatric Sleep & Lactation Consultant

Pediatric Sleep Consulting/Coaching is a fairly new industry, so it’s easy for there to be a lot of misconceptions about what we do. The reality is that we are here to support parents in their parenting journey. We do this by helping them come up with sleep plans that they feel comfortable with implementing, while supporting them every step of the way. Read more>>

Zoe Zakson | Comedian

Not that I as a 21 year know everything about “the industry”, but I think one thing about entertainment, comedy specifically, that non-comics are unaware of is how absolutely gut wrenching and nauseating it is to fail publicly, in front of people, time after time. Even better, it really never gets easier or less soul-crushing. You just learn how to handle it better… or so I’m told. Read more>>

Tiffany Coleman | Cosmetology Instructor, Hair Loss & Scalp Disorder Specialist

I believe there’s an incredibly huge misconception of the beauty industry. Although there are many stereotypes that plague this industry, it’s important to understand that the full scope of the beauty industry is so large and encompasses so many “compassion services”. The industry stretches far beyond the chair in the salon, even as far as hospitals. Yes we are in the business of making you beautiful but if done right, we have a very unique opportunity to ensure your internal health while putting you on the path to cosmetic hair rejuvenation. Read more>>

Mariana Hernández | Music & Booking Agent | Film Production Coordinator

Entertainment is a career that often looks very glamorous and that reflects perfection as if everything were very easy, sometimes people think that you can only do your job because you had luck and contacts to be successful. When in reality, it is about starting from scratch, fighting against the current, believing in yourself, believing in your dream. Read more>>