We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Clara Rice | Commercial.& Portrait Photographer

Social media can make it look like photographers are always at cool locations, camera in hand, living a pretty cushy work life. While that certainly does happen at moments, it’s just like the majority of modern jobs — plopped in front of a computer. Some of that computer work is fun and creative; much of it is the administrative backend needed to run a business, none of which we are actually very good at. It’s a struggle! A shoot day can feel like a nice break from editing and backend work. Read more>>

REYSHA RAMI | Recording Artist

Everyone uses Autotune or some sort of tuning assistance when recording vocals, regardless of naturally vocal capability (& many people use Autotune when performing live!). I think another unfortunate misconception is the belief that having a lot of streams on songs translate to making a lot of money off of your music, when it doesn’t. Read more>>

Chelsea Neille | Crafter | Creator | Online Business Owner

That black owned businesses don’t make it to the 5 year mark. Gaining support and capital is a lot harder when you aren’t in the majority, especially when you tie in that you support other minority and marginalized groups. In my industry of crafting and curating Accessories, there is a huge stigma around black owned businesses that a large majority of consumers continue to keep alive by not buying from our businesses which can and has led to many black owned businesses to close down, due to the lack of resources and overall support. Read more>>

Tanya Bershadsky | Influencer Marketer, Casting Director, Writer and Producer

I know you said 1, but I’m going to give you two. 1- While outsiders often mock influencers, what they may not realize is the hard work and consistency required to maintain their fans. . Influencers are an incredibly dedicated and diligent group of people who must consistently produce engaging content to achieve and sustain success. However you feel about their work is your own taste, but know that they work really hard to keep that Read more>>

Volha Zhamoitsina | Certified Hypnotherapist and QHHT® Practitioner

Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT)® is a therapeutic modality developed by Dolores Cannon, renowned for its ability to guide individuals into a deep state of relaxation and hypnosis. The clients can tap into the vast reservoir of knowledge, enabling them to gain insights into their current life circumstances and understand the root causes of their challenges. For instance, during a QHHT® session, a client may uncover a past-life experience that sheds light on their fear of water, leading to profound self-improvement and release of this fear. Read more>>

Zirao Zero” Zhang | Concept Illustrator / Production Designer in the Film Industry”

Recently, I’ve been thinking about the lack of public awareness regarding the immense effort required to bring a film to life. Both physically and mentally, the process of filmmaking demands tremendous dedication in order to actualize the story that a filmmaker initially envisioned. It’s also a shock to realize that there are far more films in production than what ultimately make it to theaters or streaming platforms. The unfortunate reality is that a significant number of films never receive the opportunity to be showcased to the public. Read more>>