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.

Kassy Menke | Always learning something

I mean this in the nicest way I can say it but everyone thinks they can do your job. Especially when it comes to photography. Everyone has a phone or a camera these days and they assume they can do it better and don’t get me wrong, I am sure there are some people who could who are not photographers but a lot of the time they don’t really understand all that goes into the work we do. Read more>>

Sachi Peiris | SVP – Artist / DJ

The amount of behind-the-scenes work that goes into everything. Something as simple as a social media post is always meticulously planned out. What is often seen in the public eye is the tip of the iceberg. Most artists/DJs put in countless hours of hard work and planning into everything. Read more>>

Abi Bi | Illustrator

As an illustrator, while it’s essential to continuously improve one’s creative skills and maintain artistic vitality, self-promotion, marketing, and managing client relationships are equally important business skills for freelancers. This requires us to have a diverse skill set and a high level of adaptability, which may not align with the perception of freelancing as being entirely “free.” Read more>>

Krickett Jones Halpern | Child Development Specialist, Founder of Drum to LEARN

One unique aspect of our SEL Drum program is its focus on nurturing emotional intelligence, brain development, and self-awareness from an incredibly early age. We believe that the foundational years, from 0 to 5, are critical for setting the stage for lifelong learning and well-being.  Read more>>