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.

Fritzi Luca | Fitness Trainer | Pre & Postnatal Workouts

Most people don’t realize how big of a role fitness can play during pregnancy and postpartum. Women are often under the impression it’s best to take it slow or stop working out completely to avoid putting stress on their bodies, but actually, the opposite is true. It’s essential for women to exercise during pregnancy to maintain their own health and well-being, as well as that of the growing baby. Working out can help alleviate pains and aches, manage weight gain, and even prepare women for labor. After all, childbirth is a workout marathon if there ever was one! Read more>>

Jennifer Nguyen | Founder and Owner of Mochimas

The one thing about our industry that outsiders are probably unaware of is the challenges small businesses face especially for those who are building their business from the ground up with no prior experiences. I knew it’s a lot of work to start any company, but I didn’t realize how much work truly goes into it. Especially all the paperwork you need to legalize your business especially in food and beverage. From registering your business with the state to obtaining certain permits and licenses to getting insurance for your business to protect your personal assets – there’s a lot to it than people realize. Read more>>

Joshua Mannila | Photographer

I think that when it comes to photography or just being a photographer in general, most outsiders think that all we do is press a single button and then our job is done. This is completely untrue, but so many people have this belief or lack of understanding about photographers which results in people being confused about our pricing and packages. Many photographers get criticized for “overcharging” because of this. Photographers are in charge of taking photos, editing photos, communication, scheduling, social media, marketing, etc. As a professional photographer, I wish that outsiders and clients would start to have a better understanding of all of the behind the scenes work because it is not as easy as it seems. Read more>>

Robert L Jamison, PhD, CCM, BH-C | I am Robert L. Jamison, PhD, BH-C a 35-year Healthcare Provider and the founder of Alternative Healthcare LA located near Downtown LA, Beverly Hills, Riverside, Orange County, and in Corona, California.

Our partnerships extend throughout Southern California. For over 14 years, Alternative Healthcare has provided high-quality medical care to the uninsured low-income and Medicare residents of Los Angeles County. Read more>>

Yaxaira McNear-Echeverria

What I’ve come to learn about working in the animation industry is that: it’s Hollywood, baby!

While our production pipeline looks very different from live action projects, the end results are still the same. We make movies and television shows to entertain people. Same business, different mediums. As such, the whims that affect the entertainment industry as a whole also affect animation. Many are quick to make a distinction between the two industries, but they are one in the same. Read more>>