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.

Sasha Campbell | Professional Organizer

A bartender…. a priest… and an organizer. At first glance, these professions have very little in common. However, we are the listeners. We hear the stories, the challenges and the “why I am the way that I am” confessions. Read more>>

Mandy Palasik | Architect/Artist

One thing about my industry that outsiders are probably unaware of is what an Architect actually does. So I thought I could shed some light on that from the perspective of my practice and approach. Caveat that not all architects are the same, nor is there a one-size-fits all approach to design. Searching for the right architect is much like dating; it’s about finding someone who not only understands your vision but elevates it. Read more>>

Grant Swanson | Director/Writer

How much work goes into making a film and how many people are involved. From pre-production—finalizing the script and the shot list, finding locations, getting the cast and crew, props, set dressing, costumes, hair and makeup, special effects, lighting/grip/camera equipment, catering, portable bathrooms, arranging for waste disposal… the list of things to do is seemingly unending. Read more>>

Michael Overton Brown | Artist & Game Designer

Video games are a seriously artistic medium. It’s funny because I feel like that statement is either extremely obvious or extremely surprising to people, without much middle ground. Very mainstream games like Call of Duty or FIFA have a lot of visibility, but they are terrible examples of the artistic potential of video games as a medium. Even The Last of Us, which is a great, highly narrative, game and was the basis for a good television show, doesn’t show the full potential of games as a medium. Read more>>

Jen Fitzgerald | Professional Speaker

When I envisioned myself becoming a professional speaker – or “motivational speaker” as I thought of it at the time – I envisioned myself speaking all of the time- up to four times per week! I’ve now learned that being a professional speaker is actually 90% marketing yourself (cold calling, virtual meetings, drafting contracts, booking engagements, customizing speeches, practicing presentations, posting on social media, etc.) and 10% speaking. Read more>>

Margulan Zhunisbek | Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer

Since every other person in Los Angeles is involved in filmmaking in one way or another, the competition here is at its highest level. When I go on set, I try to give my best and show myself in the work. Read more>>

Trevor Boggs | Session and Touring Guitarist

In the music industry, you have to be very social. I think a lot of people, especially musicians that are just starting out, don’t think about that side of the work we do as much but it’s arguably one of the most important skills to possess as musician. It took a while for me to get used to (I’m still getting used to it) as I spent most of my early life locked in my room practicing and not doing much else, but learning how to be less extroverted has led to way more opportunities that I never would have been exposed to had I not got my butt out of my practice room to meet other musicians! Read more>>

Andrew De Burgh | Screenwriter, Producer & Director

How hard it is to find success. Unless you’re from a very wealthy family or have lots of connections making it in the entertainment industry is very difficult. What you know is important but who you know even moreso. I think what a lot of people not in the industry don’t realize is that you’re essentially going from project to project so you do the jobs you get hired on but you also have to always look for work as well which can be challenging. Read more>>

Valentina Trazza | Gaming Cont

As a gaming content creator, I learned that creating content online takes up a lot of time. People may think that you’ll just play videogames that you love all the time, but playing videogames was 10% of what I was doing, I was spending most of my time video editing the videos, creating posts for all the social media, researching news on upcoming games, creating networks with community managers of the game companies I wanted to create content on so that I could try to convince them that I could create content relative to their games and I could get a free copy of those games, be a gaming content creator can be very expensive and time-consuming, I was working 24/7 to push my content and creating a community,  Read more>>

Selene Kepila | Serial Entreprenuer, Founder of Free Speech Audible and Owner of ENSELE & Global Quantum Healing Sanctuary

I am in the healthcare industry. And oh what a sham!!! Medicine in America is made to make money and keep us sick. Doctors are controlled by the elites and will lose their licenses if they divert from what they are told to do. Even kill us. I have proof! Read more>>

Zere Amirbekova

One thing that people might not fully realize about the music industry is how dangerous and intimidating sometimes it can be, especially for female artists. Behind the glitz and glamour, there’s a side that’s often overshadowed by the headlines. Many female singers face an environment where harassment and exploitation can be all too common. Read more>>

Jessica Shea

Rejection and being told no is taugh but will happen more than hearing yes and being booked. Booking a role is always fun an exhilarating, However, the industry that I currently work in is very competitive. Although this industry looks very glamorous, hair, makeup, photo shoots, destinations, publications, runways shows, and Fashion, it’s all so exciting. Wanting to apart of the motion is desired by many but only a few will be successful. Read more>>

Totiana White

There are many things in the entertainment business that outsiders aren’t aware of but the most common thing is that the music industry is very competitive like sports. To be honest a lot of Artist are in it to win it for themselves or their crew, which is cool. But I’ve learned when you can bring a region of Artist, groups and communities together your far more powerful and appreciated. Like they say it’s lonely at the top. Read more>>