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.

Chantelle Hartshorne

What most people don’t realize is that this industry runs on relationships—real ones. Deep ones. The kind built through trust, intuition, and presence. Let’s be honest: nobody starts their career as a makeup artist expecting to get rich. Makeup artists and creatives are driven by passion for their craft. When I was twelve, I had no idea “painting faces” could be an actual job—until my mom got me a Kevin Aucoin coffee-table book for Christmas, and I realized it was possible. I certainly wasn’t thinking about retirement-plan benefits back then.
My career has never been just about appearance. It’s always been about connection. Read More>>

Maliahguiya Sourgose

Viewing the printmaking industry as an outsider, there is often an overlook of the process and labor that entail within the work. When vending at markets, I have had conversations with people discussing the multiple steps taken to complete the final product. To most people, my work is an illustration that was automatically printed out. However most, if not all, of my work was screen printed by me personally. Every layer, color, and alignment is done by hand which a lot of outsiders are not aware of. Read More>>

Mare H

Professional cuddling is real! Whether we are called Platonic Touch Practitioners or Human Connection Coaches or something else- this real, valuable work. We are trained and certified to hold safe space for anyone who needs touch in their lives and we do not discriminate. People who work in this modality tend to be kind, loving, and empathetic. Read More>>