Often we don’t have to reinvent the wheel to learn something new – we can just ask experts in the field who can draw on their experience to enlighten us. Below, we’ve shared insights insiders from various industries have shared with us.

Aaron Ray | Animation director and illustrator

industry that we and others not in the industry might be unaware of?
Outsiders are usually unaware, or unclear on what an Animation Director does. Everyone knows a film director directs the actors, develops the concept, makes creative decisions. Well, an animation director is similar, but instead of directing actors, we direct the animators (who are essentially the actors)! Read more>>

Jana Donohoe | Interior Designer

The interior design industry is often associated with aesthetics and creating beautiful spaces, but there are several aspects that most people may not be aware of. We do extensive planning and research. Interior designers don’t simply pick out furniture and colors. We invest significant time in research, Read more>>

Archer McDonald | Professional Organizer

Housekeepers aren’t just for the wealthy. Mental health issues are so prevalent, and often one of the most visible symptoms is the clutter and mess that tends to accumulate. As someone who struggles with mental health issues myself, I feel strongly that a clean, organized space can be the catalyst for a lot of healing, and I am so happy to get to help people who are struggling have a space that is conducive to healing. Read more>>

Kym Terribile | Founder & Maker

 

Sam Carter | Host, Producer, Founder of The River Radius Podcast

There are roughly 2.8 million podcasts available for people to choose from on podcast players, but only about 700,000 are truly active and publishing new content on a regular basis. Many podcasts get started and the people starting them aren’t aware of how much work really goes into defining the topic and curating the interviews into stories that people will dedicate an hour of their lives to listen to. So after a few episodes, the podcast fades away. And then inside the active 700,000 podcasts, Read more>>

Courtney Cain | Balloon Designer

I think people see balloons and say “hmm that’s easy to do”. It really is a job that requires creativity and thinking on your feet. All events are different and it’s fun to work with different clients to develop balloon art. I’ve had a few events where the clients booked and planned for outdoor events and weather interfered and we quickly had to reconvene, but it all works out great. You have to continue to be creative, learn, and adapt. Read more>>