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.

Keili Parscal

Ive never been the type of person who wants to work a 9-5 office job I hate. People always say to not do a job you love or you’ll start to hate it. But I disagree. Since I was young I’ve loved hair, especially fashion colors. I would beg and beg my parents to dye my hair and when I was 12 I was finally able to. I first did a little red strip in the front and I loved it. After that I started doing all sorts of stuff to my hair. I had my bangs dyed, half and half hair, halo. I soon became known for my crazy and unique hair colors and I love it. I always feel my best when I have a fresh and vibrant hair color. And eventually I started doing my friends hair. Seeing them get that same feeling from a fresh hair-do, I realized how much I would love to do that for a living. Getting to do people’s hair and make them feel confident in themselves. I would love nothing more than to help people look and feel their best. Let people be comfortable in their own skin. Read More>> 

Dan Bublitz Jr

The short answer is I got a divorce. The real answer is that stand up comedy is something I’d always wanted to do. Growing up my favorite shows to watch were shows like “In Living Color” “SNL” “Kids in the Hall” “Premium Blend,” etc. As a kid I was always joking around and found that using humor helped ward off bullies. I also grew up in South Dakota so being a comedian seemed far-fetched and I had stage fright. When I was 31 I went through a divorce after being married for 12 years and it was a turning in point in my life because it felt like I had wasted all that time (I realize that time helped shaped me and wasn’t wasted). I had a cliche moment looking in the mirror reflecting on life and I made a decision that I didn’t want to be an old man that looked back and wondered, “what if.” So I decided it was time to give stand up a try and overcome my fear of public speaking. Read More>> 

Azora De Filippis

I’ve always been drawn to creating, it’s just how I’ve expressed myself for as long as I can remember. Art was the one thing that felt natural to me, whether it was painting, drawing, or eventually tattooing. Pursuing a creative field wasn’t really a choice as much as it was the only thing that made sense. It gives me a way to tell stories, connect with people, and leave behind something lasting. Read More>> 

Heather Pridemore

I’m not sure I can say that I did choose an artistic or creative career. In middle school, I was focused on practical skills like business, typing, administration, and communication. I knew what it was like to go without, and I figured the safest way to build a successful future was to set myself up with marketable skills. I still loved art and being creative, but at the time it didn’t seem like a practical future. Read More>>