We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Thom Whitney | MUSICIAN, DESIGNER, CREATOR

In my experience, people who aren’t performers are totally unaware of how much work it is to move all of our gear to the venue and get set up. In MUSUJI we joke at nauseum that the best part of rock n roll is loading and unloading! Read more>>

Mark Harvey | Rancher and Winemaker

Colorado winemakers have come a long way with improving the art and science of winemaking in the state. And the quality of grapes on a good year is fantastic. But the climate can be tough on grapes some years when the winters are hard. For instance there was a very cold frost in October of 2021 that damaged a lot of the vineyards and reduced the supply of grapes in the spring of 2022 radically. Read more>>

Shemicka Buckles | Event Planner

One thing that outsiders don’t typically realize about Event Planning is the amount of work that is involved behind the scenes. Guests and social media onlookers generally just see the final product; The smiles, fun, pretty pictures etc. but they don’t recognize all of the moving parts that go with it. Read more>>

Tanya Agler | Author

Writing involves more thought and preparation than people think. When I started writing books, I holed myself up in the library and wrote a book. It seemed easy at the time, but that was before I worked up the courage to have other writers read my work! After my twins were born, I realized I wanted to write full-time. Read more>>

Amy Sufak | President and Founder of Red Energy Public Relations, Marketing & Events

In public relations and marketing, communication takes strategy and planning to be effective in reaching your target audience. You must be intentional. It takes years of understanding the psychology and the motivation of people of all different ages, cultures, religions, and backgrounds to be able to truly connect with your target audiences. Read more>>