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.

Kylee Covili | Artist and owner of Moonlit Mesa

Being an artist does not mean that you simply get to create and make art all day long. I think a lot of people have this romanticized idea that an artist’s days are spent solely on the creative process, but that is just not reality. I wish all my time was spent in my studio making art, but there is so much more to running a creative business that goes on behind the scenes that you must constantly be on top of to be successful. Read more>>

Auriel | Neural Energetic Healer, Psychic Medium, and Full Spectrum Doula

Doulas are NOT just for rich people or just for people planning to birth at home. I think people have it in their heads that doulas only provide support for certain birth experiences and that you have to break the bank in order afford that support when in reality, ALL birth plans should include having a birth and postpartum doula! Read more>>

Fran J Nagy | Contemporary Abstract Artist

When we view an artist’s work, we usually don’t consider all of the efforts the artist has taken to present us with their work. If the artwork is exhibited in a gallery or in a booth at a festival, the artist has likely been selected through a juried process. These processes require the artist to make a formal proposal that includes high quality photographs, an artist statement and their biography. Read more>>

Ronny LeJeune | CPDT-KA, CCFT, CertCN

Unless you are a dog owner searching for a dog trainer to help teach your dog new behaviors; you’re probably blissfully unaware of the massive online culture war between different types of dog trainers in the industry. Who has the best methods? Balanced versus Positive Reinforcement? Can training tools be used ethically? …and so on… Read more>>