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.

Jake Diamond | Tattooer

Probably all of the time, effort, and bits and pieces of ourselves that go into each tattoo. Read more>>

Ayla Dankanyin | Somatic practioner and holistic esthetician

That we are all capable of deep healing. We were born with this innate ability to self heal and all we have to do is believe in its potential. Many people practice these modalities alone, or through the abundant tutorials out there. I love that healing and transformative growth has become a huge awareness in our generation. Self care and self love has never been recognized and validated in our society in such high regards as it currently is.  It’s beautiful to have your own daily practice, but what I’ve realized is that WE TRULY HEAL IN COMMUNITY. There’s something so special  and amplifying about being honored, supported and witnessed. Read more>>

Staci Bernstein | Founder Fashion REBELution

Many people don’t understand the immense amount of work and resources that go into making the clothes we discard at an average rate of 80 pounds per year. While most educated individuals have heard of fast fashion, they often don’t grasp the implications of having 56 new seasons of products hitting the market each year. They convince themselves it’s not a big deal, a form of denial fueled by our reliance on the fashion industry to boost our egos at a low cost. Read more>>

Hayley Schneider | Owner, SeeSaw Art Gallery

Anyone can collect art. If you save up what you spend on coffee for a few days a week you can buy a print. Once you live with unique art that expresses your personality and brings you joy, you’ll find the value in the investment. After spending some time with a print you might find that you’re ready to make a bigger investment in an original piece. I’ve had zero returns and I attribute that to the deep, emotional connection a collector has with the art they purchase. Read more>>