We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Alison Levin | Digital Archivist & Preservation Expert

Preserving your family history is an amazing way to honor your legacy from generations past for future generations. It shows where you come from, how relatives lived and where, and how your family has grown to today. Each photo evokes memories of a time period that has passed and loved ones that are no longer with us. These are powerful feelings of pride that deserve recognition and conservation. To look at it this way enables us to see the value of each image in a new way and not as just a “bunch of stuff”. Read more>>

Michela Dunbar | Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

There is so much that people don’t understand or know about wildlife rehabilitation, which is why one of our primary services is public education. Many people don’t even know what rehabilitation is, or they think that rehabilitators are the same as veterinarians or animal control. People have so many misconceptions about wild animals, and sometimes it shocks me how unaware folks are of the life that surrounds them. Read more>>

Amy Haefeli | Travel Advisor & Coach

One thing about the travel industry that outsiders are probably unaware of is the misconception that travel agents charge a large booking fee for little work and only use the same suppliers over and over, and provide no support once the trip is booked. In reality, travel agents are paid by the hotel or resort through commissions, and the price of the trip stays the same whether you book with an agent or by yourself. Read more>>

Satia Herrera | Business Owner and Freelance Esthetician

Becoming an esthetician isn’t a simple process, and isn’t an easy career to commit to. Becoming a licensed professional includes months of trade school and additional education to become certified in specific areas, state board exams, thousands of dollars invested, years of building clientele, years of mastering the industry. This industry doesn’t come without the patience, determination, and effort to become a sustainable career. Read more>>

JOEY GRACE TERESA SUYDAM | Independent Musicians & Producers

JOEY GRACE: People who aren’t in the music industry probably don’t realize how few female music producers there are. They also might not realize how difficult it is, in general, to be a female in the music world, especially as an independent artist. Many female musicians I’ve chatted with feel like it’s more difficult for us to be taken seriously, especially as music producers. The industry is dominated by men, and at times it has made me feel two feet tall… Read more>>

Cheryl LaVelle | Candle Maker

I love this question! Most people are unaware of how much time and work goes into formulating a well-burning candle that also smells fantastic! I start testing my summer line at the beginning of January and my fall/winter line begins the testing process in the springtime, if not a little earlier. This is because there are industry standards for a candle to burn below a certain temperature throughout the lifecycle of the candle. Read more>>