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.

Veda Tuscanes | Co-Founder and Painter

The trades are heavily dominated by cis-gender men; it’s incredibly difficult to be a woman/femme person in the trades, and even more difficult to be trans or queer. We started Roommates Painting because we want to change that; we want to provide a space for everyone on the margins to experience the autonomy that comes from learning a trade. Read more>>

Lisa and Alex Kingsbury | Elopement Photographer and Videographer

As an elopement photographer and videographer, the outdoors is our office. With elopements becoming more and more popular, it is so important that we treat nature with respect and do our part to preserve it. Read more>>

Chris Brown | Founder/Director and LifeWays Guide

LifeWays is an outdoor therapeutic mentorship company that serves students ages 14-18 and 19-26. Within the wellness and outdoor industries there are very few companies that are able to support quality and impactful relationships with students in a virtual or in-person setting, while also teaching them the necessary wilderness skills to go outside safely. Read more>>

Michael Borrello | MA, BS, NRP – Heroes Next Door LLC Owner

When developing a YouTube channel, one important thing to keep in mind is to have a clear focus and consistent branding. This means deciding on a specific niche or topic for your content and creating a consistent visual identity that reflects your channel’s personality and style. Read more>>

Alexandria Gates | Artist & Metaphysical Store Owner

Being in the metaphysical world can be tricky, because there’s so many grey areas. Most people immediately think that the metaphysical world is just energy work, crystals, candles and herbs. It’s not just that though, it’s a community filled with people who come from all walks of life and provide something beautiful to learn from. Read more>>