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.

Kristin Aikin Salada

While working as a voice actor looks fun and IS fun, most people have no idea how complicated it is to figure out how to connect with people who hire you! The avenue to get auditions and build relationships with hiring folks varies hugely for animation vs. commercials vs. audiobooks vs. medical narration and so on. Plus, the upfront financial investment and time investment is significant – taking classes, purchasing equipment and setting up a home studio, learning editing skills, networking, preparing for and recording a demo, building a website, and attending voiceover conferences all cost money. Read More>>  

Laurie Sigillito

Most people have no idea how gutted local news really is. They think, “Didn’t newspapers just move online?” No. They didn’t move—they fell off a cliff. And no one was waiting at the bottom with a parachute.

Behind the scenes, it’s chaos: decades of consolidation, newsroom layoffs, hedge fund buyouts, and tech giants siphoning off ad revenue. What’s left in most small towns is either a ghost-paper running wire stories or nothing at all. Local journalists? Overworked, underpaid, or gone entirely. And here’s the real kicker: there’s no plan to fix it from the inside. Big Media isn’t coming to save rural America. They’ve already written us off. Read More>> 

Heather Hinsley

Yes—one thing people often don’t realize is that there are creative ways to keep food both nutrient-dense and accessible, and that’s where I love to offer resources, education, and hands-on techniques. In my niche—raw cuisine—the bar is even higher. Raw refers to ingredients that are unprocessed and typically not heated above 115°F, so they retain their natural enzymes and full nutritional value. That integrity comes at a cost. Raw cuisine also naturally lends itself to supporting food sensitivities, allergies, and dietary restrictions—it’s often gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, making it an affordable option for inclusive nourishment. Read More>> 

Kayla Richards

The pole and aerial fitness industry is becoming increasingly popular in the USA, but still is often seen as a very “taboo” practice. They are often unaware that Pole Dance as an industry is very vast, with many different styles. People are often quite surprised to hear that there are professional and amateur competitions-including acrobatic styles of pole, lyrical pole, pole theater (including drama and comedy) as well as the club scene and sensual movement. The industry is extremely common in Europe and Australia, and there are even classes for children. Read More>>