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.

Louise Brogan | LinkedIn Consultant, YouTuber & Speaker

Most people created LinkedIn accounts when they first entered the workplace. So they can often assume it is a platform that business use to recruit and individuals use to find work. It DOES offer this, but it also offers so much more. LinkedIn is the social media platform for B2B marketing. Building relationships, networking, connecting with existing and potential future clients. If your CEO wants to be seen as a thought leader within your industry, LinkedIn is one of the easiest tools to use. Sharing your thoughts, ideas, starting discussions – all within your area of expertise, can lead to new business opportunities, requests for speaking, podcast invitations and more. Read more>>

Idris Adebowale | Musician songwriter | HSrecords founder

The music industry is very complex, its a long time journey that might leave you broke/ lonely if one didn’t plan well before coming in, but with consistency and hard work nothing is impossible. Read more>>

Shonovia Phillips | Serial Entrepreneur

How hard it is. I make things look easy, but in all actuality this entire process is hard. Especially when you’re literally doing everything by myself. It’s really a mind game that only the strong can survive. Read more>>

Jonathan Beres | Owner of The Sabal Collection Home Fragrances

Within the fine fragrance industry, not all fancy, high-end fragrances are made from high end materials. Many luxury fragrance companies use cheap paraffin wax, toxic chemical fragrances, and unnecessary, and potentially harmful additives. It’s important to do your research into what your buying because it could cost you your health. I’m not going to call out or bash any companies on here, but it is shocking the large name brands you will find using sub-par materials and selling it to you for extremely high markups. Make sure you are getting what you pay for. Read more>>

Olympia Mix-Brown | Educator+ Storyteller + Copy & Content Writer

The life of a creative can definitely be a crazy journey! In addition to that, being a writer can sometimes mean you don’t get the credit you deserve for your work. It’s tough working really hard to bring words to someone’s vision and then not getting full acknowledgement for your work, but it’s only one aspect of the game. With that being said, I try to stay really intentional about who I work with and who I allow in my space. I’m big on congratulating and acknowledging people for every victory, so I definitely want the same energy in return. I’m serious and passionate about my work, I take a lot of pride in what I write, and I try to illustrate that in my work! Read more>>

Pamela Workman | Associate Professor of Theatre, Freelance Costume Designer, and Freelance Costume Technician

The main thing that comes to mind is that costumes are not “just clothes”. Inside and outside the industry, Costume Designers and Technicians hear that costuming is easy because they are “just clothes” and “homemakers/hobbyists do it all the time”. However, that is an oversimplification of what it is that we do. Costuming is years of education, training, and developed skills. After reading the script, designers research both modern and historical fashion, not just the looks but also the whys of characters choosing what is in their closet. Read more>>