Often we don’t have to reinvent the wheel to learn something new – we can just ask experts in the field who can draw on their experience to enlighten us. Below, we’ve shared insights insiders from various industries have shared with us.

Neema Naz | Comedian & Actor

It can get pretty lonely. There are many sacrifices that are made just to continue working on your craft. There have been many birthdays, weddings, family events that I’ve missed just to do a 5 minute standup set on a show with 10 people in the audience because I know that will help me improve my skills for the future. To others, it may just be a 5 minute set on stage that I could do another time, but if I really want to be great one day, this is what it takes. Read more>>

Ashlie Gibbs | Published Author, Producer, and Scriptwriter

I would get asked all the time, “Ash, I wanna write a book, but I don’t know how or I need help.” I usually tell people the key to writing is to start writing. It sounds cliche, but it’s true. I think many believe there is a strategy to writing and publishing a book or writing a script. I think the hardest step is to just.start,writing. Let the creativity flow, and remove any and all limitations. You have to get out of your own way, and I find that is when some of the best stories are told. Read more>>

Trevell “Only1Tipy” Franklin | Artist

How much sacrifice it takes and also dedication. You have to see your goals and dreams all the way through before anyone else will see it. And investing in yourself, it’s takes alot of time and money from you. But if you stick it out it will all be worth the investments. Read more>>