We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Peggy Whitlow Ratcliffe: Founder/Executive Director

Recycling is a 2.5 billion dollar industry in the state of Georgia. Georgia is #2 in the nation for remanufactoring recycled materials, over 120 manufactors located in GA. Read more>>

Micah Goguen: Artist/Art Instructor/Art Therapist

One thing that outsiders may not be aware of is the amount of information an individual can learn about themselves and the way they live their lives through the art process. It is a process that often times leads to a product. How we approach these situations and the choices we make can say and mean a lot. Read more>>

Shana Gelisa: Mommy Blogger | Lifestyle Influencer

When it comes to blogging and the influencing space I don’t people understand how hard it really is. People assume its about just taking cool pictures and or video and getting hundreds of likes. Being new to this industry in addition to working a full time job I quickly learned that influencing is more time consuming and more involved than my actual nine to five. Read more>>

Alta: Naturalist & Creator of Better Body Essentials

One thing about the natural skincare industry that outsiders are probably unaware of is there are a lot of brands that advertise as “all-natural” that truly are not. When I first started making my own products, Read more>>

Rick Ryu: Designer

Something I feel like outsiders not aware of is the amount of work and patience you have to have to do what I do. It’s a lot more that comes with being a designer and having a brand definitely when you make all the pieces by hand Read more>>