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.

Kerry Marshall | I am a professional, guitarist, music, instructor, and producer

One thing about my industry that most people are unaware of is the amount of work it takes in order to be successful. It’s more than just music it’s networking. It’s politics, the mental anguish and emotional maturity you must possess. It’s not really discuss they’re talked about in my industry. Read more>>

Dennis Kearney II | Director of Business Relationships & SipSouth

Black and Brown wine drinkers make up 35% of all wine drinkers in the US. There is also a stark disparity in who drinks and who makes wine. Black Americans represent less than 1% of all wineries and .01% of winemakers are Black women. Read more>>

Garrett Hines | Actor and Author

That 2+2 doesn’t always equal 4. What I mean by that is booking a big role, or booking a long recurring role, does not mean that you’ll now automatically be considered for larger, more pivotal roles. Your ability as an actor is just one facet to why you might book a job: age, physicality, how popular the last gig you booked was (“heat” is a common term), Read more>>

Bailey James | Actress and Artistic Creator

I want people to really understand that however much, or how little people may have believed in you before, none of that matters. It’s truly about the work you put in everyday to get closer to your individual goals. Which to me is very beautiful because it means my possibilities are endless. Read more>>