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.

Kate Gwin | Haint Blue Collective Owner and Principal Photographer

The wedding industry is an unusual one – there are so many different companies with different specialties coming together on a wedding day with guests, wedding parties and entire families; however, it can be very lonely at times! Even though you have all of these connections and people you’re working alongside, for the majority of the time, you’re on your own (kid)! Read more>>

Jamie Sobel | Founder & Chief Buzz Officer

One thing about the social media industry that outsiders are probably unaware of is just how much strategy and analysis go into every post. It’s not just about putting up a photo or a catchy caption; it’s about understanding the target audience, knowing the best times to post, tracking engagement metrics, and constantly adapting to ever-changing algorithms. Read more>>

Elisabeth Russell | Flower Preservation Artist

I think one thing people are surprised about is how nuanced and labor-intensive flower preservation is. Each type of flower requires a unique pressing strategy, and no two bouquets are the same. There are some flowers we deconstruct completely and glue back together once they are dried and others that require layers of paper arranged in a certain way to get the desired result. Read more>>

Samantha Singleton | Museum Director

There are more museums in the United States than Starbucks and McDonalds combined! 10,000 more. Arts and cultural organizations improve lives and support Georgia’s economy. Cultural events are the reason most out of state visitors make a trip to Georgia and nearly 20,000 jobs are supported by Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector alone. Read more>>