Having new or innovative ideas is essential to pushing the world forward and so we asked the community to share stories of the most innovative things they’ve done in their career. Our hope is to inspire folks who think only scientists or tech-wizards can innovate – innovation is possible for everyone, regardless of job title or function, industry or geography.

Jendia Gammon

The most innovative thing I have done in my career, particularly as a writer, is to go hybrid. This means that I have written both traditionally and self-published novels, Being traditionally published opened me up to more potential readers, and being self-published offered me full creative control. Read more>>

Erika Martinez

I was a barber for 10 years before I felt like I capped out and was ready to further grow and bring in more income in less time , I wouldn’t say I was burned out but I worked a lot of hours and always felt overwhelmed & wanted to spend more time with my kids , I had been thinking of Scalp micropigmentation for years prior and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Read more>>

Valerie Elkins

I think innovation comes in many forms. I started my career in the legal and financial services industry which is somewhat regimented but it was during a crazy time in the economy. I had the great fortune to innovate a lot in those years. I helped grow a small business into a large one, I did start ups for other companies and created a non-profit in my sector. Read more>>

CRYSTAL GENES

As a wedding photographer, I don’t often get to meet and work with other wedding vendors. On the wedding day, many of your typical vendors have already come set up their work and left the scene before I’ve even arrived. Whenever I do happen to run into another vendor on the wedding day, it is often a very brief and distracted meeting. Read more>>