One of the most important things we think the media can do is connect small business owners and creatives across industries and markets to give them an opportunity to learn form each other. The insights on trends in particular can be transformative if our communities were better connected and so we’ve tried to create a space where folks can share the trends they are seeing and read about trends other sharp entrepreneurs are seeing.

Saanya Ali

SOIRÉE is a platform dedicated to simplifying the stress of hosting to make it easy and accessible for a new generation of entertainers. Post-pandemic, we have a generation of young people who place high value community and crave gathering more than ever before, as seen by the 25% increase in Americans wanting to host dinner parties over pre-pandemic numbers and Evite’s report of a 148% increase in searches for “dinner parties” just since 2023*. Read more>>

Debbie Bellenger

Use of GLP1’s for Weight Loss Increase of Strength training over Cardiovascular training Wellness Travel and Retreats Women’s only fitness clubs are back on the rise Convergence of multiple industries with the Fitness Industry Read more>>

Julia Devine

In the nonprofit sector, we are continuing to see massive staff retention issues as employees are trading up or out of their full-time jobs into more flexible, autonomous roles. Read more>>

Lauren Margo

The tattoo industry is constantly evolving, with several key trends emerging in recent years: 1. **Minimalist and Fine Line Tattoos**: These delicate and intricate designs focus on simplicity and precision, appealing to those who prefer subtle and elegant body art. Read more>>

Ayanna Govan

A big trend that we are starting to see in the industry of Interior Design & Remodeling right now is the use of color. For years many people resorted to neutral tones because they were “safe”. Read more>>

Ana Salles

One of the biggest trends is the massive shift from conventional advertising to AI-driven marketing tools, fundamentally changing how businesses operate. Read more>>

ANA LLUCH

Having worked in marketing and communications for nearly a decade, I’m often asked about the latest trends in our industry. My answer is always that it’s not about what the trends are, but who is driving them. Read more>>

Sarah Kuchar-Parkinson

One of the biggest trends I’m continuing to see in our industry is a blend of residential and hospitality aspects coming into all areas of design. We see this coming into office design, education and medical spaces for example. Read more>>