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.

Ashlee Sarai

In addition to my website which was the best idea ever, considering my business started from delivery and pick ups in my vehicle. The most Innovative idea I’ve ever executed was creating Eyelash Vending Machines! My best ideas come from late, At night. “Vending machines?” This is different but I want to put eyelashes in it and I can continue to give my local customers a fast, in person, convenient experience again. Read more>>

Akisha Lockhart

I wasn’t the first to do it, but I started conducting interviews in my Jeep. As a small business owner, money is always a driving factor in every aspect of the company. I interview celebrities, influencers and tastemakers. I needed a space that would look & feel good. Something that was creative and that I could essentially run on my own. It worked and has became a hit around Chicago. Read more>>

Sarah Carlock

Starting this business during the Covid-19 pandemic and quarantine, for sure. I was a stay at home mom at the time and hanging on by a thread. I knew everyone else was, too. One day, I though maybe I’d give myself something to do while giving some friends and family something to look forward to – Read more>>

Andrea Pompele

I’ve created a guide training program that suits Tanzanian Guides, with different levels of education, based on Natural Sciences and oriented on Ecology, the study of the ecosystems, giving them a broad perspective and deep knowledge of their surroundings so they can become great safari guides, recognized in the Industry for their level of professionalism, experience and knowledge. I structured it in 3 levels which when they are achieved are corresponding to different level of remuneration, to get the spark going and acknowledge the hard work guides in training have put on. Read more>>

Ian Adair

The most innovative thing I have done in my career was to be proactive in seeking out leadership roles in more than just one sector. Doing this provided me the opportunity to lead organizations, programs, and teams around the country in the nonprofit, education, and corporate sectors. Each of these roles offered me invaluable experiences and knowledge I would not have had if I only focused my efforts in one, and each helped support my development as a leader. Read more>>

Pablo Desde El Patio

Without a doubt, having moved with my family from Argentina to the United States was and is one of the most innovative and revolutionary events in our lives because of everything that it implies and because of the challenges that lie ahead. Read more>>

Emeka Nwuba

I truly believe that the most innovative thing I’ve done in my career is becoming more versatile in allowing my talents to work together as one. Very often do individuals find themselves limited to one field or one way of thinking, and I too in moments had to sit down and have a hard conversation about that with myself. The more I prayed and realized my passions, the more I was able to simply allow all of my talents to come together as one. Read more>>