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.

Jeanna Ross

Shortly after moving to Missouri I got the opportunity to redesign a nightclub in St. Louis. I’ve designed sets perviously for music videos as well as have an understanding of color and space but this was a new venture for me. This nightclub had good bones and they had an idea of wanting to create something that felt more modern but also up scale. They had a 4,000 sq. ft. inside, with another 2,500 sq. ft. of brick-lined patio. Read more>>

Matthew Washausen

One of the most innovative accomplishments I was able to achieve within my role as a graphic designer has been being the Creative Director for my work’s (Kranzberg Arts Foundation) music festival, Music At The Intersection. Not only was I in charge of all the social and printed graphics for the festival but I also designed stage banners, entrance signage, street signage, and engagement signage. I was able to have over 8,000 people each day, over a two-day period, experience the branding I helped create for this festival. Read more>>

Ada Hsieh

It would definitely have to be Ada Lip Beauty. Our lipsticks are pigmented only with vegetables like beets, radish, potatoes, turmeric, and spirulina. Research and development took 4 years and we finally have a really nontoxic lipstick with pigment that packs a punch! Read more>>

Shawn Rochelle

One of the most innovative things that I’ve done in my career was pivot towards helping my clients create content for social media. I was solely working as a photographer, but due to the growing social media trends. I decided to become more than just a photographer. I have become a videographer and content creator. I went from just providing photo shoots and portrait sessions to now providing content creation packages that include photography, videography, and content creation for social media. Read more>>

LaKisha Overton

The most innovative thing I’ve done in my career as of today, is amazing myself with all of the creative knowledge I didn’t know I had in me, thats been just sitting dormant I’ve recently expanded my jewelry business & we now host jewelry making wellness workshops. Read more>>

Aisha Glenn-Bracey

I went from doing the work to teaching others. I started my balloon decorating business because I was a single mom who just gotten laid off during covid. I was desperate for money, but I also didn’t want to leave my son home with nannies and sitters. Prior to covid, I had to work two jobs to be able to support us and most of that money went toward his daycare bill. I knew there was a better way. So, I became a business owner. Read more>>