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.

VALERIE LEVINE

I successfully brought the art of roller skating to New York City nightlife back in 2012 to Webster hall circus party on Saturday nights. That kind of job dud not exhaust fur roller skaters at the time. But the help of Jehan Kamal recommending me, we made it happen! Read more>>

Brianna Jovahn

The most innovative thing in my career so far is owning up to being a self-starter. I initially went to school for Accounting and Finance, and I find myself doing work as a journalist, sound engineer, video editor, and interviewer. As I transitioned from being a call representative to a full-time podcaster, I had no idea what it took to produce a podcast. Read more>>

Waladi Ali

Honestly the most innovative thing I’ve done so far in my career has been taking a more intentional approach to my social media audience. And by that, I mean creating more content around my artwork. For example, something I’ve begun in September of 2022 and still do to this day for new art pieces, is create and present an artist talk video. Read more>>

Jennifer Lang

Quit my full time job to go back to school for a Diploma and Master’s in Voice Performance. I was about 10 years older than most of my classmates. It was humbling, fun, and ultimately a massive journey of self-discovery. That and then moving to Abu Dhabi, then Dubai, UAE with my husband in 2015. It was a complete re-set of my life, my career, and my reality. Read more>>