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.

Jake Randall

A trend right now in the personal finance space is an acknowledgement that learning happens in the context of relationships over time.

There are more opportunities to connect with an individual who can learn your heart, your situation and then help you build real skills and habits. This happens through regularly meeting with a real person who can not only provide relevant insights and tools for your situation, but has the “X” factors of providing accountability, encouragement and vision for your journey. All while having a little fun along the way. Read more>>

Lorriane Anderson

I was just talking with another spiritual business owner/ friend of mine about how much our industry has changed over the years and what’s beginning to emerge. Most notably, we discussed how many of us are going from ‘doing all the things’ to digging in and specializing in what we actually love. There was a time in the spiritual community when there was this unspoken pressure to be and do everything possible to share spiritual information. For me personally, I know that I felt like I had to wear the “spiritual uniform” and talk in a certain way and teach everything from moon energy, to astrology, to tarot cards, crystals, herbs, animal energy, you name it. But it always felt half-hearted and not really a true expression of me. In fact in my most recent book (which I just turned in), I discussed how much I love beauty and fashion and really good design but felt like those things couldn’t exist in my industry. Read more>>

Jennifer Majeske

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation towards personalized offerings driven by the adoption of usage-based insurance and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. At our agency, we are at the forefront of this evolution, utilizing AI tools to enhance efficiency and provide our clients with tailored solutions. For instance, in long-term care insurance, we employ AI to forecast future care needs and create personalized plans. In retirement planning, our AI platform offers clients a holistic financial overview. Additionally, our AI-driven underwriting tools optimize risk assessment in life insurance, while AI streamlines claims processing and risk assessment in the property and casualty (P&C) sector. Read more>>

Isabel Ladd

There are varying degrees and definitions of Maximalism. My version of Maximalism is innate to who I am + how I design: Vivid + Saturated. My spin on it, however, is a very intentional, methodical, curated point of view. I’m not just throwing things together to see what sticks (which is perhaps a more ubiquitous definition of Maximalism). Though I do layer a lot of color and pattern at once, I innately know when to keep going, and when to restrain. It’s my affinity for unexpected combinations of colors, patterns, and materials that bring uniqueness to my design. Read more>>