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.

Meaghan Keeven

One of the most urgent — and under-discussed — trends in the financial world is the unprecedented transfer of wealth into the hands of women. Over the next decade, women are expected to inherit or control more than $30 trillion in the U.S. alone. That’s not just a financial shift — that’s a cultural shift. And yet, most women aren’t being prepared for it. Read more>>

Courtney Lutkus

One of the biggest trends I’m seeing right now is the shift toward experiential and immersive events. Especially in the corporate world, attendees no longer just want to attend—they want to feel, connect, and experience. Companies are moving away from traditional conference rooms and cookie-cutter banquets and leaning into dynamic, interactive formats that leave a lasting impression. Read more>>

Brianna Eisman

A major challenge to traditional artists is the growth of artificial intelligence in the art world, I personally believe AI art is a new and exciting field that is rapidly growing and evolving. While it presents new opportunities and challenges for traditional artists, it is clear that AI art is here to stay. Whether traditional artists choose to embrace AI as a tool for creativity or view it as a menace and threat to their livelihoods, there is no doubt that AI will have a significant impact on the art world in the years to come. Read more>>

Amy Weits

Since 2020 couples have been opting to elope over having a more traditional wedding. This trend has still been steady even 5 years later when we no longer have as many mandates. Micro-weddings, intimate weddings, and elopements are becoming more and more popular. Read more>>

Sarit Saruri

One of the biggest trends I’m seeing right now is the shift toward turning homes into complete sanctuaries. After COVID, people started spending more time at home working, entertaining, decompressing, and realized they wanted their space to support all of that. Home offices, wellness rooms, outdoor spas, chef-style kitchens, oversized suites, and home theaters have all become standard asks. People want to feel like they can live well without needing to leave their house. Read more>>

Matteo Greenberg

Today, people don’t see content because they follow someone—they see it because the algorithm predicts they’ll care. In the past, creators built audiences and brands grew by partnering with them to reach those followers. You earned someone’s attention once, and ideally, you could reach them again and again. But now? Platforms have shifted from *who you follow* to *what you engage with*. The “For You” page rules everything. Your audience is no longer your audience—it belongs to the platform. Read more>>

Cassandra Pickett

Mental health is having a moment on social media—and in many ways, it’s a beautiful thing. We’re seeing more conversations, more awareness, and more people saying things like “I go to therapy” or “I’m working on my boundaries” with zero shame. That’s huge. I remember a time when admitting you went to therapy was like admitting weakness.  Read more>>

Joshua James

Non Alcoholic beverages are no longer stigmatized and aren’t sugary mocktails. The category is a household subject and every bar and restaurant is trying to include the NonAlc choice. CBD drinks and THC drinks (where they are allowed) are disrupting alcohol sales, adaptogenic RTD’s that destress the body, nootropic drinks that support brain function, nervines and empathogens are coming next, aphrodisiac beverages becoming more popular, Kanna drinks, lions mane, rhodiola, ashwagandha, shatavari, various mushrooms, and more. Read more>>