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.

Shea James

The number one biggest trend I noticed this year in the marketing industry is the POWER of short video posts: TikToks and Reels – the content all business owners dread making. As a freelance social media marketer and content creator, I have seen the amazing results that video posts get vs. photos. Read more>>

Marisol Graham

One of the biggest trends that I have seen in home decor and design is use of black and white with metallic pops of color. Such as a black couch with a white-washed coffee table and some silver or gold accent pieces on the table. I have seen people still wanting to bring the outdoors in with more live plants around their spaces. I have seen a trend that some have still held over from Covid and wanting to create a calming relaxed space to live in. To also surround themselves with those things that bring them joy to see. Read more>>

Rekey Jackson

So many people are saying can they do things tied to life in peace on T.V shows and movies and definitely online. Even more people are really seeking Peace due to my brand/movement. Also people are putting LIPS on everything now. Read more>>

Nikki Bass

In the culture of COVID-19, the industry is changing. People want to be able to work from the safety of their homes, they’re realizing the value of a dollar has changed, and they want to be recognized for their work. Within the corporate world there has been a shift also known as the great resignation What this means is that people are tired they want to do jobs where they feel valued where they feel properly paid and where they are matching their skills to their job. Read more>>