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.

Maggie B. French

As an artist, particularly in the social media age, you’re told to find your niche. To zero in, to focus on one thing– one brand. And there’s merit to that advice. I think having a cohesive body of work makes you more palatable to potential clients, buyers, and just your general audience. But I think most artists at their core are “jacks of all trades.” At least, I am. Being able to be spontaneous and inspired and to flip-flop between mediums and subjects is a really important part of my art practice. Read more>>

Tiffany-Rose Scott

The most innovative thing I’ve done within my cosmetic line is launching my very own Beauty Vending Machine. Read more>>

Antar Tidwell

I would say the most innovative thing that I have done in my career, was transform myself from a rapper to an engineer, and then to a music executive. In the beginning this was only a dream, because I didn’t physically know anybody in these career paths whom I could utilize as mentors. Nevertheless, things started to charge as I fully applied myself to my craft, and expanded my mindset to network on a more intense level. Read more>>

Addie Gundry

I invented Pluie, the world’s first and only self-sanitizing diaper changing table for public restrooms. Powered by UV-C light, Pluie sanitizes the comfortable changing table within 60 seconds after every use. Read more>>

The Jean Twins

We starred in season three of the game show The Weakest Link in November of 2022. When we started our brand, The Jean Twins, a few years ago, we never imagined that only a few years later we would be selected to appear in a reality competition series. It was so much fun to travel to Los Angeles, California, meet the other cast members, work with the production team, and see our dreams come true. It was a wonderful opportunity to promote our brand, YouTube channel and online clothing store, JEANie Couture, which can be found at TheJeanTwins.com/shop. Read more>>

Isabel Wilder

Learning to use a computer program called Adobe Illustrator and taking a course to design fabrics. That is what I have felt has been the most innovative thing I have done in my career. Working with computers to draw and design has been a challenge for me, but I also see it as a new skill that offers a world of possibilities. Besides learning to design fabrics, I have used Adobe Illustrator to create pdf files for sewing tutorials and patterns that I am now selling on my Etsy shop. With the possibilities a digital drawing offers, I have many ideas for my business. Read more>>

Marc Weiss

Ive managed to combine my two passions cooking & music & make it my career. Read more>>