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.

Grant Crocker

A notable example of the innovation required for my job occurred earlier this year when I was assigned to the Netflix feature Rez Ball, which tells an all-American underdog story about Navajo kids and coaches. Despite being based in Los Angeles, I had no connections within the Navajo community in New Mexico, where filming took place. This presented a significant challenge that I had to overcome within a tight timeframe. Read more>>

Donald & Rachael Wilson

Being able to illustrate has paved its own path for us in business. Many companies like to show they have a fun and lighter side to them and be more inviting to incoming clientele. Creating comic strips for them has been an extremely fun innovative practice that I originally did for locks and giggles on my own Instagram page but companies saw this and wanted to have some of their own. This was a snowball effect that eventually led to expansion of drawing for companies like Target, Proudly, Black Girl Sunscreen, and even some local businesses. Read more>>

Diana Goodwin

The most innovative thing I’ve done is develop a flexible solution for scheduling mobile appointments that’s revolutionized how businesses schedule employees and enabled them to control where and when they offer appointments. No other software had attempted this, so my team and I had to start from scratch. We’re continually refining the process, of course. Still, the infrastructure now exists for businesses to simplify the process of organizing mobile appointments, which has been a huge win for our customers. Read more>>

Renée C. Byer

Working in photography, video and the written word as a photojournalist I’ve traveled the world and my stories have published world wide. Much of my work focuses on the disadvantaged and stories that need to be told. Some stories have garnered profound change for the people I’ve profiled and I’m very proud of that. Sadly some have not. Read more>>

Lulett Baldwin

The need to develop and implement innovations may arise from various circumstances. A business, sole proprietor, or employee may evaluate the needs for innovation through analysis of SWOT which is strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats of their company. After analysis is conducted decisions can be made on the direction of the type of innovation that needs to be developed for instance is it a service line, product, technological, marketing, or an operational innovation. Read more>>

Alana Nelson

Listen. I know this does not seem very innovative, but by just me listening to the needs of my couples, has lead to an innovative service. This service not only helps the couple, but also helps other businesses such as planners, venues, photo/video and more, Read more>>