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.

Volta Voloshin-Smith

I created a popular workshop theme titled – Watercolor Meditation. This is a combination of simple and easy breathing exercises that are coupled together with a watercolor technique. The result is a relaxing experience that helps someone get out of their head and onto the paper. This concept has been a hit with my community (had over 900+ signups for a virtual class) and also my corporate clients like Michaels, Meta, Home Depot and others. Read more>>

Raquel Ponce

Legging customization is a feature I have yet to see in premium athleisure wear, so I’m proud to say that not only does Miami Fitwear offer athleisure wear in a wide range of sizes (from XXS-4X), our leggings are totally customizable. Because we custom make your leggings to order (right here in the U.S!), you can choose your inseam length (from crop to tall) and add inner or side pockets or both! Read more>>

Randi M Dorsey

One of the most exciting things about cooking is the freedom to put your own twist on cuisines old and new. In 2017 I randomly began to make egg rolls with unique gourmet flavors and fillings. Later that year I branded and trademarked a name and decided to give it a go at a small town festival. Now my concept, known as EFF-N ROLLZ is making its way on the invitee list to events near and far. Read more>>

Laura Meier

I know I’m not the first to have a mobile workshop, and I definitely won’t be the last, but having my short school bus to make custom body care and pet care products on the spot at markets has been a game changer. When I first came up with the concept of the company, that was the main idea. Not just any trailer would do, it had to be a school bus. The idea was so wild, even to me, that when I told my mom the entire plan, her words were “I like the idea of the business, but a bus?!” But I was so dedicated to the idea, I couldn’t let it go. I had the logo for the company illustrated as this little blue school bus. Read more>>

Lynn JC

One of the most innovative thing I have done in my career is networking with other local lash artists and thoroughly learn how to manage my finances as a business owner. Theres an immediate grounds of understanding with those who are in the same industry as you. You learn from each others mistakes and continue brainstorming ideas on how to elevate your businesses. Being open to learning from those in my industry has made me feel less alone while trying to understand the intricacy of running a business that is profitable. Read more>>

Parth Bhatt

I’ve been unremittingly challenging the status quos of the society, be it my academics, passion, or my social life. Also, I’m someone who has always believed that there’s something to learn even from the so-called dumbest person one could ever meet. All it requires is some dynamic & disruptive thinking. To give you an example, once I was helping this acquaintance of mine who ran clubs in school, in designing a Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) curriculum for one of her clients, which was a school in Delhi. Read more>>