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.

Tiffany Lightfoot

Everyone loves to customize everything from choosing the color of your car’s interior to recreating your favorite drink at Starbucks. I’ve been designing cakes for 16 years and although cakes and cupcakes are created with cake and frosting as the base, I thought customers should have more options available. Read more>>

Kiana Anvaripour

I launched dMondaine in 2010, which I now know was ahead of its time. Nobody was producing sexy shaping underpinnings that promoted body positivity. dMondaine launched exclusively with Neiman Marcus and then was sold at luxury retailers all over the world such Net-a-Porter and Harrods. Read more>>

Grant Jones

I think the most innovative thing I have done with my career so far is creating Game Shows for the corporate world, weddings and for people in the Twin Cities! As I go by the name of The Ultimate Entertainer; there are so many different facets to that title! Read more>>

Lynn Murphy

Writing a book and creating a podcast may not seem innovative to some, but for me, it became a transformative experience. A reluctant and unlikely author, I was 70 before I embarked on my literary adventure prompted by my persistent business coach. Read more>>