Our community is fortunate to have so many brilliant, insightful entrepreneurs and creatives and so many of them have front row, ground level seats that allow them to see emerging trends before the so-called experts, industry leaders, etc. We wanted to create a space to connect members of our community where they could share these insights on trends and opportunities they are seeing.

DeAnna Gantt

Some of the Biggest Trends I’m seeing within my Industry is SOCIAL MEDIA. At this point in time social media is Mandatory. My business was started back in the day when traditional marketing techniques were utilized. Business Cards, Commercials, paper advertisements, and last but not least Word of Mouth advertising. Read more>>

Tasha Haight

Mermaiding is an increasingly popular activity, especially with the new Live-Action of Disney’s The Little Mermaid set to hit theaters in May. Mermaids, once thought to be a fun fairy-tale for children, are now a large part of pop-culture throughout the world. I began working as a mermaid performer many years ago. Back then, there weren’t that many mermaid entertainers around. Most of our gigs were performance-based, where the mermaids would swim around and entertain the guests/crowd in a mermaid tail, performing tricks underwater for birthday parties, aquariums, festivals, and other events. Read more>>

Marisa Saavedra-Gutierrez

Within the past several years, the interior design industry’s focus has been specifically on “health and wellness”, which means interior designers are sourcing and planning for spaces that not only meet the needs of our clients’ lifestyles, but also sourcing products that are environmentally friendly. For example, selecting certain materials like flooring, interior paint products and glues that are non-toxic and low-odor emitting. Read more>>

Dr. Shanita Brown

1) Coaching- Developing others 2) Creating a culture of well being 3) Technology infrastructure Read more>>

Moye Colquitt

Google My Business Management & Video Marketing Read more>>

Emily Beach

I’m seeing a renewed interest in quality- made goods from the past. Customers are finding renewed appreciation for items that were made better than their counterparts of today. There is a joy in reusing furniture, clothes and mechanical pieces from before their time. Up- cycling and the sustainability of giving pieces from the past a new life is becoming more popular. Read more>>

LaBrianna Rusk

I’m in the makeup industry, so far what I am seeing is a lot of face and body art! The makeup industry is full of amazing artist! Between creative makeup and the graphic liner work the trends in 2022 were at an all time high! That is what I love about makeup. It is always innovating! Nothing ever stays the same in the makeup game! Read more>>

Tanisha Townsend

Some of the biggest trends I see in the tourism industry is privatization. People aren’t necessarily wanting to go on the large group trips or register for a tour with 10+ other strangers. People are booking their own private tours with private tour guides. Read more>>