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.

Ellen Lahoza

one of the biggest trends i see in blogging and fashion right now is the need to grab the viewer’s attention within the first few seconds of a reel or video. it’s less about providing detailed information and more about creating an instant visual impact. people consume so much content quickly, so it’s crucial to catch their eye right away before they move on to something else. Read more>>

Silviia Maliukova

I specialize in a variety of genres including portraits, family, newborn and wedding photography. Among these, wedding photography is the closest to my heart. It is where I find the rawest emotions, the most genuine moments, and the opportunity to tell real, unscripted stories. In my work, I approach photography as a documentarian, capturing events as they unfold naturally. I believe the biggest trend in the photography industry today is the growing demand for authentic, natural, and unstaged imagery. People are moving away from overly posed or heavily edited photos. They want to see their true selves in their pictures, not a carefully curated version of who they are. Read more>>

Emerald Obryant

The seasonal trends like fall and Christmas themes are always the biggest in my industry. People love that cozy feel of a warm fire and the smell of the crisp autumn air while they watch a movie on the screen with their loved ones and friends. The holiday season is the time when families spend quality time together and make ever lasting memories. The summer is awesome but it’s something different about the holiday season and that bonding time. I don’t know if it’s the warm coco or the delicious turkey but I love it.  Read more>>

Yoko Vang

One big trend I’ve noticed is the shift toward authenticity. People want real, unfiltered stories over polished perfection. For example, I saw a creator share their journey of starting a sustainable fashion brand. Instead of just posting glossy promos, they showed everything—the good, the bad, and even a tearful moment when their first samples came back wrong. That raw honesty didn’t push people away—it made them root for the brand even more. Read more>>

Rhea A Manning

The current trend I see in my industry is clients /customers wanting to create individual experiences. My business as an example, we created a Hat Bar experience built around the client/customers. The Rowdy Society’s Hat Bar’s clients/customers are involved in the creative process of making their own one of a kind hat. We will assist them by picking their hat color, patches, and/or chains. We then place all items selected by client/customer together for them on their chosen hat. The whole experience gives us an opportunity to get to know our customers, engage with them, and not treat them as simple transaction. We’ve really thrived and enjoy creating this individual experience with them. Read more>>

Collin Rice

One of the biggest trends I have experienced is the desire for customers to buy something unique, local, and hand made. With the emergence of many new creators and online shops the opportunity for me to find customers and commissions is growing. We live in a era of mass produced metal work by big companies, producing very affordable items that my shop cannot compete with. However these products lack the fingerprint of the artist, mass production creates the same item for a low cost. I have the opportunity to give my customers something truly unique that no one else has. The benefit is the ability to make things big companies would not bother with helping me stand out. The cost is many things I make take more effort, causing them to cost more and be undervalued by comparison to what say Amazon would have. I am happy for the challenge to create new things, but intimidated by the competition being able to undersell me. Read more>>