In our view there is already a ton of coverage of the trends that ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers are seeing. What’s the edge in hearing the billionaire consensus view over and over again?

The edge comes from hearing new perspectives and new information like from the wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of couples during the pandemic and has noticed that couples are allocating significantly more of their wedding budgets on “”small details”” like personalized neon signs and eco-friendly customized digital invitations rather than paper invites. Or the accountant seeing how there’s a huge uptick in ecommerce clients generating revenue from in person popups.

Below, you’ll find some of the most thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives in across various industries and markets sharing the trends they are seeing.

Anna Brace

The biggest trends in the wedding industry from my experience is that clients are opting to focus more on what matters to them and less of what tradition or family tells them they should do. Sometimes this means that there’s only a bride and groom first dance and no parent dances. For others, it means having a weekend-long wedding with a rehearsal party/dinner, a wedding day, and then a day-after party! Read more>>

Michael Chagala

ChatGPT launched in November of 2022 and broke the internet. Not in a Harlem Shake or blue vs gold dress kind of way, but in a this-could-flip-everything-we-know-on-its-head kind of way. There’s been headline after headline ranging from how AI can draw Mr T in the style of Van Gogh, to marking the beginning of the end of humanity. Read more>>

Brea Menees

There are a few trends that stand out to me in the fashion industry. You are seeing a lot of – Pink : Pink is literally on every item on everything from apparel, to shoes, to accessories, to any item you can wear or decorate with. – Mermaid style items and inspirations from the sea. On the red carpet we have seen many influences from shells, to mermaid shaped dresses, and colors as well. Read more>>

Miriam Morales

Now that the picnic event industry has grown so much in the last 3 years since the pandemic, I have seen how much it has changed, specially in today’s customers and clients. I feel like the demand for the picnic events is still there, however it is not as much in demand as it was during the height of the pandemic. Read more>>

Yeranoui ‘Noui’ Dzhigneyan

The biggest trend I see over and over again in the fitness industry is the idea that health can be a quick fix. The truth is health isn’t made in an intense training program, a macro diet plan, or cutting out carbs for eight weeks. The problem that comes from that mindset is that you will always see health in a negative light if you are concentrated on the two extremes. Health is not a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Read more>>

Stephanie Corrigan

In the design industry, trends are always coming and going. As a designer, it’s challenging, but also fun, to keep up with trends and attempt to assimilate them with my own design style. Read more>>

Becca LaMar

With so many industries and small-businesses working from home, we found that the need for space was a must. Since opening our doors in May 2022, we are seeing more and more collaboration and people wanting to be in community. Many business owners are working together with other businesses to create spaces to support so many different clients; Read more>>

Kerri McDonald

It’s funny because a lot of people will cling on to certain channels or strategies as ‘trends’ that every brand should try. To me, one of the biggest underrated trend in marketing in 2023 is leading with human connection and community building first on all channels and with all campaigns. Read more>>

LaTasha Hyman

I have seen a trend of eyelash vending machine. When it comes to beauty vending machine the eyelash is a big trend. While traditional vending machines, have a trend in vending hot and spicy chips. For Lady T Vends Takis is our number one selling snack item. Read more>>

Kandi Robinson

Some of the biggest trends that I’m starting to see in my industry is the usage of AI technology. I can’t even wrap my head around the AI writing songs and composing music now. I honestly prefer just the good ol’ pen and paper format. When will we stop and realize that we do need a human to do things? Read more>>

Amanda Shaw

More and more millennials are choosing to have dogs verses children. This has created a different outlook and what you do for your pets, now that they’re considered their children! I myself have 7 furry children that I want to spoil just as much. I see my clients wanting to recreate those over the top FUN child’s Pinterest parties. Read more>>

Monika Willis

It’s actually my biggest pet peeve. Everyone thinking natural hair is healthy versus relaxed hair. And the truth is healthy hair is healthy hair, whether it’s relaxed or natural. Read more>>

Karen Ramirez

In the nail industry, trends happen very often. Aside seasons and holidays, trends change from colors, patterns, sizes, shapes and shades. You can never keep up, i love it! Now in day, the most trendy nailart is french nails. It can be as simple as one color, or very detailed art within art. Among french, is neon colors especially through the summer. Read more>>

Michelle Jackson

With over one million manuscripts self-published each year, representing a more diverse group of authors than traditional publishing has over the last 50 years, the publishing industry has seen a tremendous increase in the number of books that hit the shelves globally. Read more>>

kate pawlicki bourne

Curation as a Service and ChatGTP have emerged as cutting-edge tools + trends. Hyper-personalization drives curation, whereas ChatGPT helps streamline operational tasks. We utilize both in our digital marketing practice. Read more>>