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.

Morgan Craft

In the Home Staging world, there is definitely movement towards a much more design-focused, highly-curated look rather than ‘staging’ being very different than design. Early on, staging was simply to show what could fit in a space, the items weren’t particularly high-quality. Home Staging companies leaned into very generic, low budget furniture to appeal to the masses and keep costs low. Read more>>

Daniel Calvelli

Because of the popularity of TikTok and Instagram Reels, I believe the biggest trend in the industry is the dramatic change to video from most creators that I follow. I see the trend as both good and bad I believe that it’s good because it allows creators to become versatile and become skilled at more than one craft. However I am concerned that photography could become a lost craft due to the growing popularity of short form content. Read more>>

Autumn Grace Peterson

One of the biggest trends I’m seeing in the online space is micro trends — or maybe even nano trends. The length of content is shortening and the speed of trends emerging and expiring is reached an almost impossible rate (or at least it can feel that way as a creative at times). TikTok songs that were popular a week or two ago can feel exhausted. Read more>>

Lydia Bagarozza

Ever since ChatGPT and other AI tools have been introduced to the world, the PR industry has been challenged. Brands are starting to pitch themselves using AI, or at least that’s what many of my media contacts tell me, and publicists are starting to use the tools as well. However, this new trend presents some concerns as well as opportunities which I share below. Read more>>

Jenny Yanzhi Wang

One of the most prominent trends I’ve observed in my field is the growing intersectionality of education and games. This trend is captivating as it has the potential to revolutionize the way we learn and engage with critical societal issues. Game awards and festivals are increasingly featuring games designed for impact and social change, exemplifying a unique blend of entertainment and education. Read more>>

Rafia Qureshi

I have been an online instructor for over 5 years now and making a switch to being a Technical Trainer did open me up to a bigger clientele and audience. In recent years, one of the most striking trends I’ve witnessed in the technical training industry is the shift towards personalized learning experiences. I was deeply involved in designing a training program for a diverse group of learners and delivering these trainings. Read more>>

Megan Behrens

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, certain elements and styles emerge as trends, capturing the imagination of designers and homeowners alike. The 3 that we have seen this year and will continue into 2024 are fluted cabinets, appliance garages, and warmer neutrals. Read more>>

Nihal Ruparel

Short-form video content. These 4 words are exactly where the industry is pivoting towards, As we move forward people want to consume more in a less amount of time. All of us in the filmmaking world have been inspired by some sort of movie, show, or video, and increasingly these days I’ve spoken to very young and successful filmmakers who have also been inspired by YouTube shorts, Instagram reels, or Tiktok videos, which got me thinking that vertical and short videos can also convey a very strong story and hold weight as long as the one who is sharing it knows how to. Read more>>

Hirsch Nguyen

One of the biggest trends I am seeing amongst the nail community today, that was quite uncommon when I first started out in the industry, is independent nail artists. I was engulfed in the nail industry at a very young age, as my mom was one of many employees in a traditional nail salon. There, I had the privilege of understanding the standard operation and flow of a salon and what it takes to be an employee, but also what it takes to be the boss. Read more>>

Maggie Sarfo

’ve been in the world of business growth and personal development for around 20 years so it’s fair to say that I’ve had the opportunity to see quite a number of trends. Read more>>