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.

Andrew Molina

When it comes to commercials and short form videos I’ve seen the growth of the “in house” filmmaker/creative or “in house agency.” Part of it may be the insane amount of media that needs to created just to fill in the blanks across websites, apps, open TV, campaigns, events and launches. The good news is, every one needs a filmmaker and films (or videos) to promote their brand. When this trend first started I felt sidelined, but then all these companies would still invite me to collaborate with the “in house creatives.” Read more>>

Hannah Hester

I am excited for the future of both breaking tradition but also *choosing* to do something because it resonates with you as a couple and your story vs just because someone told you, you “had to do it”. I love the new ideas that are circulating, cutting boutonnieres and simplifying to the details you really want. This and the many ways we can make the day more personable. I feel like this generation getting married does what they love & cuts what they don’t and I love seeing that come to light in the wedding industry. Read more>>

Colleen Shibley

I have been blogging since 2010 and have seen the ups and downs and twists and turns in the industry. Blogging has gone from someone sitting at their computer writing about their life or sharing funny anecdotes to becoming a way to make a living. The Pioneer Woman is a great example. However, over the 14 years of blogging what I have noticed as emerging trends in the industry is the emphasis and constant change in social media. Read more>>

Jiayi Chen

As an in-car product designer, my work spans various components like digital clusters, in-vehicle infotainment systems, rear seat entertainment systems, and even augmented reality heads-up displays. A significant trend we’re seeing is how intelligent surfaces in vehicles are transforming the user experience for both drivers and passengers, especially as we move into an era of mobility. Read more>>

Bri Kilmartin

One of the biggest trends we’re seeing in the mobile bartending industry is the growing demand for experiential and interactive cocktail experiences. People are no longer just looking for a good drink; they want an engaging and memorable experience that involves them in the process. This trend is driven by the desire for unique and personalized events, whether it’s a corporate gathering, a bachelorette party, or a family celebration. They realize that a cocktail menu can be a storytelling opportunity for a couple, an individual, or even a brand. Read more>>

Whitney Stark

In the wedding industry, trends are CONSTANTLY evolving. Every month there’s something new, a new video will emerge, wedding photos, a tiktok or instagram reel about what to have at your wedding, and then for a few months, that trend will live on in every wedding that you see. I love the ever-changing wedding trends. It keeps photographing them new and exciting and gives couples the opportunity to make their wedding different or stand out from the traditional look of a wedding. Read more>>

Lex Ronin

I think, as a whole, people are moving away from the “functional fitness” madness that has dominated gym culture for almost 20 years. For a while, the general population would do anything besides the things that actually worked, all in the name of “function,” without ever knowing what that function was. “Training for life” sounds deep, but in the end, it just turned out to be circuit training on a road to nowhere. Many personal trainers and corporate gyms are to blame for it. Read more>>

Barb Lamb

Flavor creativity and unlikely pairings/partnerships have been the biggest trends we’ve noticed in the food world since purchasing Coco + Hazel in September of 2023. While it can feel challenging to stay relevant with unique flavor profiles that aren’t always appealing to everyone’s palate, it has also been incredibly exciting to go down the proverbial rabbit hole of flavor fusion within the dessert subsection of the food world. Read more>>

Isabella Roversi

Beauty, as an industry, is known for always having trends that come and go. However, one that I do believe is here to stay, is the resurgence of permanent makeup. It has very early beginnings that can be traced back to very early civilizations like the Egyptians, yet the concept of “tatooing” makeup features such as eyebrows, eyes, and lips is newer and one that is really taking off – fast. This is a trend that I have personally not only fallen in love with but also become very passionate about. Read more>>

Stephanie Nunez

One of the biggest trends I see in the design industry is the integration of AI and video, which is revolutionizing the way we work and significantly saving time. AI acts like an extension of our creative minds, bringing ideas to life much faster than before. For example, designing a client’s logo used to take 2 to 3 months from initial concept to final design. Now, by using AI to generate prompts and refine ideas, I can achieve the same results in less than half the time. Read more>>