We asked some very talented folks to tell us about the most innovative thing they’ve done in their career.

Nicole Kampa

The entire business model for Gemini Denim is innovative, in my opinion. The idea of giving denim a second life after being donated/sold to consignment stores is so beautiful to me. This item that could have ended up in a landfill has now been restored AND customized to an individuals interests. My hope is that through my business I can encourage others to shop secondhand to help save our planet. The fashion industry is a leader in negatively impacting our environment, and when I decided to start Gemini Denim I knew I needed to separate myself from the rest. Read more>>

Ryan Christopher

When I first started styling, I was still based in Birmingham, Al and I knew there weren’t many people if any that were actual wardrobe stylist so I began to reach out to entertainers that would be appearing in the city and offer my services. Thats what helped really shaped my career to what it is today and what it will become in the future. I didn’t wait for the opportunity to come to me I created it and that’s what true innovators do. Read more>>

Sarah Horak

In 2012, my husband, Nick and I became bar and restaurant owners after buying three hospitality businesses that we had worked at for several years. Nick handled operations and I handled all of the finances and behind the scenes office work. And that worked really well for us for a long time. Until COVID. In the middle of March 2020, we laid off almost one hundred employees after mandatory closures for bar and restaurants. Read more>>

Dr. Sheika Square

I started to put the clients first. Many companies talk about it, but I actually did it. The results in my business were magnificent. As the client’s income grew, my income also climbed. That’s the funny thing about sharing your gifts with the world. Read more>>

Jennifer Oates

Honestly, the most innovative thing that I did for my career was start over. I was a teacher for 10 years, and was set to stay in that role until retirement. But I wasn’t happy, and it wasn’t at all what I thought it was going to be. I spent a few years thinking of ways to change my career, and after doing some research (and some help from some great friends) I chose to become a virtual assistant. From there, I tried a little bit of everything until I found what worked for me. Read more>>

Kyle Morris

One thing I believe all artists should absolutely do is, to find ways to be efficient and use the opportunities and resources that are accessible around you. It’s important to build relationships with people and be genuine and straightforward. I always have conversations with producers, videographers, local business owners, etc. And say “ How can our two brands help each other? “ Read more>>

Kelley Bonner

A defining moment in my professional career happened at my first professional job. I started my career as a social worker in a prison system. I worked at the largest maximum security prison in New York state. I was in my early 20s and at times the only black woman on the staff. I know it might sound strange to your readers, but this was actually the job of my dreams. And yet, only three years later, I found myself in a puddle on the floor, unable to do what I loved. That process from being so bright-eyed and so excited about my work to being a puddle on the floor in what I call “spectacular burnout,” change my life and my career. Read more>>

Kelly Flynn

Switching my career at mid-age to become a Realtor and take on new challenges of helping people find creative solutions to home ownership! Read more>>

Mario Marini

INTEGRATE DIFFERENT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE MODALITIES. APPLY THE TECHNIQUE OF HYPNOSIS – INDUCE A RELATION ON THE PATIENT- WHEN I WAS DOING ACUPUNCTURE, AN D ALSO APPLYING REIKI Read more>>