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

Mallory Adams

I started this business ownership journey with every intention of diving deep into the wedding industry. I’ve wanted to plan events since I was in the ninth grade so I just put my head down and went after opportunities that would get me closer to my goal. I achieved my ultimate goal of owning a wedding venue at the age of 23. What a I thought was going to be a life long goal didn’t actually take so long. Read more>>

Madison Truscan

The biggest challenge to profiting in the concert photography industry is all about getting started! It is an extremely challenging industry to break into and it really is all about connections and who you know. Until you have a portfolio of photos from a show and can showcase your diverse talent and style, it is very difficult to secure a photo pass for shows and festivals. Read more>>

Jenna Ridenhour

There are a lot of cheap photo booths on the market that push everyday people into purchasing them as a side hustle. The market then becomes over-saturated with people who are just trying to make a quick buck and not really focusing on quality services. They undercut the legitimate businesses out there who’s primary focus is to provide quality services to our clients. Read more>>

Lina Saba

I really love house music and houses so when I created my instagram persona I went with Lina_N_House. I received lots of feedback that it’s a good idea and that no one else was doing that. I even started to learn how to DJ and started to incorporate that into my social media. Read more>>

Fabián Cabrera Lanza

The most innovative things I have done in my career was to incorporate hair regeneration technology based on stem cells to Hair Style products such as hair waxes or Hair Lifting Spray, since while customers defined hair style at the same time they applied a regeneration and rejuvenation treatment in a few steps and in the comfort of their home and make it a worldwide trend. Read more>>

LaToya Abram-Payton

The most innovative thing I’ve done in my career is providing edutainment to PreK-5th grade adolescences. Merging Technology and Literacy. I have created an App-compatible with IOS/Android that goes hand in hand with the book. Read more>>

Dr. Nicole Bradley

Starting my own business was the most innovative thing I have done in my career. I went to school for Psychology. I didn’t know what I wanted to do, I knew I needed to get my degrees. Starting my own business has been the most rewarding and fulfilling experience I could have ever imagined. Read more>>

Chiugo Akujuobi

Before I enter a new industry, I do extensive research before and while I take on the endeavor. While researching the influencer industry as I took on the role full-time in 2022, I was constantly met with the insistence of choosing one niche, one mode of marketing myself. I couldn’t understand restricting my need to express myself in as many ways as possible. But I knew I needed to conform somewhat to the need for a niche as that would help brands find my social media. At the same time, I was pursuing a career in copywriting and needed to build a portfolio. Read more>>

Alyseia Darby

The most innovative thing I have done in my career is combining my love of dance w/ my love of aerial. I have been dancing for about 20 years & I started aerial about 11 years ago. When I first started learning aerial, I had to spend lots of time growing in strength as well as aesthetic. Finding poses & utilizing my lines was more or less natural, so that was extremely helpful hopping into this new world. Read more>>

Raven Wilkins

To me, a key element of being a business owner (who doesn’t hate their life) is creating routines that are self sustaining and simple. That way an owner is not chained to their business and responsibilities 24/7. One of the misconceptions I was under, was that simplicity equaled freedom. The innovative thing I wish to share is that freedom is found through discipline, and often times the burden of simplicity is mistaken for the burden of responsibility. Read more>>

Jan Levie

Choosing the most innovative thing I’ve done in my career is a tough call for so many reasons. First of all, where does a career begin and end? Furthermore, what is truly innovative? Is it about finding a way to turn a known way of doing things on its head? Or trying something completely different? Read more>>

andrea serrano

Instead of being pigeon holed as just a Fashion Stylist I expanded my services to Producer and Creative Director for photo and video shoots. I offer conceptualization for the direction of shoot, hire crew – photographer, videographer, hair and makeup artists, and models. I also location scout and book the venue for the shoots. I offer the whole package for clients that want something turn-key. Read more>>

Esther Mel

The biggest challenge to fit ability in my industry is that in Atlanta The PMU industry is becoming very saturated and on top of that the pandemic and the current recession have literally drop sales in many businesses if not most. Read more>>