Often we don’t have to reinvent the wheel to learn something new – we can just ask experts in the field who can draw on their experience to enlighten us. Below, we’ve shared insights insiders from various industries have shared with us.

Rubi Aleman

I have always been passionate about nail art—the colors, the glitter, the nail charms, everything. I love seeing how people feel good, gain confidence, and feel beautiful after their nails are done. Although it can sometimes be a challenge, creating nail art is something I truly enjoy and am deeply passionate about. I have a lot of fun during the process, and applying acrylic is especially fascinating for me. I love every part of it! Read More>>

Jake Stone

Freedom, peace of mind, and love for creativity. I had the hardest time trying to find what career path would benefit me the most and now I can’t imagine doing anything else. I’m truly happy about the journey so far and am incredibly optimistic about where I will go next. Read More>>

Piper Patterson

I didn’t want to be lonely! The only people I was able to connect with as a kid were creatives (even if they didn’t know that’s what they were themselves). I was magnetized to people with deep curiosity, an openness to rock or break their own sense of reality, and a willingness to vulnerably distribute their discoveries to the community. I guess those traits could be applied to any field but the artistic bent involves exposure of intimate inner processes that fascinate and terrify me. Maybe it was external and I emulated the courageous artists I was exposed to, or maybe I’m inherently prone to the creative process but either way I think the magic of connection and artistic family drove me most.  Read More>>