We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Sierra Allen-Thicklin | Cosmetologist | Textured Hair Colorist

One thing about my industry that others are unaware of is how fruitful it really is. When I say fruitful I’m expressing the amount of different personalities we meet. I’ve been privileged to work with and service people from all walks of life who has opened up my mind to different philosophies. Read more>>

Christen Simmons | Photographer and. Artist

There are many things I don’t think people understand or consider when they book a photo session, especially when it comes to asking for free or discounted services. Not only are we giving clients our time and talent, and the years of practice and studying I’ve done with photography, but there are so many other things that go on behind the scenes. There are costs of running the business, websites, programs we use on a daily basis such as storing and transferring photos, photoshop, Lightroom etc. Read more>>

Georgina Mendiola | Make up Artist & Hair Stylist

Outsiders are most likely unaware of is that just because it’s the beauty industry does not mean that it’s necessarily a glamorous job all the time . Depending on the job its best to show up in leggings and hair up , you never know if you’ll need to be on the ground touching up an actor in a film or running back and forth from dressing rooms to set on live tv when you have seconds to do last touches. Read more>>