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.

Chris Denny | Musician and Music Producer

When it comes to music, most people think it’s all fun and games (which it can be at times!) But what most people fail to see are the hours upon hours put into the work that it takes to actually get your music off the ground. The years of practice, the energy you put into the creative process and so on. Also, it’s scary putting yourself and your emotions in front of others for them to hear because regardless of how good your art is, there will always be critics and sometimes that is a hard pill to shallow. Read more>>

Bria Rene | Commercial & Fashion Model

There is so much more to the industry than meets the eye. It takes a LOT of blood, sweat, tears, dedication and rejection. There will be some days where you gave an audition 2010% and all you get is a thank you, silence or blank stares from the production team. None of it is personal, you just have to roll with the punches. The BLM movement put women of color/diverse and ethnic backgrounds on the map. We are trending but that does not mean that the entire industry has caught up yet. Be prepared to come with your own hair and makeup as glam as possible when dealing with “artists/stylists” who didn’t receive proper education in enhancing ALL beauty types Read more>>

Carlito Black | Rapper

The music industry is rigged against independent artists. Bigger artist watch and study the upcoming artist to steal their ideas and sound from us because they can overshadow us. Video directors, producers, stylist, Jewelers, dj’s and everybody involve in the music industry want independent artist to sign major record deals that don’t usually work in their favors because the want to overcharge the artist for their services because they know the major labels have the money and will spend it because the overhead falls on the artist. The labels don’t mind because it puts the artist in debt so they will never profit in their records deals but continue to make them money. Read more>>