What is your Role?
What is your role and industry? Is it typically a safe role/industry during economic uncertainty?
Founder and CEO of Optimize The Vizion. Optimize The Vizion is a nonprofit that works with the middle and high school students in the Metro Atlanta area. Our organization relies on donations and grants from individuals and businesses and during tough economic times people and businesses are less likely to donate and can make running the organization tough.
My role is Founder and CEO of Pixie Dust Creation. The industry my business is in is Party Services. I provide raw unedited photos and videos taken behind the scenes at any event. It can be birthdays, weddings, conferences, basically any event you want captured. I also provide reels/TikTok’s for you to share on your personal or business accounts.
I am an Actor, Comedian and Director! Whether it’s safe or not, I will always produce my own content and hire myself.
My role as a Naturopathic Doctor is to help my patients with Healthy Aging. The lifespan of humans has increased. With the advancement in medical technology, it is expected to increase further and soon it will be normal for people to live more than 100 years. Now, if one is going to be around this long, they might as well live as healthy life as possible. So, yes it is a safe industry during economic uncertainty because without health, there is no future of humans.
I’m a writer. I work mainly with books, but I also do some screenwriting and playwriting. The entertainment industry is always tough – even when the economy is booming – so I wouldn’t say that that my role ever feels “safe”. It takes a lot of time and hard work to get a book or script finished and out into the world. Then, you’re met with praise and criticism, usually for very little financial reward. So, it’s tough to make a living, but with passion, persistence, and constantly striving to create good work, it’s doable. The downturn in the economy definitely doesn’t help, however. If people are having trouble paying to put fuel in their cars or put food on the table, then they’re much less likely to buy books or spend money on films.
Public Relations. In public relations during economic hard times getting rid of pr is probably one of the first cuts a company makes.
Being able to support myself as a working artist, and maintaining an independent life generated from my artwork, can be a challenge at the best of times and more so during economic uncertainty. I’ve worked very hard to create a structure of financial support, but it didn’t happen overnight. In order to survive, I had to step outside of creating art and instead explore and establish other artistic opportunities. Straight out of college, I began working as an apprentice for a popular retail company that offered hand-painted items and then as a studio assistant to an experienced artist. I was inexperienced and both part time positions provided me with opportunities to learn the art business and to see firsthand what being a self-supporting artist is all about. A lesson that I quickly realized was that working for an established artist or a successful art business was by no means a guarantee of achieving success for myself as an artist. Other options which I have considered, were the artist-in-residence programs throughout the nation, since many have the main purpose of providing artists with opportunities to live in creative environments and, as a bonus, often provide a living stipend. In-person and virtual lectures and demonstrations have also allowed me to present myself and my artwork to a wider audience while also being an alternate revenue source. Eventually I found my love in teaching art, which gave me financial security and the extra benefit of health insurance. I found it to be a fulfilling supplemental option and a positive by-product was that teaching is a respected occupation. I was willing to wear two hats – teacher and artist – and to accept the necessary balance. My goal of becoming a professional artist will always be a financial juggling act and in a difficult financial climate, navigation requires additional creativity and a lot of hustle.
My role: I’m a Realtor/Real Estate Agent in Atlanta, Ga., as well as the Owner of a Women’s Luxury Athletic Wear Line- Rebel Life Apparel. My industry is Real Estate & Fitness, Women’s Fashion, Athletic Wear/Athleisure Wear. Real Estate and the Fitness industry will always be a safe industry in my book during economic uncertainty; and that’s been proven. Real estate markets are always fluctuating, yes, but individuals and families will always need homes, and over the years equity has continued to do nothing but build and grow. The fitness industry is constantly rising and booming. We are in a time where investing in health, wellness, and beauty is more important than it’s ever been. The US is dominating the activewear market. Studies show men and women especially are more health-conscious and self-conscious, and they are desiring to lead active lifestyles and look super fit. We live in a world where cosmetics, aesthetics, and social media have taken over. Women want to look stunning everywhere, especially in the gym, and that’s where fashionable athletic wear comes in. Basic gym clothes are literally a thing of the past; unique, edgy, bold gym attire is in and a must, and no matter what’s going on, it’s not slowing down.
Hello, my name is Jon Rubio, I’m a Native Mexican music artist from Denver Colorado. The industry I work in is the entertainment/music industry. My role in the industry is to provide content for people to listen to. This industry is very risky and not for everyone, but it is fun and can be a real career if you pursuit it consistently. During times like this with the economy struggling, it’s safe to have more than one source of income so that you still meet your day to day needs. Whether that’s having a 9-5 job or a small business, all these ways of making money can be used to invest in the music industry in one form or another.
Johnias Winters | Photographer/Videographer
I’m a Photographer First & Foremost .. Everybody Will Always Need A Memory Recorded No Matter What The Economic Status Is Because A Picture Can Be Cherished Forever And Last A Life Time .
I am a professional photographer and content creator in many spaces including live concerts/events, real estate and e-commerce. Photography is definitely one of those areas that can be affected by an uncertain economy because many bands and companies may not have the budget that they used to for photo services. However, there are certain companies where photography and social media are absolutely necessary which gives me a security blanket of some money that I will be able to rely on coming in.
I am a Graphic Designer and Influencer. I would say that the safety in this industry during an economic uncertainty really just depends on the need for supply and demand. If what you are providing is something someone can use during economic uncertainty then your business shouldn’t be effected.
I market wine for a direct to consumer winery in the wine industry here in the US. With that I also educate through tastings and classes. This industry has always show resiliency and growth through hard economic times because people still purchase alcohol even when they cut other food items out of their budget. I have only seen an uptick in my sales during these economic times.
My role is being the CEO , Founder, Marketer, Content Creator, Maker and handler of Melanated Hair & Body Company LLC. I do everything from on hands and behind the scenes. A woman team! And I’m also a 22 year old college student. During the economic uncertainty- with selling the products no because everyone always needs products to take care of their skin and hair needs. The uncertainty comes with the increase in shipping, increase of inventory and supplies. Aside from that it does not mean that it’s not manageable. It’s a work of progress not easy but will need to adapt and find ways to make it not just manageable for me but for my customer as well.