We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Marquita Deloach | Content Creator

As content creators outsiders assume that a lot of the items we promote are gifted to us. This is not the case, and starting out we purchase our own items with our own money in an effort to get noticed by that brand. You send a lot of money trying to build the recognition that most seek. That is why I choose to promote everything from the high-end to the lower-cost points. I don’t ever want my followers to feel like I don’t relate to all people. Read more>>

Kamille Brooks | Miss Collin County’s Teen, College Student, Leader & Mental Health Advocate

One thing that outsiders may be unaware of is that the Miss America organization is actually a scholarship program that provides educational opportunities for young women. Contestants are judged not only on their physical appearance, but also on their talents, intelligence, and community involvement. Read more>>

Timothy Davis and Roshun Onakhinor-Davis | Fashion Designers

We think that outsiders are unaware that we are not just an urban brand. We have formal wear too. Read more>>