We asked some brilliant entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to reflect on lessons they’ve learned at prior jobs. We’ve shared highlights below.
Jeffrey Proctor
Reflections from the Frontlines of Mental Health Care Throughout my career in various roles within psychiatric hospitals, I encountered profound struggles faced by individuals grappling with mental illness. My experiences spanned residential treatment, inpatient care, and outpatient programs—commonly known as PHP and IOP. These environments are often misunderstood; they are not about “crazy people,” but rather spaces filled with teenagers and adults battling depression, anxiety, anger, and suicidal thoughts. Read more>>
Dustin Lewis
About four years ago, Matt and I decided to start our real estate business, Create Realty Partners. Before that, I was making a living as an actor and teaching at Drama Inc. in Atlanta. But when the pandemic hit, the entertainment industry pretty much shut down, and like a lot of people, I suddenly had a lot of time on my hands. That’s when I decided to dive into something I’d always been curious about—real estate. Read more>>
Sarita Scott
The most important lesson I have learned from previous employer was never work harder for someone else than you work for yourself. I was in manufacturing prior to becoming a small business owner. I’ve learned no matter how hard you work or show up for employer your own worth is more important. I’ve learned to have a back up plan no matter the situation or circumstance. I’ve learned that you have very few days off as an entrepreneur. I was laid off of a job in late January of 2020 before covid 19 broke out in thus country. I have been in hustle and survival mode ever since. I felt lost when I got called into an office to tell me that my position had been eliminated and other employees got to keep their jobs that wouldn’t even show up for work most days. The only African American female in the office at that time really did make me feel a kind of way. But God had another door of opportunity open up for me. Just before my lay off I registered my small business with the secretary of state. Read more>>