Experience is often valued because of the lessons prior jobs have theoretically provided us with. While hearing about those lessons isn’t a replacement for actually experiencing it, we thought it would be very helpful to create a space where sharp and generous members of the community can come together to share stories and lessons learned at prior jobs for the benefit of others.
Hannah Upham
When I was in high school and my first few years in college I competed internationally in a sport called biathlon (a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting). It took a ton of discipline and training. Read more>>
Anastasia Burnett
My first job in film entertainment was at a start up production company that was ran rather poorly. I came in as an intern and quickly was promoted to an assistant. Read more>>
Marion Elarms
The most important lesson that I learned from my job was to not have bias towards others. I am former employer of the department of protective and family services. I am currently transitioning to Empower. Read more>>
Sierra Anderson
Absolutely, let me share an experience that profoundly shaped my journey as a business owner. During my time at a Real Estate Photography company, I encountered a situation that tested my creative freedom and confidence in my abilities. Read more>>
Gabriela Fernandez
In my previous roles as an Executive in corporations, a pivotal lesson that profoundly influenced my professional trajectory is the importance of achieving work/life balance. Read more>>
Jennifer Kelly
Working in luxury retail has empowered me to be the business owner I am today. I take so many lessons and skills from my past. For instance, the high level of hospitality – its a standard in luxury, so I took that with me and as a result we stand out as a vintage shop. Read more>>
Scott Bryant
Early on in my career, while working in Sales for a large beverage distributor in the Pacific Northwest, I always envied the well-known brands that filled our catalogs and warehouses. Read more>>
Max Moscoe
To have the most effective homelessness response system, stakeholders need to listen to the real experts on homelessness: People experiencing homelessness! Read more>>
Guilherme Henry
“One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.” — Benjamin Disraeli. Read more>>
Angie McGuire
I started working at a scrapbook store in high school and ended up moving up in the company over 11 years. So much value in dealing with unhappy customers. I learned a lot about the value of retaining customer. Read more>>
Ashley Morton
Architects are trained to design with empathy, striving to understand the experiences of those who will inhabit our buildings. However, our education often lacks a focus on business acumen. Read more>>
John Gresko
Architects are trained to design with empathy, striving to understand the experiences of those who will inhabit our buildings. However, our education often lacks a focus on business acumen. Read more>>
Lin O’Neill
When my Staff went from 124 to 18 overnight with a Chapter 11 filing and the Best Team…EVER was created out of necessity [the proverbial Mother of Invention]. Read more>>