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.

Bethany Pickard

Before working in the event industry, I worked in music marketing. I spent most of my job on the phone with near strangers, building rapport with record labels and music directors. Read more>>

Kari Jackson

Some would say I have a lot of “life experience”, others would say I like to wear a lot of hats. I like the term multi-potentialite! I am a mover and a shaker by nature and am constantly thinking about opportunities to use my talents to serve others. Read more>>

Spicy lil bitch

At my previous job I was a corporate attorney in Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) practicing in California (I am licensed in both CA & GA). Read more>>

LaKedra Brown

I would have to say that one of the most important lessons I learned from a job prior to becoming a business owner is great work ethics. Read more>>

Kristine Abrams-Petersman

Before becoming a business owner…and now simultaneous to being a business owner…I work for the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce as Director of Membership Services. Read more>>

Matt Marshall

In 2002 my wife and I purchased a restaurant. I went from being an employee to a business owner overnight, and it was literally a trial by fire (pun intended)! Read more>>

Harriet Schock

Shortly after I came to Los Angeles, I started performing my songs in clubs. But in order to make a living, before I got my first publishing deal, I worked as an advertising copywriter. Read more>>

Joshua Travers

As a college and high school wrestling coach, I learned that “how” I presented information was as important as “what” I presented. Read more>>

Cassie Chen

My previous job was as a UIUX Designer at a travel e-commerce platform in Taiwan, and it was a pivotal point in my career. Read more>>