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.
Lauren Coulter
I had a fun/funky role at a large healthcare organization. *Technically* I am a pharmacist and i worked part time until Biscuit Belly was at a good place to step away entirely. This healthcare company was/is HUGE. The leader of our department was fiercely protective of his people. Read More>>
Derek James Brown
No matter how great you are, it’s more about how much you value yourself, enough to believe that…. You’re worth that one clutch moment that will create the life that you want. Because no one will value you, like you. Read More>>
Lauren Houston
Prior to opening up Mindscape Fermentations, I was managing another brewery on the other side of town. The position started as just a simple beertending position, but then I saw other opportunities in the business. I quickly started managing the taproom, social media, and distribution. As the company grew, so did my role and extra help was needed. Read More>>
Marquetta Hemphill
The most important lesson I gained in my career occurred during a period of significant professional challenge, and it has shaped me profoundly as a business owner. Earlier in my corporate career, I believed that advancement came through patience, loyalty, and consistency. I trusted that if I worked hard, delivered results, and remained committed to my organization, leadership would recognize and invest in my growth. Read More>>
Sara S. Wallach
I worked for years in hospitality, starting with selling bread at farmers markets for my family’s bakery, to working in coffee shops, to cheesemongering, and at the end of my hospitality career, managing restaurants. It was within the realm of restaurants and hospitality that I learned an invaluable lesson, and it seems pretty mundane when I recount it here, but the impact is profound. Read More>>
Kellie Sevilme
One of the most important things I learned in a previous job is the value of strong customer service. Working in the food industry for many years taught me how to act promptly, work with a sense of urgency, and understand how people want to be treated. When you show customers respect and make it clear that their time matters, they respond positively. Read More>>