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.

Sara Loving

Many people think that speech therapists work on correcting articulation errors or improving grammar. However, what most people don’t realize is that our field is incredibly broad—we also help individuals communicate using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices, support clients with feeding and swallowing challenges, and even work with cognitive-communication skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving. Our role is about empowering people of all ages to connect, express themselves, and participate fully in their daily lives—whether that’s through spoken words, gestures, technology, or a combination of all three. Read More>>

Danica Harris

Most people probably don’t understand the intricacies of therapist training. Graduate school provides therapists with a great foundation, but we learn to specialize through doing our own healing work and seeking advanced training and consultation post-graduate school. As a trauma-informed practice, we have seen firsthand the impact on clients when therapists, counselors, and healers aren’t trauma-aware and engaging in trauma-informed practices. Read More>>

Christiana Moore

That being an entrepreneur in any capacity is one of the most mentally taxing things you can take on. Your success, your very livelihood is 100% dependent upon what you do day after day. There’s no security of the company doing well so you really have to be self starter and be disciplined. The beauty is though, that the sky is the limit. No one can tell you no. The only no’s that matter are the ones that you tell yourself. Read More>>

Painting Pours

As we began our whiskey journey, we were unaware of the complexities of the space. For example, MGP (Midwest Grain Products) can distill 100 barrels of whiskey, all with the same ratio of ingredients, and distribute those barrels to 25 different companies. Each of the companies will put out a unique product. We often get asked, “what makes this whiskey different than another?” And the answer to that question can be large quantities of variables.  Read More>>

Jaime Meyer

One thing about the Pet Grooming Industry that others may not know is that Pet Grooming is a completely unregulated and unlicensed industry. Consumers need to be careful when selecting a groomer/grooming salon as any untrained person could call themselves a groomer. Grooming is more to me than picking up scissors or clippers. Understanding the structure of hair, the way products like shampoos/conditioners will impact different coat types and skin types should be factored into the grooming process. Read More>>