Often we don’t have to reinvent the wheel to learn something new – we can just ask experts in the field who can draw on their experience to enlighten us. Below, we’ve shared insights insiders from various industries have shared with us.

Leah K. Brown, IBCLC | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with Nashville Birth and Babies

Hiring an IBCLC Lactation Consultant gets you way more than some simple guidance of latching baby to the breast. We are here for moms from prenatal to weaning. It’s wise to seek guidance BEFORE baby arrives. A “Prenatal Lactation Consult” can do just that to discuss health history as it pertains to lactation. Read more>>

Deborah Vahle | Realtor/Partner with The CityLiving Group at PARKS

From the outside looking in, a lot of times, Realtors look like they are all about the Benjamins. We usually drive nice cars, have some nice accessories, and dress well. The reality of the industry is that all of that stuff is just the icing on the cake.  Read more>>

Darryl Markette | Fitness Professional / Singer Songwriter

I fell into music by accident and now 16 years later I am a BMI Nashville registered singer-songwriter and created my own publishing company and most recently a Breedlove Guitar Sponsored Artist. Read more>>

Whitney Wiser-Savage | IFBB Pro Athlete/Olympian, Fitness Event Coordinator & Coach

Bodybuilding and fitness is looked at as a very selfish sport that is competitive and narcissistic. It’s actually a community of VERY tight-knit, but welcoming people who strive to help each other. Usually when people are exposed to this industry for the first time, they are extremely surprised by how helpful and friendly everyone is! Read more>>

Merna Lewis | The Barefoot Fiddler: Musician, Artist, Entrepreneur

Hello, and thank you so much for inviting me to your Shout Out Feature! I’m excited to share a few things with you today. Music lovers don’t realize that the people that make the music they listen to have sometimes put their entire blood, sweat and tears into that one piece of music. Read more>>

Lane Williams | Licensed Esthetician, Master Brow Artist & Body Waxer

That is not all daisies and roses the way it’s perceived on social media. There is so much content out there about all the positives of being in the beauty industry. Don’t get me wrong, it is super fun and a great creative outlet. However, there’s not a lot of honest content on what it the growing pains and trusting the process in the beginning stages of your career, and being able to maintain your career through the years. Read more>>

DWK Event Collective | Middle TN Decor Rentals & Event Planning

One thing that most people are not aware of or considering about the event business is the amount of time it takes to plan, create and source the materials. Events are typically custom in one way or another and that customization opens up a fun, new challenge for every job that we do. Read more>>

Edward Fox | Barter Specialist & Serial Entrepreneur

I see business owners just like me scrambling to find way to cut costs, make new revenue and hire good people, and they are not aware, that a good barter network between businesses can cut costs from 15% to 60% depending on their wholesale cost of goods. Read more>>