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.

Melisa Pearce | Founder, Touched by a Horse

The thing people who haven’t experienced Equine Gestalt are most unaware of is how much healing power horses truly have to offer the human spirit. I have a quote I love to use in explaining what I do: Our lives are shaped and seasoned by unforeseen circumstances. Our being human means we choose our own responses and reactions to life’s circumstances, often maturing as we grow. Read more>>

Patricia Acheson | Business Owner & Coffee Roaster

As a coffee roaster and business owner, one thing about our industry that outsiders are often unaware of is the wide range of options and variables that can affect one’s experience with coffee. Many people who claim they stopped drinking coffee because it hurt their stomach may not realize that it’s similar to someone saying, “I don’t like wine anymore because I had one blend at a restaurant that I didn’t like.” Read more>>

Ashley Foster | Canine Behavior Consultant and Trainer

The field of dog training and behavior is unregulated. Anyone can identify as a trainer or behavior consultant regardless of their education, professional training, or training practices. Three leading professional training and behavior organizations have developed joint standards of practice; at this time, they are recommendations, and professionals can choose to follow these guidelines or choose not to. Read more>>