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Brittany's work combines: Education, Philosophy & Religion, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Organizational Communication, General
Bethany Lutheran College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Organizational Communication, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
At age of 17 I went into foster care. But had been taking care of myself most of my life.
2.
Graduated with a B.A. Communication, emphasis in Business, Journalism & Graphic Design.
3.
Exited side left into the 'real world' and worked as a middle manager in a convenience store.
4.
After 1 yr felt an artistic void and started my own photography business.
5.
Left convenience store industry after 2.5 years to become a graphic typesetter temp.
6.
Took a risk, quit temp job and applied for a position in Higher Education.
7.
Continued to build my business and work full-time while being a wife and mother.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
If it wasn't for me, you would be living in a gutter someplace. (my parents) You're going to do great things. (my mentors, professors) Oh, that thing you do. (my family) Oh, you're a girl, you'll know how to cut cake better than me. (male co-worker)
How I responded:
Noise is someone else's attempt at defining who you are or should be. An easy way to overcome this is to have standards. Have standards for how you expect yourself to act, others to act, how others treat you, and how others treat the world. This does a great deal for your confidence. And confidence is crucial for landing a job and finding a career you love. Standards do a great deal for creating balance in your life also. Its not just about having 'success', it's about being a well rounded individual.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I went into foster care with $80 to my name. Use what resources are available, but work hard. Realize from the get go you are going to make big mistakes. Review and learn from them.
I am black adopted into a white family in the Midwest. In college, black students ridiculed me for not being "black" enough. Remember that your culture/ethnicity is only one piece of you. It's OK to go against the grain and define yourself.
College was never encouraged, so I had to be resourceful about finding information and people who would support my path to success. Never be too proud to ask a question.