Amber Arras

One thing I've learned as a young professional is that trying to gain everyone’s approval can quietly become a destructive habit. Maybe we want to prove to our coworkers that we're dependable. Maybe we want to prove to our friends and family that they can count on us. And maybe we want to prove to the world that we are someone who helps, who figures things out, and who keeps everything moving forward when life gets complicated. Those are qualities I'm proudly building, and I think most young...

I don't think people talk enough about how much your work environment can shape you. Not just your productivity or performance, but your confidence, mindset, motivation, and even the way you carry yourself when you walk into a room. I used to think work was just work. Clock in, do your job, clock out, go home. But after a few unhealthy work environments, I learned something the hard way: the people you work for and the culture you work in can either help you grow into the best version of...

If you told me a few years ago that I’d be working in marketing and business development and representing a professional training company at industry events, I probably would’ve laughed. I was just some 21-year-old with a small dog training and pet care business, trying to pay rent and navigate a tough home life. I had always believed I’d become a dog trainer, herpetologist, or vet- or at least end up with a career working with the animals I love so much. But life had other plans. My career...