that taking my CDT class would help her with a couple of those architecture exams. Reached out to me about halfway through class and said, being a spec writer sounds like it might be like maybe that's more my path. Can I call you about it? And she did. And then I helped hook her up. I was a reference for her and helped hook her up with a couple of independent spec writing firms. She has just been
+ promoted to senior spec writer at Conspectus. And I was really proud of the fact that I could share with her that it's not like this is an alternate career. You have to write specs on every project that happens in our business. It's a part of what we do, but it's not what typically architects go to school for. They don't tell anybody about this in architecture school that there are alternate things you can do. And she is very happy being a full-time spec writer now. And it's just like, yes, score. Got a new one in the club. Randy Wilburn: Yeah, you gotta love that. Because I think that speaks volumes to the fact that the road to where you want to go isn't always what you think it will be. So I'm sure she's very thankful for making that connection. Cherise Lakeside: It's important as well to not have a well-defined idea of what that road's going to look like no matter what you're doing. Some of the best things that have happened in my life have happened as a result of not being afraid to look at something new or not being afraid to consider an alternate path.
Randy Wilburn: Yeah.
Cherise Lakeside: Twenty-two years in architecture, then I go work at MEP Engineering. I knew how to write specs, but I didn't. And I learned keeping an open mind is my best piece of advice. And listening to your gut. Randy Wilburn: Yeah, yeah. I love that. Well, anybody listening to this outside of. I'm going to make sure I put your LinkedIn profile on so they can connect with you there. But outside of there, is there any other way you'd. You'd love for people to connect with you? After listening to this episode, I'm pretty open. Cherise Lakeside: I have my email address on my LinkedIn page. I'm on Twitter, I'm on threads. I keep my Facebook pretty much to personal people who are super close industry people. I don't care how people connect to me. I love connecting with new industry professionals. Sharing knowledge, sharing ideas so you know where to find me.
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