During conversations I've had with students and young professionals over the years, they've always shared their appreciation for my openness to sharing the lessons I learned the hard way, so others can move further faster. I love mentoring others and am hopeful that my diverse professional experience provides some insight into the career path of a design professional. Although I'm a landscape architect, my insight applies to all planning and architecture, and given the diverse of the skills we gain through our education, many other career opportunities.