Student Spotlight Interview Form

We love celebrating the unique voices and journeys of our students.

This Student Spotlight Interview is your chance to share your story, your connection with the plants, and your experience as part of the Chestnut School. Your responses will be gathered into a feature that we’ll publish on Blog Castanea in the coming months.

Student Spotlight Interview Form

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

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Pronouns

Which program(s) did you take with us (check all that apply)(Required)

Herbal Immersion Program

Online Foraging Course

Herbal Medicine Making Course

Herbal Safety Course

Are you a Chestnut graduate?(Required)

Yes

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you were first called to the plants and the field of herbal medicine?(Required)

What inspired you to study with us here at the Chestnut School?

What are three herbs that are essential to your herbal practice, and why?

Do you run an herbal business?(Required)

Yes

Name of your business or organization(Required)

Your business website's URL

Tell us about your herbal business and what it offers the world.(Required)

How did you know this was the right career move for you?(Required)

How has your herbal education, especially the business training inside our programs, supported your business?(Required)

What are the most challenging and/or rewarding aspects of running your business?(Required)

How do you engage with your local or online community through your business?(Required)

What has surprised you most about being an herbal entrepreneur?(Required)

Do you have any words of wisdom for those just starting their herbal education who are interested in starting a business?(Required)

How do you weave herbs into your daily life, for yourself, your friends, family, or community?(Required)

What have been the most rewarding parts of your herbal journey so far?(Required)

How has your herbal education supported your personal practice?(Required)

Do you have a favorite memory of sharing herbal remedies with someone?(Required)

What has been your proudest moment as an herbalist?(Required)

What advice would you offer to someone just starting their herbal studies?(Required)

Please share your most amusing or touching personal story about herbalism.(Required)

What is next for you on your herbal journey?(Required)

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Please upload at least four images to accompany your spotlight interview, including at least two photos of yourself.

(Photos of your plants, animals, business logos, apothecaries, and family members are also welcome as long as you own the images or have permission to publish them.)

Image 1(Required)

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Image 2(Required)

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Image 3(Required)

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Image 4(Required)

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Image 5

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Image 6

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Image 7

Max. file size: 256 MB.

How would you like your images, stories, and video credited?(Required)

If you'd like us to tag you on social media, feel free to share your account links.

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