WOMEN TO WATCH

Sarah Heer

Founder and Visionary
Arkie Travels

Arkie Travels got its start in 2019 when we created an Instagram account for our travels after we started getting messages from people asking where our photos were taken. It’s our passion to show off all the locally owned places to eat, shop, stay and experience in what we call “the best kept secret in the South.”

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

We did a YouTube series on all 52 Arkansas State Parks during 2020 and we started getting messages from people saying this is how they were going outside.

Biggest challenges in my career

Choosing my focus and not getting caught up in the comparison game.

What I learned from my first job

Fail fast. Learn from your mistakes, then make a different choice. Don't dwell on the failure and how you could've done it differently.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

Every day is a new experience waiting to be explored. The work process is basically the same, but everyday I'm eating new foods and seeing new places.

Best career moment so far

When we found out teachers all over the state show our videos in their classes.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Conversation! I'm a come in, get it done and get out kind of girl, but a lot of people want to chat. I've slowed down to make time for conversation.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Meditation and light therapy. Taking the time to just stop and breathe and not think about the next thing.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Benton

I can't start my day until

I look out the window

Hobbies

Swimming and reading

Binge watch

Anything new on Netflix

Last good read

“Reminders of Him” by Colleen Hoover

Favorite meal in town

Cheese dip at Dizzy's

Best recent local discovery

Rober in Benton

Latest splurge

Mary Garrett Jewelry

Most-used app

Lightroom

Dream vacation

Iceland

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