12 Sixth Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT TIMOTHY M. MEINECKE Co-owner Café Piazza, Benton Parkade, Infamous BBQ St. Louis, MO www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/488881/tim-m-meinecke-has-beeninducted-into-the-prestigious-marquis-whos-who-biographical-registry How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Despite COVID-19, we continued to push forward — we have never given up. We have adapted and managed to stay open. We started serving food on the corner because we couldn’t have anybody in the restaurant and really focused on our to-go sales. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Having a driven attitude and being able to adapt quickly, no matter what life throws at me. I always keep a positive mindset and make sure it trickles down to the staff. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? In our area, the minimum wage has gone up by a significant amount. The cost of products is also through the roof right now. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Everybody has adjusted to these new app formats for ordering food, which has been tough to do because they take 30% from every sale. Nobody really wants to pick up a phone and call a restaurant anymore, so they have adapted to these apps, which we are forced to use to continue to hit the numbers we want to hit. So on top of the food cost labor, their 30% cut and the taxes on everything, it has been tough to find profits. FANCHETTE J. MARGUERAT DEGAARD, PHD Owner Marguerat Degaard Psychology PLLC Tarrytown, NY https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanchette-marguerat-degaard-318bb415/ How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? There was a time when psychology and psychoanalysis were avant-garde industries, advancing the concept of the unconscious, defending human rights and/or women's rights, and being part of the political landscape. It was not always on the right side of politics, easily pathologizing minorities. Nowadays, you see psychology as part of our culture. Self-help tools and basic notions in psychology are all on the internet. It has been incorporated into our culture to help individuals navigate their world, but unfortunately, without an understanding of the depth of the therapeutic work. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I never used teletherapy. Now, two-thirds of my practice is behind the screen. The convenience allows me to see people in Japan or Australia, but it's a loss as I miss the texture of life, the smell of coffee, perfumes and looks. I'm always surprised when I meet my patients in person by their body shape, sense of aesthetics and movement style. I don’t think that other technologies like AI will replace the human contact necessary to really connect and develop a trusting rapport. What excites you the most about your industry? What excites me the most is when my patients feel better and freer and have taken our work in to accompany them in their ongoing journey of self-discovery, spontaneously self-reflecting and using their creativity to expand spaces towards new enriching ways to live life fully.
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