As an outsider, breaking into an industry can often seem like an impossible challenge and so we reached out to some very generous folks who agreed to share their stories of how they broke into their respective industries.

Ramia Griffin

Funny story actually, I did the one thing I said I would never do…quit. I was playing basketball in college and I was so unhappy, the thing that Ive played my whole life, what my whole identity was wrapped in, I finally said no more. Read more>>

Jill Pedalino

I was always a good student and by that I mean I loved going to school and learning, I loved my teachers, and I loved having homework and assignments to complete. Read more>>

Mashi Salomon

I don’t know that I would call my career and life path a ‘job’ per say. I think of it more as a ‘calling’. In essence, I didn’t really have a choice but to choose the path that I am on, and I am really happy to do so. Read more>>

Saga Wilkko

I had been racking my brain trying to think of what I could do career wise as art is really the only thing I’ve ever been passionate about. Creative careers are not easy to come by. Read more>>

Paula Levy

My first job paved the way to my current career, a career that is going on it’s 36th year. I am one of the few people who can honestly say their work is their passion and their passion is their work! Read more>>

Justice Naccarato

I have been a natural healthcare practitioner for over 15 years. I have apprenticed with naturopaths during my studies. Both of my parents were naturopaths and I worked with them extensively. Read more>>

Jenny Max

I was in transition from the fast-paced lifestyle of the service industry to working at a yoga studio called Better Bodies Yoga. As I settled into my role as a receptionist I noticed the peaceful ambiance of the studio provided a stark contrast to the hectic environment I was used to. Read more>>

Didi McCrossen

I graduated with a degree in Dietetics at Arizona State University in 1994. While I was in school, I was working in a hospital as a diet rep, working with patients and modifying menus for their dietary needs Then I took a slightly different path where I started working for a Foodservice company as a sales representative with the intent of using my nutrition degree. Read more>>