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.

Wendel Galdamez

I became a trainer after quitting my job at Citibank. During my time at Citibank, I was in charge of biometrics and fingerprint analysis for all the midtown Manhattan. Read more>>

Sarah Glod

Many people are under the false notion that once you become a mother, your career is over. I am here to testify that that simply is not true. In fact, motherhood has inspired and fueled my career as a lactation professional. Read more>>

Kevin Nunez

I was 20 years old out of college. I needed a “j.o.b” so I walked into TITLE Boxing Club in Clarksville, TN where I was hired on my 21st birthday as a sales associate. Read more>>

Dimitry Viarenich

I began my journey at The Soup Kitchen in 2018, initially stepping in as a volunteer. This experience quickly morphed from a temporary engagement into a profound passion. Read more>>

Amy Adams

I love this question because it’s so transcendent and relatable, and personally it has propelled my career by making this one pivotal first step when I chose to enter the industry and accept my first position in aesthetics. Read more>>

Kulkiran Nakai

As I was finishing up my post-doctoral residency at the University of Michigan, I was fortunate to be able to attend a 5-day intensive retreat on Mindfulness Self-Compassion in the redwood forest of northern California. Read more>>