Establishing your own firm or practice is an incredibly daunting task. From myriad of legal and regulatory hurdles to the financial and career related risks, professionals who choose to start their own firm have to overcome so much and so we wanted to reach out to those who’ve done it successfully for advice, insight and stories.

Ashley Lee

My husband Kenton and I met when we were just 16 years old. Both of us shared a passion for real estate, which led us to pursue our dreams academically and professionally. We went to college at UCR and Cal State University of Dominguez Hills, where we both minored in real estate. Even as students, we envisioned one day owning our own real estate firm, a shared ambition that kept us motivated. Read More>>

Santana Inniss

Becoming a coach was one of the best decisions of my life, but it was also one of the hardest. My career before coaching was in digital strategy and marketing communications, and after over a decade of climbing the ladder, I hit a wall. As I recovered from burnout, I knew that I wanted to bring the aspects I loved the most from my first career into my second, but things had to be very different. Read More>>

Cristi Garfield

From an early age, I knew I wanted to work in healthcare, especially with children. My passion for helping others blossomed while babysitting and assisting my mom in caring for my aunt, who had special needs. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from Gettysburg College, and my first job was as a therapy aide on a brain injury unit. There, I led a group called “Lunch Bunch,” which immediately sparked my interest in feeding therapy. Read More>>

Amber Nelms

Starting Triangle ABA: A Journey Rooted in Purpose and Passion When I look back at the journey that led me to create Triangle ABA, it’s remarkable how deeply personal the path has been. The spark for starting my own ABA practice ignited when my son was diagnosed with autism. Read More>>