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.

Natalie Feinblatt

Once I had graduated with my BA in Psychology, I wanted to start working in the field as I worked toward my MA. There aren’t too many jobs that hire people with just BAs, and I came to find out that the most common opportunity was working as a one-on-one aide for children in the Autism spectrum. I felt extremely green but I took on the job with enthusiasm. I worked in this position for over 3 years, and absolutely learned a lot about being a mental health provider. Read more>>

Hermanuella Hyppolite

While in nursing school, I worked as a nurse extern at a local hospital on an Orthopedic floor. Once I graduated and passed my nursing boards they hired me as a staff nurse. Read more>>

Chazmin Brown

Yes, I would love to! My first job was two years ago in November of 2021. I was well into my shift at Sonic, and I received a text from Natalie Aaron saying “Hey, I got a job with a big artist I want to submit you for, send a headshot!” So of course I sent my headshot in. Read more>>

Nicole Davis

Before my practicum, or internship, semester started I was working full time and had a small child in day care at the time so I was looking for something convenient for my work and family schedule. Making sure that I could work within my current world was a necessity for me. Read more>>