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.

Mara Fling

The first job I ever got in the Massage Therapy field, was at a small apothecary store and massage studio. I knew I wanted to work somewhere that focused on Massage from the holistic standpoint and not the high end spa industry. Before I started massage school, I was living in Steamboat Springs, CO and knew when I graduated that I wanted to go back there to work. While still in school, I did lots of research. Read more>>

Jessica Hochman

I grew up having a Dad who worked as a pediatrician in the town I was raised, in the suburbs of Southern California. From the time I can remember, I’ve always admired my dad; I watched him reliably show up to work every day and diligently care for his patients, and somehow still finding time to “show up” for his family. Read more>>

Jamisha Johnson

As a practicing Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), my first job was in a Chiropractic and Physical Therapy clinic back in Kansas. My childhood Chiropractor was nice enough to give me a shot right out of school. It was fun going back to my hometown and getting to treat patients that I had known my whole life, but I knew I did not want to stay in Kansas. Read more>>

Lauren Hass

After over twenty years of working in nonprofit administration, I decided I was ready for something new. Could I make my decluttering side hustle an actual full-time business? Luckily I found my local NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals) chapter and learned that I am called a Professional Organizer! I took tons of classes, networked with colleagues from around the country and learned as much as I could to help my clients even more effectively. Read more>>

Alison Percowycz, MSN, FNP-C

When I was looking for my first job after completing my Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner, the job market in Denver was pretty saturated in primary care and family practice settings. Read more>>

Bianca “Mz Bee’ Lee

Ironically, I began operating in the field of Coaching and Counseling as a professional in the beauty industry (Master Cosmetologist and Instructor). As we all know, the moment that you find the perfect hairstylist or barber and become a regular, you establish a very close and personal relationship with them. In fact, in ways, they become your best friend and confidante. Read more>>