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.

Andrea Webb

I got my first job in the field by, quite literally, making it up. Bruce Lee said, “To hell with circumstances, I create opportunities.” and I had scribbled those words onto a worn, old sticky note in my journal. I was in my twenties and starting over nearly from scratch after a rather intense divorce. I had two toddlers, no college education, very little ‘formal’ work experience and more determination than was probably wise. Read more>>

Marie McKay

I took my first Nia training in 1999 with every intention to become an Nia teacher after graduation. Upon completion I was surprised at how much more practice and study was needed before actually putting on a microphone and teaching a class. I panicked and told myself that it was too much and that I was just going to apply the training for my own personal growth and development and not teach classes. Read more>>

Shemayah Clemons

Contrary to assumption, I’ve never had a paid job in the big business wellness industry, and a few years ago I wouldn’t even be able to imagine myself concerned with the wellness of other people—let alone my own wellness. Read more>>