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.

John Minen

While in chiropractic school I started the Sports Chiropractic Club bringing together students interested in learning more about how to apply their skills to the sports field and blend sports medicine, orthopedics, and chiropractic care all together. The extra training and skills I developed while helping others grow landed me a position working with the Olympic team chiropractic providers for 2012 London games and the 2016 Rio games. I was elated to work under such dedicated and talented providers. Read more>>

Anthony Banuelos

I struggled with addiction for over 15 years of my life. There was a lot of pain and misery that was associated in my life during these times. I lost my will to live, and life seemed hopeless. I lived this revolving door of breaking empty promises to change and going in and out prison. Prison was an escape from reality, to escape the responsibilities of life. Read more>>

Brooke Nipp

Well, this is my first position in my field. I started my career in the hospital in emergency nursing for 6 years. The high stress environment took a toll on me physically and mentally. I felt like I needed a change and decided to pursue an advanced practice degree in hopes of finding something less stressful. Read more>>

LINDA MULLINS

My first job in integrative health was the result of a decision to level-up my own health and wellness. Ya see, like many people climbing the corporate ladder, I was working my tail off and very much dedicated to a company in a different field altogether. I loved my company and my career path. So much so that I was spending over 60 hours a week pouring into other people. Read more>>

Angie Scott

I started aesthetic school in 1998 hoping to work as a make-up artist in Hollywood. I was 19 years old and had loved make-up since I was a toddler. Literally in my baby book at 2-yrs. old it says “loves to play with make-up. Read more>>

Amy LaGesse

When I started anti-human trafficking work in 2014, I did not know much about it; what it was, what was happening in my area. I had heard of human trafficking, but thought it was something that happened in other countries. One of my best friends was the Co-Chair of the local anti-human trafficking Coalition, and said, “Hey Amy, you know a lot about grants. The Coalition applied for and received a state-wide grant, and we need someone to implement it. Are you interested?” Read more>>

Dr. Lorneka Joseph

Born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas, there were two to three majors to choose from in high school which was an easy process for me. I chose the sciences as I was always intrigued by chemistry, medicine and inner healing. Read more>>

Patti Ashton

I was working two jobs, going to school, raising three children and taking care of my entire household. While I was working, I found an opportunity to become an overnight Infant Care Specialist. After working as an Infant Care Specialist for over 8 years, I was blessed with the opportunity to buy the business. And I bought it! I’ve never looked back since. Read more>>