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.

Vikki Kopriva

I had the chance to be with my four children at home when a neighbor invited me to join her at the gym. Despite being hesitant, I took classes, discovered a passion for spinning, got certified, and began teaching. Inspired by motivating others, I delved into running and triathlons, eventually realizing my potential to inspire people to live healthier lives as a profession. Read more>>

Kalani Hakkei

My first experience obtaining my first job as a professional dancer in Las Vegas happened in 2018. I just moved to Las Vegas with very little money and very little time to find a job right away. Luckily, I got hired as a valet attendant part time in downtown Las Vegas so I could make a little money to survive. Read more>>

Erika Blanco

When I was 16 I got the car of my dreams a 1974 VW Beetle. My parents had only one rule: If you get a car, you have to have a job to pay for the gas. Almost every job I had leading up to my professional career, I walked in “cold” without an appointment, dressed nice, brought a resume, and got the job. I knew I wanted to be in medicine. Read more>>

Stephanie Curtis

I’m Stephanie Curtis, an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. My journey hasn’t been pretty, but my view and outfit usually is! When I was 21 years old, I packed up my stuff and drove from a small town in Upstate New York to Los Angeles with my best friend and her dog, Daisy. Read more>>

Alex Sparrow

Ironically, I got my first job as a referral from a competitior; someone who I had taken my training with. We had just completed our training about a month before, and she didn’t feel ready to start teaching. I didn’t really have a set plan either but I know I could help this caregiver, and that it would be learning process, together. Read more>>