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.

Tami Kiekhaefer

My very, very first job was back in 1994. I had graduated from undergrad, moved out to California for the love of my life- at that time. Read more>>

Stephanie Arkin

I always imagined myself going into Dermatology but after doing my clinical rotations in Physician Assistant school I fell in love with Psychiatry. I took my first job out of school at the same place I did my clinical rotation. Read more>>

Brittaney Latta

The interesting thing about the psychotherapy field is we have to get volunteer experience before getting jobs that pay us. I started volunteering in the mental health world at 19 while in community college. Read more>>

Marina Mancione

My experience with Pure Barre began when I was just 15 years old. Eager to be a part of this community, I practically dragged my mom to accompany me to our local studio so that I could sign up for classes. Read more>>

Kimberly Denitz-Zuleger

Most people come to doula work because of their own birth outcomes. Or, maybe it’s because they want to serve women, and work in healthcare. For me, it’s a little different. Read more>>