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.

Nyrie Cornelius

I went into massage therapy school with a plan to help and connect with people, I just didn’t know how I would actually activate said plan. Read more>>

Zeely Edwards

Embarking on my professional journey at Warren E. Smith marked a significant transition from academia to practical application within the realm of mental health. Read more>>

Tanisha Stewart

Believe it or not, I have my Master of Science degree in Accounting. I was an audit professional for over 14 years before my major career shift into physical education and health and wellness. Read more>>

Erika Lim

The conversation in which I informed my Chinese parents that I wanted to become a death doula was not a simple one. While I’m grateful that they are quite open-minded compared to the typical lot, Read more>>