We asked some fantastic entrepreneurs and creatives to tell us about their first job in their field. Check out their stories below.

Dr. Darrien Jamar

Before and immediately after graduating Chiropractic school, I didn’t have a job in my field lined up and ready for me to begin. I struggled to find clarity on where I wanted to practice. However, I was aware of this burning desire to return back to the fine dining restaurant I had worked in throughout undergrad and Chiropractic school. Read more>>

Dawn Friedman

I’ve always been interested in child development, even as a teenage babysitter I’d read the parenting books I would find on the job. But my first professional job working with children and families was as a preschool teacher for a local childcare center. I had to take a pay cut because I made more money working at a deli then I did working with kids! But I loved the work and realized I wanted to do more of it but that I wanted to work with families who were struggling. Read more>>

Stephanie Moss

When I was in pharmacy school I was able to do several rotations to decide which area pharmacy I liked best. When you first enter school, working retail is typically all that you are familiar with. After having several opportunities to work in so many different areas of pharmacy, I received an internship with a pharmaceutical company. Read more>>

Maddie Bigert

It’s funny because I never intended to become a fitness instructor in my first year at Ohio State… I kinda just fell into it. But now that I know the passion I have for it, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Read more>>

Andre Apparicio

My name is Andre Apparicio and I am a formerly incarcerated individual who is a proud Fiancé, Father, Community Advocate and Re-entry specialist. I am passionate about my community and helping solving the problems that impact them most. After 3 years and prison and 5 years parole and being home over a decade, Read more>>