Growing up, Dr. Laura Nurse never thought she would have had that title in front of her name. If you’d asked her, she would have said doctors work too hard, so that wasn’t the job for her. However, she believes it’s important to take life as it comes. About half way
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Krystal Hobbs, owner of Reflective Marketing, views having her own business as a way to rely on herself for employment, rather than relying on someone else. “I always wanted to be in control and make my own success,” says Krystal. From an early age, Krystal’s parents set the example for her
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“All life experiences teach you something,” says Andrea Sharpe, owner of Karlande Designs. “You learn through obstacles.” Like most people, Andrea’s had her share of obstacles, but as she reflects on her life she sees the way each one has brought her to where she is today. In 2008, due
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Jennifer Trask, Mindset Coach and Business Advisor for Coaches and Healers, pretty much started her coaching career by accident. “I really believe if you have a dream in your heart you have the capacity to make it happen,” says Jennifer. “We’re not meant to suffer. Life is supposed to be
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As a conservation biologist, Laura King isn’t just a scientist; she’s an advocate for nature and wildlife. She also has a passion for seeing more women become scientists who step out of the lab and effect change in the field. During her presentation for the Women in Science and Engineering
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For years Cindy Butt, the owner-operator of FarOut Fitness, a studio that focuses on women’s health and wellness, never thought she was athletic. She wasn’t good at team sports, so she wasn’t active. It was only when she discovered fun, non-competitive ways to get moving that her passion for fitness
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When Cynthia Ferrie landed a job as a senior consultant at a firm six months before graduation, she saw her life unfolding before her—and it looked perfect. Fast forward about a year, and the dream fizzled out. Despite making it clear to her boss during the hiring process that she
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Health and wellness have always played a strong role in Megan Kennedy’s life. Her Dad had her on ice skates from two years old and skiing downhill at three. Her Mom always stressed the importance of eating good real food. “People may use the excuse that healthy food costs too
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It’s not unusual for developmental editor Kris Windley to watch her clients cry. It’s not that she’s mean or a bully, rather, she’s determined to help people discover their voice, even it means pushing through pain points and often ends in tears. Good tears, though. “Writing is hard,” says Kris.
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Right out of university, Dominique Hurley landed a government, nine to five job as a visual art representative and cultural programmer. It was her dream job. After a few years, however, she realized the dream job wasn’t so dreamy. She felt stuck and found herself mired in the Sunday night
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