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After 17 years in the military, John answered a Boys & Girls Club's need for a referee. Ten years later, at 63, he officiates basketball and football from youth clubs to community colleges, and it keeps him smiling and in shape....
With no hotel experience, Oliver dropped off his resume at Catalina Island hotels every two weeks until someone took a chance on him. A year and a half later he is a Concierge Butler at Mt. Ada and says he has found his dream job....
William's woodworking career started in shop class. Today the self taught craftsman owns Cottage by the Sea Custom Woodwork in New Jersey and has one word for how he feels about his work: ecstatic....
Cody started as a pet store employee at 18. A failed ecommerce idea, a partnership, and a fresh start in La Jolla later, he owns three self funded Decker's Dog + Cat stores at 32....
Captain Jeff went from the U.S. Navy to commanding a 102-foot dinner cruise boat at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. After 19 years on the water, docking in the wind is still the moment he feels most like a captain....
At 34, Hannah is a Customer Service Manager who earned a four year degree, while the four professionals on her team built their careers without one. Her story is a reminder that there is more than one path to meaningful work....
For years, the default advice was simple: go to college, get a degree, and you’ll be set. In 2026, that message is losing traction, and not because education doesn’t matter. It’s because the job market is changing. Student debt is still a major concern, and more...
At a recent fashion show, guests were captivated by the live violin music played by a talented performer named Nico. His ability to energize a room and elevate the atmosphere through music was unforgettable. During the event, someone referred to him as a musical polyglot....
Every great business depends on people who can make things run smoothly behind the scenes. For Victor, that skill became the foundation of his career in logistics—a field that requires precision, patience, and problem-solving. Victor’s path into logistics was not a straight line. He began his...
Sometimes the path to a lifelong career begins with something as simple as needing a part time job. That was the case for Suzanne, who now owns Optical Artisans, an optical store in La Jolla, California. What started as a side job while studying music...
