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Oliver, concierge butler at Mt. Ada on Catalina Island, in a straw boater hat, vest, and bow tie standing on the deck of a historic ship

03 Nov From No Hotel Experience to His Dream Job: Oliver’s Career as a Concierge Butler

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....

Adam, a smart home integrator, smiling with a laptop in front of an equipment rack of networking and audio video gear in a client's home

28 Oct Behind the Technology in Luxury Homes: Adam’s Career as a Smart Home Integrator

Posted at 13:00h in Career Advice, Electronic Technician, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

Adam grew up around commercial telecom and turned it into a 15-year career as a Smart Home Integrator, designing the technology inside homes of pro athletes and A-list celebrities. His advice: choose your mentor wisely and learn networking first....

A live event production technician adjusting an audio console backstage at a concert, representing the behind the scenes work Heber does as an Assistant Production Director

22 Oct From Church Volunteer to Assistant Production Director: Heber’s Career in Live Event Production

Posted at 08:45h in Career Advice, Creative Careers, Media production career, Skilled Trades Careers

Heber started as a church volunteer playing drums. Five years later, at 25, he is an Assistant Production Director running the audio, lighting, and video behind live events. His advice: go for it....

Josh, a licensed professional painter and color consultant, standing beside his Dickerson Painting work truck on a job site

21 Oct From a Life Changing Accident to a Career in Painting: Josh’s Story

Posted at 14:30h in Career Advice, Career Change, Service Trade Careers, Skilled Trades Careers

A serious car accident pushed Josh to focus on his future. He earned his Painting and Decorating License, and 17 years later he paints beach mansions and consults on color. His rule: customer happiness is #1....

Lauren, a 23-year-old medical photographer, smiling in black scrubs and holding her Canon camera at the dermatology clinic where she works

22 Sep Turning a Photography Skill Into a Medical Career: Lauren’s Story

Posted at 17:12h in Career Advice, Creative Careers, Healthcare Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

Lauren never knew medical photography was a career until she saw a job posting after college. With photography skills learned on the side and no medical background, she landed a stable healthcare role she loves at 23....

A portrait of Theddee, a published author who successfully leveraged a professional background as an executive assistant to launch a creative second act, representing the courage to pursue new passions and the successful transition from administrative expertise to professional storytelling.

25 Apr From Executive Assistant to Published Author: Theddee’s Inspiring Second-Act Career

Posted at 22:00h in Career Advice, Career Change, Creative Careers, Women in Trades

Some of the best careers do not begin until later in life. At 50 years old, Theddee stepped into the work that brings her the most joy. Sixteen years later,…...

Lauryn's 'Outfit Approved' sticker overlayed on an image of two women happily Browse clothing, symbolizing finding purpose and a successful career path in fashion and styling.

20 Jun Finding Purpose in Fashion: Lauryn’s Journey as a Wardrobe Stylist

Posted at 09:48h in Creative Careers, Fashion Trades, Skilled Trades Careers, Wardrobe Stylist Career

Some people grow into their careers slowly while others feel a calling that is impossible to ignore. For Lauryn Bray, becoming a wardrobe stylist was not just a career move. It was a leap of faith that turned into a passion for helping women feel...

Professional hands applying a face mask, with a portrait of Julie, illustrating the journey of developing skills and turning a passion into a fulfilling profession.

12 Jun From Passion to Profession: Julie’s Journey as an Esthetician

Posted at 21:37h in Esthetician Careers, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

When you love what you do, it never feels like work. That is exactly how Julie describes her 24-year journey as a professional esthetician. She has turned her natural creativity and love for helping others into a career that brings both confidence and calm to...

Meghan, a professional horse trainer, working with a horse in an open field, showcasing the bond between trainer and animal

05 Feb Following Passion: A Career in Horse Training

Posted at 10:09h in Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers, Women in Trades

For many, a career isn’t just about making a living—it’s about doing what you love every single day. That’s precisely the case for Meghan, a horse trainer who built her career around her deep passion for horses. Meghan knew she wanted to work around horses from a...

Maddox, a young phlebotomist, confidently drawing blood at a healthcare facility, symbolizing success in a rewarding career.

10 Jan Maddox’s Journey: From Aspiring Tattoo Artist to Thriving Phlebotomist at 19

Posted at 13:32h in Career Advice, Skilled Trades Careers

At just 19 years old, Maddox has already discovered the rewarding path of a career that blends his passion for helping people with a fulfilling role in the medical field. But his journey to becoming a phlebotomist wasn’t what he initially planned. What is a Phlebotomist? If...

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