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Sherry went to college for a very simple reason: her mother wanted her too.  She wanted Sherry to have all of the opportunities that she did not have …

As a single-parent, Wes Smith's dad was always there for him and often said, "If you have plenty, give plenty". It was his generous nature and example that has motivated Wes to help others in one form or another. Today, …

L.C. Haynes wanted to help others in the medical realm until he realized a lot of the class load involved dealing with cadavers. Knowing that was not …

Andrew Phelps is a Product Design & Strategy Expert for User10. Listen to more career journeys at www.LearnFromOthers.org

About Learn From Others Learn from Others is an educational podcast for students that …

Chelsea Woolbright loves the IT world because anyone can succeed if they get the right certifications and show how good they are. Today, Chelsea …

Santana Lamb's career began in the food service industry as a server. Ironically, her career change still involves servers but the IT kind. Learn …

Chad Peterson achieved his dream by becoming a commercial pilot only to loss his job after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. His career pivoted drastically and today, he helps people buy and sell businesses. Learn more about …

Patrick Kelly would dress up as a "Business Man" when he was 2- years-old knowing he wanted to be just like his Dad. He grew up from being a "Baby …

Michele Jones wanted to work on Saturday Night Live but by the time she was 19, she realized she needed a job that would pay the bills. She accepted …

Bill Rothermel had no aspirations as a child and aimlessly went through college and received a degree. Yet, he found a career in the real estate …

Teachers had a profoundly positive impact on Caitlyn at a young age. So much so, that by the time she was twelve, she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. Today, Caitlyn is the Director of Education at the at …

When the recession hit in 2007, Jimmy realized his future career as a Marketer was in a bad place. After bouncing between multiple jobs, seven …

Michele's career journey went down various avenues until she found her true calling after a difficult experience. It was by surviving this experience …

Joe knew at an early age he wanted to be a doctor but he wasn't sure which medical field he should pursue. His path of exploration took an unexpected …

Alan just happened to not be in the Twin Towers when they came down on 9/11/01. This national disaster destroyed the company he worked for and it had a tremendous impact on the direction of Alan's career. Once he was …

Brian always knew he wanted to do something with computers and even envisioned himself as being the next Bill Gates. While that may not have happened, Brain has found success in the world of cyber crime defense and …

Jennifer wanted to be a writer when she grew up and initially pursued being a newspaper reporter. This led to the world of corporate communications including a 12 year stint in Best Buys' headquarters. Today, she is the …

Leila had difficulty in school because her family did not have much, they lived overseas and she struggled with the native language. Everything …

As Janice worked her way into the health industry, an obstacle became an opportunity to grow and learn. Today, Janice is the Manager of Central Store Processing at Tri-Health where she disinfects, decontaminates and …

Nuri wanted to be an investigative journalist when he was young. He wanted to understand what was the root cause of a problem or issue. However, his dad's battle with cancer changed his career path. Today, Nuri helps …

Ransomware, a computer virus installed by hackers, locks users out of his or her computer until a ransom is paid. It is Chris Gerg's job to make sure you, or the company you work for, are protected from these cyber …

Without a dad or close friends, Pat lived a very "alone life" that opened him up to negative influences when trying to connect with others. He had …

Batman was Tom's favorite hero as a kid which inspired him to be a cop when he grew up. But it wasn't easy. A flaming police car, a bankruptcy and …

Through many failed sporting endeavors, Tom learned lessons about perseverance and dedication that would last him a lifetime. He realized that in …

Eric knew he was onto something when it made more sense to drop out of his PhD program that to continue it. He grew his real estate business until his passive income surpassed his expenses allowing him to be financially …

Candice knew she wanted to go into nutrition at an early age. However, because of limited education options, her path took a turn into the field of dietetics. Today, Candice wears many hats as the Dietetic Technician …

Rock to Recovery's goal is to transform lives via the powerful, healing, consoling experience of music. Through our musical programs, Rock to …

During high school, Michael suffered from numerous injuries while playing sports. The positive, healing results from his visits to the chiropractor …

Gleb pursued being a doctor while in college. Not because this was his career goal, but because it was the wish of his parents. He quickly realized …

Jack learned a great business lesson when he was young; to start a business with passive income and invest the excess cash flow in real estate. Today, Jack is a Health Coach and Founder of Body Transformation Coach the …

When was the last time you thought about being an organ donor? Most folks shy away from this discussion, however, organ donation is often the only …

The entrepreneurial spirit manifested itself when Shecky was in college. He learned many lessons through entrepreneurial adventures throughout the …

Jonathan became interested in computers to help him overcome his dyslexia and to become the first college graduate in his family.  His career path …

Benjamin's dream was to be an astronaut and he was well on his way until he was told that he was too tall. He then pursued a new career path and …

Ariel interests were so diverse she decided she wanted to be a Neuro-astro-physicist when she grew up. Follow her career journey from a Clothing …

Teru's strong work ethic came from her mother who grew up in war ravaged Osaka after World War II. Her drive to perform at a high level showed during her first job as she stuffed publicity posters into cardboard tubes …

Sourcing talented employees is an ongoing challenge for any business. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, Christian finds that he is an advocate for the new hire candidate as well as his employer. Find out how he …

Ray's path to dealing with historic automotive works of art took over twenty-eight years to realize. Today, he is the Market Development Manager for …

Chrystal visited a clothing store with $300 worth of gift cards and walked out because nothing fit her build.  Today, she owns and operates, Rebellia, a clothing store for women with athletic bodies.  Learn more about …

As a child, Larry thought he could solve all of the world's problems. He quickly realized he was unequipped to do so. During High School, his …

Daniel recovered from alcohol addiction only to fall off of a 200 foot cliff. During his second recovery, he noticed the similarities between …

Jessica Stearns brings new and innovative products to market through smart and efficient project management, leading her teams and governing her …

Linda found herself acting as a medical translator when she was seven years old. Even then, she knew she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. …

Natalie made a big jump from having a fun side-hustle as a wedding photographer to starting her own photography studio. Find out how she made this jump on the Learn From Others podcast.

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Chris jumped at a random opportunity to build and shape a surf board. This turned into an international equipment and apparel company called Shapers. Today, Chris working with brands to help them tell their stories and …

Carlvin made sure that when he applied for his first job, his passion and work ethic could not be missed. Today he helps customers at LinkenIn as a …

Scott Aaron was bullied as a child but learned to fit in by making others laugh even if it was at his own expense. As he grew up, Scott grew stronger …

Dean's first job was one out of necessity...to pay for insurance for his first car, a 1964 Ford Galaxie convertible. Today, Dean has built a business out of necessity for his customers and it's all about cars once …

As a child, Chris had a voracious appetite for learning. He began studying for the SAT when he was in sixth grade and achieved three master's degrees in three years. Today, Chris helps others succeed as a project …

When Joanne was a child she wanted to save the world. Today she does her part as a Veterinarian. Find out how saving a Preying Mantis shows her desire to help every living being and her career helping animals and their …

Jaison pursued a baseball career, worked at ESPN, majored in Broadcasting and Philosophy yet he works in the banking industry. Find out how Jaison's …

Margaret Fox always knew she wanted to help others but it took a while to figure out how. Today, Margaret leads a cross-denomination organization that is tasked with maintaining open discourse around social justice …

How do you recover after a devastating event? DeJuan's first career as a Safety for the New York Giants ended in injury. His second career with a mortgage company ended with the recession of 2007. Today, DeJuan is VP of …

Even while in school Adam always sold luxury goods from pens to watches to jewelry. A chance encounter allowed Adam to pursue selling the ultimate …

Harry's goal is to help a million people find their voice. His career journey has taken many different paths which eventually led to his current role …

After over twenty years as a Professor, Cary realized some students were limited by their academic success or their employ-ability skills once they are in the workplace. Today, Cary helps students develop the skills …

Nicole stepped out of her comfort zone to purse her dream of working in the sports industry. Find out what she did and how she ended up working for …

Terri always considers herself a scientist at heart and a lifelong learner. After graduating with a triple major and a stint at an ad agency, Terry's …

How do you get your products to sell on Amazon? Amanda became obsessed with understanding how this works and created a career to help businesses succeed. Find out how her career journey went from selling cookies to …

Kelly found her career by...getting fired. Find out how self-perseverance and self-education propelled her career into becoming the Chief Creative Officer of a design and marketing firm on the Learn From Others podcast …

Nada found her engineering background and love for medicine came together in the role of a Neonatologist. Find out how advice from a respected …

Tobi is the Director of Quality and Behavior Health for a Children's Health Plan and makes sure health care providers are providing quality service to their members. Tobi also empowers and inspires nurses to find their …

Patrick became a voice-over actor after retiring from a distinguished military career including assignments at the Top Gun Weapons School, the …

As a Calligrapher, Tamer stays connected to traditional tools like a fountain pen and paper. Find out how this connection to the past fuels his …

What is a typical day like as the on-air TV Commentator for the world's largest auto auction company that sells over 20,000 cars annually? Find out on Learn From Others as we learn from Mecum Auctions' very own John …

David tried a lot of different paths that led nowhere. He eventually attended a college class that really clicked for him. Learn how finding his …

What is YOUR next? Alicia Tidwell continued to ask herself that question as she progressed throughout her career. Today, Alicia helps others realize …

The average career of a NFL Player is only 3.2 years. Ex-Dallas Cowboy Center Phil Costa is showing elite athletes how to win after sports with "The Transition Playbook". Find out how Phil went from protecting his …

Joeanne Gutzwiller, Ph.D. helps children, teens, and their families overcome a variety of anxiety disorders and stress-related concerns. Join us for her career journey up to today where she has her own practice and is …

Giving back was always important to Lorraine so when her career goal of being a teacher was derailed in college, she parleyed her passion for writing …

As Mike progressed up the corporate ladder he saw many opportunities to help others achieve their goals. Join us to find out how his passion to help others finds fruit today on Learn From Others.

Mike Kelly's article, "Humility - The Missing Ingredient in Leadership" resonated with a lot of his followers.  Join Learn From Others as we explore …

Eric will be the first to admit that he did not achieve any of the loft goals he set for himself at the start of his career. He did not become an F-14 pilot, a veterinarian or a starting shortstop for a MLB team. Yet …

Who doesn't want to design video games for Marvel where Spiderman battles Dr. Octopus and Venom? As a little kid, James never knew this was ever a possibility yet somehow he is a Lead Designer today. Find out how he …

Andrea Guzman has always taken a path of continual learning. Find out how her career path changed course and led to her current role at Sam's Club on …

Travis Trisko's found his ideal career after changing majors during college three times!  Ironically, he came to this realization while working at …

All throughout her career journey, Heather would not conform to the expectations placed on her as a woman. The obstacles she overcame both personally …

Blake's vacation photos were so well received folks asked him to share his process which led to a YouTube channel that turned into eBooks which …

Julie became an accidental entrepreneur when she realized she had something of value that would benefit others. She created the Braver Writer to …

Scott Keene learned how that selling wasn't as much as pitching a product as providing solutions that helped his customers. Learn how he went from …

Leigh Dow's experience working for a US Senator right after college exposed her how people impact and influence the decisions that are made in the …

Bonus Wednesday! Tom Ross, CEO of DesignCuts, shares how to build a social community online by providing disproportionate value to his customers. Learn about his two pillar approach and the impact engaging one person at …

Looking back, Tony Floyd could see that the experiences he gained across different positions at different organizations perfectly prepared him for …

Wannaphon's career trajectory changed when she identified a strength of hers could be an asset to many. Find out how her career journey changed …

Alvin's faith began to grow during college when he was a part of a campus ministry. Today he leads World Impact which empowers urban leaders and …

Griffin Stewart created a location independent business that has given over $1,500,000 to charity since its creation in 2014.  Join Learn From Others to find out more about his career journey.

Welcome to Ask a Pro where students interview professionals who have succeeded in their chosen career field.  Our Student is Maddi O’Connell who is …

Marie White's career was birthed from a tragedy. She is an author, TEDx speaker, non-denominational Christian missionary, traveler, entrepreneur and reaches almost a million viewers through her YouTube channel, Bible …

Chad Allen got tired sending out rejection letters to aspiring authors who were passionate about publishing their first book. Today, he helps those same authors succeed in the publishing world. Find out how, on Learn …

Debi Coviello's quality management career has spanned from missiles for the military to snacks for consumers.  Join us for her career journey on Learn From Others.

Teri Chace always jumped at opportunities to start her writing career...no matter how small it may have been.  After publishing over 35 books and winning awards, Teri is still looking for the next opportunity to share …

Carl Peterlin Jr.'s career adventure started with the release of the groundbreaking Apple Macintosh. Join us for his journey from nuclear power plants to Fortune 50 companies to today where he manages all of the IT …

John Corcoran's political speech writing career began during a tumultuous time of Bill Clinton's Presidency. Listen to his journey to see how he …

Hannah Ryan is the Resident Director for the smash Broadway musical Hamilton. Find out how she manages constant change to ensure each performance is …

Tamar Greene's first audition for a Broadway musical was in a hallway next to the bathrooms and he waited for hours and it lasted 90 seconds. He auditioned for Hamilton over 14 times with numerous callbacks and never …

Bill Goodwin's success is built on a foundation of relationships he's nurtured during his 22 year career journey.  Today, his firm designs everything from Healthcare Apps for children to consumer packaging for …

Life got real for Erich when he lost his job and saw how it affected his older coworkers. Wanting more financial security, Erich went back to college …

Vincent Aiello knew he wanted to be a fighter pilot after attending his first air show when he was eight. His naval career included being a Top Gun instructor and executing 705 landings on an air craft carrier. Today he …