by Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor Pre-Cooking As a kid, Andy Broder spent his Saturday mornings watching Julia Child on TV, but a career in cooking wasn’t even on the radar. It’s hard to imagine now but this was before celebrity chefs and Food Network. Viewing cooking as a hobby, Andy chose the field of law for…
Inspiration to Follow Your Blueprint
A Lifetime Passion Lights Up a New Career
Michael Leigh started looking through telescopes as an 8 year old and his interest in astronomy stayed with him in the form of a lifelong hobby. After losing his job as vice president in a manufacturing plant, Leigh took temporary employment with a telescope manufacturer, while making plans to run a bed-and-breakfast with his wife. The…
When It’s a Dream That Won’t Go Away
It was too serious, back-to-back car accidents that caused Neda DeMayo to ask herself “What if I won the lotto… What if I had all the money I ever needed – what would I do with my life?” Posing that question resulted in Neda’s decision to leave her career as a costume designer and wardrobe…
Values Behind the Business Model
An interesting article about Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist.org, and the values that motivate him. Working 4 hours per day on customer service and 4-6 hours per day on his volunteer or public service work, Craig says of founding the company that it “eroded my cynicism. I see that people are overwhelmingly good. Our…
Craving a Creative Outlet
“This wasn’t a well-thought out plan… I was just pursuing a dream.” That’s how Priscilla Lopez describes her transition from IT consultant to tennis wear designer. While essentially a summary of her story, this article does include some interesting points, including how she got her start by wearing one of her own creations at her…
Unlikely Business Owner Creates Success by Following His Passion
Not everyone who starts a business fits the classic mold of entrepreneur. In this story about Jim Carpenter, founder of the Wild Birds Unlimited stores, we observe how revelations gradually emerge in one’s career and life and how acting on those revelations by taking that one next step leads you to the next. “SUCCESS Stories:…