To some John Leister is a security guard, but he is also a prolific author. What’s your story? I’m John Leister. I’m fifty-seven and I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I’ve been a security guard since 1985. Time flies. In 2019, I hit rock-bottom and reached out to God. …

Mark Aylward uses his position as a staffing entrepreneur to help people improve the quality of their lives. What’s your story? I am a proud single father of 3 beautiful children and a lifelong staffing entrepreneur. I moved into the industry when I discovered I was going to be a …

A love of hiking and the outdoors has led Meghann Grah to a career photographing non-traditional wedding photos. What’s your story? I’m an adventure elopement photographer — meaning that I photograph untraditional weddings in epic and hard-to-reach places like the edge of cliffs, mountain tops, and miles into the backcountry. …

The skills Emily Levy acquired whilst she was working in finance continue to be useful in her real choice of career – tutoring students who require additional help. What’s your story? I grew up in the field of special education. My mother started a school for students with learning disabilities. …

Uldis Karlovs-Karlovskis uses his psychological skills to help others find answers. What’s your story? I started as an engineer who was often questioning management behavior and decisions. Early in my career, I started looking for the causes of those decisions, human and organizational psychology. The learnings have been successfully implemented …

From chemical engineering to chartered accountancy is not a common path, but it is the one Olukayode Akinbinu has taken. What’s your story? I am actually a chemical engineer who transformed into a chartered accountant and now works in the biggest bank in Nigeria heading its strategic planning group. I …

A love of dogs and inspirational parents have motivated Nicole Kow. What’s your story? I’m the founder of Paws of Kow, a luxury customised handcrafted pet accessories brand and the Marketing Manager for Nic & Wes Builders. Paws of Kow focuses on customised and modular ranges of Biothane collars and …

Being dyslexic has not deterred Lindsey Pogue from becoming an author and publisher. What’s your story? I am a dyslexic history nerd and hopeless romantic turned successful indie author and publishing press owner. I wrote my first manuscript in high school, when I was using writing to escape my reality, …

Sir Angel Redoble’s determination to make cyberspace a safer place is what has driven him to create an organisation dedicated to that goal. What’s your story? Today, I am the Group Chief Information Security Officer at PLDT Group & Smart Communications. However, it did not begin this way. Initially believing …

Terence Clarke believes that everyone has the answers to life’s questions and, as a coach, it is for him to help them find them. What’s your story? Born in Ireland, I grew up in England and I’ve lived and studied in Mainland China for almost 20 years. What excites you …