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What’s your story? After boredom with freelance work and a desire to contribute more, I founded Alpine Security, a cybersecurity company, in 2014. I quickly discovered in my entrepreneur journey that I was over my head, yet I didn’t admit it or get help. I finally got over myself and …

Drew Stevens athletics background has informed his business life in that he aspires to exceed the goals he sets. What’s your story? I work with business owners and senior leaders of small to medium size businesses that struggle and transform them into competitive proof, revenue generating organizations. What excites you …

Holly Garrison has turned her enthusiasm for yoga into a business, and she is still passionate about it! What’s your story? I had an opportunity to pause and ask myself what I wanted to do with my life. I was passionate about yoga, but not teaching anywhere. I thought, “Hey, …

Despite leaving school early, David Perrotti is committed to learning and applying what he learns to his home renovation business. What’s your story? I started working for a builder at 16, attended trade high school for carpentry, joined the military and spent 12 years being deployed to Iraq twice and …

Cathy Yi’s realisation that physical therapy could improve people’s lives led to a career change and a business which is focused on a holistic attitude to health. What’s your story? Medically helping people was a definite in my life. After my dorm-mate described how you got to work with a …

Duane Barney has used failure of an earlier business to learn and now shares that knowledge with others in the construction industry. What’s your story? I have been in the residential construction industry most of my career. It is a great business but ranks in public trust near the bottom. …

Mitch Russo is committed to the value of coaching in business. What’s your story? In 1985 I founded Timeslips Corp, which became the largest time tracking software company in the world. In 1994, Timeslips Corp was sold to Sage, for 8 figures. At Sage I ran all of Sage U.S. …

Casey Stubbs became interested in the stock market whilst in his teens, and has made trading his career. What’s your story? I started getting excited about the stock market when I was 16 years old. My dad showed me how it was possible to make money buying stocks. Ever since …

Phnam Bagley’s childhood dream of being an astrophysicist evolved into designing for the future and she loves it! What’s your story? I grew up in the projects outside Paris and drreamed of becoming an astrophysicist and an artist. I stumbled upon a design school and learned to design space habitats. …

Clisver Alvarez’ diagnosis of bipolar disorder when a teenager has driven her to help others with their mental health problems. What’s your story? Hello, a lot of people may know me as Clisver Alvarez mindset coach, writer mental health advocate, mom, but to me, I’m simply taking things as they …