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  • Tiffany Oppelt

    Tiffany Oppelt

    Owner, TheraPie

    I was young when I knew I wanted to work in the hospitality industry. As a child, I wanted to own a Bed and Breakfast. I liked the idea of hosting people from all over the world and showing them the very best hospitality. I got excited about the conversations we could have, the experience I could…

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    Eric Martin

    Recovery Services Manager

    The college where I pursued my undergraduate degree in psychology had a strong emphasis on social justice. During my four years of study, I volunteered weekly to help feed the homeless population in the area. That was my first hands-on experience working with people, which ignited my passion for…

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    Sarah Weber

    Pruning Supervisor

    Growing up, I could never decide what I wanted to do for a career. I had so many different interests and bounced around so many things — I couldn’t have guessed I’d be where I am today.

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    Beau Means

    Plumbing Manager

    Growing up in a family of plumbers, it’s no surprise that I ended up in the same field. But when I went away to college, plumbing was the last thing I planned to pursue.That changed when I heard my family talk about their work at gatherings. I realized how proud they were of helping homeowners…

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  • Aaron Collins

    Owner, Aaron’s Lawn Care

    I was chatting with my barber when I first learned about the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC). I had been describing my lawn care business when he told me I should consider competing in YEC, a competition for students interested in entrepreneurship. In March 2020, when school was closed, I…

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  • Lindsey Beltz

    Owner, LB.Leather

    I started working with leather in second grade through my involvement with 4-H. At first, I didn’t share my products with anyone, but when I was in middle school, I started to sell earrings and custom belts. Eventually, this turned into a full-blown business: LB.Leather.

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  • Anne Smoke

    Land Surveyor

    When I was younger, I thought I’d grow up to be a veterinarian because I love being around animals. Unfortunately, I don’t deal well with blood, so that didn’t work out! Luckily, I found my way into a career I love.

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  • Liz Reyna, CNA

    Home Health Aide

    My mom got sick when I was very young. During that time, we played “doctor” and pretended she was my patient. So, I’ve been interested in the medical field since the beginning. I lost my mom when I was eight years old, and after her passing, my dream of getting into health care intensified, but I…

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  • Tamara Britton

    Home Health Documentation Reviewer

    As a child, I was never sure what I wanted to be when I grew up. I came from a very poor, poverty-stricken family in a large city. I knew what I didn’t want to become.

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  • Anthony Gorges

    Sports and News Broadcaster

    As a child, my dream job was always something related to sports. I was a major sports fan, and my aspirations rotated between broadcasting and roles involving game statistics. The excitement of being part of that world fueled my childhood dreams.

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