Ed Gandia
Ed had always had a dream of starting his own business and saw an opportunity in the market for his unique skills and expertise. He started the business on the side while working and got great feedback and results from the market. He decided it was his time and took a leap to focus on his copywriting and marketing consulting business full-time and has never looked back.
From telecom executive to gelato extraordinaire, Marcia Blackwell’s career is a testament to the power of confidence, determination and an “I can do anything” attitude. She shared her journey with CarveYourOwnRoad.com and gave us insight into how she dove into the food industry with little more than a passion for good gelato.
Holley HendersonHolley Henderson is a young entrepreneur who stepped out of a corporate interior design role to pursue her passion for environmental design. Since then, she’s founded H2 Ecodesign, a consulting firm that is a catalyst for environmentally positive change within the building industry.
For nearly 25 years, Eric Yaverbaum has been a staple in the world of public relations. His trailblazing career has seen the birth, growth and, finally, acquisition of a highly-successful NYC-based PR agency. However, in 2007, Eric traded in his high-rise office to start a virtual agency out of his home.
In 2006, Daryn Kagan was at the height of her career as a successful news anchor at CNN. However, January of that year, Daryn learned that her contract with the network would not be renewed. Shocked, Daryn asked herself, “What’s the next chapter for me?”
If so, inspire us with your story. How are you pursuing your career dreams on your own terms?
