For Alex Reza, taking his first music lesson at the age of 41 changed everything. With the support of his family, he left a 21-year career in the postal service, moved to Nebraska, and realized that he was born to make violins.
Working in finance was Abigail Carroll's ticket to traveling the world, but it took quitting everything to try her hand at oyster farming for her to feel connected to her environment.
The Jones sisters' father did all he could to give his daughters the career opportunities that he didn't have, but his most lasting gift to them may have been passing on his love of barbeque.
After more than 30 years in the corporate world, Paulie Gee left his job and decided to open his first restaurant. Paulie discusses his family, life as a successful restaurateur, and how he overcame his fear of failure.
Being an attorney and running an international trekking company are radically different jobs, but both of the careers that Marinel De Jesus has chosen are tied to her evolving views of her family and her immigrant identity.