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I became a Social Worker right after I graduated from University. When my husband was first transferred to the States, I had lots of time one my hands so I decided to try yoga. After my first yoga class I was hooked and became immersed in the yoga community to a point where I was offered a job and soon worked my way up to a senior position at a large yoga company that has studios in New York, Los Angeles and Orange County. After my two youngest were born, my career path took another unexpected turn and I was offered an editor’s position for TheSucculentWife. I have enjoyed all three careers and feel blessed that I have found three very different career paths that suited who I was at that particular time of my life.
When I saw the book, This is Not the Career I Ordered, by Caroline Dowd-Higgins, I immediately requested a copy. Dowd-Higgins wrote the book after she had to re-invent herself, first from a starving opera singer to a career coach and then to author.
The book is packed with practical information, resources and great possibilities for networking. The pages are also filled with stories about women who followed their passions and took a risk. Whether they started their own companies or found a dream job working for someone else, they all knew that life was too short to not enjoy what they were doing.
Here are a few inspiring women with stories of their own re-invention that came from either this book or from the many women that I have met while working for The Succulent Wife.
 | Taste Buds - Jessi Walter is a Harvard grad with a degree in Economics who worked in the New York financial district before being laid off. Taste Buds (formerly known as Cupcake Kids) started as a hobby, where Jessi would come to kids birthday parties and teach children how to cook. With her financial background, Jessi was able to turn Taste Buds into a full time career. Check out her website, classes and online store at TasteBudsCook.com. |
 | 123Raw - When Rebecca Carlson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she was forced to leave her position as the Art and Creative Director of an advertising agency, a job that she loved. Feeling discouraged about her prognosis of being wheelchair bound for the rest of her life, Rebecca decided to find a more holistic approach to her future. She had learned about the concept of raw food and decided to give it a try. Not only did she regain her strength and energy but all her MS symptoms were gone! Rebecca needed to share this and started an online store, 123Raw, where you can purchase raw food, raw food kitchen appliances, books and green gifts. She also became publisher of Purely Delicious, an online magazine that celebrates the raw food lifestyle. |
 | Skinny Songs – Heidi Roizen is a successful business woman, but when her mission was to lose weight she came up with a great idea. When she looked for music to help her get motivated to fit back in her skinny jeans, she soon realized that there was nothing out there. She started writing down lyrics and enlisted others for the music side of it. With Heidi’s business knowledge, Skinny Songs is not only a viable product but also turns a profit. You can buy here CD on Amazon or download from iTunes. |
 | Savor the Success - Angela Jia Kim is a accomplished concert pianist, but when she developed an allergic reaction to a lotion she tried just before going on stage, she was determined to create her own skin care line. With the help of holistic experts Angela, created a creme she only meant for herself. Little did she |
