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  • For Love or Money.

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Ever wonder what kind of person walks away from a glamorous, high paying job in order to do her part and give back to the world? Meet Kristen.

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  • A Sublime New Career

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Ever since Jenny was a little girl, she loved art, but she could never figure out how to make it a career. After she started doing embroidery and got addicted, she found a way to earn a living by keeping people in stitches.

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  • From Grey Suits to Odd Ball Vintage

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Jennifer traded an uptight corporate job for a work-at-home business, and now she's finally free to show her personal style.

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  • From Software to Salsa

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Trying to take all the right steps in life landed Azucena in an unfulfilling, uninspiring career as an engineer. Only after she gave in to her bathroom dancing habit did she find her real path to happiness.

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  • Cashing In On Country

    11/14/06, Capessa

    What does it feel like to ditch a safe desk job to pursue a lifelong dream of singing? Terrifying, exhilarating and a whole lot better than traffic jams and TPS reports.

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  • Something Had to Give

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Working for a brokerage arm of the Bank of New York came with a healthy salary, but that wasn't enough for Antonella. She traded it in for a job with no pay and priceless benefits.

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  • Comic Relief

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Negin knew she wanted to change the world. She just didn't realize political punch lines were as powerful as writing public policy.

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  • Something to Blog About

    11/14/06, Capessa

    A six-figure salary at a prestigious law firm was what Melissa had worked for her whole life, but when she discovered her true talent was writing, she left law and started from scratch.

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  • Lost and Found

    11/14/06, Capessa

    Losing her best friend forced Laura to find herself. Now she is living the life she's always wanted instead of living the life she thought she needed.

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  • Pass Me The Seconds

    11/14/06, Capessa

    After playing it safe for years in a career that made her money, but didn't really make her happy, Donna found the courage to do what she loves -- finally.

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