WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP? Did you have your eye on the sky as a potential astronaut? How about a television weather forecaster? Maybe a police officer, a firefighter, a doctor, a lawyer, or a professional athlete?
For many people, their job aspirations stay just that. But others have intentionally shaped a path toward the future they envisioned for themselves. Still others discovered their passion through necessity or changing circumstances. Here, meet six individuals who turned their dream jobs into reality.
After 30 years in social work, Susan Wilkie pivots to the courtroom.
Jaimie Sheth‘s charitable inspiration starts at home.
Jesse Marx dreamed of firefighting early on.
Tracy Wilson‘s guided travel business shows her the world.
IU fan Nicholas Virden is in his fifth year with the storied hoops program.
Clay Roth‘s outgoing personality was his cue to pursue a career in radio.ย