by Hélène | Dec 16, 2020 | Next Act for Women
A call for help from a veteran was the catalyst for Melissa to take her dog training business to the next level, founding Clear Path for Veterans with the goal of connecting veterans to programs and community resources that promote social connectivity, job readiness,...
by Hélène | Apr 17, 2018 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? My life’s purpose is to help the underdog, particularly animals who need a second chance at a happy ending. How are you living your purpose? In 2013 I started a consulting business, Making Good Work, LLC. I provide organizations working to...
by Hélène | Mar 27, 2017 | Next Act for Women
Juliette’s life has been full of adventure and brush with fame—Cat Stevens, Hugh Hefner, Bruce Springsteen—not the least of which is getting her pilot’s license and using that skill to help rescue animals after Hurricane Katrina. What an odyssey! Tell us a little...
by Hélène | Jan 23, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After a demanding legal career, Laurie followed her heart to open a business offering healing water therapy for elderly and ailing dogs. She’d go on to write a memoir of her adventures with her beloved dog Gunny. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in...
by Hélène | Aug 27, 2015 | Next Act for Women
Adopting an unruly dog was the catalyst for Cissy to learn dog-training methods and become certified. Today, she trains dogs privately and for the Humane Society, where she also makes it her mission to educate the public and reduce pet euthanasia. Tell us a little...