Career Pathways Exchange Virtual Chat: How I Transformed My Passion into a Business

On Tuesday, February 22nd, Cooke Scholar Alum Alessandro Bailetti hosted a conversation with fellow Alums Auriel Wright, Emily Hunsberger, Lisandra Rickards, and Ty Perez on how they transformed their passion into a business. The panelists shared their professional and personal perspectives as business owners and entrepreneurs with a focus on taking us back to the moments of getting started. We discussed the significance in effectively telling the story of your business, importance of building a supportive and resourceful network, overcoming obstacles and hurdles, building a holistic set of business skills, and tips for success on the early stages of starting a business.