Lauren Magel was a Kindergarten and English as a Second Language teacher when the pandemic inspired her to reimagine her career. A devoted mother of three and a five-time NYC Marathon finisher, she turned to CBD products to alleviate muscle recovery and back pain. The relief she experienced shattered her initial skepticism. Today, Lauren is a passionate hemp wellness educator with Green Compass, offering a full line of USDA-certified organic hemp wellness products. She guides individuals in discovering the right solutions for their lives, helping them find relief from anxiety, muscle tension, back pain, insomnia, inflammation, and depression. In this episode of Bucket List Careers, we dive into Lauren’s transformative journey, the power of CBD products and network marketing, and the exhilaration of pursuing a passion-fueled career shift that gives her more time freedom!

Andrea Moore Beaulieu’s exciting color palate, unique fabrications, and gender-neutral designs are the signature aesthetic for her fashion brand MOORE, which was launched in 2013. Andrea has been sewing her entire life, went to school for Fashion Design, and honed her skillset while working for other brands nationwide. But it was a dream that prompted Andrea to open her storefront in Larchmont, NY in 2024! She was fully occupied as a stay-at-home mom to twins when she awoke one night with a vision of a store called The Makers NY that would serve as a hub for creativity in the community. Although she had owned a shop on the West Coast in the past and been featured in publications like Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue, at the time of her dream, she had no plans to pursue entrepreneurship again. Listen in to hear all about Andrea’s journey to opening The Makers New York, which spotlights handcrafted fashion pieces with an emphasis on sustainability!

Heather Redisch is an adulting expert who spent most of her career in talent management until she saw a blank space. Now, she coaches thousands of rising and recent college grads on job searching, interviewing, and negotiating. After years in executive recruiting, Heather recognized that there is a massive discrepancy between the expectations of recent grads and their employer. So she created her business to help bridge the gap! Heather’s Adulting 101 Masterclass is a valuable resource for any recent college grad. Learn more about her program at the link below and use the code A101 for a 20% discount! Listen to her Bucket List Careers episode now!