Are you curious about people who have taken bold steps to redefine their lives? This special Charlotte Ledger series introduces you to inspiring journeys of individuals who have embraced change, pivoted careers, and pursued new passions — even later in life.
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A symphony flutist seeks a fresh tune: Elizabeth Landon enjoyed her career as a Charlotte Symphony flutist, but feeling restless, she paved a totally different path.
A retiree’s unlikely culinary journey: He went from sales to sizzle to help build Charlotte's Baltimore Crab Cake Co. Here’s what Michael Olert learned.
A journalist becomes Señora Santiago: Journalism and education have more in common than you might think, says Alexandra Santiago, who at age 40 traded her reporter’s notebook for a grading pencil.
A mission trip jolted her to become an entrepreneur: After witnessing extreme poverty in Nicaragua, Rhonda Griffin couldn’t bear the thought of not helping. So she created a charity centered on tea.
From broker to brushes: Gina Strumpf was a top real estate broker. But when the market crashed in 2008, she saw an opportunity to pursue a career in art.
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