It All Started With A Box

Kristen Pizzo
Sep 5, 2018 · 2 min read

While this publication is new, the seeds that it sprouted from were planted long before I ever joined Medium. I first became interested in people who choose to embark on major career changes or unconventional career journeys while I was at my tutoring job one afternoon in high school.

The family I tutored for had recently returned from a trip to India, and brought me back a blue metal box, painted with flowers and a camel.

I’ll be honest, it wasn’t the most exquisite work of art I’ve ever seen, but every person I sketch always looks like they are swelling up…

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Kristen Pizzo

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Multi-passionate iced coffee guzzler & future pig mom. Writing Instagram: @chameleononthepage

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A lifestyle publication for those who refuse to settle. Meet the side hustlers, full-time hustlers, lawyers-turned-bakers & everyone in between, and get the inspiration you need for even the most unconventional career journey. No college degree necessary. https://mailchi.mp/83e53

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