Participant Stories

Melissa Barez – Rockland
Melissa Barez – Rockland

40 Stories for 40 Years – Profilee 22 Melissa came to New Ventures Maine's Rockland center in the spring of 2016. “I don't know what got me into the...

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Meghan Henshall – Portland
Meghan Henshall – Portland

40 Stories for 40 Years – Profilee 21 When Meghan first came to New Ventures Maine she was interested in changing careers but wasn't sure where to...

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Lisa McLeod – Greenwood
Lisa McLeod – Greenwood

40 Stories for 40 Years – Profilee 20 If you shop at Portland’s Deering Oaks Farmers Market any Saturday of the year, you will meet Lisa and her...

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Laurie Cartier – Bangor
Laurie Cartier – Bangor

40 Stories for 40 Years – Profilee 18 Laurie attended a series of New Ventures Maine (then known as Displaced Homemakers) classes in the early...

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Laura Catevenis – Lewiston
Laura Catevenis – Lewiston

40 Stories for 40 Years – Profilee 17 When Laura first came to New Ventures Maine, she was a 25-year old single mom with a one-year-old daughter. At...

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Kim Emerson – Brewer
Kim Emerson – Brewer

40 Stories for 40 Years – Profilee 16 Kim participated in New Ventures Maine’s My Money Works class at a pivotal point in her life.  She was in the...

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Judy Crosby – Yarmouth
Judy Crosby – Yarmouth

40 Stories for 40 Years – Profilee 14 Judy came to New Ventures Maine in 2005 when she wanted to expand her summer camp business. Her background was...

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New Ventures Maine participant stories are an inspiration for others to make changes in their lives. They also help potential participants understand how NVME classes and individual coaching can help them reach their goals.

If you’ve taken a small step or a big leap to reach a goal or make a change, share your story with us!