Participant Stories
Jenna Spear – Wiscasset
Doing Things Differently Jenna Spear first found New Ventures Maine in 2011. She met with a career counselor to re-assess her professional life....
Maria Hanley – Southport
Making Difficult Decisions Maria Hanley moved to Maine to be closer to family after her husband passed away. Before his illness, her husband ran a...
Camiesha and Dakota – Farmington
Finding Security Dakota Wilson contacted New Ventures Maine in the fall of 2016 to learn more about the Family Development Account program. He hoped...
Susan Hodgdon – Boothbay
A Difficult Place Susan Hodgdon was in a difficult place. A series of unforeseen financial setbacks had put her at risk of losing her life’s...
Angela King – Pownal
Angela King had been living in Maine for about a year and a half when she learned of New Ventures Maine. She and her family had recently decided to...
Lindsey Bourassa – South Portland
Venturing Forth the Foundation In 2013, I took New Ventures Maine’s Venturing Forth taught by Gigi Guyton. This course laid the foundation for what...
Jill Beaulieu- Frenchville
Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur Jill Beaulieu has had a long-term relationship with NVME. She first reached out to NVME in 2001, signing up to...
Page Eastburn O’Rourke – Yarmouth
The Right Time Page Eastburn O’Rourke found New Ventures Maine (NVME) at the right time for herself and her business, Page’s Paintings. “I paint...
Laura Catevenis – Lewiston
A Promise It all started with a promise whispered into my newborn daughter's ear, that one day we would make it. The way I see it, you can choose to...
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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!