Participant Stories

Jenna Spear – Wiscasset
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....

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Maria Hanley – Southport
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...

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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...

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Angela King – Pownal
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...

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Jill Beaulieu- Frenchville
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...

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Laura Catevenis – Lewiston
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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Share Your NVME Story

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!