Participant Stories
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...
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...
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...
Jill Beaulieu- Frenchville
Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur Jill Beaulieu has had a long-term relationship with NVME. She first reached out to NVME...
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,...
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...
Michelle Byram – Winterport
SoulShine Soap Company Michelle Byram loves her business. Started in 2013, SoulShine Soap Company allowed her to stay on...
Rebecca Ness – South Portland
The Decision The decision to start my own business was quite simply a decision to make my passion my career. But making...
Ariel Pelton – Washington County Community College
Meet Welding Student Ariel Pelton Ariel is a student at Washington County Community College (WCCC) majoring in the Welding...
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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!