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Robyn Wiley – South Portland

Robyn came to New Ventures Maine to enhance her business skills. She is an Author, Life Coach, Mindfulness Teacher, Reiki Master, Speaker, and Workshop Leader. Through Venturing Forth, NVME’s 60-hour business planning course, she learned how to channel her passions into a business.

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Rachel Sukeforth – Hallowell

As a woman with a STEM degree, Rachel was highly qualified for a career in Environmental Science. Still, she faced a competitive and discouraging job search in 2011. “When I came to NVME (then Women, Work, and Community) I knew I needed a new approach to my search. My advice to anyone in a similar position is to be open-minded and patient.”

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Pablo Espinosa – Camden

“You don’t know what’s out there until you discover it. Through New Ventures Maine, I learned about managing my money, improving my credit score, and the FDA Program. The only way to learn is to reinforce what you learn and keep it fresh.  I take advantage of new classes as they’re offered.”

Natalie St Pierre – Belfast

Natalie St Pierre – Belfast

“New Ventures Maine is a cheerleader for folks who need an extra push to awaken the potential within them that they don’t quite see. The program helped me say, ‘Here is my goal, this is how I can achieve that goal, this is my roadmap, and once the roadmap is there, I can do whatever I want.’ I couldn’t have gotten to where I am today without the strength and support of NVME.”

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Melissa Barez – Rockland

“It’s not an easy thing to change your entire lifestyle. Learning how to work with a budget has allowed me to change my life for the better. Learning how money works gives control to the person who wields it, instead of being controlled by it.”

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Meghan Henshall – Portland

“When New Ventures Maine encouraged me to apply for a Family Development Account to match my savings for school, I realized I could make nursing school a reality.”

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Laurie Cartier – Bangor

“These programs were a large factor in me being able to move forward and live the next twenty-five years as a competent, independent, and an empowered person.”

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Kim Emerson – Brewer

Even though she didn’t fully know what to expect when she enrolled in the My Money Works class, she is happy she did. Today, Kim continues to work on her budget and take steps towards her savings goals. She asserts, “I think everyone person should take this course. It gave me such a feeling of independence and success. I would recommend the program to everyone!”

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Jeff – Old Town

“The budgeting skills I learned helped me expedite the saving process.  I learned. I stumbled. Sometimes, I failed. But, I didn’t give up.”

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