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When Sammy graduated with a BSc. In biology, he knew he didn’t want to go into science. But after working a year in the insurance industry, he still wasn’t happy. So he packed up and moved to Ireland, without a job or a place to live. Turns out, it was the best decision he could have ever made.

While her parents wanted her to become a doctor, Navneet quickly realized it wasn’t the field for her. But she still wasn’t too sure what it was that she wanted to do. It wasn’t until she took a communications class in her undergrad that she found the career path that let her combine her interests and skills.

When starting his undergrad at Carleton University, Charnjot was on the path to becoming a lawyer. But after taking a communications course as an elective, everything changed. Getting his MA at McMaster was the step needed to solidify a journey towards a completely rewarding career.

Fatima Babakura is the creative director and Founder of Timabee Inc.,a premium women’s accessories brand. Fatima started Timabee at the age of 19 and it has since grown to become a global brand with customers all over the world. Fatima holds an Honors Commerce Degree from McMaster and she is an award-winning entrepreneur who has been listed in Forbes Africa 30 under 30 Class of 2022 edition. Join me to hear about Fatima’s journey and learn why she now “goes where the fish are…”

Sometimes joining the circus is an option worth pursuing. At least, that’s what Christa Wilson (’06) did after earning her Engineering Physics and Society degree. Combining her skills as a competitive figure skater with a love of performing, Christa is now an accomplished acrobat and aerial artist, performing for audiences around the world.

While his dissertation examined the history of black bear hunting and management, Mike’s career journey looks a little different. Listen to Mike’s unique story about changing lanes and learning to balancing a job he loves – Director of Applied Research & Innovation at Cambrian College – and his passion for hockey as a writer and author of Hockey 365 and the soon to be released follow-up, Leafs 365.

Currently working towards a PhD in Health Care Administration at Mac, Nicole is happy to have figured out how to combine her passion for meaningful health care with a keen interest in business. But if it wasn’t for a terrible accident, she may not have ended up where she is today. Listen to Nicole’s tell her amazing story of facing trauma head on in the first episode of the fourth season of McMaster Alumni’s Podcast, Unconventional.

Troy grew up in one of Hamilton’s roughest neighbourhoods, focusing on survival rather than getting good grades in school. Now, three degrees later, he is an educator on his reserve of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, a member of and certified instructor for the violent threat and risk assessment team, has written several educational policies and curricula, and is the current President of the McMaster Alumni Association.

Lesleanne always wanted to work in healthcare in some capacity. But when a casual coffee meeting turned into a job opportunity, she quickly discovered that healthcare isn’t just about working with patients. Now, she’s a powerhouse in the tech industry with expertise in customer experience and helping start-ups find the spaces they can thrive in.

Rose Marie was in her final semester at McMaster when she finally figured out what she wanted to do with her life – business strategy and development. Since then, she’s had several executive and director positions for high profile companies, , blazing a path for the future of women in business.