Meet Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a former marketing executive who at 45 left her six-figure salary to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a marine biologist. The episode explores her journey through graduate school alongside students half her age, the financial implications of her career switch, and how she navigated family skepticism. We dive deep into the practical aspects of her transition, including her research on coral reef restoration, and how her business background unexpectedly enhanced her scientific career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.