Rose Ackerman
Fun fact
I’m obsessed with personality types. I love to try to figure out my friends’ and family’s Myers Briggs or Enneagram types. I use this knowledge to better understand myself and how to best interact with others.
What are you most excited about?
All the projects! I love hands on things and getting stuff done. I’m a visual person, so seeing all my work come together is what I’m most excited about in the Praxis program.
Samuel Auld
Fun fact
I am left handed, but I play almost all sports right handed. I throw and kick with my left but my golf swing and baseball swing are right handed.
What are you most excited about?
I’m really excited to work with an innovative and exciting company and meet some cool new people in the process.
Madison Barclay
Fun fact
I have a bunny whose name is Beans, and he’ll go on walks with me in a bunny backpack I bought on Amazon.
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited to be challenged and dive into the world of business. I can’t wait to meet people and start problem solving with others who are passionate about their projects.
Blaike Baucom
Fun fact
I love to travel! I have been to a lot of states in the US, I’ve been to Spain, and I’ve been to a few different places in Australia.
What are you most excited about?
I’m excited about the experiences I’ll be fortunate enough to receive as well as the knowledge I’ll receive from like-minded individuals. This program is something I’ve looked into for a while, and I’m so excited and ready to start it!
Cayleigh Clark
Fun fact
I commercial fish in Alaska over the summers.
What are you most excited about?
What I’m most looking forward to in Praxis is the challenge. I’ve heard there’s a high learning curve, and I learn best when under pressure.
Samantha Clarkson
Fun fact
I have moved over a dozen times in my life. The longest move was from Georgia to New Hampshire and the shortest was to the house next door.
What are you most excited about?
I think I’m most excited about moving to a new place. Even though I know from experience it’s a pain, I still can’t wait to see more of the world and to meet new people.
Kyle Larson
Fun fact
I’ve been riding horses competitively since I was 6.
What are you most excited about?
I’m most excited for the apprenticeship! I think it will be a great opportunity.
Drew Milum
Fun fact
I’ve always been interested in creating a business ever since I can remember. Whether it be a lawn service in the neighborhood or selling something I could craft together, I’ve always wanted to see cash flow!
What are you most excited about?
I’m most excited about getting the ball rolling in my career life and learning what my true capabilities can be. I’m eager to grow my knowledge and exceed my potential!
Colleen Schwartz
Fun fact
I love my Rubik’s Cube! It’s my go-to stress reliever, and I try to solve it at least once a day. My personal record for solving it is under two minutes!
What are you most excited about?
I am thrilled to be taking a real step toward building my career! With the support I’ll receive and the challenges that will come my way, I’m eager to see where the Praxis program takes me.
Heidi Spirek
Fun fact
I met my high school sweetheart at 14 years old, and we got married right after I turned 20!
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited about finding my business partner and growing that relationship!
Bryce Ward
Fun fact
I started my first business when I was 16.
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited about getting the opportunity to move out and work in a startup! But I also can’t wait to learn how to create online projects and work on building a nice website to showcase it all!
Joey Wickham
Fun fact
I spent a year living in a cabin with no electricity in the mountains of North Carolina. I cut down and split wood for heat and used flashlights for lighting. I did this to train for remote overseas missions.
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited about gaining and learning new skills throughout the bootcamp/apprenticeship experience and using them to truly benefit others. Whether that be the business partner I’m paired with for the apprenticeship, friends, family, or people in other countries who have so much less than I do.
