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August 2019 Class Introduction

Written by Admin | Aug 1, 2019 6:18:49 PM
Welcome the August class of Praxis Participants!

Heather Drabant

Fun fact

I was in a pageant (N.A.M) when I was eleven and I fell off the back of the stage during the first day of rehearsals. Also, I’ve never been on an airplane before.

What are you most excited about?

I’m most excited for the social aspect, the personal growth, and the move. It will for sure be an adventure. That, and the opportunity to create tangible value for others while pushing my limits.

Michelle Filler

Fun fact

I’ve lived in the Philippines twice in my life and have traveled to 15 countries.

What are you most excited about?

I’m most excited about finding out what I’m best at/excel at and therefore what my future career path looks like. I’m a Jill-of-all-trades; I have lots of passions, interests, and skills, but I need to focus and figure out what truly makes me tick. I hope to learn, grow, and find a job that opens all kinds of opportunities for me, and I’m thankful that Praxis is here to help me in this journey.

Carmen Gratz

Fun fact

I visited the Dead Sea in Israel, and before I had gone 3 feet into the water, I tripped on a jagged rock and scraped my leg. The good news is that it didn’t stop me from enjoying myself; the bad news is I have a lovely scar on my shin as a souvenir!

What are you most excited about?

I am most excited about figuring out what my personal brand is and how I can be a valuable team member in any job or project that I am working on. I am excited to see how I develop each month and look back on where I started and see how far I’ve come!

Jarrett Herr

Fun fact

I once free climbed 40 feet of rocks and jumped off into the Yuba River.

What are you most excited about?

I am very excited about the program because it allows me to start my professional career without being in overwhelming amounts of debt. I want to become a jack of all trades in business and learn the secrets of the wealthy.

Jaiela London

Fun fact

I love target shooting. Whether it’s with bullets, arrow, or hatchets, I love that moment when you hit the bullseye.

What are you most excited about?

I’m really excited to be developing new skills like content creation and marketing – things I can take with me whichever career path I choose.

Ronnie Lopez

Fun fact

During my Junior year of high school, I had what I call my “sideshow phase” where I started practicing sideshow acts like sword swallowing, human pincushion, and the human blockhead.

What are you most excited about?

I’m looking forward to being surrounded by proactive people with similar goals. Getting the opportunity to become part of a community that encourages nothing but personal growth and productivity truly is priceless.

Daniel Loreti

Fun fact

I have taught myself how to play the piano and how to produce music using production software.

What are you most excited about?

What has me the most excited about starting the Praxis program is the opportunity it offers me to be able to network with like-minded people who are self-motivated and interested in starting new businesses.

Silas Mahner

Fun fact

I am an exceptional Swing dancer, singer and musician.

What are you most excited about?

I am most excited about refining my professional skills, but most importantly in discovering what my motivation is deep down and what area/industry I am most interested in (in order to build all my future businesses around that area of interest).

JDaniel Richer

Fun fact

I once spent half a day of high school with fake feathers in my hair to help overcome my fear of being stared at.

What are you most excited about?

I am most excited about learning new things, being exposed to new ideas, and having external challenges to match my internal challenges.

Chloe Roloson

Fun fact

New Year’s Eve is my favorite holiday because of the opportunity to start again and learn from your experiences. Every year I stay up on New Year’s Eve to watch the sun rise on the new year.

What are you most excited about?

What I’m most excited for is having the opportunity to work in a field that genuinely excites me, and learn from people who are actually involved in it.

Loucho Stojanovski

Fun fact

I love pizza.

What are you most excited about?

I look forward to experiencing the journey of how a small business can transform into a fortune 500 company.

Jake Wahmann

Fun fact

Driven by my passion for Milk’s favorite cookie, I stumbled upon a game-changing gadget which transformed my worldview forever…The Ultimate Cookie Spoon.

What are you most excited about?

I’m excited for the opportunity to grow myself and strive to become the best possible version of Jake Wahmann professionally that I can be. I am also looking forward to getting out of my comfort zone throughout the program and moving to a new city.

Payton Walter

Fun fact

I live trapped in time with my oldies but goodies music and my vintage style.

What are you most excited about?

What I’m most excited about accomplishing during my Praxis experience is taking the things I love to do and turning them into value for others.