YoPro STORIES

Sep 10
3 min

Notes from a Speech Pathologist: Age, Confidence, and Doing What's Right

I feel that something most young professionals can relate to is that starting out in your career can be very intimidating.

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Sep 3
3 min

Growing Plants And People: How To Give And Take Feedback

Meet Tessa, 26-year-old Farm Manager at Worldwide Opportunities On Organic Farms (WOOF) in Maui, Hawaii.

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Aug 13
5 min

What To Do When Your Dream Isn't "It"

Allie and I met at a networking event during my first year back in Greenville as a YoPro. When we realized we were involved in many of th...

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May 7
4 min

The Ultimate Balance: From A Full-Time Employee and Part-Time MBA Student

Madison and I met in college, but I have been lucky enough to call her a close friend since I moved back to Greenville several years ago. In

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Apr 16
7 min

When It's Time To Make A Change

Drew Widner Age: 26 Job: Strategy & Analytics, DaVita Location: Denver, Colorado Drew and I were connected through Chrissy, a YoPro we in...

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Apr 10
7 min

On The Frontlines Of The Pandemic: The YoPro Way

Michele Dupuis Age: 34 Job: Emergency Medicine Location: Greenville, South Carolina Michele and I were connected through a mutual friend ...

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Feb 5
7 min

Having Tough Skin Will Get You Far

Brenna Hoose Age: 25 Job: Estimator, TechnipFMC Location: Houston, Texas Brenna and I were connected through Karen, a YoPro interview fro...

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Dec 11, 2019
7 min

Use Your Tools

Meredith Rawlings Age: 24 Job: Holistic Life Coach & Founder, Meredith Rawlings Life Coaching Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Meredi...

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Nov 20, 2019
6 min

The Start Of The Race

Brian Gaerke Age: 28 Job: Product Design Engineer, Poly-Med, Inc. Location: Greenville, South Carolina Brian and I know each other throug...

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Oct 9, 2019
9 min

Follow Your Gut, Not Every Opportunity

Karen Gilsdorf Age: 25 Job: Material Developer, Patagonia Location: Ventura, California Karen is a cousin of Meredith, a YoPro we intervi...

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Jul 31, 2019
7 min

You Are Tougher Than You Think

Taylor Read Age: 24 Job: Cardiac ICU Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Dallas, Texas Taylor and I were connected through Binna, a hi...

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Jul 10, 2019
7 min

The Power Of Confidence

Kathryn Davis Age: 36 Job: Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Apeel Sciences Location: Santa Barbara, California I was connected to Katie...

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Jun 12, 2019
6 min

Why I Have Stayed At A Company For Eight Years As A Millennial

Whitney Marrero (formerly Whitney Epperson) Age: 29 Job: Lead Materials Engineer, General Electric Location: Greenville, South Carolina I...

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Jun 5, 2019
7 min

How To Be A Great Employee Without Working 16-Hour Days

One of my best friends from college, Taylor, connected me with Olivia, a high school friend of hers.

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Apr 24, 2019
8 min

The Only Constant In Life Is Change, So Figure Out How To Adapt To It

Meg Phippin Age: 24 Job: Studio Manager, DEFINE body & mind Location: Austin, Texas Meg is one of my best friends from home. Her story is...

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Apr 3, 2019
7 min

If You're Not Sure About Grad School, Wait

Katherine Taylor Age: 24 Job: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Candidate; MBA Candidate; Pharmacy Intern at CVS Location: Charleston, South Ca...

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