b'REBECCA LOCKKIDCABOOkidcaboo.com | @kidcabooG rowingupinafamilyofattorneys,Iexpectedtogointolaw. Instead, I fell into producing reality TV and it taught me theres alwaysawaytochasedownwhatisneeded,nomatterhow impossible it sounds. After taking a break to have children, I was about to restart my career in the city but found it impossible to find trans-portation to shuttle my kids to school and activities. Thats when I envisioned a childrens rideshare company. Even though I was told the hurdles to building it were too high for someone who wasnt a tech entrepreneur, I pursued it. Thats what financial pressure will do to you. Four years later, Kidcaboo is on its way to being in 10 states with plans to expand to all 50.ELLEN DECICCOCOMPASSShort Hills973.953.4428 | thedeciccogroup.comA s a child, I dreamed of being a concert pianist but instead ended up running an insurance business with my brother. When we sold it, I didnt know what to do next. My sister-in-law recommended that I try real estate, something I knew nothing about. She told me I was smart and would figure it out. And thats what happened. I built a successful team and won lots of awards. Meanwhile, my son, PJ, had stopped touring with his band and was trying to figure out his next move. I asked him to help me out for six months. Fourteen years later, hes still with me. Were very compatible, we keep adapting, and to-gether we make a great team. I consider him my right-hand guy. DIANE THOMSONTHOMSON BLUEPRINTS FOR LIVINGdiane@thomsonblueprints.com973.534.7974 | thomsonblueprints.comI nmy20s,Ihadamomentofclarityaboutmyfuturecareer.I was working as a mental health assistant in a psychiatric unit and noticed that oftentimes patients would have significant challenges managing their daily lives after being discharged. I wanted to help. Some years later, I became a personal organizer to help clients declut-ter and organize themselves. When I noticed that many couldnt adopt these new routines, I realized ADHD was the source of their struggles. Since my goal was always to help people help themselves, I became an ADHD and life management coach. Now I help clients facilitate a process for behavioral change so they can try new actions and habits, born of self-understanding, to build their competence and confidence.my career story /29section name /'