Stepping back to move forward. Managing entertainment events during the Rio Olympics piqued Mara’s appetite for international exposure. An adventurer at heart, she gladly joined her husband as his career took them to Montréal, Québec. She fell in love with the city and its rich history and positioned herself to go back to school and learn French. With a background in the Cultural Event Management business Mara realizes that volunteering and networking are keys to a new start. Career Journeys in Canada: Reinventing Ourselves is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully reinvented themselves through their careers. People who have overcome adversity found new purpose, explored new horizons, and followed their passion. This project was made possible through the generous support of Ontario Creates. It is a realization of BRZ Group Inc.