There's something incredibly inspiring about a person who dares to take a leap of faith in their career and land in an industry entirely different from what they initially intended - meet Star Hofer. A small-town girl from Newfoundland, Canada, who dreamt of being a nurse, she's now a tech leader, serving as the Chief Customer Officer and Chief Operating Officer at A.K.A. New Media.  Star's journey was far from easy. Trading nursing for a tech school in Toronto, she found herself in a class of 3000 students, with only three other women present. But rather than being deterred, Star used this as a fuel to excel. She not only thrived in her studies but also managed to secure a job even before graduation.  In our candid conversation, Star shares her life-changing decision, how she navigated the tech industry with zero experience, and the unique ways she learned to study that led to her success. This episode is an absolute must-listen for anyone who believes in the power of determination and the beauty of an unconventional path. Tune in to be inspired.  Did You Know: Star grew up in a small town of 800 people in Newfoundland, CanadaAs a teenager, she wanted to be a nurse She joined a Tech school in Toronto (From 3000 students, she was one of four women!)Star is an Ultra Runner! Her first criteria for a role is a mission-driven company with the social impact  Episode chapters: 0:09:04 - Learning Math With Hands 0:14:02 - Career Change and Growth 0:18:54 - Prioritizing People in Mission0:24:07 - Coaching for Work-Life Balance 0:29:23 - The Benefits of Exercise for Work0:35:11 - Embrace What You Don't Know Follow Star!  This episode is brought to you by Vitally.io.  Visit vitally.io/women today to schedule your demo and get your Airpods. About Women in Customer Success Podcast: Women in Customer Success Podcast is the first women-only podcast for Customer Success professionals, where remarkable ladies of Customer Success connect, inspire and champion each other. In each episode, podcast creator and host Marija Skobe-Pilley brings a conversation with a role model from across the industries to share her inspirational story and practical tools to help you succeed and make an impact. Follow the WiCS Podcast: Subscribe to the Newsletter Website LinkedIn Marija Skobe-Pilley, the Founder and Host Instagram: @womenincspodcast Join the FREE Women in Customer Success Network! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I love listening to the Women in Customer Success Podcast! -- If that sounds like you, please rate, review and follow my show so I can support many more women - just like you - who are looking to step up in their Customer Success careers! Mari...