Area Directors get honest about what difficulties they faced starting an N2 magazine, and what they now love most about the opportunity.
Shubhangi Garg
I was a dentist before taking over my own N2 publication from someone who owned it before me.
Annie Bendalin
Before coming to N2, I held a number of marketing roles for some major brands.
Peter Zimmerman
I worked for large corporations as a purchasing manager and a supply chain director before joining N2.
Macy Knoble
Before joining N2, I was a kindergarten teacher who loved my job but worked too many hours.
Tristan Manning
I transitioned from the Army as an officer with three deployments prior to N2.
Jen Pizer
I was a stay-at-home mom and “volunteer extraordinaire” before owning my own N2 publication.
Mike Skiff
I was an active duty Army officer before joining N2, and am still serving in the Army Reserves.
Michelle Kingsfield
I was a television news anchor for 20 years prior to owning my own N2 publication.
Heidi Platusic
Prior to N2, I worked in the construction industry for a developer selling homes.
Jenny Ladd
Prior to joining N2, I was the business and operations manager for East Cooper Meals on Wheels.
Brian Schuller
I was a business owner in the travel industry before joining N2.
Kim Ortiz
I opened a portrait studio prior to coming to N2 and successfully balance ownership of the two businesses.
Thomas Theriot
Prior to N2, I was a new LSU grad looking for a great career opportunity.
Kaylie Oppedisano
I was a corporate account executive for almost 10 years before owning my publication business.
Stephen Gibbons
Prior to N2, I was in medical device sales for the majority of my career.
