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