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.