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Stan Clawson was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah where he runs a small business in filmmaking. “I really love the state, love the city, really enjoy the mountains as much as I can access them.” In 1996, at age 20, Stan survived a rock-climbing accident that changed his life. “I was rappelling […]

After 15 years working as a government contractor for the Food and Drug Administration, Barry Spickler retired in June 2024. The budget for his contract was cut, and worsening health issues convinced him that returning to the workforce full-time wasn’t realistic. “I felt my health issues were going to become a performance problem,” Barry said. […]

Tori Baggot lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she is working to launch a small letterpress printing business. She designs and produces greeting cards, prints, and other paper goods on her own. With income tight during the early stages of the business, Tori and her husband are also planning for the future. “We hope to start a family soon,” […]

Christine Meehan, 51, has worked as a hairstylist in Pennsylvania for over three decades. Because she does not receive insurance through her employer, she relies on coverage through Pennie, the state’s health insurance Marketplace, and premium tax credits that help her afford that coverage. Even though Christine works full-time, her income is based entirely on commission, […]

Dawn Wheeler and her husband live in Edwardsville, Kansas, which they have called home since 1995. High school sweethearts raised in Olathe, she from Olathe South and he from Olathe North, they have been married for nearly 37 years. Together, they raised five children, two girls and three boys, and now enjoy life as grandparents to […]