Spotlights

These are the career stories of diverse individuals working in a variety of careers. Watch or read about what inspired them to pursue their career, what they were like growing up, what they love most about their career and more!

Curtis Finger Photographer
Gladeo reporter Katelyn interviews Curtis about his career as a photographer specializing in architecture, event and portrait photography.
Lisa Stone Photographer Gladeo
Gladeo reporter Katelyn interviews Lisa about her career as a wedding photographer and running her own business.
Gladeo FACT video lab Tech
Learn what a lab tech is, what education and training is needed and more!
edina architect
Full Name: Edina Kacani, AIA Title: Vice President of Project Delivery, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield I am a NY/NJ Licensed Architect and Vice President - Project Delivery at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. My 15 years of professional experience have been mainly focused on commercial and retail architecture, with emphasis on project management. I am a member of the American Institute of Architects (NY Chapter), NCARB certified and LEED Accredited Professional. I was born and raised in Albania and migrated to the United States at the age of 14, along with my parents and younger sister,… Read More
Mikaela Pharmacy Tech Gladeo
Gladeo reporter Katelyn interviews Mikaela about her career as a pharmacy technician and shares her story.
Ernest Li
  Ernest is a Los Angeles native with a mild addiction to coffee. In his decade-long career as a product designer, he’s helped build award-winning websites and apps for a diverse range of companies like Thrive Market, Hulu, and Change.org. With degrees in biology and music, Ernest’s path to his current profession was a bit unconventional. He discovered his interest in design after his first job, and since then has continued to seek out new challenges to keep learning and growing as a designer. Ernest is currently freelancing, teaching at General Assembly, and mentoring… Read More