Cristina Perez Edmunds almost makes us wish we’d stuck with those piano lessons mom signed us up for. Almost. A singer, actress, songwriter and classically trained pianist, Cristina finds herself pretty much living the career she envisioned as a high-schooler who unexpectedly fell into playing the viola. That teacher-created twist of fate was the catalyst…
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Elaine Hayes
Elaine Hayes thought she had it all figured out. After spending a year working in the fast-paced world of finance, she started law school. But while her career path seemed solidified, Elaine found herself still questioning what she really wanted. It was time to reevaluate in a major way. After taking a leave of absence…
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Gia Marakas
Since she was four years old, Gia Marakas has been in love with putting her body to work through dance, from ballet and modern dance to jazz. As she grew up she also acquired a taste for equestrian riding. Born and raised in Los Angeles, now Gia uses her knowledge of the body to teach Pilates…
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Tracey Katona
If you ask a classroom of young girls what they want to be when they grow up, chances are at least one of them will tell you that they want to be a ballerina, teacher or athlete. Today's leading lady, Tracey Katona, gets to do all three. As a former professional ballet dancer, she currently…