I spent countless afternoons as a teenager obsessing over drum magazines and catalogs, dreaming of one day working in the industry I loved. Little did I know that decades later, a recent professional disappointment would reignite that childhood passion in a profound way.

There are a shocking number of very talented, hardworking folks who are out of work. Both recently and longer term. Having been there myself, and with genuine empathy, I want to say that if you’re looking, activating your network is the key to getting up off the mat.