An accountant by trade who markets her financial expertise, Tishia Boldene felt like she had a pretty strong grasp on business and marketing even before she participated in the Shell LiveWire program.

Barry Minnich recalled exactly what about firefighting grabbed hold of him 50 years ago. “The adrenaline rush,” Minnich said.

Melissa Freitas paused as she reflected on what drew others to her daughter Hannah.  “She loved deeply,” Freitas said. “She ...