By the age of 30 in 2012, I have already built a 15 year career in the restaurant industry. Hospitality runs in my family, so working with people, food and beverage has always been a passion of mine. Additionally, both of my parents are Marines; hard work, discipline, and pride for one's country are values that were instilled upon me from birth. As a young adult, I did everything I was supposed to do to set myself up for success to earn the American Dream - made straight A's; led extra-curricular activities like student government, cheerleading, and language club; didn't do drugs or mess...