26-year-old quit her corporate job to become a seamstress at Yellowstone

Key Points:

• Zoe De La Paz left her corporate drafting job in Chicago to pursue her passion for sewing, eventually securing a seasonal seamstress role at Yellowstone National Park with Xanterra Parks & Resorts.
• She gained initial wardrobe experience through networking at music venues and a chance opportunity while catering a concert for The Weeknd, illustrating her belief in "manufacturing luck."
• At Yellowstone, De La Paz handles uniform repairs and creative upcycling projects, working 40 hours a week with subsidized housing and meals, allowing her to save more despite a lower hourly wage than her corporate job.
• Her seasonal job at Yellowstone is a stepping stone toward her ultimate goal of working in wardrobe and costuming for Broadway and film productions in New York City.
• De La Paz finds fulfillment in her current role and lifestyle, embracing outdoor activities and a creative career path she once thought unattainable after leaving her traditional career.