34-year-old Valerie Valcourt left tech job in Seattle to pursue pastry school in France, going viral on TikTok for changing careers in her 30s.

34-year-old Valerie Valcourt left her $100K+ tech job in Seattle to attend pastry school in France. Struggling with her mental health and seeking joy, she applied to a French culinary school on a whim, was accepted in October 2020, and resigned from her tech job soon after. Valerie has since gone viral on TikTok, sharing her experience of changing careers in her 30s and inspiring others to follow their passions.

March 10, 2024
8 Articles

Further Reading