Evelyn Irwanto is a 32-year-old living in Toronto. She was a senior manager at a marketing and branding consultancy, making CA$155,000, or roughly $112,000, before she was laid off in September 2025. Business Insider has verified Irwanto’s income and employment history with documentation. The following as-told-to essay has been edited for length and clarity.
I got into health and fitness near the end of high school and thought I wanted to be a dietitian. Deep down, though, I truly had no idea what I wanted to do.
I grew up in a pretty typical Asian immigrant family. My parents were pushing me toward more traditional fields like business…
