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Passion, Hustle, and Making it Work - The Job of a Musician

For as long as she can remember, Elizabeth Ziff has been singing and writing songs. As a founding member of the pop group BETTY, she’s built a career turning her passion for music into songs loved by audiences worldwide. Tune in to find out how Elizabeth wears many hats–composer, writer, producer, vocalist–to make her passion into a lifelong career.

Topics

00:52 Introduction

02:30 When did music become your profession?

05:44 Getting bigger

07:37 A Jill of All Trades

08:30 The songwriting process

11:44 Making a living

12:44 How much can you make?

17:59 The hardest part of being a songwriter

18:50 What it really takes

19:25 How to break in

20:30 Balancing creativity and business: integrity and success

23:38 Handling criticism

24:12 A dream collaboration

25:23 AI and music

Resources

www.hellobetty.com 

www.instagram.com/bettyrules

betty.hearnow.com/eat

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Common Sense is Key - Personal Assistant

Personal assistant is a broad title for a job with broad responsibilities. In this episode, Bob talks about his experience working as personal assistant. As a personal assistant, Bob has spent the large part of his career working for high profile, high net worth clients who require his skills in time management, project management, and plain old common sense to help them organize their lives and properties in an efficient manner.

The role of personal assistant is fluid and often overlaps with roles like executive assistant and estate manager. Depending on the client, you may be responsible for parts of all three. When you are working at the discretion of a single individual, your tasks can vary widely depending on their needs. If you're interested in this industry, you'll need to be a sharp communicator and have a thick skin; but if you spend the time getting the right experience, you have an opportunity to earn a very competitive salary with some pretty nice perks. Tune in and find out more about Bob's experience!

Topics
00:35 Introduction
00:55 Personal vs. executive assistant
02:40 What does a personal assistant do?
03:40 How Bob got into the business
04:44 Are there requirements to do this job?
07:54 What you can earn
08:40 Balancing all the responsibilities
09:10 Getting into the field
10:24 Stories from the years
13:43 Do you like what you do?
14:57 Additional perks?

Resources
How to Break Into the Personal Assistant Job Industry
11 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Personal Assistant
British American Household Staffing
The Calendar Group

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City Planner

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of urban development with Eddie Joe. As a city planner, he works with investors, developers, local officials, and communities to shape the future of our cities. From designing parks and walkable neighborhoods to improving public transit, his work directly impacts how we live. Eddie shares insights on the challenges and rewards of a city planner— listen to this episode and find out if it's a job for you!

Topics

00:34 Introduction

01:40 What kind of schooling do you need?

03:37 What are you working on now?

05:51 Biggest project you loved doing

07:16 How competitive is the job market?

07:50 Requirements to get into the field

08:50 Earnings and potential for growth

11:13 The future of urban planning

16:44 Is AI coming for urban planning?

17:46 Navigating conflict

20:26 A dream project

21:30 Biggest challenge of the job

Resources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Urban Planner

American Planning Association

What is Urban Planning?

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Real Estate Broker

In this episode, Cree Quaker, owner of The Machree Group brokerage firm, gives us an inside look at her work as a real estate broker, where she partners with agents, clients, and investors to maximize property value and stay ahead of market trends. Success in brokerage goes beyond a passion for real estate—it demands deep knowledge of the marketplace, strategic thinking, and expert negotiation. Tune in as Cree shares what it takes to thrive in the industry and whether a career in real estate could be the right path for you!

Topics

00:46 Introduction

02:50 How did you become a broker?

05:18 Broker vs. agent

06:00 Necessary schooling and licensure

07:29 Best skills to be a broker

08:40 Typical day for a broker

10:50 Why do you (still) need a broker?

11:35 Earnings potential

13:18 Handling difficult clients

14:41 Biggest misconceptions

15:30 Building a client base

17:37 AI: helping or hurting?

18:19 Stories of success

21:48 Where is the business of real estate headed?

23:12 Something that would surprise you about brokers...

Resources

Real estate agent vs. broker vs. realtor

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Designations and Certifications

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Not Your Typical Walk in the Park - Dog Walker

Every dog has its day, right? Let's talk the walk: Barry is a professional dog walker who has been caring for his clients dogs for over ten years. Walking your dog might seem like an easy task, but as a professional Barry puts his passion for dogs to use as a full service caretaker. 

Patience, adaptability, and a keen eye for animal behavior are all skills that a dog walker needs to have to be effective at the job. Every dog comes with its own personality and needs: a dog walker needs to be aware of these characteristics and have a level head when it comes to handling potentially reactive behaviors. On top of that, you're working outside–you have to be aware of potentially challenging elements like weather and navigating public spaces filled with other dogs and people. But at the end of the day, the reward is clear: having the opportunity to form bonds with animals and putting your passion to use in business. 

Topics

00:26 Introduction
02:53 Challenges
03:23 Learning about the animals
06:26 Earnings
06:46 Important skills
07:45 Handling the humans too
08:32 Biggest misconceptions
11:02 Advice for prospective dog walkers
11:56 How has your perspective changed over time?
12:43 Biggest rewards

Resources

Wagwalking.com

Rover.com

Becoming a Successful Dog Walker

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Entrepreneur Corner - Labor of Love: Doula

For nearly four decades, Mary Riley has helped bring over 2,500 babies into the world—but her role as a doula begins long before labor. She provides unwavering support to mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, working alongside medical professionals as an advocate and guide. Always on call, Mary sees being a doula as a lifestyle rather than a job, witnessing the magic of new life time and time again. Tune in to explore this unique, deeply rewarding career.

Topics
00:37 Introduction
01:07 How did you become a doula?
01:36 What does a doula do?
02:50 Certifications and credentials
04:16 What kind of support do you provide?
08:17 The importance of doulas now
09:38 When does a doula come in?
11:18 Loving the work
12:21 The challenges
15:48 Earnings
18:10 Some stories from over the years
34:03 The biggest reward

Resources
Harvard Medical School - What does a doula do?
DONA International - Become a doula
Healthlaw.org - Doula certification requirement by state

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Engineering Safe Travel - Bridge Designer

Every bridge you cross was carefully designed—but by whom? In this episode, Anthony joins Mirav to discuss his career as a bridge designer, creating plans and specifications for bridges across North America. With countless bridges in need of repair or replacement, his work is crucial in keeping us moving. Using mathematics and logic, he ensures safe passage from point A to point B. Tune in to see if bridge design–a job in high demand–might be your calling!

Topics
0:37 Introduction
0:47 What is a bridge designer?
2:42 Who would be a good match for this field?
3:19 How much can you make?
3:55 The most rewarding aspect of the job
6:52 What bridge do you most admire?

Resources
Kaplan - Bridge Design Engineer overview
National Network for the Transportation Workforce - Bridge Design Engineer
NNTW - Bridge Engineering 

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Work in High Tech, No Degree, No Code - Salesforce Practitioner

Salesforce, a powerful CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform, can be customized for organizations ranging from non-profits to contractors, streamlining customer relationships, sales, and project management. But who builds these tailored systems? Enter Andy DeSanctis, a Salesforce consultant specializing in data architecture and automation. For those drawn to tech, a career in Salesforce may be a rewarding path, leveraging logic and data skills—without requiring a traditional coding background.

Topics
00:38 Introduction
01:06 What is a Salesforce practitioner?
05:16 Potential earnings
07:08 What kind of clients are you working for?
08:16 Professional certifications
10:04 Necessary skills?
10:50 An example project
13:08 Misconceptions about the work
15:18 AI and human accountability in data
20:12 Advice for those looking to break in

Resources
Salesforce Trailhead - Learning Salesforce
Salesforce Certifications
Guide - Salesforce - Become Salesforce Admin Certified

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Playing the Long Game - Financial Advisor

If you think Financial advisor is only about investing think again. In this episode, Mirav chats with Donna Stefans, a seasoned financial advisor, who breaks down the real job of a financial planner. From protecting your assets to securing your rights, Donna shares invaluable tips on how financial planning supports you from age 18 through retirement—and beyond. This isn’t just about growing wealth—it’s about safeguarding your future at every stage of life. 

Topics

00:20 Introduction

01:44 You're just advising people how to invest, right? (Wrong!)

02:46 A holistic approach to clients

04:45 Does inflation help or hurt your clients?

05:18 Advice for young people looking to save

08:35 Start saving now, play the long game

09:40 Challenges of the job

11:42 It's not just portfolio management

12:40 Estate planning and elder law

16:40 The right age to start planning finances

18:44 Seeing the results of smart choices

19:21 Keep up with the markets

21:47 How do you get paid?

22:56 Is AI threatening the job?

24:11 Advice for becoming a financial advisor

Resources

The Stefans Group

U.S. News - How to Become a Financial Advisor

FINRA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Financial Advisor

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Shaking Things Up - Bartender

If you've ever ordered a drink at a bar or restaurant, you've benefitted from the hard work of a bartender. Tom Ostoyich, a professional bartender for 20+ years, shares his inside knowledge of being a bartender and what it's like to be behind the bar instead of sitting at it.

Bartending isn’t just partying and free drinks—it’s hard work. Tom shares the “behind the scene“ tasks of a bartender and the importance of responsible drinking and guest safety. 

If you enjoy an active job with a knack for talking to people, professional bartending could be a good option!

Topics
00:43 Introduction
02:50 Getting into bartending, the learning process
04:49 Earnings
06:19 Other potential roles and advancement
10:25 Biggest misconception
11:00 A day in the life
13:33 Do you like being a bartender?
15:40 Are there trends in bartending?
17:12 Handling the challenges
19:44 Some stories from years
21:00 Ensuring a safe environment for all

Resources
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Bartenders
United States Bartenders' Guild
How to Become a Bartender (with No Experience)

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