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Want to learn how to write a grant and break into the growing grant zone? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, we explore grant writing for beginners with experienced consultant Jayme Gittings.

If you have ever considered becoming a grant writer, this conversation walks you through what the job is really like. From a true grant writer day in the life to nonprofit strategy behind the scenes, Jayme shares how she built a successful consulting business helping organizations secure millions in nonprofit grants.

You will learn:

• What it actually takes to write a grant that gets funded
• How to break into grant writing for beginners with or without a specific degree
• Whether grant writer certification is worth it
• The difference between in house and consultant grant writers
• How grants for nonprofit organizations really work
• What it looks like to work at home as a full time grant writer
• How nonprofit strategy impacts long term funding success

Jayme also explains why the grant zone is expanding and why there is real opportunity for professionals who enjoy writing, project management, and community impact.

If you are curious about nonprofit grants, grants for nonprofit organizations, or want to explore becoming a grant writer, this episode is packed with practical insights.

Subscribe for more career deep dives on Time We Discuss where we uncover what jobs are really like from the inside.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Grant writer, day in the life
2:15 - How Jayme became a grant writer
4:41 - Working locally with nonprofits
7:11 - Measuring grant writing success
9:54 - Strategically thinking about grants
12:03 - Education needed for grant writing
14:36 - Importance of learning editing
16:33 - Grant turnaround time
18:56 - In house grant writers vs. out of house grant writers
24:10 - Setting your rate as a grant writer
28:23 - Talent has the floor
29:33 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Acorn Consulting Group Website

• Starting a Nonprofit to Address Homelessness | Good Samaritan Home
• Becoming a Mentor with Doug Lawrence
• Starting a Nonprofit Organization
• The Importance of Book Editors with Paul Martin
• Freelance Book Editor - How to Turn Your Passion Into a Career
• Financial Advisor (Misty Lunch): Day in the Life

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What does a financial advisor career path look like?

Learn how to become a highly paid financial advisor and unlock a lucrative career in the financial industry with real world insight from financial advisor Misty Lynch. In this episode, we go far beyond generic career advice and break down what a day in the life of a financial advisor actually looks like. From morning market awareness to client meetings centered on life transitions, you will discover how modern financial planning blends strategy, psychology, regulation, and relationship building.

If you have ever wondered what do a financial advisors do every day, this conversation provides clarity. Misty explains how her work is not about chasing stock tips or day trading, but about building diversified portfolios, guiding clients through uncertainty, and helping them align their money with their long term goals. You will learn how financial advisors communicate during market volatility, why proactive client updates matter, and how emotional discipline plays a critical role in long term investment success.

We also break down how to become a financial advisor. Whether you are just starting out or considering a midlife career change, you will learn about the licensing process, as well as the path to becoming a Certified Financial Planner.

Beyond credentials, this episode dives into what truly separates average advisors from highly paid financial advisors. You will hear about pricing strategies, why undercharging leads to burnout, and how confidence in your value directly impacts income potential.

Whether you are exploring a financial advisor career, looking to increase your earning potential in finance, or simply curious about what the profession really involves, this episode delivers practical insight and honest perspective. Start your journey toward becoming a highly paid financial advisor with a clear understanding of the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to succeed.

Subscribe to Time We Discuss for more behind the scenes conversations about real careers and the paths people take to build meaningful and financially rewarding work.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Day in the Life of a Financial Advisor
2:32 - Financial Advisor is Not a Day Trader
5:04 - Communication and Finances
6:44 - Successful Financial Advising
8:25 - How Misty Got Started in Finance
10:01 - Becoming a Certified Financial Planner as a Career Change
11:00 - How Long Does it Take to Become a Financial Planner?
12:31 - Roadblocks for Becoming a Financial Planner
14:26 - Financial Regulation
16:09 - Importance of Setting Correct Rates
20:24 - Unexpected Perks of Being a Financial Advisor
22:52 - Being a Financial Advisor is Not For You IF ...
25:19 - Shout Out to Ashley DiBiase
25:43 - Talent Has the Floor
26:32 - Outro

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Guest Information:

Misty Lynch

• Misty's Website
• Demystifying Money (Book)
• Demystifying Money (Podcast)

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• How to Become an Equity Analyst
• Start a Social Media Marketing Agency and Make BANK!
• What It Is Really Like to Be a Web Page Designer with Liz Theresa

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Discover how to create a successful oracle card reading business in 2026 in this fascinating episode of the Time We Discuss podcast featuring professional oracle card reader, Susie Schaefer.

Susie shares how she turned her intuitive abilities into a thriving spiritual business and how you can do the same. Learn the difference between oracle cards and tarot cards, how to get your first clients, and how platforms like YouTube and social media can help you grow your audience and income.

If you are interested in spiritual entrepreneurship, alternative careers, or starting your own oracle card reading business, this episode provides practical advice and real world insights.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What oracle cards are and how they work
• How to become a professional oracle card reader
• How to start a spiritual business in 2026
• Ways to attract clients and grow your audience
• How to make money as an oracle card reader
• How authenticity can help your business succeed
• The role of intuition, meditation, and practice

Oracle card reading is a growing career path that offers flexibility, purpose, and the opportunity to help others while building your own business.

Whether you are curious about oracle cards, looking for a unique career, or want to learn how spiritual entrepreneurs succeed, this episode is for you.

Subscribe for more career interviews and behind the scenes insights into unique professions.

#tarot #podcast #oraclecards #astrology #fate #professionaltarotreader #oraclereading

#oraclecards #spiritualbusiness #entrepreneurship #careeradvice #smallbusiness #spiritualentrepreneur #oraclecardreader #alternativecareers #makemoneyonline #timewediscuss

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - What's it like being an Oracle card reader?
1:30 - How Susie got started as an reading Oracle cards
3:01 - Mental health, tarot, and the occult
4:41 - Being authentic in your business
7:09 - Cultivating your psychic senses
9:25 - Tools: runes, pendulums, meditation, etc.
11:04 - Finding business opportunities
13:17 - The best way to get started professionally
13:50 - Making money in a spiritual business
15:49 - When readings don't turn out
17:37 - Susie and the 3-card draw
18:09 - Weirdest oracle card story
20:15 - How oracle and tarot is misunderstood
21:56 - Shout out to professional exorcist Laura Van Tyne
22:19 - Three Card Draw
26:35 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Finish the Book Publishing Website
• Finish the Damn Book Podcast Website

• Intuitive Energy/Card Reader (India Leigh)
• Being a Real Exorcist (Laura Van Tyne)
• Hypnotist
• Career as Occult Researcher with Holly Faust
• Phantom Detectives Paranormal Investigators | Ghost Adventures
• Inside the Life of a Professional Astrologer (Susan Reynolds)
• Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health
• Run Your Own Yoga Business the Easy Way!
• Animal Telepathy and Communication with Karen Wickerson

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What does it really mean to be a visionary entrepreneur?

In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with Jeff Borschowa to break down what it is actually like working as a visionary entrepreneur. We explore how visionary entrepreneurs diagnose problems, build powerful networks, leverage the Pareto Principle 80-20 rule, and create growth without necessarily executing every step themselves.

If you have ever wondered how to become an entrepreneur, how to think more strategically in business, or how to double revenue without doubling costs, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

Jeff shares:

• The difference between a visionary entrepreneur and a business owner
• Why collecting people and building a network is critical
• How the Pareto Principle 80-20 rule drives business growth
• Why mentorship matters and how to find the right mentor
• How organizations like Enactus and SCORE help young entrepreneurs
• Why resilience and risk tolerance are essential traits

Whether you are a student, early in your career, recently laid off, or already running a business, this episode will challenge you to think differently about entrepreneurship.

If life gives you lemons, sell lemonade and lemon tarts.

Watch now and decide if visionary entrepreneurship is for you.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - What is a Visionary Entrepreneur?
1:23 - Who solves the problems that you find?
3:01 - People we know
4:00 - Starting the visionary entrepreneur business
6:59 - All about solopreneurs
10:39 - Example of finding a problem, not solving it
12:25 - The Pareto principle in action
13:59 - The best way to get started
16:53 - Getting organizations to work with you
19:21 - Finding a mentor and SCORE
21:00 - Best education path for visionary entrepreneurs
24:20 - Shout out to Tamara Pflug
24:43 - Talent has the floor
25:42 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Jeff's Website
• Enactus Website

• Day in the Life of a Confidence Coach
• Becoming a Mentor with Doug Lawrence

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#workfromhome #homestaging #interiordecorating

Home stager and small business owner, Sarah Sullivan, joins in this episode of Time We Discuss, to explore what it is really like working as a home stager and interior decorator. Sarah shares an honest behind the scenes look at the home staging industry, how she built her business, and what the day to day work actually involves.

Sarah explains what a home stager does, how staging helps homes sell faster, and why vacant homes benefit so much from professional staging. She walks through the logistics of sourcing furniture, managing inventory, working with realtors and homeowners, and operating a growing home staging business.

The conversation also dives into the difference between home staging and interior decorating. While staging focuses on appealing to the widest range of buyers, decorating is a much more personal service centered on a homeowner’s individual taste and lifestyle. Sarah discusses why offering both services can create additional opportunities and long term client relationships.

Listeners will also hear about Sarah’s career path, including her education, previous business experience, and the role networking played in launching her company. She shares insights on certification, professional organizations, and the importance of ongoing learning in creative service based careers.

This episode is a great listen for anyone curious about becoming a home stager, working as an interior decorator, or starting a creative small business in the real estate space.

Topics covered in this episode:

• What a home stager actually does
• Home staging versus interior decorating
• How staged homes help buyers visualize a space
• Starting and growing a home staging business
• Education and training for home stagers
• Working with realtors and homeowners
• Career opportunities in home staging

If you enjoy learning about real world careers and what jobs are really like, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your questions.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - What is Home Staging?
1:47 - Can you do this remotely?
2:20 - Getting furniture for home staging.
3:31 - Getting rid of the furniture.
4:21 - Breaking into the home staging industry.
9:15 - Can you start out small?
11:21 - A typical day as a home stager
12:51 - Decorating, staging, and repairs
14:07 - Working with realtors
15:17 - Education needed for home staging and interior design
18:19 - Decorating, staging, or both?
20:29 - Opportunities for home stagers and interior designer
22:17 - Helping friends and family
22:43 - Unexpected perks
23:45 - Shout out to Martha Kester, Board Certified Health Coach
24:04 - Talent has the floor
24:12 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Flore Home Staging and Design Website

• Veterans Ride Free - Successful Equine Business | Therapeutic
• Becoming a Sommelier with Nathan Bihm
• What It's Really Like to Be an Event Planner with Tara Thistlethwaite
• How to Become a Board Certified Health Coach

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What does it really take to become a small business founder in the AI space?

In this episode of Time We Discuss, we sit down with John Poothokaran, founder of an AI powered soccer highlights app, to talk about his journey from aerospace engineering to building an AI startup from the ground up.

John shares how he transitioned into artificial intelligence, why he decided to build an AI soccer highlights app, and what it is actually like launching a product as a small business founder. We dive into using AI tools to build apps, working without a formal business background, validating startup ideas, and the realities of sales, rejection, and persistence.

This conversation is a must watch if you are curious about working in AI, building an app, starting a tech startup, or turning a passion like soccer into a real business.

Topics covered include:

• Becoming a small business founder in the AI space
• Building an AI soccer highlights app
• Using AI tools to prototype and launch products
• Transitioning from engineering to AI
• Startup lessons, sales, and customer discovery
• Why moments matter more than analytics in soccer

If you play soccer, work in tech, or are thinking about starting your own AI powered app, this episode offers real world insight and honest advice.

Listen to more episodes of Time We Discuss for real conversations about careers, startups, and what it is actually like working in different industries.

Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - What is Street.AI?
2:01 - What education is needed to build a small business AI soccer app?
5:51 - Can anyone create an app like this one?
7:30 - Why create an AI soccer/football app?
11:10 - Importance of leveraging others
13:34 - Filling business knowledge gaps
18:19 - How did you know this project could be a business?
21:16 - What advice would you give yourself?
22:22 - Talent has the floor
23:03 - Outro

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• Donate to Wikipedia
• STREET App on iOS
• STREET App on Android

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Workplace safety goes beyond immediate threats like a slippery floor.

In this episode of Time We Discuss, Dan sits down with Jamie Anderson, a corporate safety trainer, to discuss her approach to workplace safety. Jamie explains how her system makes safety in the workplace easy to learn and remember, focusing on effective safety training. This conversation provides valuable insights into making health and safety engaging and impactful for employees.

This conversation goes beyond self defense myths and dives into real world preparation, leadership responsibility, and how businesses can better protect their people. Jamie also talks about building a mission driven training company, marketing on a limited budget, and the skills needed to succeed in corporate safety training.

This episode is especially relevant for leaders, HR professionals, real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in workplace safety, leadership development, or career paths that make a real impact.

Listen now and learn what it really takes to prepare people to stay safe at work and in their everyday lives.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - What is Weapon Brand?
1:47 - Forming the Weapon Brand company
3:40 - Initial Trainings offered
5:31 - Expanding to other states
7:22 - Deciding on trainings
8:53 - Self defense misconceptions
11:10 - Can anyone form a company like this?
12:55 - What education is needed to start a company like this?
14:06 - Virtual or in-person?
15:38 - Encountering introverts in a training
17:05 - Specific barriers for this company
18:44 - Low-budget advertising that works
20:13 - Shout out to Diane Crespo
20:38 - Talent has the floor
22:21 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Weapon Brand Website

• Pro Organizer Organizes Offices, Homes, and Lives.
• Creating a Company Mandatory Fun Trivia (Gordon Southard)
• Dallin Huso, Successful Flamingo Pool Business in Arizona from Nothing

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What is it really like to be a web page designer in 2026?

In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, Dan sits down with Liz Theresa to talk about the reality of working as a web page designer and running a web design business. Liz shares her journey from studying English and theater to building a successful career in web design without a traditional technical background.

This conversation goes far beyond colors and layouts. Liz explains what web page designers actually do day to day, including accessibility considerations, responsive design, copywriting, client strategy, and conversion focused thinking. She also discusses why understanding HTML and CSS still matters, even with modern website builders and WordPress tools.

You will hear honest insights about working with clients, setting boundaries, handling emergencies, and why the web design industry is not as saturated as it may seem. Liz also offers practical advice for anyone interested in becoming a web page designer, whether you are changing careers, just getting started, or learning on your own.

This episode is a must watch if you want to learn

What a web page designer really does

How to get started in web design without a tech degree

Why accessibility and responsive design matter

How to build better websites that people trust

What it is like running a web design business

The hidden perks and real challenges of the job

Liz also shares a powerful takeaway about showing up authentically in your work and being the star you know you are. Whether you are curious about web design as a career or want a deeper understanding of how websites shape businesses, this episode delivers real world perspective and practical guidance.

Watch now and learn what it is really like to be a web page designer.

Time We Discuss is a podcast focused on career discovery and exploration. Each episode features honest conversations with professionals about what their jobs are actually like so you can make more informed career decisions.

Subscribe for more episodes about careers, business, and creative work.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Typical day for a web page designer
2:04 - Getting started as a web designer entrepreneur
5:48 - Design, accessibility, readability, and copywriting
7:49 - How important is knowing HTML, CSS, and responsive design?
9:55 - Bread and butter
11:09 - Mitigating difficult clients.
13:06 - How saturated is the market?
14:20 - How to actually get started designing for the web?
16:57 - Expanding your business
20:38 - Barriers for aspiring web designers and developers
22:06 - Downside of third-party integrations
24:31 - Hidden perks
25:51 - Web emergencies and after-hours support
28:03 - Include this in your contracts
28:42 - Talent has the floor
31:11 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Liz's Website
• Free Downloadable Copywriting Training Video
• Visibility Cheat Sheet
• Liz on Biz® podcast Website
• #realboss Community Facebook Group

• Start a Social Media Marketing Agency and Make BANK!
• Day in the life of a Corporate Lawyer

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What is it really like to communicate with animals using telepathy?

In this episode of Time We Discuss, host Dan sits down with Karen Wickerson, a professional animal communicator and telepath, to explore the fascinating world of animal communication. Karen shares how she first discovered her ability to communicate with animals at a young age, why she shut it down for years, and how she eventually turned animal telepathy into a full time career.

This conversation dives deep into how animals communicate through images, emotions, and intuition, what animals want humans to understand about their lives, and whether animal telepathy is something anyone can learn. Karen also explains how she built her career slowly through volunteering, working with animal rescues, and developing trust and credibility over time.

You will also hear about

• How animal communication actually works
• Trusting intuition and reconnecting with innate abilities
• Working with pets, farm animals, and wildlife
• The emotional intelligence of animals
• Career paths outside traditional jobs
• How animals experience life, death, and transition
• Supporting animal sanctuaries and ethical treatment

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in unconventional careers, working with animals, intuitive development, or expanding how we understand consciousness and communication.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Where talking with animals began
6:24 - Getting better at animal telepathy
8:52 - What do animals sound like?
11:25 - Getting paid as a professional animal telepath
14:11 - Can anyone talk with animals or are you born with the skill?
17:11 - You can communicate with animals, what about humans and telepathy?
18:59 - How long could it take for a person to develop animal telepathy?
21:58 - What is the absolute best way to get started?
23:00 - Unexpected perks in this line of work
25:30 - Thank you to Laura Van Tyne for introducing us
25:50 - Talent has the floor
26:48 - Outro

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Guest Information:

• Karen's Website
• The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary
• Donate to the Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary

• Being a Real Exorcist (Laura Van Tyne)
• What It's Like to be a Reiki Master (Ann Ruane)
• Professional Horseman, Horse Trainer, and Author
• Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health

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What is it really like to be a family law attorney?

In this episode of Time We Discuss, host Dan sits down with family law attorney and law firm owner Jolee Vacchi to explore the realities of practicing family law. From divorce cases and child custody disputes to emotional resilience, work life balance, and starting a law firm, this conversation offers an honest look behind the scenes of a legal career many people are curious about but rarely understand.

Jolee practices family law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and focuses on compassionate divorce and mediation. She shares what family law attorneys actually do day to day, how often they are in court, and how emotionally demanding this area of law can be. The conversation also covers mental health support for attorneys, burnout in the legal profession, and why compassion is essential when working with families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

This episode is especially valuable for anyone considering law school, exploring legal career paths, thinking about becoming a family law attorney, or curious about how divorce and custody cases really work.

In this episode, we discuss

• What a family law attorney does
• Divorce law vs family law
• Child custody and court appearances
• The emotional challenges of family law
• Mental health and burnout in legal careers
• Work life balance for attorneys
• Starting a family law firm
• Career paths and pivots within law
• Who family law is and is not right for

About our guest

Jolee Vacchi is the founder of Foundations Family Law and Mediation Center, serving clients across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is also the co host of the Divorce Detox podcast, where she shares legal insights alongside emotional regulation strategies for people navigating divorce.

About Time We Discuss

Time We Discuss is a career discovery podcast where we interview professionals across industries to learn what it is really like to do their jobs. Each episode explores career paths, daily responsibilities, challenges, and unexpected insights to help listeners make more informed career decisions.

Subscribe for more conversations about real careers and real work.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - What do family lawyers really do?
1:39 - Difference divorce attorney and family attorney
2:07 - How often are you in court?
3:25 - Working in tandem with social workers
4:30 - Separating person and professional life
6:34 - Mental well-being and lawyers
7:26 - Why family law?
9:25 - Importance of wanting to help people
10:34 - Pivoting out of family law
11:49 - Work-life balance for a family lawyer
13:18 - Starting her own firm
16:07 - Preparing to leave and being an entrepreneur
16:36 - Getting that first client
18:29 - Expectations for PTO for attorneys
19:52 - Hidden perks of being a family attorney
21:26 - This isn't for you if ...
22:22 - Thank you Ashley
22:46 - Talent has the floor.
23:33 - Outro

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Guest Information:

Jolee Vacchi

• Foundations Family Law and Mediation Website
• Divorce Detox Podcast Website

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• Day in the Life of an Estate Attorney, Children's Book Author
• Start a Social Media Marketing Agency and Make BANK!
• Life as a Trial /Divorce Attorney with Russell Little
• What It Is Really Like Hosting The Dave Benson Show
• Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health
• Decluttering for a Living

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