Kate Pierson - Exploring a Music Career on a Cosmic Solo Flight
Kate Pierson - Cosmic Solo Flight
7/8/25
From “Love Shack” to solo tracks, Kate Pierson takes us on a wild, inspiring journey through her music career — from global fame with the B-52s to the creative freedom of her solo albums. She spills on working with Sia and other pop powerhouses, finding her authentic voice, and those “aha!” songwriting moments when lyrics seem to fall from the sky.
Tune in for a fun, fearless, and deeply personal look at what it really takes to build a music career that’s true to you.
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Dawn DeKeyser - Sitcom Writing Career Insights
Sitcom Writer
7/1/25
What does it really take to make people laugh for a living? That’s the job of Dawn DeKeyser, a veteran comedy writer for hit shows like Ugly Betty and News Radio. She pulls back the curtain on the world of television writing career.
Dawn describes the collaborative chaos of a writer's room - a place she calls "a full contact sport" where writers physically act out jokes and jump on tables to sell their ideas. She reveals the structured approach to crafting an episodes, while sharing her personal battle with writer's block and her solution via "the swill draft."
Whether you're curious about television-writing, fascinated by the creative process, or simply want to understand how your favorite shows come together, Dawn's story offers both entertainment and inspiration.
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Building a Career as a Travel Designer: Tips from Kelli Carpenter
Travel Designer
6/24/25
Ever wonder if your love of travel could actually be your job? In this episode, we’re jet-setting with Kelli Carpenter, co-founder of KelliGregg Travel, who turned her travel obsession into a full-blown career—and found her sweet spot designing unforgettable trips for LGBTQ families.
Kelli spills all the career insights: how she carved out a unique niche, built a thriving business from scratch, and navigated major curveballs (hello, global pandemic). Whether you’re dreaming of a career change or just curious about what it takes to work in travel, she’s got tips on networking, money-making, and the magic of creating real human connections.
So pack your earbuds and tune in—this episode might just be your ticket to a new adventure. ✈️
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Cybersecurity Expert Tips - Prevention vs. Recovery.
Cybersecurity
6/17/25
What does it take to keep hackers out of your inbox—and your life? In this episode, I chat with Rivka Tadjer—cybersecurity pro, journalist, and all-around digital bodyguard for everyone from top executives to (yep) the White House.
Rivka’s career journey is a wild one—going from reporting stories to protecting high-profile clients—and she’s here to spill insider tips that you can actually use. We’re talking career insights, job wisdom, and the kind of practical advice that’ll make even your mom safer online.
You’ll hear why your Gmail is basically a goldmine for criminals, how SIM-swapping works (spoiler: it’s scarily easy), and why your Wi-Fi router might secretly be working against you.
If you’ve ever thought, “Eh, I should probably be safer online,” this is your wake-up call—delivered with laughs, eye-opening tips, and maybe a little career inspiration too.
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Yoga Teacher - From Living Room Classes to Multiple Studios
Yoga Teacher
6/10/25
Thinking about making a career change into the wellness world? Meet Linda Winnick—she went from a fast-paced fashion industry job to owning not one, but two successful yoga studios. In this episode, she gives us the inside scoop on what it’s really like to turn your wellness passion into a full-time career.
Linda shares honest career insights, including the nuts and bolts of running a yoga studio—think class pricing, teacher pay, and the not-so-Zen side of managing overhead costs. But what shines through most? Her love for the job and the way it’s grown with her. “I can grow old with this,” she says. “I’ll be considered wise by that point.”
Whether you’re dreaming of becoming your own boss, curious about the business side of wellness, or just exploring career options with more heart and flexibility, this episode delivers practical tips and real-deal inspiration. Namaste to that.
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Health Food Store Buyer - Work While You Study
Health Food Store Buyer
6/3/25
Ever wondered who decides what goes on the shelves at your favorite health food store? Meet Matthew, a Health Food Store Buyer who's turned this behind-the-scenes job into a flexible, practical career that even helped him pay his way through school.
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Thinking about a side hustle while you study? Or curious about retail roles beyond the register? This episode is full of career insights and real-life tips that might just spark your next move. Tune in!
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Indie Filmmaker - Blood, Sweat, and Tax Incentives
Indie Filmmaker
6/3/25
Filmmaker Ben Sottak tells us about his journey to making his first horror film "Hallowarrior" amidst challenges, while sharing the financial and creative realities of independent film making.
Seven years after writing the first draft of his script, Ben finally brought his vision to life through private equity funding and state tax incentives. If you ever dreamed of making a feature film but wondered what it really takes? This is the episode for you!
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Teaching In A Blue State
Teaching In A Blue State
5/27/25
What does teaching look like on the progressive West Coast? After exploring education in a red state last week, we turn our microphone toward the challenges and rewards of teaching in San Francisco—one of America's most expensive blue cities.
Amy Brownstein Lum shares 25 years of wisdom as a literacy specialist who helps struggling readers navigate the complexities of language, and talks about the financial realities of teaching in an astronomical housing market as she breaks down the salary structure.
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NYC Real Estate Agent
NYC Real Estate Agent
5/27/25
Maggie Kent of Core Real Estate, shares her journey from growing up in a real estate family in Canada to becoming a successful agent in New York City's competitive luxury market. A business where the barrier to entry is low but earning potential is high. Listen to the conversation about this commission-based job.
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Theatre Director - Beyond the Curtain
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05/20/25
What’s it really like to build a career as a theater director? In this episode, Mirav sits down with two-time Obie Award winner Oliver Butler to pull back the curtain on the job of directing for the stage—from Off-Broadway hustle to national acclaim with What the Constitution Means to Me.
Oliver shares the career highs (creative freedom, incredible collaborators) and the lows (spoiler alert: directing theater doesn’t always pay the rent). If you’ve ever dreamed of a career in the arts or are navigating a career change into something more creative, this episode is packed with refreshingly honest career insight.
From his early days as a backstage kid to directing on Broadway, Oliver proves that carving your own path is messy, magical, and totally worth it. Tune in for an inside look at the job of a director and the balancing act between passion and paycheck.
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Teaching In A Red State
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05/20/25
In this episode, Danielle Goodman from Florida joins Mirav to talk about the state of teaching. Florida is a difficult place to be a teacher: factors like low earnings and the cultural climate make a challenging job even harder. In spite of the challenges, countless educators choose to stay and make a difference in the lives of our nation's next generation. Tune in to learn more about teaching as a career and the nuanced story of America's teachers today.
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Inside Radio: On-air and traffic controller.
Radio jobs, on-air & traffic controller
5/13/25
Adam Schartoff shares his journey from traffic director to on-air personality at independent radio station WKZE, talking about the creative aspects of connecting with listeners through music and conversation. With good advice about breaking into the industry. Give it a listenEver wonder what it’s like to turn a love of music into an actual job? In this episode, Adam Schartoff shares his unexpected career as a traffic director AND on-air personality, at independent radio station WKZE.
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Imaging Technologist - Behind the Scan
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4/22/25
When the doctor says, “Let’s take a look”—that’s where Tom O’Neill steps in. As a seasoned imaging technologist, Tom’s job is to operate the high-tech machines behind X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. It’s a career that blends science, patient care, and just the right dose of calm-under-pressure.
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Digital Nomad – Get Paid While Traveling the World!
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4/22/25
Ever dreamt of taking your job on the road—and we don’t mean commuting to the next town over? In this episode, Mirav chats with her friend Caleb Price, a true digital nomad who swapped the 9-to-5 grind for a career that fits in a backpack.
Caleb shares career insights on how he got started teaching English in South Korea and Thailand, and how that eventually evolved into remote work while living in places like Oaxaca, Mexico. From teaching to freelancing, Caleb dishes out tips on the types of jobs digital nomads can do, how to find them, and what it’s really like living—and working—abroad.
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Lighting Designer's Journey - From small stage to Tony Awards
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4/29/25
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to create the magical atmosphere of a Broadway show? Four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of theatrical lighting design in this illuminating conversation about his unexpected career journey. The most eye-opening revelation comes when Adams explains how Broadway designers actually make their (big) money.
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Web Designer - Entrepreneur
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4/15/25
Ever wonder what it’s like to turn creativity into a full-blown career? Meet Lindsey Morano—web designer, branding pro, and all-around entrepreneur—who helps other business owners bring their vision to life online.
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One Giant Leap - systems engineer's Job
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4/15/2025
This week, Johanna Siegel joins us to talk about her work as a systems engineer. Systems engineer is a broad title for Joanna's work: she works as a part of a team contracted by NASA to design and assess components of the International Space Station and the Artemis missions. As a systems engineer, Joanna has to design, evaluate, and assess the functionality of any number of pieces of hardware on these missions to ensure proper functionality and efficiency of the system as a whole. Don't miss this exciting episode about space, the moon, astronauts, and more!
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Nurse - a Job In High Demand
Nurse - A Job In High Demand
4/8/25
What’s it really like to work as a nurse? In this episode, Mirav chats with Jessica Wilson, a seasoned nurse with 20 years of experience under her scrubs. From birthing centers to the ICU, Jessica has seen it all—and she’s here to give us the real career insight into this high-stakes, high-reward job.
Nursing isn’t just about bedside manner—it’s about applying medical knowledge in the moment, making tough calls, and being the calm in the chaos. Jessica opens up about what it takes to thrive in this demanding job, how she built flexibility and solid pay into her work life, and the emotional ups and downs that come with helping people at their most vulnerable.
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TV News Editor
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4/8/2025
Mirav talks to Johnny, a veteran network TV news editor who talks about the pressure-cooker world of broadcast news editing, from tight deadlines and ethical decisions to the industry's shift toward user-generated content and the looming impact of AI.
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Broadway Job - Makeup Artist & Wig Maker
Makeup Artist and Wig Maker
4/1/25
This week on How Much Can I Make?, Mirav gets the backstage scoop from Loryn Pretorius, a Broadway pro who’s built an exciting career as a makeup artist and wig maker for the theater world. Currently slaying it as the hair and makeup supervisor for Sunset Boulevard, Loryn leads a team of artists who help bring characters to life—one wig and brushstroke at a time.
This is a job that mixes high-level artistry with serious hustle. With a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a background in fine art and art history, Loryn found a way to turn her creativity into a career that’s both thrilling and sustainable.
Thinking about a career change into something more creative—or curious what it’s really like behind the curtain? Loryn shares career insights, job tips, and the reality of working in a field where every detail matters. Whether you’re obsessed with Broadway or just love a good transformation story, this episode is full of glam, grit, and great advice.
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