Yoga Teacher

Ever wondered if you could turn your passion for wellness into a thriving business?Linda Winnick's extraordinary 25-year journey from fashion executive to yoga studio owner provides a fascinating blueprint for entrepreneurial success in the wellness industry. Linda tells Mirav about the financial realities of running yoga studios, from pricing structures to managing overhead costs.

What's most inspiring about Linda's story is the sustainability of her job: "I can grow old with this, I don't ever have to stop... I will be considered wise by that point." For anyone considering a career change, or wondering if their wellness passion could become their livelihood, this conversation offers both practical guidance and motivational wisdom.

Health Food Store Buyer

6/3/25

When you walk into a store, you grab a product off the shelf. But who makes sure it's there to begin with? Matthew is a buyer for a health food store who makes sure that you'll have what you need when you walk out the doors. 

Being a buyer can take on many different forms because of the many different categories within the world of retail. In the natural products sector, Matthew focuses on working with manufacturers and distributers to maintain adequate levels of stock for customers to buy. It's a job that requires being aware of the needs of the customer base while balancing the needs of the business. Tune in to find out more about buying, business, and a job that can even help pay your way through college!

Indie Filmmaker

6/3/25

Filmmaker Ben Sottak takes us through his journey of making his first horror feature film "Hallowarrior" sharing the creative and financial 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!

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.

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.

Theatre Director

05/20/25

Broadway director Oliver Butler - two times Obie Award winner - shares the financial realities of theater directing and his journey from being a backstage child to acclaimed director of "What the Constitution Means to Me."

Perhaps most valuable are Butler's hard-earned insights for aspiring directors.  His paradoxical relationship with theater—loving the art form and community while feeling financially heartbroken by it—resonates with anyone navigating the intersection of creative passion and economic survival. Oliver is currently working on a musical about Mary Pinchot Meyer, the woman who gave LSD to JFK, which demonstrates his continuing pursuit of unique, compelling stories.

Florida Teacher

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. 

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 listen

TV Camera Woman 

5/6/25

What does it take to capture the perfect shot on your favorite TV shows? Lisa Rosenberg pulls back the curtain on her remarkable long career as a TV camera operator, in the studio and on location. She shares stories that most viewers never get to see. Perhaps most fascinating are Lisa's candid observations of celebrities and their treatment of  the crew. She distinguishes between those who acknowledge the humanity of technical staff and those who don't .

Imaging Technologist

4/22/25

Tom O'Neill is an imaging technologist. When a doctor orders an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI, a trained medical professional is required to operate the medical imaging equipment that helps you get the answers you need to treat your condition. Being an imaging technologist requires specific knowledge of subjects like anatomy and physics, and it's a job that keeps you on your feet all day. But for Tom, the reward is knowing that patients receive the highest level of care on their journey to health. 

Lighting Designer

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.

Entrepreneur Corner - Web Designer

4/15/25

Owning a business can be a challenge. Owning a business and making a website is an even bigger challenge. That's where Lindsey Morano comes in. As an entrepreneur herself, Lindsey works with business owners to understand how they can bridge the gap between their products and services and the needs of their customer bases through branding, photography, and a curated online presence. Learn more about the world of freelance design and the rewards of working for yourself!

Systems Engineer's Job

4/15/2025

This week, Johanna 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!

News Editor

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.