Real Work, Real Life
Everything you wished you learned during your school's Career Day. Hear interviews from people in every line of work, covering how to get there, what the actual work is like, pay, benefits, and both the joys and annoyances that aren't clear until you're working in the field. Reach out at [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
Para educator, Disability Writer and Advocate
On this episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Michelle Steiner, a para educator, disability writer and advocate. Michelle has a degree, but you don’t always need one to work…
Hair Stylist and Salon Owner
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Carley, a hair stylist and owner of Revive Salon and Spa, located in Falmouth, Maine.
Building a career as a stylist can …
Music Industry, Producer, Manager and Singer-Songwriter
On this episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Tony Mantor. Tony has been working in the music industry in Nashville for more than 30 years, and is an established singer-song…
Music Industry, Singer, Manager, and Coach
On this episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Kiara Laetitia, a rock singer, manager and coach, currently based in Italy. If you’re passionate about music and ever wondered …
Judge
A few weeks ago, I interviewed my Dad, a boat captain, and today, I am so pleased to share another very special guest, my Mom, Trish, an active-retired Judge on this week's episode of R…
Digital Media Consultant, Sports Industry
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Darryl Haberman, a Digital Media and Operations Consultant, primarily in the Sports Industry. If you’re passionate about…
Therapist, Private Practice
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Dawn Friedman, a Therapist in private practice. Dawn is an LPCC, which stands for licensed professional clinical counsel…
Captain, Tugboats, Schooners, and Ferries
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I have a very special guest! I’m talking with my Dad, John, an active-retired boat captain. If you’ve listened since the beginning, this …
Children's Book Illustrator and Author
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Alex, an illustrator and author of children’s book. Working full time in a creative field is a dream for many, pairing y…
Corporate Learning and Development
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I’m talking with Renee. Renee works in Corporate Learning and Development, currently working as the Director of Training at a start up. T…
Declutter Coach, Administrative Assistant, Actor
In this episode of Real Work, Real Life I'm talking with Allison Rothwell. Allison does a lot of different things, she has a day job as an Administrative Assistant, she’s an actor, she’…
Physical Therapist Assistant
Welcome to Real Work, Real Life where we talk to real people about what they do for work and what that means for their lives. Today I’m talking with Kat, a Physical Therapist Assistant.…
Tech Start-up CEO and Cofounder
On this episode, I’m talking with Sam, a CEO and cofounder of a Tech Start-up. Sam is my first returning guest, you can listen back to the episode about Customer Success to hear more ab…
Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Care
On the episode of Real Work, Real Life, I'm talking with Chris, a Registered Nurse, who specializes in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
Being a nurse can be an incredibly rewarding and …
Child Psychologist
Recruiter, Healthcare
In this episode, we'll talk with Mikaela, a recruiter working in the healthcare industry.
Recruiting is one of many jobs that it doesn’t seem like many people necessarily dream of doing …
Business Development and Partnerships, Biotechnology
On this episode of Real Work, Real Life we'll talk with Amy, who works in Business Development and Partnerships in the Biotechnology Industry. Business development can be summarized as…
Manual Insurance Rater and Coder
In this episode, we'll talk with Natalie, a Manual Rater and Coder for a commercial insurance company. For the right person, insurance can be a rewarding and interesting job in a stable…
Social Worker in Canada
In this episode, we'll talk with Alison, a social worker based in Canada. Social work is a highly in-demand job, and can be a great career path for people that love to help others, are …
Fisheries Biologist
In this episode, we'll talk with Julie, a Fisheries Biologist for a state government in the southeast of the United States. Julie’s job in fisheries seems to have a nice balance of hand…