Kate Pierson - A Songwriter's Career

7/8/25

Kate Pierson, founding member of the B-52s, talks about her long musical career from iconic band member to solo artist and the creative liberation she's found along the way. Her lifelong musical passion has now manifested in two solo albums that showcase her distinctive voice and songwriting talents.

Kate's songwriting process unfolds like a mystery novel filled with unexpected turns.Sometimes starting with just a title, other times capturing her first vocal reaction to a new instrumental track, she describes those magical moments when deeply personal lyrics emerge seemingly from nowhere. Songs like "Higher Place" and "If You Give Your Heart to Science" reveal vulnerable aspects of her life story.

Ready to discover your authentic voice and start your career? Listen now and join Kate Pierson’s musical adventure.

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.

Travel Designer

6/24/25

Explore the journey of Kelli Carpenter of KelliGregg Travel , a successful travel designer who transformed her passion for travel into a thriving career. In this episode, Kelli reveals great job tips for aspiring travel entrepreneurs, discusses how she built a niche serving LGBTQ families, and shares strategies for overcoming challenges, including the pandemic's impact on the travel industry. Tune in to discover valuable insights on networking and making money in the travel sector, and learn how meaningful human connections can enhance your own travel experiences.

Cybersecurity

6/17/25

Cybersecurity expert Rivka Tadjer reveals how criminals target our digital world. She draws on her extensive job experience in the White House, major corporations, and private individuals to explain some easy steps we can take to prevent cyber attacks and identity theft.

You'll discover why your Gmail account might be putting your retirement savings at risk, how criminals can intercept text message verification codes, and why the default settings on your home router are practically rolling out the welcome mat for hackers.

Listen now and transform your understanding of cybersecurity from overwhelming technical jargon into practical wisdom that could save you thousands of dollars and countless hours of heartache. 

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 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!