Broadway Job - Makeup Artist & Wig Maker
Makeup Artist and Wig Maker
4/1/25
This week, Mirav interviews another working professional in the world of theater, Loryn Pretorius. Loryn works as a professional makeup artist and wig maker for Broadway productions–right now she's working on Sunset Boulevard as the hair and makeup supervisor. Loryn oversees a team of professionals to make sure that the entire cast looks their absolute best when they take the stage.
Passion, Hustle, and Making it Work - The Job of a Musician
Musician
3/25/25
For as long as she can remember, Elizabeth Ziff has been singing and writing songs. As a founding member of the pop group BETTY, she’s built a career turning her passion for music into songs loved by audiences worldwide. Tune in to find out how Elizabeth wears many hats–composer, writer, producer, vocalist–to make her passion into a lifelong career.
Common Sense is Key
Personal Assistant
3/25/25
Bob has spent the large part of his career working for high profile, high net worth clients who require his skills in time management, project management, and plain old common sense to help them organize their lives and properties in an efficient manner.
Zoned Out: Behind City Planning
City Planner
3/18/25
In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of urban development with Eddie Joe. As a city planner, he works with investors, developers, local officials, and communities to shape the future of our cities. From designing parks and walkable neighborhoods to improving public transit, his work directly impacts how we live. Eddie shares insights on the challenges and rewards of a city planner— listen to this episode and find out if it's a job for you!
Not Your Typical Walk in the Park
Dog Walker
3/18/25
Every dog has its day, right? Let's talk the walk: Barry is a professional dog walker who has been caring for his clients dogs for over ten years. Walking your dog might seem like an easy task, but as a professional Barry puts his passion for dogs to use as a full service caretaker.
Patience, adaptability, and a keen eye for animal behavior are all skills that a dog walker needs to have to be effective at the job. Every dog comes with its own personality and needs: a dog walker needs to be aware of these characteristics and have a level head when it comes to handling potentially reactive behaviors. On top of that, you're working outside–you have to be aware of potentially challenging elements like weather and navigating public spaces filled with other dogs and people. But at the end of the day, the reward is clear: having the opportunity to form bonds with animals and putting your passion to use in business.
Work in High Tech, No Degree, No Code
Salesforce Practitioner
3/11/25
Salesforce, a powerful CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform, can be customized for organizations ranging from non-profits to contractors, streamlining customer relationships, sales, and project management. But who builds these tailored systems? Enter Andy DeSanctis, a Salesforce consultant specializing in data architecture and automation. For those drawn to tech, a career in Salesforce may be a rewarding path, leveraging logic and data skills—without requiring a traditional coding background.
Engineering Safe Travel
Bridge Designer
3/11/25
Every bridge you cross was carefully designed—but by whom? In this episode, Anthony joins Mirav to discuss his career as a bridge designer, creating plans and specifications for bridges across North America. With countless bridges in need of repair or replacement, his work is crucial in keeping us moving. Using mathematics and logic, he ensures safe passage from point A to point B. Tune in to see if bridge design–a job in high demand–might be your calling!