Mops isn't something you clean the floor with? Daniel Zacks lives the mantra to say yes and figure it out later. Daniel shares the crafty way he went from making websites on Wix to managing a Marketing Operations team. He's also a super Detroit Lions fan and a humble yet inspiring rising star having started a Mops community in Israel. All this and more in episode 33 of the Career Canvas podcast. Enjoy and share it along! To join the MOPerations community, reach out to Daniel on...

You grow microgreens in a shipping container? What are microgreens and an actual shipping container? After covid interrupted his tour guide course, Reuven began exploring different avenues of entrepreneurship. His experience feeding his neighbors from home-grown vegetables set him on the path to become an unconventional farmer. Hear his story and the resources he picked up along the way to make sales and the creative ways he grew his business even while serving in green. All this and...

You do comedy for a living? Episode 31 of Career Canvas paints the journey Eli Lebowicz took turning his side hustle of comedy into a full-time profession. Eli shared how he uses his time off stage, some of the questions he gets when asked what he does for a living, the different avenues he has begun incorporating for his comedy, and many more tips and tidbits like what skillset comedians share with other professions. I laughed through this episode and came out with valuable...

Hello and welcome to the career canvas podcast. In this special episode I'm going to be introducing a new type of guest , the small business owner. To a large extent, these brave entrepreneurs lead a large part of the economy. Most of us deal with plumbers, electricians, designers and entertainers consistently, but often these professionals don't start as an entrepreneur and that's the story we're painting. What does it mean to run a small business? What are some of the challenges or...

How can hi-tech learn from non-profits? Episode 30 of Career Canvas paints the journey Shev Shatzman took from non-profit to hi-tech as a Project Manager. Shev explained what it means to be a project manager in a tech company and how her background in non-profit work made her the perfect candidate to excel in a small startup. Hear the advice she got from her mentor Rachel Berger to find the decision makers and confidently take steps to trying something new. Enjoy the conversation,...

What's the value of a money manager instead of putting money in the S&P 500? Episode 29 of Career Canvas paints the journey Moshe Rapps took from Kollel and education to Wealth Management. Moshe explained some of the industry language and the advantageous aspects of having someone bring meaning to your money. He also identifies the skillset required to crack the field along with some insider secrets. Enjoy the interview and share it along!

You think you know your candy?Episode 28 of career canvas paints the journey. Daniel took from general food e-commerce to Candy innovation.Daniel shared insights into some of the complexities of creating candy and marketing the same product too vastly different consumers. This job is not for the faint of heart!Learn about some of the ways the industry is working to remove some unhealthy ingredients and work on portion control while still allowing for indulgence.Share this episode like a bag...

You think you could choose what text to add to that app button? Oh, and you only have 20 characters or less. Episode 27 paints the journey Risi took from an English Literature degree into the tech world of Creative and UX Writing. Risi explains the nuance and skills needed to succinctly capture the voice of the company in a way the user wants to hear. Different from other writing jobs, UX writing sits in a crucial position right on the product team, but UX writers must be able to...

Episode 26 paints the path Ezra's curiosity and learning led him as he navigating into the tech world from implementations to becoming a Solutions Architect. Ezra teaches an alternative way of being a Solutions Architect that isn't focusing on AWS solutions and is more about being a "connector" or utility infielder for industry specific systems. Listen to his wisdom and be inspired to learn, think creatively, and document the heck out of everything!

Episode 25 of career canvas paints Nemi's path from nurse to midwife. Nemi figured out her passion for healthcare in high school and has been building on it since. Besides being a trained nurse and certified midwife, Nemi also runs workshops privately and in the hospital to prepare people for childbirth and support parents who experience child loss. Enjoy learning from, and being inspired by, Nemi and follow her on Instagram to stay in touch @fitnurse_nem

Episode 24 paints Efrayim Clair's journey from an educational technologist to Executive Director of a school. Efrayim is master of the "other" stuff, ensuring that the teachers and students can focus on what is important - education. He shared the different avenues of becoming an executive director and the value of not losing the main vision and goal when confronted with different opinions. So many nuggets of wisdom and inspiration, enjoy the listen and share it on!

Episode 23 paints Eitan Rapps' journey from political science to marketing and currently as a senior consultant at Deloitte. Eitan helps large companies leverage new technologies by taking part in different aspects of the both pre-sales and implementation stages with clients. He argues for the value of getting an outsider perspective and expertise to create the ideal workflow and technological design. Eitan shares his roundabout path pivoting from marketing, to break into a technical...

Episode 22 paints Eli Waltuch's journey from being tech illiterate to an Embedded Linux Engineer. Eli's interest in technology was piqued while operating a tank. He subsequently studied mechanical engineering before stumbling into the world of software. When I asked Eli what myths there are about the field he responded, "There aren't too many myths about a field that people don't know exists." Here's my challenge, come up with a myth after you listen to this podcast so we can ask...

Episode 21 of Career Canvas paints the journey of Alex in the world of insurance from policies to technology. Alex breaks down the often-intimidating industry of insurance, talks about why costs have been going up and about his role getting companies the best, and often creative, coverage to their employees and for their events. Also, hear how Alex got involved in promoting and donating blood and about his involvement in all types of sports. Enjoy the listen and share it along!

Episode 20 of Career Canvas paints the journey of Zevi Wruble from an aspiring doctor to a real estate lawyer. Zevi helps people achieve their dream of living in Israel while practicing honestly and transparently. He's even involved in some cool projects to bring entire communities from the diaspora to their new homes! One of my favorite parts of this interview was hearing how he remained open minded as he zigzagged through his career until landing his dream job. Enjoy the listen...

Episode 19 of Career Canvas paints the journey that Daniel has taken from a degree in computer science school to working on some cool projects as a software engineer. We uncovered the difference between some different technical roles and titles, the critical traits to succeed in the role, and broke some myths about the accessibility to the field. You also get a recommendation to a fascinating podcast (that isn't hosted by me or him)! Enjoy the episode and pass it along.

Episode 18 of Career Canvas paints the creative journey that Mordy has taken from business school to PR to Marketing Communications. We uncovered a common thread of creativity, the importance of working the smart way on cross-functional teams, and, of course, strong work ethic. Mordy shared his insight into working at an agency vs in-house, and how marketing communications differs from the other forms of marketing. Of course, you might already know him outside of his 9-to-5 from his work as...

Episode 17 of Career Canvas paints the impressive path Michal took from owning a small business as a student to VP Corporate Development at a leading life-sciences investment and advisory firm. Learn about pre-seed, seed, and investment rounds, what life sciences are, and Michal's thoughts on LinkedIn. Michal is the supreme connector both professionally and personally. She shares the quality she would look for if hiring now and how she multitasks to get more done. Buckle up and enjoy!

Episode 16 of career canvas paints Aviva's journey as an educator to a district wide Coordinator of Technology. Aviva embraced the need for educational technology during covid and learned to continue integrating it into her teaching practice using a blended classroom approach. She now teaches other teachers how to utilize this tool and how it improves teaching and learning. Hear from someone who always knew she wanted to be a teacher and learn the importance of getting more talented...

Episode 15 of Career Canvas paints the windy, but connected, career path Susan took from an English Communications degree to HR and now as an Alumni Relations Manager for a University. Oh, and she owns her own concierge business too. Susan is building a strong community between the many schools of Yeshiva University adding a layer to the growing focus put on keeping a connection with alumni. The thread we found between all the different stops of Susan's career so far was connecting with...

Episode 14 of Career Canvas paints the career path Aliza Hughes took from Art History to Social Media Management. Aliza busts some common myths about the industry such as being the same persona online and in real life. We walked through some tips about LinkedIn, her connection to other social media platforms, and learned about life outside of the screen. Enjoy the episode and share it along - especially if you want to explore a future in Social Media! Thanks for the introduction,...

Episode 13 of Career Canvas paints the career path Josh Hauser took to become a Hi-Tech/M&A Lawyer. A good friend of many years from my Yeshiva and army days (#GdudReshef), Josh provided insight into how to become a lawyer and the different career paths available to those who practice law. We talked the tech ecosystem, embracing continued education, and mentoring and being mentored. Enjoy the episode and share it along!

Episode 12 of Career Canvas paints Shlomo's path from law to PR to customer success. We talked about how CS is defined differently based on the company but which core values remain the same. Of course, Shlomo was quick to give many shout outs to the people who helped him along the way and we discussed balancing military service as a means to help society. Get ready to be educated and inspired! Please enjoy and share with a friend.

Episode 11 of Career Canvas paints the ever-evolving path Rabbi Aron White is taking from Rabbinics to being an editor for a magazine. Beyond editing, Aron is building the budding community of Carmei HaNadiv, where he works part time as a licensed real estate agent. It's hard not to be inspired listening to his charisma about, well, everything! Enjoy and share the fun.