Don't Miss Video Highlights of this Episode on YouTube!  SEARCH: @lifeasa.. ------ Life as a Cybersecurity Consultant  Join cybersecurity expert and top consultant May Brooks-Kempler as she shares her career journey from a young hacker in the 90s to becoming a sought-after expert and consultant within the field of cybersecurity. With a wealth of experience and certifications, she dropped by LIFE AS A.. to share much of what she has learned along the way. Get ready for insights covering: 🔐...

Don't miss Video Highlights of this Episode on YouTube!  SEARCH: @lifeasa.. ------ Life as a Research Psychologist  Get an inside look into the career of Dr. Amanda Gummer, a globally renowned research psychologist with over 20 years of experience in children's play and development. As the CEO of Fundamentally Children and Dr. Gummer’s Good Play Guide, she blends academic expertise with entrepreneurship to shape the future of play. Get ready for insights covering: 👩‍🔬 Exploring Psychology:...

Step into the world of archaeology with Dr. Andrew Kinkella, professor and veteran archaeologist, as he shares insights from over 17 field seasons in Belize studying the ancient Maya. Discover what it's truly like trekking through jungles in search of artifacts. Hear about what he does outside the field while leading the Moorpark College Archaeological Program. Get ready for insights covering: 📖 Engaging Stories that will both inspire and have you squirming!  🌎 A Day in the Life: Explore the...

Get an inside look into the career of Paul Rudolph, a 3-time Emmy-winning Vocal Music Director and Composer for Sesame Street. From composing and directing music for the iconic show to working with stars like Bruno Mars and John Legend, Paul’s journey is filled with creativity and passion. With original works featured on Netflix and Amazon, his transition from public school band director to musical powerhouse is truly inspiring. Get insights on the following:  🔎 Explore Music Careers: Learn...

Find out if nursing is a good career for you! 👩‍⚕️ Explore Nursing: Gain insights into the diverse paths within the profession of nursing. 📅 Day in the Life: Find out what the day of a Primary NP Nurse Practitioner looks like. ❤️ Unique Elements of the Work: Discover what makes this profession so utterly special. Guest Info: Get an inside look into the work of Lauren Scott, a Primary Care NP Nurse Practitioner at Women’s College Hospital. With a background in paediatric neurotrauma,...

Life as a Rocket Scientist Get an inside look into the career of Dr. Joni Sytsma, an aerospace engineer and CTO of Australia’s iLAuNCH program. With experience in the U.S. Air Force and cutting-edge hypersonics research, Dr. Sytsma manages a $180 million space program and drives innovation in Australia’s aerospace sector. Tune in for the following + Much MORE: 🚀 Career Insights: Discover what it’s like working as an Aerospace Engineer and leading aerospace innovation. 😩 Handling Ups and...

Life as an Online Entrepreneur Discover how to start and grow a thriving online business with expert tips from Eric Cogorno, a top online golf coach and entrepreneur. Learn how Eric transitioned from in-person coaching to building a global online empire with over millions of views worldwide and 500,000 followers across major platforms including YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. 🌟 Expert Insights: Find out how Eric used social media to scale his online golf business. 🚀 Proven Strategies: Get...

Life as a Chief Growth Officer Get an inside look into the life of Adam Pines, Chief Growth Officer at SureCo, a leading company specializing in health benefits administration. Transitioning from an Emmy Award-winning journalist to a strategy executive, Adam has developed high-impact growth strategies that have helped define new markets and  levelled up commercial operations at fast-growing organizations. 🚀 Growth Expert: Discover Adam’s fundamental strategies for driving company growth. 📈...

Life as a Marketing Strategist If you are looking at a marketing career as a potential option for you, you won't want to miss this episode! Get an inside look into the life of Michelle Lyons, a UK-based marketing consultant, designer and founder of the branding firm, Point North.  There she helps brands and destinations to attract inbound and domestic tourists in Japan. With nearly a decade of experience in design and marketing strategy, Michelle helps brands attract tourists by creating...

Life as a Public Charity Founder Hear from Denise Schamens, co-founder and Executive Director of Good Friend, Inc., a nonprofit championing autism awareness, acceptance, and empathy. With over a decade of experience, Denise has touched the lives of more than 67,000 students through her impactful programs. Her insights represent invaluable advice to those curious about a nonprofit career pathway choice. This episode dives into a range of topics not limited to the following: 🎯 Mission-Driven...

Life as a Marketing Consultant Get an inside look into the career of a marketing consultant with the founder of a Tokyo based strategic ad agency. With over 20 years of experience in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region, Ed Thompson has worked with global brands like Adidas, Microsoft, and Nike to elevate their strategic planning and brand marketing campaigns. 🎯 Gain Expert Insights: Learn actionable strategies for effective marketing and brand building. 🚀 Navigate Marketing Careers: Understand...

Life as a Government Lawyer Get an inside look into the life of Katherine (Kat) Reilly, an experienced litigator and Legal Counsel with British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General. With 17 years of legal practice, Kat leads the Injunctions Group, tackling high-profile litigation.   ⚖️ Current Initiatives: Kat advises on complex litigation matters and pressing public concerns, often involving court injunctions.   🏢 Past Experiences: Formerly a corporate commercial litigator, Kat handled...

 Life as a Wellness Coach and Founder Get an inside look into the life of Saori Okada, the heart behind Mogami 最上 Wellness, a London-based Japanese wellness startup. Saori is a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker, and Japanese calligraphy practitioner with over 25 years of experience. 🌿 An Inspired Journey: Saori shares her pathway into the wellness space. 🌏 Globally Minded: Learn how life experience in four countries coupled with her own unique heritage have shaped her wellness...

Life as a Registered Nurse & Non-Profit Leader Get an inside look into the life of Katrina Stephenson, a Registered Nurse and CEO of Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting nurses' mental health. With 19 years in harm reduction and caring for those with concurrent disorders, Katrina offers a wealth of knowledge. 👩‍⚕️ Mental Health Advocacy: Katrina's experiences in compassionately caring for patients and her own work-related stress led her to create an...

Life as a Critical Care Paramedic Get an inside look into the life of Jonathan Lee, a Critical Care Paramedic on the Special Operations Team at Ornge in Toronto, Canada. With extensive experience in 911, critical care, aeromedical, and pediatric critical care transport, Jonathan offers a wealth of knowledge. 👨‍⚕️ Practitioner & Educator: Jonathan teaches at Georgian College and runs KinderMedic, a program enhancing emergency care for children. 🌍 Respected Voice: Internationally recognized...

Life as an Iconic Sports Agent Are you passionate about sports and business? A career as a sports agent might be your perfect match! Get an insider's view on life as a sports agent with super agent Leigh Steinberg, renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment.  Known as the inspiration for "Jerry Maguire," Leigh has represented top athletes across major sports, securing over $4 billion in contracts. In 2020, he helped NFL superstar Patrick...

Life as a Communications Expert Interested in a career in journalism? Listen in as Charlotte Kan, a communications and journalism expert with over 20 years of experience in the field breaks down her successful career. In this interview, Charlotte shares insights on what it takes to excel and also gives clear guidance on helpful communications strategies. Further, you'll learn about her journey working with top media organizations like Bloomberg TV and Reuters, coaching executives, and...

Life as a Financial Planner  Discover what the work of a financial planner is truly about. You'll hear all about the the ins and outs of the work including hidden insights on the profession. Not only that, listeners of this special episode will be treated to post-secondary financial planning advice covering broad saving options, borrowing strategies, personal budgeting and other relevant issues for students looking to prepare for that next stage of life. It all comes by way of a chat with Joe...

Life as a Sales Strategy Expert  Curious about a career in sales strategy? Join Simon Severino, LinkedIn Top Voice on sales leadership, as he shares insights on B2B sales success.  Find out what this line of work is all about! Learn about his Strategy Sprints Method, tips for creating buyer-centric conversations, and Simon's journey into the world of sales. Discover the future of sales work and get expert advice on sales strategy, coaching, and leveraging technology.  Simon, an author, TEDx...

Life as a Head of Sustainability  Interested in a career related to sustainability and ESG? You won't want to miss this conversation with Stephanie McLarty! She is the Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners and leads the sustainability strategy for Canada's largest electronics reuse and recycling company. Discover her unique journey from founding REfficient Inc., a Certified B Corp, to driving Quantum's ESG initiatives. In this conversation, Stephanie shares valuable insights on...

Life as a F1 Broadcast Journalist Will Buxton is one of the most popular and highly regarded broadcast journalists in modern day motorsport. With nearly 20 years of experience, Will is a familiar face in motorsport broadcasting, known for his roles in F1, IndyCar, and more. You would also recognize him for his recurring narration role in the Netflix hit “Drive to Survive.” Join us for an exclusive career interview with him covering his role as F1's first Digital Presenter and how he made his...

Life as a Public Relations Guru If you have any interest in a career within PR, you won't want to miss this invaluable opportunity to glean insights and career advice from a true master of the public relations industry. Meet Eric Yaverbaum. He is the CEO of Ericho Communications, and in this episode he shares insights from his 43-year career as a public relations guru in this illuminating interview. As a bestselling author of industry-standard books like "Public Relations for Dummies," Eric's...

Life as an EdTech Startup Founder Join Christopher Schoenwald as he highlights his podcast conversation with Ryan Palmbaum, CEO and Founder of Dabbl Discovery. Ryan is part of an EdTech revolution with an aim at reinvigorating career education through his innovative app blending TikTok's engagement and Masterclass's quality and access to top career professionals and entrepreneurs. Formerly a world-traveled professional soccer player, Ryan's diverse experiences have shaped Dabbl's vision. His...

Life as a Sales Consultancy Specialist Get a peek inside at what it's like to run a sales based consultancy business. Guest Leighann Lovely, Founder of Love Your Sales, breaks it all down for us in this episode. Drawing from her rich background in Human Resources and over a decade in sales, Leighann provides invaluable insights and strategies for businesses to achieve sales excellence. Beyond that, through her podcast and business, she champions mental health advocacy in the workplace while...