When Can You Start

Attention listeners! We just got word that our episode is officially up to code! This week, we welcome Victoria Chen; architect, project manager, and founder of Evocate Group. Just like in building plans, her life went through many drafts along the way. Before architecture, she started off taking the floor at a DSW warehouse as a sales associate, never having sold a shoe in her life. Before long,...

Leah Ettinger: https://www.butwhatireallywanttodoisdirect.com/#new-release Chris Ashe: Quiet on set! Aaaaand Action!!! This week on “When Can You Start?” we speak to legendary Hollywood director and author, Ken Kwapis! You may recognize his name as director of projects such as Malcolm in the Middle, He’s Just Not That Into You starring Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson, and Jennifer Aniston, and bei...

Miss us yet? This week on When Can You Start, we catch back up with our hosts, Chris and Leah, as they give us an update of their own lives! Leah ditches the camera and the call sheets for the reformer and the grip socks as she dives into the Pilates instructor world. Chris also leaves the control room for the private practice as he pursues a career in Mental Health Counseling. Both share their st...

On this episode of When Can You Start, we hear from Kip Opperman. Kip is an interpreter and American Sign Language professor at Ithaca College. As a hearing person not knowing anything about deaf culture, Kip found his first job working at the New York State School for the Deaf in their housing department. There he learned sign language from the students, opening his eyes up to where he would even...

Tell me how you really feel on this episode of When Can You Start as we speak to Emily Price, a therapist with a private practice! Starting from a young age, Emily always said she had a “healers personality”. Growing up as the daughter and granddaughter to school psychologists, she was able to hone in her passion for helping others. Her first job in the world of psychology was a counselor at a Sex...

On this week’s episode of When Can You Start, “focus” on Nora Hennessy, a Pilates instructor at Focus Pilates! Nora developed her skills for leading groups by teaching children’s theatre while aspiring to be an actress in LA. As her path towards her goals changed, she found herself still leading groups (and privates) but this time, for Pilates. Just like how she took control of her fitness opportu...

Get ready to get whipped into shape on this week’s episode with personal trainer Lara Keidel! Lara’s health journey started out as an outpatient clinician and therapist for Cornell Medical Hospital where she experienced firsthand the chaotic field of the medical industry. While she loved the job, ultimately life had other plans. In order to help take care of her growing family and responsibilities...

Testing testing 1,2, on the Season 3 Premiere for When Can You Start! This episode we speak to our host, Leah’s very own brother Jared! Jared started off writing articles and reviews for video games which not only fueled his passion for video games, but opened up the door to a dream he still pursues today. Jared turned in the pen for the microphone, and now discusses all things video games on his...

When Can You Start?! Party of 3?! Welcome to the Season 2 finale of When Can You Start, where we sit down with Sam Hambrecht, server trainer at Yardhouse. Sam got his start at a grocery store in a small town in Ohio where he learned how to make an 8 hour shift feel like 2! After the small town got a bit too small and the dreams of the star life got a bit too big, Sam moved to Los Angeles to pursue...

Wag your tails for this episode of When Can You Start, as we talk to Evan Cole, owner and founder of Evan's Canine Care. Starting off as a pie salesman for the local farmer's market, Evan was taught the ropes of running a small business. Listen how one small push from his father to get him his first job led him to creating his own Dog Dynasty!

“We just got a letter” on this week’s episode of When Can You Start! Listen to Eric Garcia, a mailman for the US Postal Service. While starting out in PVC Plumbing, Eric found his calling delivering mail to the suburbs of Southern California. On the side, you’ll find Eric researching the market trends as he tries to dip his toes in the stock market.

It's shopping season on this episode of When Can You Start! This week, we go behind the counter and speak to Lucas, a chef at Wegman's Grocery! Listen as we hear Lucas’ career story, which has many different stops along the way!

This week on When Can You Start, we ship ourselves out to Nebraska, where we touch base with Libby. With her dreams of editing trailers for media, Libby first started off as a busser for a steak house and is now currently a FedEx Office Employee.

On this episode of When Can You Start, we go back to school! Today, we talk to Reilly Kleinhen, or Mr. K as his 2nd grade classroom calls him! Reilly discusses his winding path from swimming and sports media to education, the daily struggles many teachers face, and the lasting impressions he will carry with him for the rest of his life!

Meet Darcell Hoover! Once a credit card representative, she then transitioned to becoming a bartender, serving up drinks to LA’s diverse clientele. After listening to her story, keep an eye out in the future on your TV screen as she plans on pursuing a career as an actress in commercials.

Get psyched about this episode of When Can You Start, as we follow the career path of Colin Crothers, a mobile crisis responder who holds a side job working in a residential psychiatric facility.

In this episode, we speak with Jeremy Fetzko about his unique career journey from camp counselor, to working with a nature reserve, to working in finance with a bank. Listen in to hear how his love for people and a passion for nature has led to a unique career path! New episodes every Friday!

We kick off and ride into this brand new season with Joshua Rankins, a true skateboarder with some serious skills! Joshua documents many of his skateboarding ventures on social media. In addition, he is involved in the world of music journalism, audio gigs, music venues, and documented bands. Listen as Josh tries to bring stability to what some say, an ever so unstable career.

In the season finale of When Can You Start, we sit down with our intern, Caroline! Caroline is a rising senior in college who is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. We discuss her journey, what it’s like to enter the workforce today, and advice we have for navigating it. Tune in for this special episode!

Take a peek behind the curtain and hear what voice actor Hayden Bishop has to say. Hayden’s career in voice acting ranges from projects like  video games like Starfield, television shows like Cars On The Road, audio books, and much more. 

In this week’s episode, we dive into the careers of dynamic duo, Raina Alexander and Trevor Levinson. Raina, a former musical theater teacher, is taking the full plunge into a career as an actress and a screenwriter. Trevor Levinson, a technology professional, gives us the inside scoop on the tech industry and how he plans to work with AI in the coming years. Both Raina and Trevor are heading full...

In today’s episode, Leah and Chris are joined by Content Development Editor (and longtime friend), Vedant Akhauri! He delves into how he found inspiration at a young age and jumped right into professional experience, skipping any summer jobs. This episode is packed with helpful insight and advice from a professional with a worldly perspective and an extensive resume! Check it out! New episodes eve...

In this episode, Leah and Chris join current NFL Editor and Senior Video Editor at Paramount International, Leland Russell! He discusses how his first work experience prepared him for his journey ahead, pivoting from a prospective career in medicine, and the unprecedented steps he took to get him where he is now.

This week, Leah and Chris switch it up and stitch it up with seamstress, Joel Amaya. Listen as he talks about going from being a spa receptionist getting paid in facials, to a career in tailoring helping people's clothing suit their needs.

Listen in as we sit down with Multimedia Journalist and Morning Reporter, Matt Price, to discuss his current role, how he got there, and where he hopes to go next!