The Title Doesn’t Matter

In this episode of The Title Doesn’t Matter, I sit down with Roman Rytov, Founder and CEO of Ereztech, a company focused on advanced materials, organometallic chemistry, and semiconductor manufacturing solutions. We talk about what it takes to build and lead a highly specialized technology company, and the challenges of scaling a business in the chemical and semiconductor industries. Roman shares...

Episode 26: Bridal Gown Designer In this episode of The Title Doesn’t Matter, I sit down with Allison Webb, a New York City–based bridal gown designer. From her early days studying fashion design and working with major brands to launching her own namesake collection, Allison shares what it takes to build a career in the competitive world of bridal fashion.  We talk about her creative process, the...

Episode 25: Senior Project Manager For this episode of The Title Doesn’t Matter, I sit down with my uncle, Chris Stone, a Senior Project Manager at AECOM, where he works on environmental remediation construction projects across the United States. We talk about what it takes to manage large-scale projects that clean up and restore contaminated sites, the coordination required to bring engineers, co...

Carly Harrington is the owner and operator of Floor Coverings International South Atlanta, a franchise of Floor Coverings International, which services homes and businesses across the US and Canada to source and install all of their flooring needs. She and her partner Miguel started their business in the wake of Covid and are quickly on their way to $2,000,000 in revenue. Tune in to learn about he...

Dr. Jason Wallace was inspired by Dr. Pamela Ronald's research on genetic modification of rice to study agriculture and microbiology. Now, he works as an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, allocating 70% of his time as a researcher in the Crop & Soil Sciences Department. He also teaches quantitative genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and crop microbiomes. In today's episode, we...

Jimmy Dilz is a managing partner and co-founder of Mastermind, a certification body accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) for the assessment of management systems. Do you know what that means? Cause I didn't! Jimmy masterfully explains the complex world of ISO certifications and his company's role auditing other businesses to certify their compliance with a wide range of stan...

Elizabeth Berlin is a Physician Assistant (or Physician Associate) working in the field of orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. After spending 13 years in practice with the same team, EB seems to have found her forever home in the medical profession. In today's episode, she shares an inside look at the world of carpal tunnel releases, ACL repairs, joint replacements, and so much more. 

Eddy Rioseco runs his own business as a Pilates instructor and myofascial release specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. He works with individuals who are injured, in recovery, or simply maintaining their wellbeing, to relieve tension in their fascia tissue. In today's episode, he talks about the emotional response that is often elicited through this process, and the kinds of relief his clients have repo...

After realizing that climbing the ladder in fast-food franchise operations was not his calling, Michael Brickhouse went back to school for building automation, which opened the door for him enter the  world of commissioning authorities. He has now worked in construction oversight and consultation for over ten years. In today's episode, he talks about the niche market and how he found his way from...

Faina Khibkin found her love for theater and performance at a young age, watching The Phantom of the Opera. Now, she works full time as a stage actress, singer, and music teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. In today's episode, we talk about the challenges unique to stage performance as well as what it is like to work as a union actor in the South. To learn more about Faina and her career, you can follow...

Today's guest is long-time friend of the show, Donovan Carter, who created the theme music for the podcast. In this episode, Donovan talks about his career as a software engineer and the unique overlap between coding and artistic expression. He also shares some tips and tricks for how to get into the software development world, using online tools such as Youtube, Medium, github.com, and Open Sourc...

Elizabeth Smith works as the Director of Strategic Outreach for HyOx Medical Treatment Center in Atlanta, Georgia, building relationships between the treatment center and medical professionals to facilitate Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy for patients who need it. Her role is fast paced, unpredictable, and very social, but she wouldn't have it any other way. In today's episode, we talk about Hyperbaric...

Today's episode covers explicit content and sexual themes. Listener discretion is advised.    Aly, or "AnnaLally" as she's known on OnlyFans, is an adult content creator with profiles across several media platforms. After several years of building her fan base and developing her niche, she is taking a leap of faith and going "full send" by leaving her full-time job behind and investing in her care...

Chris Hayes is an actor, writer, and puppeteer living in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked for more than ten years on one of America's most beloved children's shows: Sesame Street. In today's episode, he talks about how he found his niche in puppeteering, and what it is like to live gig-to-gig.  For more information on Chris's body of work, you can find his profile on IMDB here:  https://www.imdb.co...

After more than a decade of teaching prospective lawyers, Courtney Anderson took over as Dean of Georgia State University's College of Law beginning on June 1, 2025.  In today's episode, we discuss her new role within the greater University structure and how she got to where she is now. She was one of my favorite professors during my time at Georgia State and I have no doubt that she will continue...

Tracy Friedlander started her own podcast, Crushing Classical, in 2016 inspired by her career playing classical French Horn professionally. After six years of hosting her podcast, she decided to transition again into her current role as a consultant and guide for new and aspiring podcasters to help them find their niche and build their audience. In today's episode, she shares insights from her jou...

U.S. Army Major B.N. serves as the Chief of Nutritional Medicine for a military health center, overseeing both active duty and civilian staff working to provide nutritional services for both inpatient and outpatient individuals, as well as the entire medical center. In this episode, she talks about her day-to-day work as well as the various roles she has held in the course of her 14 year career wi...

Holly Nelson is a licensed professional counselor and sex therapist in Scottsdale Arizona, specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from sexual shame, performance anxiety, painful sex, and intimacy struggles. She uses a trauma-informed approach—combining EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and somatic practices—to help people feel safe in their bodies, deepen connection, and rediscover...

Jen is a high school science teacher who has worked in private school education for more than twenty years. In this episode, she shares her experience navigating the day to day pressures of teaching high school students, as well as the changes in education culture in America that she has witnessed over her career. 

To some, Nolan Morris's career path may seem far from conventional. However, his journey from pursuing a Bachelor's degree in food science, to spending a decade teaching high school science and coaching sports, to now working in the business world as a consultant with a start-up company proves that no matter where you are in your career, you can always adapt in order to find a fulfilling role that...

After more than 8 years in the service industry, Jessi Sells is applying her studio art degree as a tattoo artist in Covington, Georgia. Learn about her journey into the tattoo industry, and the hard work it takes to attract new clients, design beautiful tattoos, and ensure her customers walk away with a piece of art that will last. For more information on her work and how to book your own session...

After learning more about the looming threat of climate change, Madison Mayhew chose to apply her training and knowledge in social work on a macro level as an environmental policy advocate in Washington D.C. Her current role as a manager with Creation Justice Ministries allows her to reach out to fellow Christians and coordinate efforts to educate people on the climate crisis and promote policy ch...

Bo Dunn seems to have found his niche as Operations Manager for a fuel supply company in Middle Georgia. Robco Fuels services commercial, retail, and government entities across Georgia, and Bo helps coordinate all of it. We talk about what it takes to keep things running behind the scenes — coordinating logistics, managing people, solving problems in real time, and making sure supply meets demand....

After surviving stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma, Eyal started the Bebop Cancer Foundation in 2021 with the mission to redefine the cancer experience for others. In today's episode, he talks about his personal cancer experience, what it takes to start your own company from scratch, and what its like working countless side-hustles to fuel his passion for creativity and change. For more information about t...

In this episode of The Title Doesn’t Matter, I sit down with Jason Tucker, an electrical engineer, to talk about what his work actually looks like beyond the technical jargon. We get into how he found his way into engineering, what problem-solving really means in his field, and how precision, creativity, and curiosity all play a role in the job. In this interview, Jason shares what it’s like worki...