Time We Discuss | Career Exploration Podcast with Real Professionals and Real Stories

Professional calligrapher and wedding invitation designer Alex Zimmerman shares what it is really like to turn beautiful handwriting into a creative career. From designing custom wedding invitations to engraving personalized gifts at live events, Alex explains how she built a successful business with very little upfront investment and a passion for creativity. Learn how to get started in calligrap...

Thinking about becoming a home baker or starting your own home baking business? Before you preheat the oven, watch this! In this episode of Time We Discuss, Kathy Pry shares what it's really like running a successful home baking business from her own kitchen. From decorating custom cakes and building a loyal customer base to navigating Pennsylvania home bakery regulations, Kathy offers an hone...

Thinking about becoming a divorce mediator? What is it really like helping couples navigate separation, conflict, and emotional conversations without going to court? In this episode of Time We Discuss, divorce mediator and attorney Mardi Chadwick Balcom shares what it is really like working in divorce mediation. We discuss mediation versus arbitration, the emotional side of divorce work, burnout i...

Are you looking to start a business but aren't sure where to begin? This episode of Time We Discuss offers essential business tips and five in-demand service based business ideas that can be ready by fall. Learn how to start a small business with low investment and set yourself up for success as the holiday season approaches. Subscribe for more career deep dives and unique paths you probably did n...

You went to school to become a teacher, now that's the LAST thing that you want to be. So what do you do now with a specialized degree? Thinking about leaving teaching but not sure what comes next? In this episode of Time We Discuss, we break down 5 high paying careers that teachers can transition into using the skills they already have from the classroom. From project management to recruiting, gr...

Thinking of becoming a DJ? Before you buy equipment or book your first event, listen to this first. In this episode of Time We Discuss, live event DJ Nick Vecchio breaks down what it is really like working as a DJ behind the scenes. From weddings and school dances to corporate events and pool parties, Nick shares the reality of building a career in the DJ industry. We discuss: What a typical day a...

What is it really like working as an art therapist? In this episode of Time We Discuss, Sarah Balascio shares an inside look at the world of art therapy, creative arts therapy, mental health counseling, and helping people heal through creative expression. Sarah explains how art therapists work with clients of all ages in hospitals, schools, treatment centers, senior centers, nonprofits, and privat...

Discover what it is really like being a physical therapy assistant in this episode of Time We Discuss featuring John Cooper. From helping amputees regain mobility to working with stroke patients and orthopedic injuries, John shares the reality of working as a PTA and what makes this healthcare career both challenging and rewarding. In this conversation, we discuss: What a physical therapy assistan...

What if your current life is only part of a much bigger story? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of past life regression and what it is really like to guide people through their spiritual awakening and deeper spiritual journey. Could your fears, talents, or life patterns be connected to your past lives? And more importantly, can understanding those past experiences help you move fo...

What does it really take to turn decluttering into a business? And is being a professional organizer as simple as it sounds? In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with Mary Ellen Lundy, founder of An Eco Organized Approach®, to break down what it is really like working as a professional organizer and removal expert. From helping clients reclaim their spaces to giving unwanted items a seco...

When it comes to a dog trainer career, have you ever wondered what it's like to work as a dog trainer or how to become one? In this episode, Kathleen Troy shares her incredible journey into the world of dog training, from a lifelong passion for animals to building a successful business helping dogs and their owners. You'll hear an amazing real life story about a once untrained cocker spaniel (Dyla...

What Is It Like Working as a Graphic Audio Visual Designer? Here are some real career insights. What does a graphic audio visual designer actually do day to day? In this episode of Time We Discuss, we sit down with Carlos Steiger to explore the reality behind this creative career. From graphic design and video production to audio editing and brand storytelling, Carlos shares what the job is really...

In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to be a clown. What is it really like being a professional clown? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, we sit down with Jusby the Clown to break down what it takes to turn clowning into a full time career. From daily routines and laughter yoga to singing telegrams, scary clown performances, and even pie in the...

What is it really like working in mental health? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, we take a deep dive into the world of inpatient mental health care and explore what it is like to work as an inpatient mental health counselor. If you are interested in mental health careers, psychology, or behavioral health jobs, this episode gives you a real behind the scenes look at the day to day r...

What is it really like working security at the Minneapolis Target Center? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, S.E. Tschritter shares her real experience working security at the Minneapolis Target Center, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves and one of the busiest entertainment venues in Minnesota. From NBA games and concerts to quiet overnight patrols inside an empty building, this conve...

What does a ghostwriter actually do and how do you become one? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, host Dan speaks with nonfiction ghostwriter Jordan Ring about what it is really like working as a ghostwriter. If you have ever wondered how entrepreneurs and experts publish books without writing them themselves, this conversation reveals the behind the scenes process. Jordan explains ho...

Want to learn how to write a grant and break into the growing grant zone? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, we explore grant writing for beginners with experienced consultant Jayme Gittings. If you have ever considered becoming a grant writer, this conversation walks you through what the job is really like. From a true grant writer day in the life to nonprofit strategy behind the sce...

What does a financial advisor career path look like? Learn how to become a highly paid financial advisor and unlock a lucrative career in the financial industry with real world insight from financial advisor Misty Lynch. In this episode, we go far beyond generic career advice and break down what a day in the life of a financial advisor actually looks like. From morning market awareness to client m...

Discover how to create a successful oracle card reading business in 2026 in this fascinating episode of the Time We Discuss podcast featuring professional oracle card reader, Susie Schaefer. Susie shares how she turned her intuitive abilities into a thriving spiritual business and how you can do the same. Learn the difference between oracle cards and tarot cards, how to get your first clients, and...

What does it really mean to be a visionary entrepreneur? In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with Jeff Borschowa to break down what it is actually like working as a visionary entrepreneur. We explore how visionary entrepreneurs diagnose problems, build powerful networks, leverage the Pareto Principle 80-20 rule, and create growth without necessarily executing every step themselves. If y...

#workfromhome #homestaging #interiordecorating Home stager and small business owner, Sarah Sullivan, joins in this episode of Time We Discuss, to explore what it is really like working as a home stager and interior decorator. Sarah shares an honest behind the scenes look at the home staging industry, how she built her business, and what the day to day work actually involves. Sarah explains what a...

What does it really take to become a small business founder in the AI space? In this episode of Time We Discuss, we sit down with John Poothokaran, founder of an AI powered soccer highlights app, to talk about his journey from aerospace engineering to building an AI startup from the ground up. John shares how he transitioned into artificial intelligence, why he decided to build an AI soccer highli...

Workplace safety goes beyond immediate threats like a slippery floor. In this episode of Time We Discuss, Dan sits down with Jamie Anderson, a corporate safety trainer, to discuss her approach to workplace safety. Jamie explains how her system makes safety in the workplace easy to learn and remember, focusing on effective safety training. This conversation provides valuable insights into making he...

What is it really like to be a web page designer in 2026? In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, Dan sits down with Liz Theresa to talk about the reality of working as a web page designer and running a web design business. Liz shares her journey from studying English and theater to building a successful career in web design without a traditional technical background. This conversation goe...

What is it really like to communicate with animals using telepathy? In this episode of Time We Discuss, host Dan sits down with Karen Wickerson, a professional animal communicator and telepath, to explore the fascinating world of animal communication. Karen shares how she first discovered her ability to communicate with animals at a young age, why she shut it down for years, and how she eventually...