Dream Job

No matter what your dream job may be, hopefully you’ll find something to enjoy on each episode of the Dream Job Podcast. Host Marc Istook shares conversations with a diverse group of guests who are living their dreams in their careers, their work and their daily lives. Hear what motivates them, how they’ve accomplished their goals, what challenges they’ve faced and what they've learned chasing their dream jobs.

1.12: Charles Woods BONUS | Behind the scenes at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 08/03/2018

1.12: Charles Woods BONUS | Behind the scenes at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute In the preceding Episode 11, we met Charles Woods, a civil rights educator at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This is his behind-the-scenes tour of the Institute, where he shares some of the amazing lessons found inside and stories from the 50s and 60s that are still relevant today. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/6884983

1.11: Charles Woods | Civil Rights Educator 08/03/2018

1.11: Charles Woods | Civil Rights Educator Charles Woods is a civil rights educator at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. His job is to share the lessons of the past with the people of today, and his work might be just as important now as ever. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/6884942

1.10: Austin Perine | Superhero 07/24/2018

1.10: Austin Perine | Superhero 4-year-old Austin Perine might be the world’s youngest superhero. His mission? Fighting hunger, one meal at a time. The Birmingham, Alabama native and his dad, Terance, have served tens of thousands of meals to the homeless all across America. Today, a superhero… tomorrow, President? He's got my vote. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/6844984

1.09: Megan Collins | Founding Editor, Style Girlfriend 04/11/2018

1.09: Megan Collins | Founding Editor, Style Girlfriend Megan Collins is the Style Girlfriend. She’s built a career out of giving men style advice - from a woman’s point of view. But her website and social channels don’t stop at tips on how to dress. Megan’s carved out a niche in the men’s lifestyle space, sharing female perspectives on everything from clothing to grooming to travel to fitness to dating etiquette, and more. In this episode she shares how her unpredictable career path led Megan to create her very own Dream Job. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/6470106

1.08: Shauna Sever | Baker & Cookbook Author 03/20/2018

1.08: Shauna Sever | Baker & Cookbook Author Shauna Sever’s job is delicious. As a baker and cookbook author, it’s easy to be envious of the time she spends with tarts, brownies, cakes and confections. She talks about the joy of baking, her favorite ingredient, and debates the merits of choosing Styx vs. REO Speedwagon when it comes to her classic rock baking soundtrack. From beginnings as a journalism student in college to a regular on the Today Show, Shauna’s journey couldn’t have been sweeter. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/6387292

1.07: Lance Zierlein | NFL Draft Analyst/Sports Radio Host 03/14/2018

1.07: Lance Zierlein | NFL Draft Analyst/Sports Radio Host Lance Zierlein will tell you he has TWO dream jobs. As a highly rated sports radio host in Houston and a draft analyst for the NFL Network, Lance gets to do what he loves every day. Listen in as he talks about the Venn Diagram of his overlapping passions: sports, cooking, and entertainment, the importance of enjoying where you are in life, and how he’s made a career out of just being himself. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/6365327

1.06: Erin Coscarelli | Sportscaster & TV Host 03/07/2018

1.06: Erin Coscarelli | Sportscaster & TV Host Erin Coscarelli packs a mighty punch. The NFL Network host sports a resume featuring work on FOX Sports, ESPN, the Pac-12 Network and more… Though she hasn’t yet realized her dream of playing in the WNBA, she still stands heads and shoulders above the crowd. Erin explains the importance of a sincere hello, why Oprah and Hoda Kotb are her inspirations, and how a little bit of delusion can go a long way toward a successful broadcasting career. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/6338757

1.05: Katie Featherson | Actress 11/07/2017

1.05: Katie Featherson | Actress You may best know Katie Featherston as an actress from the “Paranormal Activity” films. Or as writer, director, producer, even a singer. But “creator” is a title that better represents her passions. On this episode of Dream Job, she explains why the creative process - in any form - is so fulfilling, the power of avoiding your fears by saying “yes”, and how a foundation of support that traces its roots to her home state of Texas has been instrumental in her success. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/5918985

1.04: Akbar Gbajabiamila | TV Host/Former NFL Player 10/31/2017

1.04: Akbar Gbajabiamila | TV Host/Former NFL Player Akbar Gbajabiamila is living the American dream. Son of Nigerian immigrants, raised in South Los Angeles, his hard work and dedication led him to San Diego State University, the NFL, and to an audience of millions as an analyst for the NFL Network and NBC's Emmy-nominated “American Ninja Warrior.” Akbar tells how his upbringing, his faith, and the power of overcoming failure have combined to help him achieve his dreams. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/5893968

1.03: Nate Boyer | Fmr Green Beret & NFL Player 10/24/2017

1.03: Nate Boyer | Fmr Green Beret & NFL Player Former Green Beret and NFL long snapper Nate Boyer is not one to shy away from a challenge. Nate embodies the title of "Renaissance man" as he discusses his time in the Army, playing football for the University of Texas and Seattle Seahawks, advising Colin Kaepernick, and more. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/5872955

1.02: Tony Hale | Actor 10/18/2017

1.02: Tony Hale | Actor Emmy-winner Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) shares insights from more than two decades of experience as an actor. Highlights include lessons learned pursuing his career, the simple genius of the Great British Baking Show, how his Christian faith affects his work and the power of finding joy in contentment. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/5851992

1.01: Nikki Boyer | Host/Actress 10/17/2017

1.01: Nikki Boyer | Host/Actress TV Host & Actress Nikki Boyer shares advice and insight learned after moving to Los Angeles to chase her dreams of a career in the entertainment industry... including tales from the red carpet and stories about Ed Sheeran, Morgan Freeman, selfies with Beyonce, and more. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/5848085

1.00: Introduction 10/17/2017

1.00: Introduction Welcome! Host Marc Istook introduces listeners to the Dream Job Podcast: conversations with a diverse mix of people living their dreams and sharing their experience and advice with others. /episode/index/show/dreamjobpodcast/id/5840891

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