Occupassionate podcast

An informative podcast exploring the careers and lifestyles of people with a real passion for their occupations.

Magician: Suzanne 01/01/2018

Magician: Suzanne http://www.suzmagic.com/ /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/6104131

Puzzle Maker & Editor: Trip Payne 05/18/2017

Puzzle Maker & Editor: Trip Payne Autodidact Trip Payne discovered his love of puzzles early and leapt right in: submitting, competing and publishing crosswords. He's since cleverly navigated his way through the labyrinth of life, figuring out how to turn his passion, into a puzzling profession. This has led him to work, creating, editing, and publishing individual crosswords and entire books. And, Hollywood fun consulting and competing on game shows. Discover the clues to emulating Trip's wordy work . /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/5369979

Development & Animation Consultant: Aaron Simpson 05/18/2017

Development & Animation Consultant: Aaron Simpson A penchant for treasure hunting, and a love of art and technology, led Aaron to become a creative curator: someone who consumes lots of content searching for, and sharing, those unique gems that suit his particular tastes. In doing so, he's built a career for himself finding, polishing and distributing those gems...all the while mentoring, encouraging and protecting the artists who conceptualize them. And along the way, Aaron found a family of like-minded weirdos. Learn how to build your own unique curation career like Aaron- himself a diamond in the rough. /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/5367275

Train Man: Richard Bromley 09/10/2015

Train Man: Richard Bromley Richard had no inclination of working for the railroad. Midway through his corporate career, he was musing about the general state of the railroad industry. The same week, by uncanny coincidence, one of his coworkers shared a train conductor recruiting ad in the newspaper (one of those paper publications as nostalgic as trains). He signed up, jumped the corporate ship, started riding the rails and never looked back...except when he needed to examine a hot axle on the 145th car (that's part of his job). Find out how to toot your own (train engine) horn like Richard, here. /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3790833

Beekeeper: Bill Lewis 09/03/2015

Beekeeper: Bill Lewis Bill ordered his first hive from the Sears, Roebuck & Company catalogue. The post office called his home and asked him to please come retrieve his living package! He learned a lot about bees and won a Boy Scout merit badge thanks to that first colony, but it was off to college and an engineering career. Deciding he needed to get back to nature, his next hive found him- attempting to move rent-free into his home. He offered instead to build them their own place out back and it's been a symbiotic relationship of honey and sweethearts ever since. Learn all the buzz about Bill's career here. /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3776460

Performance Rigger: Yanna Kiriakopolus 08/28/2015

Performance Rigger: Yanna Kiriakopolus Yanna began her career on the stage as a classical violinist. Then, decided to climb the literal corporate ladder to work in the rafters as a performance rigger. It took a great deal of dedication and taxing labor to work her way up, up, up to rigger. Now, she uses her technical prowess to help others soar on stage. Shine the spotlight on Yanna's career journey /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3764032

Pancake Juggler: Scot Nery 08/20/2015

Pancake Juggler: Scot Nery Scot Nery is a renowned juggler, comedian, contortionist, performance artist, and host. The great Robin Williams called Scot "splendidly surreal.” Scot has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, at the HBO Comedy Festival, in films for Disney and Sony, including the hit horror spoof Scary Movie 5. He is a featured performer for Cirque-a-Palooza, produced and directed by Stefan Haves, a director for seven Cirque du Soleil productions who calls Scot "sensational in every way." He performs regularly at private and industry events for Fortune 500 companies — from major film studios to Delta, McDonald’s, and Mattel. He was recently featured in the promotional campaign for the hit FX series American Horror Story. Find out more about the many balls Scot keeps in the air /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3747961

Classical Singer/Voice Teacher: Sarah Reynolds 08/13/2015

Classical Singer/Voice Teacher: Sarah Reynolds While training her own voice, Sarah had to learn to block out the voices of the cynics around her...and in her own head. Many things she learned the hard way, but she wouldn't trade in her struggle. That experience helps inform her choices and give depth to her performances. Find out more about Sarah's mellifluous career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3732638

Director of International Licensing for Comic Books: Amber Garza 08/06/2015

Director of International Licensing for Comic Books: Amber Garza Amber has a law degree, a background in litigation and a budding library studies eduction, but the most important thing all this experience has taught her is to do what makes her happy. Her 8 year old self would be psyched to see where she is now. As the director of international licensing for comic books she gets to use all her background knowledge to support the industry, the artists and the social commentary that she loves. Find out more about Amber's creatively conscientious career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3719125

Rabbi: Adam Greenwald 07/30/2015

Rabbi: Adam Greenwald A scholar and a gentlemensch, Rabbi Adam Greenwald is a self-described Jewish Life Concierge. A combination of his love for helping people during difficult transitional times and his argumentative spirit, prompted him to deepen his exploration of the Jewish faith...ultimately finding himself at "so you want to be a rabbi" summer camp. Adam's studies, experiences and instincts led him to his current position: Director of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University. Find out more about Adam's brand of high-impact Rabbi-ing ! /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3704602

Hypnotherapist: Joe Tabbanella 07/22/2015

Hypnotherapist: Joe Tabbanella Joe is a neuroprogrammer: the person who helps clients reorganize their thoughts to work to their greatest potential. What he does is not magic, but it is magical. Whether interested in his career, or simply his philosophies, he cautions: one must be open to the magic but science-minded enough not to be foolish. Learning to be open to the magic is a challenge for some. Joe, however, knows just how to do it. Find out more about Joe's hypnotic career, . /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3690964

Publicist: Whitney Peterson 07/16/2015

Publicist: Whitney Peterson Whitney throws all her energy into her goals. As a kid, that meant running her own after-school classroom because she wanted to teach. Now, it means doing her best to put each client's best foot forward. Her work never pauses but her jet-setting lifestyle benefits make it all worth while. Find out how Whitney's attention to detail always catapults her to the head of the class, /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3677199

Television Director: Mark Kirkland 07/08/2015

Television Director: Mark Kirkland Mark grew up in an artistic family and had the good fortune of studying with some of Disney's animation greats. But in forging his own path, he still experienced the nerve-wracking ebb and flood of freelance work before landing at an awesome animated TV show. Now directing his 80th episode of The Simpson's, Mark continues to develop his own passion projects. He's completed two award-winning live-action shorts, has a third in post-production and more to come! Find out how Mark has directed his impressive directing career . /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3663714

Climate Scientist: Josh Willis 07/02/2015

Climate Scientist: Josh Willis Josh has always been a science nerd through and through...with a penchant for performing! After wandering into physics, then stumbling back out (physics wasn't for him!) he found a new home studying global climate change. With information that can change the world, he needed a clever way to spread the word. Comedy! Improv! and the power of science combined! Find out more about Josh's super smart tom-foolery /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3650929

Reality TV Producer: Erin Dean 06/24/2015

Reality TV Producer: Erin Dean Erin has a passion for competition reality TV. She launched her own adventurous competition with herself when she decided to change up her entire lifestyle and try to get hired on her favorite show: Survivor. She won! Thus beginning a new life in a new city with a new world-travelin' job. Erin is a creative brainstormer and a fastidious planner, perfect for the many facets of her job: challenge and format development, field production and compelling storytelling in post. Learn more about Erin's adventures /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3635470

Coffee Shop Owner: Prashanthi Reddy 06/20/2015

Coffee Shop Owner: Prashanthi Reddy Prashanthi spends most days laughing and chatting with "intimate strangers," the patrons of her coffee shop Makeda & Mingus. She guesses she spends only about 20% of her time doing the less-fun necessities like trash and taxes. Business ownership is challenging but certainly rewarding...and delicious! Learn more about Prashanthi's home-brewed career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3626787

Professional Poker Player: Jeff Lindsey 06/11/2015

Professional Poker Player: Jeff Lindsey Jeff makes his living playing the odds at the poker table. A careful study of poker strategy and human psychology help him win at the casino. And his cleverly managed schedule and bank ledger help ensure consistent earnings. Learn more about Jeff's winning career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3610484

Landscaper: Aprille Curtis 06/04/2015

Landscaper: Aprille Curtis Using colorful flowers as her palate, Aprille is an artist in the garden. No need to negotiate an office with a window, she's already outside! Her career and hobbies share a lot of happy crossover; she prides herself on her roses. Find out how a budding landscaper grew her career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3595765

Architectural Illustrator: Jon Messer 05/27/2015

Architectural Illustrator: Jon Messer Jon is an expert at the geometry of perspective and the artistry of interpretation, the combination makes him a master Architectural Illustrator! His freelance gig requires personal discipline but also affords him flexibility. "One job done right," leads to more offers and more referrals from his clients (urban planners, architects and advertisers). Learn Jon's career secrets for being well-fed artist /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3579895

Model Fabricator: Jeff Cross 05/21/2015

Model Fabricator: Jeff Cross Jeff has built his cool career by building cool things! Both he, and his prop, could be considered the BIG CHEESE. As a model fabricator, Jeff has built fun backgrounds, props and characters for all manner of stop-motion madness including: Robot Chicken, Sponge Bob, and Community! Learn about all 3 dimensions of Jeff's 3-D career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3567339

Performance Venue Owner: Clayton Weller 05/13/2015

Performance Venue Owner: Clayton Weller Clayton used his entrepreneurial prowess to create his own awesome job! Now, as the owner of The Pocket theater in Seattle, Clayton has the opportunity to create his own play space AND to provide a home for all manner of fun, weird, and hilarious performers looking to share their talents. Learn more about the comedy and art of theater ownership /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3541281

Neuroeconomist: Nikki Sullivan, part 2 of 2 05/06/2015

Neuroeconomist: Nikki Sullivan, part 2 of 2 Nikki spends her days inventing clever psychological experiments to collect data regarding how our brains make decisions. Then, a signifiant amount of time figuring out how to analyze that data to prove or disprove existing research theories. The cleverest bit is that she's found a way to combine two of her areas of curiosity: Neurology and Economics, in order to create one super scientist: Neuroeconomist! Find out more about her fascinating fascination /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3538386

Neuroeconomist: Nikki Sullivan, part 1 of 2 04/29/2015

Neuroeconomist: Nikki Sullivan, part 1 of 2 Nikki spends her days inventing clever psychological experiments to collect data regarding how our brains make decisions. Then, a signifiant amount of time figuring out how to analyze that data to prove or disprove existing research theories. The cleverest bit is that she's found a way to combine two of her areas of curiosity: Neurology and Economics, in order to create one super scientist: Neuroeconomist! Find out more about her fascinating fascination /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3516372

Commerical Airline Pilot: Mike Baumgartner, part 2 of 2 04/23/2015

Commerical Airline Pilot: Mike Baumgartner, part 2 of 2 Mike has a real passion for looking down on the world...from the flight deck of an aircraft at 35,000 feet! He built his career, literally, from the ground up, starting as an aviation mechanic and earning his wings and eventually his Captain stripes. Find out more about Mike's uplifting career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3509777

Commerical Airline Pilot: Mike Baumgartner, part 1 of 2 04/15/2015

Commerical Airline Pilot: Mike Baumgartner, part 1 of 2 Mike has a real passion for looking down on the world...from the flight deck of an aircraft at 35,000 feet! He built his career, literally, from the ground up, starting as an aviation mechanic and earning his wings and eventually his Captain stripes. Find out more about Mike's uplifting career /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3492905

Stunt Performer/Actor: Mary Karcz 04/09/2015

Stunt Performer/Actor: Mary Karcz Mary's professional career has offered her the unique opportunity to catch fire, repel face-first down a skyscraper and get pummeled on a regular basis: for fun! and profit! Learn more about this intrepid stunt performer /episode/index/show/occupassionate/id/3483431

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