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Life as a..

Christopher Schoenwald

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FIND YOUR FUTURE | DISCOVER Jobs | SPARK New Career and Biz Ideas | ENGAGE with Top Professionals | FIND YOUR HAPPINESS Undecided about your future career? Looking to change your profession but unsure? Curious about starting a business? Welcome to LIFE AS A.. This is a show intently focussed on helping people to find their professional career or business pathway by exploring and unearthing the details of jobs from around the world. Hear from a global array of fascinating guests as they dish ...
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Still Curious

Danu Poyner | Grokkist

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Curiosity is a gift we start with but often lose. So what about those people who are still curious? Grokkist founder Danu Poyner meets people who insist on relating to the world with curiosity and care and talks to them about the red thread that runs through their life story and which ultimately empowers them to flourish as their unrepeatable selves. Find out more at https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast
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Life as a Wellness Coach and Founder Get an inside look into the life of Saori Okada, the heart behind Mogami 最上 Wellness, a London-based Japanese wellness startup. Saori is a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker, and Japanese calligraphy practitioner with over 25 years of experience. 🌿 An Inspired Journey: Saori shares her pathway into the w…
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Life as a Registered Nurse & Non-Profit Leader Get an inside look into the life of Katrina Stephenson, a Registered Nurse and CEO of Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting nurses' mental health. With 19 years in harm reduction and caring for those with concurrent disorders, Katrina offers a wealth of knowledge. 👩‍…
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Life as a Critical Care Paramedic Get an inside look into the life of Jonathan Lee, a Critical Care Paramedic on the Special Operations Team at Ornge in Toronto, Canada. With extensive experience in 911, critical care, aeromedical, and pediatric critical care transport, Jonathan offers a wealth of knowledge. 👨‍⚕️ Practitioner & Educator: Jonathan t…
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Life as an Iconic Sports Agent Are you passionate about sports and business? A career as a sports agent might be your perfect match! Get an insider's view on life as a sports agent with super agent Leigh Steinberg, renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. Known as the inspiration for "Jerry Ma…
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Life as a Communications Expert Interested in a career in journalism? Listen in as Charlotte Kan, a communications and journalism expert with over 20 years of experience in the field breaks down her successful career. In this interview, Charlotte shares insights on what it takes to excel and also gives clear guidance on helpful communications strat…
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Life as a Financial Planner Discover what the work of a financial planner is truly about. You'll hear all about the the ins and outs of the work including hidden insights on the profession. Not only that, listeners of this special episode will be treated to post-secondary financial planning advice covering broad saving options, borrowing strategies…
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Life as a Sales Strategy Expert Curious about a career in sales strategy? Join Simon Severino, LinkedIn Top Voice on sales leadership, as he shares insights on B2B sales success. Find out what this line of work is all about! Learn about his Strategy Sprints Method, tips for creating buyer-centric conversations, and Simon's journey into the world of…
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Life as a Head of Sustainability Interested in a career related to sustainability and ESG? You won't want to miss this conversation with Stephanie McLarty! She is the Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners and leads the sustainability strategy for Canada's largest electronics reuse and recycling company. Discover her unique journey fr…
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Life as a F1 Broadcast Journalist Will Buxton is one of the most popular and highly regarded broadcast journalists in modern day motorsport. With nearly 20 years of experience, Will is a familiar face in motorsport broadcasting, known for his roles in F1, IndyCar, and more. You would also recognize him for his recurring narration role in the Netfli…
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Brittany is a silversmith, non-traditional educator, and the creative force behind Full Desert Weirdo. Together we rethink the edges of normalcy, illuminating how our quirkiest traits not only shape an ever-changing personal identity but also hold the potential to remake the world around us. Conversation Themes The Value of Outliers Social Norms an…
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Life as a Public Relations Guru If you have any interest in a career within PR, you won't want to miss this invaluable opportunity to glean insights and career advice from a true master of the public relations industry. Meet Eric Yaverbaum. He is the CEO of Ericho Communications, and in this episode he shares insights from his 43-year career as a p…
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Life as an EdTech Startup Founder Join Christopher Schoenwald as he highlights his podcast conversation with Ryan Palmbaum, CEO and Founder of Dabbl Discovery. Ryan is part of an EdTech revolution with an aim at reinvigorating career education through his innovative app blending TikTok's engagement and Masterclass's quality and access to top career…
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Life as a Sales Consultancy Specialist Get a peek inside at what it's like to run a sales based consultancy business. Guest Leighann Lovely, Founder of Love Your Sales, breaks it all down for us in this episode. Drawing from her rich background in Human Resources and over a decade in sales, Leighann provides invaluable insights and strategies for b…
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Life as an Industrial Hygiene Specialist Robyn Harn, is an Industrial Hygiene Specialist for California Operations at Rio Tinto. In this career interview she shares her journey into this fascinating line of work. Originally from Australia and now based at the Boron Mine in California, one of the world's largest borax mines, Robyn oversees health an…
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Life as a Strategy and Emerging Tech Advisor Delve into the dynamic world of strategy and emerging tech advising with Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos, a globally recognized expert at the forefront of innovation. From advising multinational corporations to collaborating with academia and foreign governments, Dr. Kostopoulos brings unparalleled insight into na…
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Life as an Urban Planner Explore the dynamic world of urban planning with Danny Brown, a registered professional planner at the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Division. With vast experience spanning international consultancy and urbanist activism, Danny brings a unique blend of expertise to the table. Join us for valuable insight…
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Life as a World Class Athlete and Coach Delve into the dynamic world of peak performance with Simon Cochrane, a world-class athlete and founder of Athletic Peak. Simon's extraordinary career spans over 37 Ironman events, ultramarathons, and record-breaking Ultraman Triathlons. As the current world champion and record holder for the Ultraman triathl…
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Life as a Biotech Industry Leader and CEO Join Christopher Schoenwald in this conversation with Alex Martinez, CEO and Co-founder of Intrinsic Medicine. Discover how Alex and his team at Intrinsic Medicine are pioneering the study of Gut-Brain-Immune Axis (GIBA) disorders in order to treat conditions and disease like Parkinson’s, Autism Spectrum Di…
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Life as a Global Content Lead at UNICEF Delve into the dynamic world of education with Dawn Lee DiPeri, a seasoned Education Specialist and Global Content Lead at UNICEF. With a wealth of experience spanning education, design, and entrepreneurship, Dawn leads initiatives to create and adapt educational materials for children worldwide. From her rol…
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Life as a Personal Branding Expert Dive into the realm of personal branding with Aliza Licht, an acclaimed marketer, bestselling author, and podcasting expert. Aliza is regularly featured in the media as an on-air talent and a subject matter expert. Her appearances include Good Morning America, The Today Show, E!, Bloomberg, Cheddar, Good Day New Y…
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Life as a Children's Media Writer and Podcast Producer Delve into the world of children's media writing and podcast producing with Chad Chenail, a versatile writer and podcast producer. As co-founder of the acclaimed podcast "Girl Tales" Chad's work has garnered much recognition and respect. He has been a Webby honoree multiple times and was part o…
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-Life as an an Ocean Plastics Recycling Champion- Dive into the world of ocean plastics recycling with Tom Jackson, founder of Honest Ocean. Discover how his passion for sustainability led to the creation of a company dedicated to supplying brands and manufacturers with recycled plastic while empowering local communities in Indonesia. Get ready to:…
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-Life as a Japan Startup Expert- Explore the dynamic world of Japan startup ventures with Tim Romero, host of the largest Japan Startup podcast and Partner at JERA Ventures, a groundbreaking $300M fund focused on decarbonization and sustainability startups. As a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and educator, Tim offers invaluable insights into Japa…
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-Life as an Emergency & Critical Care Physician- Step into the life of Dr. Blair Bigham, a dedicated Emergency & Critical Care Physician, journalist and best selling author. With medical training spanning continents, Dr. Bigham unveils what his work is truly all about. *Delve into a day in the life of a critical care and ICU physician. *Explore bot…
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Christopher hosts and produces the internationally-awarded "Life as A.." podcast, helping people find professional career ideas and business pathways by exploring jobs from around the world. We discuss the interplay between career and identity and the pursuit of purpose-driven work. Christopher's story in brief Christopher didn’t have a Plan A. He …
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-Life as a Cyber Threat Intelligence and Dark Web Advisor- Uncover the secrets of the dark web with Mary D'Angelo, a leading Cyber Threat Intelligence and Dark Web Advisor. In this enlightening career interview, Mary shares her journey from academic excellence to global leadership at SearchLight Cyber. *Dive into the nuances of dark web threat inte…
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-Life as a Chief Criminal Investigator- Explore the riveting world of law enforcement in this career-focused interview with Chief Criminal Investigator Kevin Atkins who heads up the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task force. Delve into the realities of police work and the unique challenges faced by …
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-Life as a Strategy Execution Specialist- Meet Lisa Carlin, a seasoned Strategy Execution Specialist and co-founder of FutureBuilders Group. With a rich background at McKinsey and Accenture, Lisa brings a wealth of experience to her role as a management consultant. Discover the intricacies of strategy execution, transformation programs, and the dyn…
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Lawrence Yeo is a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of 'More To That', an illustrated long form blog that delves deeper into the things that make us who we are. We discuss the role of confidence, gratitude, uncertainty and many other practicalities of pursuing a creative life. Lawrence's story in brief Lawrence grew up feeling abund…
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-Life as a Super Entrepreneur and Philanthropist- This captivating interview delves into the extraordinary life of Liz Elting, a true titan in entrepreneurship and philanthropy. As the Founder and former co-CEO of TransPerfect, the world's largest language solutions company, Liz shares her remarkable journey from founding the company in a NYU dorm …
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-Life as a Sports Science and Health Optimization Specialist- Dive into the fascinating world of sports science and health optimization with Luke Taylor, founder of Taylored Health & Performance. Overcoming a childhood diagnosis that predicted a wheelchair-bound future, Luke developed the innovative 'Taylored 4-Pillar Model,' seamlessly blending cu…
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-Life as a Human Risk Analyst- Delve into the dynamic world of social engineering with Human Risk Analyst, Shelby Dacko, from Social-Engineer, LLC. Discover the intriguing pathway Shelby took from American Sign Language interpretation to becoming a respected voice in the field of Social Engineering. With a Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE) c…
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-Life as a Biotech Entrepreneur- Embark on an enlightening career-centric conversation with Rachel Kelly, co-CEO of New Zealand biotech startup, Taylored Technologies. With 22 years of experience in science and technology, Rachel unveils the world of biotech entrepreneurship. From her deep tech roots to leading multi-million-dollar business units g…
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If you could gift someone a life-changing learning experience, what would it be and why? We discuss the combined wisdom of 27 of my podcast guests and what it means for how we approach the practice of education. Where, when, and how do moments of truly life-changing learning actually happen? What do they look like? When have you had a learning expe…
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-Life as a Wellness Advocate- Embark on a career-changing journey with Mathew Blades, a former radio personality turned Wellness Advocate. After 27 years in broadcasting, Mathew left his successful radio show in December 2021 to prioritize his well-being. Discover how this pivotal moment led to a purposeful career shift focused on emotional trainin…
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-Life as a Social Entrepreneur- Join us for a captivating conversation with Danu Poyner, a mission driven social entrepreneur and founder of an organization called Grokkist. Delve into Danu's journey of walking away from conventional paths to build a global online community for the curious and enthusiastic. Learn about the inception of Grokkist whi…
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-Life as an Entrepreneur of a Vegan Biz- Embark on an inspiring journey into the entrepreneurial world of veganism with Michael Fox, CEO and Co-Founder of Fable Food Co. From his Australian meat-loving roots to becoming a vegan advocate, Michael shares his transition and the founding story behind Fable, a company crafting delectable, meaty dishes f…
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-Life as a Learning Experience (LX) Designer- Join us for an engaging look at the life and career of a Learning Experience (LX) Designer. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Sonia Tiwari who has an extensive background as a consultant and educator. Further, she holds a PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology. Dr. Tiwari shares her journey, experience…
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-Life as a Social Engineer- Explore the intriguing world of a Social Engineer in this enlightening career conversation. The featured guest, Chris Hadnagy is a social engineering pioneer within the industry. Aside from running his own business Social Engineer LLC, he is also known worldwide for lecturing, teaching and writing about this topic. With …
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Amanda is a liriodendress, a human embodiment of the tulip poplar tree. We discuss her journey of reconnecting with nature, listening to the wisdom of plants, and exploring alternative ways of knowing in her pursuit of heart-centred living. Episode Summary Raised in a conservative Baptist church, Amanda always felt the divinity in the world but que…
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-Life as a Sake Professional- Rebekah Wilson-Lye's remarkable career and entrepreneurial journey in the world of sake are truly inspiring. She boasts SEC certification as an Advanced Sake Professional and serves as a WSET Level 3 Educator. Since 2016, Rebekah has also been a judge for the sake division of the International Wine Challenge. Currently…
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-Life as a Behavioral Scientist- Dive into this captivating conversation in which Christopher explores the world of Dr. Abbie Maroño, a distinguished behavioral scientist and practitioner in the field of human behavior. With a PhD in Psychology and Behavior Analysis, Dr. Maroño swiftly became a Psychology Professor at just twenty-three. Her burgeon…
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-Life as a Realtor- In this engaging conversation, we delve into the life and career of Brent Jones, an accomplished and award-winning realtor based in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. Brent's journey in real estate has been nothing short of impressive, marked by consistent recognition and award. What sets Brent apart is his community-centred approach t…
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-Life as an Astronautical Sciences Professional- In this captivating career conversation, Dr. Jason Reimuller, the founder and Executive Director of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), takes you on an inspiring journey through his mission-driven work in space science and education. Dr. Reimuller's passion for space has le…
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-Life as an Assistant Professor- Join us as we dive into the world of academia with Dr. Ingrid Handlovsky from the University of Victoria's School of Nursing. With a background rooted in nursing, Dr. Handlovsky's journey into academia was driven by her passion for addressing social inequalities that impact health. Her research delves into health eq…
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-Life as a Public Health Leader- Dive into this enlightening career conversation with John Atkinson, the Executive Director of the Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA). The talk provides a fascinating glimpse into life as a public health leader. With a background in social work and extensive experience in health promotion programs, policy initi…
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-Life as a Head of ESG Management- Join in on this enlightening conversation in which we pull back the curtain on an ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) investment analysis and management career. This is all done by way of an engaging career chat with Kelly Hirsch who serves as the Head of ESG at Vancity Investment Management Ltd …
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-Life as a Corporate Executive | Entrepreneur- Meet the ever distinguished Japanese executive and entrepreneur Tetsuzo (Ted) Matsumoto who has forged a remarkable six-decade career. His career narrative is a testament to dedication, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, offering invaluable insights for aspiring professionals and bus…
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-LIFE AS AN AgroTech Startup Founder | CEO- Meet Rassarin Chinnachodteeranun, CEO of ListenField Inc., in an insightful conversation on the fusion of technology and agriculture. With a Ph.D. in engineering from Japan, Rassarin transformed her research into ListenField – an AgroTech startup revolutionizing farming. Discover the journey from research…
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-LIFE AS A Surf Entrepreneur- Dive into the inspiring career +entrepreneurial journey of Kassia Meador, a former world ranked number two pro-surfer turned entrepreneur. In this engaging conversation with Kassia, explore how she parlayed a remarkable career in surfing into a business that covers selling wetsuits to clients all over the world, hostin…
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