On this episode of When Can You Start, we go back to school! Today, we talk to Reilly Kleinhen, or Mr. K as his 2nd grade classroom calls him! Reilly discusses his winding path from swimming and sports media to education, the daily struggles many teachers face, and the lasting impressions he will carry with him for the rest of his life!
Meet Darcell Hoover! Once a credit card representative, she then transitioned to becoming a bartender, serving up drinks to LA’s diverse clientele. After listening to her story, keep an eye out in the future on your TV screen as she plans on pursuing a career as an actress in commercials.
Get psyched about this episode of When Can You Start, as we follow the career path of Colin Crothers, a mobile crisis responder who holds a side job working in a residential psychiatric facility.
In this episode, we speak with Jeremy Fetzko about his unique career journey from camp counselor, to working with a nature reserve, to working in finance with a bank. Listen in to hear how his love for people and a passion for nature has led to a unique career path!
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We kick off and ride into this brand new season with Joshua Rankins, a true skateboarder with some serious skills! Joshua documents many of his skateboarding ventures on social media. In addition, he is involved in the world of music journalism, audio gigs, music venues, and documented bands. Listen as Josh tries to bring stability to what some say, an ever so unstable career.
In the season finale of When Can You Start, we sit down with our intern, Caroline! Caroline is a rising senior in college who is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. We discuss her journey, what it’s like to enter the workforce today, and advice we have for navigating it. Tune in for this special episode!
Take a peek behind the curtain and hear what voice actor Hayden Bishop has to say. Hayden’s career in voice acting ranges from projects like video games like Starfield, television shows like Cars On The Road, audio books, and much more.
In this week’s episode, we dive into the careers of dynamic duo, Raina Alexander and Trevor Levinson. Raina, a former musical theater teacher, is taking the full plunge into a career as an actress and a screenwriter. Trevor Levinson, a technology professional, gives us the inside scoop on the tech industry and how he plans to work with AI in the coming years. Both Raina and Trevor are heading full speed towards their career goals, and we can’t wait to see what they do next!
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In today’s episode, Leah and Chris are joined by Content Development Editor (and longtime friend), Vedant Akhauri! He delves into how he found inspiration at a young age and jumped right into professional experience, skipping any summer jobs.
This episode is packed with helpful insight and advice from a professional with a worldly perspective and an extensive resume! Check it out!
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In this episode, Leah and Chris join current NFL Editor and Senior Video Editor at Paramount International, Leland Russell! He discusses how his first work experience prepared him for his journey ahead, pivoting from a prospective career in medicine, and the unprecedented steps he took to get him where he is now.
This week, Leah and Chris switch it up and stitch it up with seamstress, Joel Amaya. Listen as he talks about going from being a spa receptionist getting paid in facials, to a career in tailoring helping people's clothing suit their needs.
Listen in as we sit down with Multimedia Journalist and Morning Reporter, Matt Price, to discuss his current role, how he got there, and where he hopes to go next!
This week, Leah and Chris sit down with visual effects artist, Riccardo Elliott II where they talk about the world of VFX and his future aspirations.
Filmmaker and actor James Tang sits down for a transparent discussion of his journey as an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) actor in Hollywood, and the realities of the industry.
In our first episode, hosts Leah and Chris dive in with a talk about their first paid jobs, their current career, and industry goals. As the podcast goes on, we’ll have many other special guests from all different backgrounds talk about their careers and any advice they might have for recent college grads, or anyone looking to take the next step in their career.
We hope you enjoy our first episode of When Can You Start, and keep an eye out for new podcast episode releases every week!
Executive producer: Leah Ettinger
Producer: Chris Ashe
Intern: Caroline Varma
