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How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Custom Shirt Making: Career Insights from a NYC EntrepreneurCustom Shirt Maker Ever wonder how a guy chasing love in NYC ends up dressing Broadway stars and Hollywood legends? Meet Carl Goldberg—a shirtmaker, entrepreneur, and all-around fabric whisperer. He didn’t plan on a career in fashion, but 40+ years later he still runs his a thriving custom shirt business in the heart of ManhattanIn this episode, Carl shares his career journey—from retail gigs to launching his own shop—and offers insights for anyone thinking about a career change, or dreaming of turning a love of2025-08-1223 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Inside the Operating Room: An OR Nurse's CareerOR NurseEver wonder what really goes down behind those mysterious operating room doors? In this episode, longtime OR nurse Patti Columbia Walsh spills the tea on her 40-year career in one of the most high-stress, high-stakes jobs in healthcare. Spoiler alert: it’s not like Grey’s Anatomy.From anticipating a surgeon’s every move to staying cool during full-blown medical emergencies, Patti takes us inside the fast-paced, no-room-for-error world of the OR and the emotional weight of the job.If you're curious about a job in nursing, this e...2025-08-0624 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.The Art of Keynote Speaking: Jennifer Brown's career transformation.Keynote Speaker What do you do when you literally lose your voice—and your career along with it? For Jennifer Brown, it was the surprising beginning of a brand new job as a keynote speaker and one of today’s leading voices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.In this episode, Jennifer shares powerful career insights about reinvention, and what it really takes to thrive as a Keynote speaker. From building your personal brand to crafting the story only you can tell, she’s got practical tips and real talk about stepping...2025-07-2930 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.A Goat Farmer - Job Opportunities in AgricultureA Goat FarmerEver wonder what it’s really like to run a goat farm? In this episode, Victoria Balentine—owner of Shady Farms in upstate New York— shares her career insights in goat farming and tips for making money in agrotourism.' She gives us a behind-the-barn look at her job and her career switch, from city acupuncturist to hands-in-the-dirt farmer, and the sweet (and sometimes stinky) reality of small-scale farming.She spills career insights on making money through agrotourism—think goat yoga and farm tou...2025-07-2224 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Acupuncturist's Career InsightAcupuncturist Career Insight - Exploring Alternative Healthcare Job.What do you do when your job turns into a calling? Victoria Balentine built a thriving career as a Manhattan acupuncturist, specializing in women’s reproductive health. With a mix of East-meets-West smarts and sharp networking with top fertility docs, she turned her passion into a bustling practice.In this episode, Victoria drops career insight gold—from building a small business to knowing when (and how!) to walk away. Whether you're curious about alternative healthcare or just craving some honest talk about what it ta...2025-07-1523 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Kate Pierson (B52's) - Exploring a Music Career on a Cosmic Solo FlightKate Pierson - A Songwriter's CareerFrom “Love Shack” to solo tracks, Kate Pierson takes us on a wild, inspiring journey through her music career, — from global fame with the B-52s to the creative freedom of her solo albums. With great career insights, Kate spills on working with Sia and other pop powerhouses, finding her authentic voice, and those “aha!” songwriting moments when lyrics seem to fall from the sky.Tune in for a fun, fearless, and deeply personal look at what it really takes to build a musi...2025-07-0840 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Dawn DeKeyser - Sitcom Writing Career InsightsSitcom WriterJoin us to explore career tips from sitcom writer Dawn DeKeyser, who shares insights and job advice for the aspiring writes,What does it really take to make people laugh for a living? That’s the job of Dawn DeKeyser, a veteran comedy writer for hit shows like Ugly Betty and News Radio. She pulls back the curtain on the world of television writing career.Dawn describes the collaborative chaos of a writer's room - a place she calls "a full contact sport" wh...2025-07-0135 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Building a Career as a Travel Designer: Tips from Kelli CarpenterTravel Designer6/24/25Ever wonder if your love of travel could actually be your job? In this episode, we’re jet-setting with Kelli Carpenter, co-founder of KelliGregg Travel, who turned her travel obsession into a full-blown career—and found her sweet spot designing unforgettable trips for LGBTQ families.Kelli spills all the career insights: how she carved out a unique niche, built a thriving business from scratch, and navigated major curveballs (hello, global pandemic). Whether you’re dreaming of a career change or just curious about what it takes to work i...2025-06-2427 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Cybersecurity Expert Tips for Job Seekers: Prevention vs. RecoveryCybersecurityIn this episode, Mirav sits down with Rivka Tadjer—cybersecurity expert, journalist, and digital protector of executives and corporations —to uncover what it really takes to keep your digital life safe.Rivka shares career insights from her fascinating job path, from reporting to protecting high-level clients (yes, even the White House), and offers practical tips that anyone—yes, even your mom—can use. Whether you're exploring a career change into tech or just want to stop hackers from stealing your identity, this episode is packed with real-world advice and job wisdom.You'll...2025-06-1745 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Yoga Teacher Career Insights: From Living Room Classes to Studios.Yoga TeacherThinking about making a career change into the wellness world? Meet Linda Winnick—she went from a fast-paced fashion industry job to owning not one, but two successful yoga studios. In this episode, she gives us the inside scoop on what it’s really like to turn your wellness passion into a full-time career.Linda shares honest career insights, including the nuts and bolts of running a yoga studio—think class pricing, teacher pay, and the not-so-Zen side of managing overhead costs. But what shines through most? Her love for the job an...2025-06-1028 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Indie Filmmaker - Blood, Sweat, and Tax IncentivesIndie FilmmakerFilmmaker Ben Sottak tells us about his journey to making his first horror film "Hallowarrior" amidst challenges while sharing the financial and creative realities of independent film making. Seven years after writing the first draft of his script, Ben finally brought his vision to life through private equity funding and state tax incentives. If you ever dreamed of making a feature film but wondered what it really takes? This is the episode for you!https://variety.com/2024/film/global/hereditary-milly-shapiro-hallowarrior-shannyn-sossamon-first-look-1236222657/Visit our website at How...2025-06-0325 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Health Food Store Buyer - Work While You Study Health Food Store BuyerEver wondered who decides what goes on the shelves at your favorite health food store? Meet Matthew, a Health Food Store Buyer who's turned this behind-the-scenes job into a flexible, practical career that even helped him pay his way through school.In this episode, Matthew gives us a peek into the day-to-day of being a buyer in the natural products world—working with manufacturers and distributors, tracking customer trends, and making sure the shelves stay stocked with everything from vitamins to vegan snacks. It’s a career with variety, respo...2025-06-0323 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.NYC Real Estate AgentNYC Real Estate AgentMaggie Kent of Core Real Estate, shares her journey from growing up in a real estate family in Canada to becoming a successful agent in New York City's competitive luxury market. A business where the barrier to entry is low but earning potential is high. Listen to the conversation about this commission-based job.Visit our website at https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/ to submit jobs suggestions for future episodes. Please FOLLOW us and/or WRITE A REVIEW and SHARE with anyone who's...2025-05-2726 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Teaching In A Blue StateCalifornia TeacherWhat does teaching look like on the progressive West Coast? After exploring education in a red state last week, we turn our microphone toward the challenges and rewards of teaching in San Francisco—one of America's most expensive blue cities.Amy Brownstein Lum shares 25 years of wisdom as a literacy specialist who helps struggling readers navigate the complexities of language, and talks about the financial realities of teaching in an astronomical housing market as she breaks down the salary structure.Learn about the Wilson Method ht...2025-05-2714 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Teaching In A Red StateFlorida TeacherIn this episode, Danielle Goodman from Florida joins Mirav to talk about the state of teaching. Florida is a difficult place to be a teacher: factors like low earnings and the cultural climate make a challenging job even harder. In spite of the challenges, countless educators choose to stay and make a difference in the lives of our nation's next generation. Tune in to learn more about teaching as a career and the nuanced story of America's teachers today. Visit our website at HowMuchCaniMake.info2025-05-2023 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Theatre Director - Beyond the CurtainTheatre DirectorWhat’s it really like to build a career as a theater director? In this episode, Mirav sits down with two-time Obie Award winner Oliver Butler to pull back the curtain on the job of directing for the stage—from Off-Broadway hustle to national acclaim with What the Constitution Means to Me.Oliver shares the career highs (creative freedom, incredible collaborators) and the lows (spoiler alert: directing theater doesn’t always pay the rent). If you’ve ever dreamed of a career in the arts or are n...2025-05-2030 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Inside Radio: On-air and traffic controller.Radio jobs, on-air & traffic controller Ever wonder what it’s like to turn a love of music into an actual job? In this episode, Adam Schartoff shares his unexpected career as a traffic director AND on-air personality, at independent radio station WKZE. Adam talks about the magic of radio, the creative thrill of curating music, and the real connection that happens when you speak into a mic and someone out there hears exactly what they needed. Whether you're thinking about a shift into broadcasting or just curious about the behind-the-scenes world of independent radio...2025-05-1319 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.A TV Camera Woman - Invisible Yet Essential.TV Camera Woman What does it take to capture the perfect shot on your favorite TV shows? Lisa Rosenberg pulls back the curtain on her remarkable long career as a TV camera operator, in the studio and on location. She shares stories that most viewers never get to see. Perhaps most fascinating are Lisa's candid observations of celebrities and their treatment of the crew. She distinguishes between those who acknowledge the humanity of technical staff and those who don't .Visit our website at https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/ to submit jobs suggestions fo...2025-05-0623 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Digital Nomad – Get Paid While Traveling the WorldDigital NomadEver dreamt of taking your job on the road—and we don’t mean commuting to the next town over? In this episode, Mirav chats with her friend Caleb Price, a true digital nomad who swapped the 9-to-5 grind for a career that fits in a backpack.Caleb shares career insights on how he got started teaching English in South Korea and Thailand, and how that eventually evolved into remote work while living in places like Oaxaca, Mexico. From teaching to freelancing, Caleb dishes out tips on the types of jobs digi...2025-04-2912 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Imaging Technologist - Behind the ScanImaging TechnologistWhen the doctor says, “Let’s take a look”—that’s where Tom O’Neill steps in. As a seasoned imaging technologist, Tom’s job is to operate the high-tech machines behind X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. It’s a career that blends science, patient care, and just the right dose of calm-under-pressure.In this episode, Tom shares career insights about what it really takes to work in medical imaging—from knowing your anatomy and physics to being on your feet (literally) all day. But the biggest reward? Helping patients get the answers they n...2025-04-2917 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.A Lighting Designer's Journey - From small stage to Tony Awards:Lighting DesignerEver wondered what happens behind the scenes to create the magical atmosphere of a Broadway show? Four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of theatrical lighting design in this illuminating conversation about his unexpected career journey. The most eye-opening revelation comes when Adams explains how Broadway designers actually make their (big) money. Resourceshttps://calarts.edu/https://tisch.nyu.edu/design/course-offerings/lighting-designhttps://calarts.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/mfa-lighting-designVisit our website a...2025-04-2228 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Web Designer - Entrepreneur Web Designer - Lindsey MoranoEver wonder what it’s like to turn creativity into a full-blown career? Meet Lindsey Morano—web designer, branding pro, and all-around entrepreneur—who helps other business owners bring their vision to life online.In this episode, Lindsey shares career insights on what it’s really like to run your own creative business, from juggling client needs to curating eye-catching websites that actually work. If you’ve ever thought about a job in design or dreamed of a career change that gives you flexibility and freedom, Lindsey’s story is pack...2025-04-1515 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Systems Engineer - One Giant Leap Systems EngineerThis week we’re joined by Johanna Siegel, a systems engineer working on some of the most exciting missions in space today. As part of a team contracted by NASA, Joanna helps with the medical needs of the astronauts, design and assess hardware for the Artemis missions to the Moon. From evaluating complex components to ensuring everything works together seamlessly. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to support astronauts, explore space, and aim for the stars.NASA - Fundamentals of Systems EngineeringE...2025-04-1525 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.TV News EditorHow Much Can I Make? with Mirav OzeriThe Job of TV News EditorMirav talks to Johnny, a veteran network TV news editor about the pressure-cooker world of broadcast news editing, from tight deadlines and ethical decisions to the industry's shift toward user-generated content and the looming impact of AI.https://www.nyfa.edu/digital-editing-school/https://nytedu.com/courses/pre-college/fundamentals-editing/https://www.poynter.org/product-category/reporting-editing/Visit our website at https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/ to submit jobs suggestions for future episodes. P...2025-04-0820 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Nurse's Job - Another Chance at LifeA NurseWhat’s it really like to work as a nurse? In this episode, Mirav chats with Jessica Wilson, a seasoned nurse with 20 years of experience under her scrubs. From birthing centers to the ICU, Jessica has seen it all—and she’s here to give us the real career insight into this high-stakes, high-reward job.Nursing isn’t just about bedside manner—it’s about applying medical knowledge in the moment, making tough calls, and being the calm in the chaos. Jessica opens up about what it takes to thr...2025-04-0829 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Bookkeeper - If You Like Crunching Numbers BookkeeperWhat’s the job of a bookkeeper really like? Well, imagine being the person who always knows where every dollar goes—yep, that’s Christina Mazzawi’s world. As a freelance bookkeeper, she helps businesses stay on top of their money game, from invoicing and payroll to tracking every last cent that flows in and out.In this episode, Christina gives us the real scoop on what bookkeeping looks like day-to-day, how she built a flexible career working with multiple clients, and the kind of personality it takes to thrive in...2025-04-0111 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Broadway Makeup Artist & Wig MakerThe World of Theater - Makeup Artist and Wig MakerThis week on How Much Can I Make?, Mirav gets the backstage scoop from Loryn Pretorius, a Broadway pro who’s built an exciting career as a makeup artist and wig maker for the theater world. Currently slaying it as the hair and makeup supervisor for Sunset Boulevard, Loryn leads a team of artists who help bring characters to life—one wig and brushstroke at a time.This is a job that mixes high-level artistry with serious hust...2025-04-0147 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Personal Assistant - Common Sense is KeyPersonal AssistantWhat’s the job really like when your job is... whatever your boss needs it to be? In this episode, we’re talking with Bob, a seasoned personal assistant who's made a career out of keeping high-powered lives running smoothly. From juggling calendars and travel to managing properties and last-minute emergencies, Bob's done it all—and lived to tell the tale.Being a personal assistant is no 9-to-5—it’s part fixer, part magician, part mind-reader. Bob gives us real talk and career insight on what it takes to thrive in this hi...2025-03-2521 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.A Musician - Passion, Hustle, and Making it WorkA MusicianEver wonder what it’s like to turn your love of music into your job? For Elizabeth Ziff, it’s been a lifelong gig. As a founding member of the iconic pop group BETTY, she’s built a creative, boundary-pushing career doing what she loves—writing, performing, producing, and basically living and breathing music.In this episode, Elizabeth shares how she juggles all the hats she wears (spoiler: it's a lot), and gives us some awesome career insight into staying true to your voice in an ever-cha...2025-03-2528 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Zoned Out: The City Planner JobHow Much Can I Make? with Mirav OzeriCity PlannerEver wonder who decides where the parks go, how neighborhoods grow, or why your city suddenly has a new bike lane? In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, Mirav chats with Eddie Joe, a city planner who’s helping shape the future—one block at a time.Eddie dishes out career insights on what it’s really like to work in urban development. His job has him juggling developers, investors, city officials, and local communities, all while trying...2025-03-1825 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Dog Walker - Not Your Typical Walk in the ParkDog WalkerWhat’s it like to have a job where your coworkers bark, drool, and occasionally roll in something questionable? In this episode, we dive into the career of a professional dog walker—yes, it’s a real job, and yes, it’s more than just cute pups and fresh air.It takes patience, adaptability, and serious street smarts to keep tails wagging and chaos to a minimum. From unpredictable weather to unexpected dog drama, our guest shares the highs, lows, and muddy paws of life on the leash. If you're curious about tu...2025-03-1813 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Real Estate Broker - Building The FutureReal Estate BrokerIn this episode, Cree Quaker, owner of The Machree Group brokerage firm, gives us an inside look at her work as a real estate broker, where she partners with agents, clients, and investors to maximize property value and stay ahead of market trends. Success in brokerage goes beyond a passion for real estate—it demands deep knowledge of the marketplace, strategic thinking, and expert negotiation. Tune in as Cree shares what it takes to thrive in the industry and whether a career in real estate could be the ri...2025-03-1825 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Birth Doula - Labor of LoveBirth DoulaFor nearly four decades, Mary Riley has helped bring over 2,500 babies into the world—but her role as a doula begins long before labor. She provides unwavering support to mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, working alongside medical professionals as an advocate and guide. Always on call, Mary sees being a doula as a lifestyle rather than a job, witnessing the magic of new life time and time again. Tune in to explore this unique, deeply rewarding career.ResourcesHarvard Medical School - What does a do...2025-03-1136 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Salesforce Practitioner - High Tech Job without A Degree or CodingSalesforce Practitioner - Work in High Tech, No Degree, No Code Ever wonder who makes those slick behind-the-scenes systems that keep companies running like a well-oiled machine? That’s the job of a Salesforce consultant—like Andy DeSanctis. Andy’s career is all about customizing the powerful Salesforce platform to help businesses (from nonprofits to contractors) manage customer relationships, sales, and projects more efficiently.If you’ve got a knack for problem-solving, love data, and want a tech career without diving headfirst into hardcore coding, this might be your jam. Andy shares some cool car...2025-03-1121 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Bridge Designer - Engineering Safe Travel Bridge DesignerEver cross a bridge and wonder, “Who actually designed this thing?” Meet Anthony—his job is to do just that! In this episode, he chats with Mirav about his career as a bridge designer, crafting the plans and specs for the structures that keep people connected.Turns out, designing bridges takes way more than just drawing a few lines—it’s a mix of math, logic, creativity, and a whole lot of responsibility. Anthony drops some solid career insight into what it takes to break into the field, what the work is...2025-03-1108 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Job of a Bartender - Shaking Things Up BartenderEver wonder what it’s really like on the other side of the bar? In this episode, Mirav chats with Tom Ostoyich, a seasoned bartender with over 20 years of experience, about the job of slinging drinks, managing crowds, and keeping the party safe and smooth.Tom gives us a peek behind the curtain—because bartending isn’t all flair and free shots. It’s late nights, quick thinking, multitasking madness, and making sure everyone gets home safe. He shares career insight into the skills you need to thrive, how to handle the heat when...2025-03-0423 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Financial Advisor Job - Playing the Long Game Financial AdvisorIf you think Financial advisor is only about investing think again. In this episode, Mirav chats with Donna Stefans, a seasoned financial advisor, who breaks down the real job of a financial planner. From protecting your assets to securing your rights, Donna shares invaluable tips on how financial planning supports you from age 18 through retirement—and beyond. This isn’t just about growing wealth—it’s about safeguarding your future at every stage of life. ResourcesThe Stefans GroupU.S. News - How to Become a F...2025-03-0427 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Midwife - The Miracle of Birth MidwifeWhat’s it like to have a job where you help bring new life into the world—literally? In this episode, we’re joined by Connie Kieltyka, a certified nurse-midwife with over 30 years of experience. Her career has been all about guiding parents through the incredible journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.Connie gives us some real career insight into what it takes to become a midwife, what the job entails day-to-day (hint: it’s not all baby cuddles), and the emotional and medical responsibilities that come with supporting two lives...2025-03-0429 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Interior Designer Entrepreneur - Design Your Space, Design Your Life Interior DesignerYour home isn’t just where you sleep—it’s where life happens. So who helps turn four walls into a reflection of you? Meet Brian Leighton, an interior designer with over a decade in the business of making spaces feel like home.In this episode, Brian shares what it’s really like to have a job that blends creativity, logistics, and a whole lot of people skills. From managing vendors and contractors to translating a client’s Pinterest dreams into real life, he dishes out career insights on what it tak...2025-02-2534 min
How Much Can I Make? - Career and Jobs Insights.Social Worker - Making a Difference in Your Community Social WorkerCassie Pustilnik is the executive director of Youth Research Inc. YRI is "a responsive research, program, and policy organization that supports the New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) What’s it like to have a job where your whole mission is helping people? In this episode of How Much Can I Make?, Mirav chats with Cassie, a seasoned social worker with 20 years of experience making a real difference in people’s lives.Cassie breaks down what a care...2025-02-2525 min