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EP66: Life as a PGA Tour Golf Caddie

Golf is a sport most of us think of as an addictive hobby. Very few can consider it as a viable career option.
However is that latter assumption true? Well, my guest on this Life as a.. episode breaks it all down.
Meet Mike Darby. He is a PGA Tour Pro Golf Caddie.
He has been involved in this profession for over a decade and his accomplishments include being on the bag for many pros including his current teaming with golf legend and two-time US Open champion Lee Janzen.
Join me in this conversation with Mike, where we speak all things golf and caddie related.
Topics of discussion include the demands of the work, the rewards, modern roles and responsibilities of caddies, role of tech in what he does, a can’t miss story, plus much more! 
If you’re a student interested in learning how you you too could potentially pair your love of golf with a viable career option, this talk is absolutely meant for you! 
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EP65: ”Life as a Tech Founder in the Music Ecosystem” with guest Marc Brown

Have an interest in learning more about the music industry? Could this be a career or business option for you? 
Well, find out via this engaging talk with someone who has been embedded in it all for years. 
Marc Brown is the founder of Byta, a service where music meets tech. 
Prior to this venture he worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries, including Wilco, Bloc Party, Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Refused, as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.
In this episode, we chat about how Marc got into the music industry, what he's learned along the way, his own ventures and experiences, as well as takes on where it's all headed. 
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EP64: ”Life as the Country Manager for Haribo Japan” with guest Paul Kraft

How familiar are you with gummy bears?Could you imagine being charged with the success of that product (aka Gold Bears) from German confectionary giant Haribo in a market as unique and diverse as Japan?Well, if your interest is piqued, I have just the answer for you via this upcoming chat with Paul Kraft. He is the Country Manager of Haribo Japan.In this episode, we chat about how Paul positioned himself for career success and how he ended up leading this global brand Haribo within the Japanese market.
We also explore notions of leadership, culture, career success, strategy, expat life and so much more!
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EP63: ”Life as a Virtual Humans Producer” with guest Sara Giusto

"Life as a Virtual Humans Producer"
If you are looking at professional careers that meld art, tech and digital realms, this fascinating line of work could be one to keep an eye on!
This conversation dips toes into topics and subject matter few would probably be familiar with. In doing so, the level of intrigue and interest sustains from start to finish!
The talk itself is loaded with career insights as well as definitive looks into the future!
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
*those interested to learn more about a job that is one of the newest out there
*those who have an eye on the future, a passion for newness and would like to find out how to apply such passions
*those looking for career inspiration as far as setting oneself up for opportunity and success
To learn more about Sara and her work, you can check out the following links:
Website 
Twitter 
LinkedIn
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To check out imma:
TikTok
Instagram
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EP62: ”Life as a Physical Therapist | NFL Injury Analyst” with guest Dr. Kyle Trimble

Life as a Physical Therapist | NFL Injury Analyst
This enlightening conversation will introduce listeners to the world of physical therapy and all that it entails. However, it also illustrates how creativity, passion and skill can melded together to create something new and valuable.
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
those interested in learning more about a career as a physical therapist
those interested in finding out about the extra possibilities and opportunities that exist in being a physical therapist
those looking for a hefty dose of inspiration and insights on how they too could create something more with their own unique background and skillsets
Listeners will come away with insights on:
How Kyle’s personal experiences at a young age shaped his career pathway
The role of planning, preparing and creativity as far as developing ways to ensure patients move through the recovery process 
How Kyle parlayed his physical therapist knowledge and expertise into professional sports injury analysis 
How creatively meshing his two passions (healthcare and pro-sports) has allowed him to achieve different levels of personal satisfaction within his life
A breakdown as far as differences and similarities between his 9-5 work versus his pro-sports injury analysis
The demands and rewards of working within two worlds 
Special and memorable experiences that have been derived from melding his passions together 
Both heartwarming and inspiring stories related to his work
The future of physical therapy as far as it relates to digital healthcare
The evolution of pro sports and the integration of further refinement as far as injury analysts becoming a potentially in demand service
Advice to others looking to find further opportunities related to physical therapy work 
Much more!
To learn more about Dr. Trimble and his work, you can check out the following links:
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Twitter 
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EP61: ”Life as an Elite Mental Performance Coach” with guest Seth Pepper

"Life as an Elite Mental Performance Coach"
This conversation taps into the world of unlocking potential and finding accomplishment. Through Seth’s own story and views, listeners will come away with an enlightening view on this fascinating line of work.
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
+ those interested to learn more about being a mental performance coach as far as mindsets and approaches
+ those looking to pick up tips and ways of thought to control their own emotions
+ those looking for a hefty dose of inspiration as far as considering the unlocking of their own potential
Listeners will come away with insights on:
* The type of mindset needed to be an elite mental performance coach
* The essence of what an elite mental performance coach does as noted 
* What it takes to be a great mental performance coach
* Seth’s own story of accomplishment and how he transitioned into the world of elite mental performance coaching
* How Seth applied learnings on the human mind at a young age to improve his own performance
* Specific stories on how he has helped elite athletes and business professionals achieve massive success
* The value of understanding one’s own relationship with both failure and success when considering achievement
* How important it can be in one’s career development to recognize one’s own strengths and then lean into them further
* An inspirational look at what it took to not only chase one’s own dream but transition to help others do the same
* The recognition of one’s own emotions and understanding them for what they are when attacking success
* Mind training techniques and philosophical approaches to helping others succeed
* Many inspirational stories
* The role of tech as far as improving performance moving forward
* The move towards recognizing mental health and mental performance being tied together
* Much more!
Perhaps like no other LIFE AS A episode to this point, listeners will see the true and undeniable intertwining of life, living and a career.
To learn more about Seth and his work, you can check out the following links:
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EP60: ”Life as a Chemist | Educator | Entrepreneur” with guest Dr. Colleen Kelley

"Life as a Chemist | Educator | Entrepreneur" 
This fascinating conversation rightfully shatters stereotypes surrounding the world of science and chemistry in particular. Through Dr. Kelley's stories, insights and takes on her profession and passion, listeners are sure to come away with new perspectives on it all.
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
+ those interested in learning about how to better teach and prepare themselves for the world of chemistry
+ those interested in how the world of science can offer so much more than sterile and cold stereotypes which are often presented about the field
+ those within the world of science who may want to explore the world of business
Listeners will come away with insights on:
+ How she's blended her passion for chemistry and education into an exciting entrepreneurial adventure via her animated comic book series
+ Pertinent personal / career development advice
+ The latest findings related to chemistry based education
+ How those with scientific backgrounds can enter the world of business + How and why a chemist may actually be one of the most creative people you'll meet
+ Compelling insights on what makes chemistry so hard for learners 
+ Her backstory on how she came up with a kids chemistry themed comic book
+ How Dr. Kelley builds in notions of inclusivity into her chemistry based comic book series 
+ How she’s leveraged her research on chemistry learning to enable the teaching of college level chemistry to 4th and 5th elementary aged students
+ Why Colleen feels so strongly about introducing chemistry at a young age
+ Inspirational stories displaying passion, grit and determination 
+ Her future plans pertaining to taking her chemistry comic book series further
+ Much more!
For those with an eye on a life blending both science, education and entrepreneurship, this conversation will not disappoint.
To find out more about Colleen and her work be sure to check her out here:
Kids' Chemical Solutions  
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EP59: Life as a Japan Based Tour Company Operator | Entrepreneur with guest Nicki Van Ingen Schenau

"Life as a Japan Based Tour Company Operator | Entrepreneur"
Join Christopher Schoenwald of the podcast LIFE AS A.. as he chats with Nicki Van Ingen Schenau. She is the owner and founder of Tokiotours, a Japan based and TripAdvisor awarded private guided tour company she established there in 2013.
The conversation will be of great assistance for:
* Those wishing to learn more about the mindset of starting and running a company for the first time
* How the combination of various skills, passions and experiences can amount to a rewarding life and business
* Those wishing to learn more about Japan travel and tourism from an entrepreneurial standpoint
Listeners will come away with insights on:
+ The essential elements of social marketing in running a tour company (specific tips on what to focus on most)
+ What sets her offering apart and has helped her company gain recognition and win a TripAdvisor award for exemplary service
+ Why she strategically went for a business model based on consulting, customization and personal touch
+ The value of having a strong business partner that compliments you as an entrepreneur
+ Her pathway leading up to establishing a tour company
+ Inspirational entrepreneurial stories
+ How she navigated the Covid travel business crisis
+ What skills and mindsets are essential in running a travel business
+ Much more!
 
To learn more about Nicki and her work, you can check out the following links:
Website: https://www.tokiotours.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-yoshihara/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokiotours/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tokiotours 
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EP58: ”Life as a Green Entrepreneur” with guest Ryan Hunt

Life as a Green Entrepreneur 
Join Christopher Schoenwald of the podcast LIFE AS A.. as he chats with Ryan Hunt the founder and COO of Shloop a company aiming to disrupt the shoe manufacturing industry and in the process improve the environmental footprint this sector currently leaves.
The conversation will be of great assistance for:
+ those interested to learn about the footwear industry at large and from a sustainability slant
+ those wanting a dose of entrepreneurial inspiration
+ those within the world of science who may want to explore the world of business
Listeners will come away with insights on:
+ How a pure scientist (physicist and bioengineer) transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship 
+ How worlds of science and discovery are a lot closer aligned to business than one would initially think
+ How those with scientific backgrounds can enter the world of business
+ How effective algae is as a renewable resource
+ Commentary on whether a company can be sustainable when existing supply chains aren't
+ How and why the footwear industry operates the way it currently does
+ How his company is trying to leverage tech to flip the script on the traditional manufacturing process
+ How Ryan sees the footwear industry stepping forward as it pertains to sustainability minded issues
+ Much more!
For those with an eye on a life blending both science and entrepreneurship, this conversation will not disappoint.
To learn more about Ryan and his work, you can check out the following links:
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EP57: ”Life as a Chief Scientific Officer” with guest Mareike Dornhege

Life as a Chief Scientific Officer
Join Christopher Schoenwald of the podcast LIFE AS A.. as he chats with Mareike Dornhege who is the Chief Scientific Officer and founder of Ocean Eye – a platform that provides incentives from ecotourism to local communities to prevent poaching.
Professional Background:
As a Chief Scientific Officer, Mareike has worked extensively with Japanese fishermen across the country on collecting data on the impact of fisheries on shark populations and establishing guidelines for sustainable fisheries. Her knowledge has gained her invitations to many global conferences as one of the leading experts on the status of sharks in Japan.
The conversation will be of great assistance for:
*Those wishing to learn more about a potential career within marine ecology
*How the combination of various skills and passions can amount to a fulfilling career
*Those wishing to learn more about Japan based marine ecology issues
Listeners will gain insights on the following:
+ What it means to be a Chief Scientific Officer and what specific roles one fulfills within a such a position
+ How Mareike made her way into this profession
+ How the harnessing of her two passions have helped her carve out a highly distinguished and rewarding career
+ Ocean Eye - and how it is a world’s first as far as introducing a unique ecotourism model that attempts to protect wildlife whilst giving local communities opportunities to earn income
+ A Japan based story which illustrates the ecological clash between nature and human consumption
+ The value in building relationships with stakeholders as far as finding ways to better balance the needs and wants of communities with environmental issues
+ Fascinating insights on Japanese ecological findings related to shark biodiversity
+ An interesting project incorporating the use of the blockchain, NFT's and an award winning wildlife and conservation photographer
+ Insight on the future of marine ecological preservation within Japan
+ Much more!
To learn more about Mareike and her work, you can check out the following links:
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LinkedIn
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