I created this podcast at the height of the pandemic with the intention to share stories of everyday people. In a time of isolation and division, it’s important to remember that we have more in common than we have differences.
A Day in the Life was born out of my interest in reconnecting with friends and acquaintances to learn more about what they actually do for work and in their day-to-day lives. Right now, I am not doing any new episodes, but please do feel free to explore past episodes.
A narrative designer at Arkane Studios on how she broke into the games industry from book publishing, what the work is really like, and the life off the clock.
A music educator on how he got into music, why he chose teaching, what a music teacher actually does, and how anyone can stay involved in music.
Product designer Natasha Yeh on the real difference between product and UX design, how she moved from illustration into tech, and how to become a designer.
Former IBM director of product management Thomas Chu on becoming a PM without the classic background, what the job is really like, and why he left after 20 years to run his own school.
Software engineering manager Matthew Compton on moving from Android developer to manager, what engineering management is really like, and how to grow into it.
Marketing director Renee Cooper on running marketing for a law firm, launching her own podcast, and how to grow into a marketing leadership role.
PhD student and mom of triplets Anne Chance on studying world heritage and cultural identity, her dream of UNESCO preservation work, and balancing it all.
Electrical engineer Seth Braun on testing RF and 5G parts, how he got into the field, running for local office on the side, and what the work is really like.
Sci-fi author Parker Peevyhouse on how she got a literary agent and a book deal, what publishing is really like, and how she makes time to write.
A data scientist and entrepreneur on a technology career spanning AI, software, and startups, whether you need a PhD, and the mindset shift he teaches everyone.
A product designer on changing careers from illustration and game art into UX, what product design really is, and choosing a career you can root in one place.
A pediatric speech pathologist on how he switched from journalism to speech therapy, what the job is really like day to day, and how to become one.
