A Goat Farmer Ever 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...
Jul 22, 2025•25 min
Acupuncturist 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. Whethe...
Jul 15, 2025•23 min
Kate Pierson - A Songwriter's Career From “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 b...
Jul 08, 2025•41 min
Sitcom Writer Join 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" where writers physically a...
Jul 01, 2025•36 min
Travel Designer 6/24/25 Ever 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 dre...
Jun 24, 2025•27 min
Cybersecurity In 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 ...
Jun 17, 2025•46 min
Yoga Teacher Thinking 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. B...
Jun 10, 2025•29 min
Indie Filmmaker Filmmaker 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/...
Jun 03, 2025•26 min
Health Food Store Buyer Ever 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 e...
Jun 03, 2025•23 min
California Teacher What 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 ...
May 27, 2025•14 min
NYC Real Estate Agent Maggie 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...
May 27, 2025•27 min
Theatre Director What’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 t...
May 20, 2025•31 min
Florida Teacher In 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 How...
May 20, 2025•24 min
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 broadca...
May 13, 2025•20 min
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...
May 06, 2025•24 min
Imaging Technologist When 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 ...
Apr 29, 2025•18 min
Digital Nomad Ever 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 t...
Apr 29, 2025•13 min
Lighting Designer Ever 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. Resources https://calarts.edu/ https://tisch.nyu.edu/design/course-offerings/ligh...
Apr 22, 2025•29 min
Systems Engineer This 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. ...
Apr 15, 2025•26 min
Web Designer - Lindsey Morano Ever 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 care...
Apr 15, 2025•15 min
How Much Can I Make? with Mirav Ozeri The Job of TV News Editor Mirav 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:/...
Apr 08, 2025•21 min
A Nurse What’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 th...
Apr 08, 2025•29 min
The World of Theater - Makeup Artist and Wig Maker This 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 hustle. With a master’...
Apr 01, 2025•47 min
Bookkeeper What’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 pe...
Apr 01, 2025•12 min
A Musician Ever 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 eve...
Mar 25, 2025•29 min
Personal Assistant What’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...
Mar 25, 2025•21 min
How Much Can I Make? with Mirav Ozeri City Planner Ever 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 to ma...
Mar 18, 2025•25 min
Real Estate Broker In 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...
Mar 18, 2025•25 min
Dog Walker What’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 ...
Mar 18, 2025•14 min
Birth Doula For 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. Resources Harvar...
Mar 11, 2025•37 min
