Bridge Designer Ever 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 t...
Mar 11, 2025•8 min
Salesforce 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 ...
Mar 11, 2025•21 min
Financial Advisor If 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. Resources The Stefan...
Mar 04, 2025•28 min
Bartender Ever 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 n...
Mar 04, 2025•23 min
Midwife What’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 me...
Mar 04, 2025•29 min
Interior Designer Your 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 ...
Feb 25, 2025•34 min
Electrician Get ready to flip the switch on your career curiosity! ⚡ In this electrifying episode, we plug into the world of veteran electrician Eli, who’s spent years lighting up homes, businesses, and entire job sites. From residential rewires to high-voltage industrial gigs, Eli shares what the job really looks like—yes, it’s physical, yes, it’s risky, but yes… the pay can shockingly be worth it. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to spark a successful career in the trades, Eli delivers br...
Feb 25, 2025•32 min
Social Worker Cassie 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 career in social wo...
Feb 25, 2025•25 min
Plumber's Job Ever wonder what it’s really like to work as a plumber? In this episode, Mirav chats with Mark Anderson, a seasoned pro with a thriving Hudson Valley business— A Team Comfort Systems —where he’s built a career solving messy problems most of us wouldn’t touch with rubber gloves. Mark shares the ins and outs of the job : from water heaters to frozen pipes, he’s seen it all. Plumbing isn’t just about turning a wrench—it’s about critical thinking, system smarts, and sometimes squeezing...
Feb 18, 2025•16 min
Broadway Actress Ever wonder what it’s really like to have a job on Broadway? In this star-powered episode, we sit down with the dazzling Lauren Blackman , a seasoned Broadway actress who's built an impressive career on and off the big stage. From understudying Marian in The Music Man (yes, alongside Hugh Jackman! ) to originating roles in shows like Anastasia and Lempicka , Lauren gives us an all-access pass to the world of professional theater. We dive into the real-deal career insights: how t...
Feb 18, 2025•45 min
Mastering LinkedIn What if the job of your dreams is just a few clicks away? In this special episode of How Much Can I Make? , Mirav sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Meg Columbia-Walsh to unlock the secrets of using LinkedIn like a pro. Spoiler alert: LinkedIn isn’t just a digital resume—it’s a career search engine that can connect you directly with the people and opportunities that matter most. Meg, a trailblazing CEO with four successful IPOs (yes, four!) and a Columbia University Fellow...
Feb 18, 2025•37 min
Dog Groomer What’s it like to turn your love of dogs into a full-time job ? 🐶 In this episode of How Much Can I Make? , we sit down with Sara Gildersleeve, a seasoned dog groomer who’s spent nearly 20 years transforming scruffy pups into showstoppers—and building a career she loves in the process. From suds and shears to wagging tails and loyal clients, Sara shares the real deal on what it takes to thrive in the world of grooming. She offers candid career insights on starting your own business,...
Feb 11, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1
TV Producer Lights, camera, career ! 🎬 In this episode, TV producer Robyn Feldman gives us the inside scoop on her job in post-production—a behind-the-scenes world where storytelling magic comes to life after the cameras stop rolling. From hit shows like Felicity , Blue Bloods , and The Good Fight , Robyn has worked alongside some of TV’s biggest names (hello, Michael Mann and the Kings!) to bring stories to screen. As a post-production producer, she juggles budgets, timelines, teams, and a who...
Feb 11, 2025•35 min
Caterer - Entrepreneur Ready to turn your side hustle into a real business? In this special Entrepreneur Corner episode of How Much Can I Make? , Mirav sits down with Marcey Brownstein — boss, and owner of a thriving catering company—to talk about the career path that took her from party-planner-on-the-side to full-blown food industry success. Marcey didn’t start her job in food. But after years in another field, she followed her gut (and her taste buds) and started saying yes to small catering ...
Feb 11, 2025•37 min
Dog Trainer Ever dreamt of ditching your desk job to hang out with dogs all day? That’s exactly what Lisa did—and in this episode of How Much Can I Make? , she joins Mirav to share how she turned her passion for pups into a full-blown career as a professional dog trainer. Lisa didn’t just wake up a trainer—she started by volunteering at shelters, soaking up every bit of canine wisdom she could. Over time, she built her skills, her confidence, and eventually, her own business helping dogs (and th...
Feb 11, 2025•17 min
Broadway Stage Manager Ever wonder who keeps Broadway shows running like a well-oiled machine? Meet Billy , a Broadway stage manager who joins Mirav to share career insights from his 30+ years behind the scenes of hits like Hello, Dolly! , Art , and Master Class . Billy’s job may not have been in the spotlight, but he was the one calling the shots—literally. From cueing lights to calming nerves and wrangling chaotic schedules, he’s seen it all. His career began in high school theater and took hi...
Feb 11, 2025•27 min
Food Manufacturer Here’s some tasty career insight for all you foodies out there: ever dreamt of turning your homemade goodies into a real-deal business? In this episode of Entrepreneur Corner, Mirav sits down with Lisa Protter—CEO and co-founder of Organic Nectars —to talk about her job as a food manufacturer and the wild ride from basement startup to full-on warehouse operation in the Hudson Valley. Lisa carved out a career in clean, organic, plant-based treats long before “dairy-free” and “ra...
Feb 11, 2025•27 min
