Finding your dream job starts with knowing your options. Since 2021, LIFE AS A.. has been hosting conversations with professionals and entrepreneurs from around the globe in order to uncover real life insights and career opportunities.
The show delves into fascinating job details, hidden insights, stories and of course, the ways in which the work rubs off on people’s lives.
A sampling of guests have included a Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist, NY Times best-selling authors, an International Space Station Commander, scientific experts, top CEO’s, to public figures like actor Rainn Wilson, F1 voice Will Buxton and Latif Nasser of Radiolab.
Looking for your first job, searching for direction in your career, or just a curious soul? Join Christopher Schoenwald, and our expert guests every week for job search inspiration, and actionable advice to help you find work that matters!
You could literally be one listen away from finding your dream job!
What’s it like to be a working actor?
In this episode of LIFE AS A.., we sit down with Curt Doussett — career actor, television host, and improv comedy expert whose work spans stage, screen, and studio.
With credits in Everwood, Touched by an Angel, and Discovery Channel’s Hazard Pay, Curt shares the real story behind a life in entertainment.
From early beginnings in improv to navigating the unpredictable world of acting, he offers candid advice, essential tips, and the realities Hollywood doesn’t show you.
💡 Perfect for aspiring actors, entertainers, and creatives chasing their acting career dreams.
🎧 Full AUDIO conversation here: https://www.life-as-a.com/
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30 Jul 2025
EP162_Life as an Architect
What’s it really like to be an architect today?
Go beyond blueprints in this episode of LIFE AS A.. with Javier Villar Ruiz — a globally recognized architect who’s worked across Europe and Asia, including at Kengo Kuma & Associates.
Discover the real-life rewards, challenges, and nuances of architecture — from designing UNESCO-listed interiors to launching his own studio.
Gain insight into the daily realities of the field, how collaboration shapes design, and advice for aspiring architects.
🎧 Listen now and get inspired by a truly global architectural journey!
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16 Jul 2025
EP161_Life as an International School Principal
What does it really mean to be a school principal—especially as an expat in a country like Mexico?
In this episode of LIFE AS A.., we sit down with Jack Little, head of Winpenny School in Mexico City, to explore the realities of school leadership abroad.
*From leading across cultures to navigating educational innovation
*A day in the life of being an international school principal
*Direct advice for aspiring school leaders and educators
If you're curious about careers in international education or school leadership, this episode is packed with insight!
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Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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