Episode 15 with Tsilli Pines What'd we talk about? The arc of a career. Earning a living. Side projects. Connecting dots. Professional jealousy. Staying hungry. The importance of timing. Creative Mornings. Design Week Portland. Portland circa 2012. Collaboration and collective success. Design/build. Luck. Staying human. Helping leaders making difficult decisions. The black box of business. Themes that persist over time. Problem solving. Trusting the process. Work-Shaped Life is a production...
12 Oct 2026
There’s no roadmap to reach your goals | life coach
Episode 14 with Michael Bolognino. What'd we talk about? What separates therapy and coaching. Startups at the turn of the century. Competitive swimming. Working at Google. Coaching certification. Experimentation. Getting real about personal budgets. Focus-setting. Believing in your clients. Running a business. The value of structure. Operational design and other lessons from tech. Putting yourself in uncomfortable situations. Layoffs. AI. Being a human resource. College majors. Recognizing y...
28 Sept 2026
Humility, care and connection | oncology nurse
Episode 13 with Kartika Vasavada. What'd we talk about Social work. Volunteering. Nursing. Compassion from coworkers. Working inpatient versus outpatient. Coping mechanisms. Friends outside of healthcare. Work-life balance. Taking on union duties. Childhood in Michigan. Channeling anger. Stubborn independence. Connecting with patients. Finding joy. What you carry with you. Impromptu sex advice. Remembering why you do the work to begin with. Work-Shaped Life is a production of Sheepscot Crea...
14 Sept 2026
A portrait of the artist as a young woman | photo textile artist
Host Parker Zinn interviews photo textile artist Kayla Dantz about weaving, memory, and building an art business in a digital world.
31 Aug 2026
Van life with water views | water strategist
Host Manon Fisher interviews water strategist about navigating complex systems and building perspective through consequential decisions and life changes.
17 Aug 2026
Sculpting a life through strength and community | yoga instructor
Host [Host Name] interviews yoga instructor Sarah Kurtz about building mental endurance and joy through strength and community.
3 Aug 2026
Art and the algorithm | social media influencer
Host [Host Name] interviews social media influencer Hannah Louise Poston about navigating identity, creativity, and monetization within the algorithmic landscape of online content creation.
20 Jul 2026
Planes, trains and real estate deals | corporate lawyer
Host Matt Newell interviews a corporate lawyer about navigating career choices, legal practice, and life lessons learned beyond law school.
6 Jul 2026
Creativity can change the world | nonprofit leader
Nonprofit leader Kimberly Howard Wade shares how creativity fuels youth development and personal growth, offering insights for a more impactful life.
22 Jun 2026
A love of horses and a lifetime of curiosity | equine scientist
Equine scientist Katrin Hinrichs shares her lifelong curiosity about horses and scientific innovation with host [Host Name] in this insightful interview.
8 Jun 2026
Seeking balance at sea and on land | maritime engineer
Maritime engineer Sam Stanton shares his unconventional journey from dropping out of college to diverse careers, revealing what's possible when you lean into life's opportunities.
25 May 2026
Reading, writing, speaking and listening with joy and engagement
Host Dave Weich interviews literacy expert Jen Burkart about cultivating joy and engagement in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
11 May 2026
Getting people hired
Host [Host Name] interviews executive recruiter Katie Silver on navigating the job market, finding career alignment, and overcoming professional hurdles.
11 May 2026
How to search for meaning without losing joy
Guest: David Gutterman What'd we talk about? Intellectual and emotional capacity. What it is to be human. The liberal arts. Funeral dancing. Sustained community. Learning how to listen and be present. The time horizon. How to finish cooking half-baked ideas. Capitalist frameworks. Fear and powerlessness. Asking better questions. Kathryn Schulz. Changing your mind. Styles of learning. Run time: 39:54 Work-Shaped Life is a production of Sheepscot Creative in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Dave W...
11 May 2026
An archeologist leaves the Pentagon
Guest: Katie Fine What'd we talk about? The Department of War. Evanston, Illinois. Forensic archeology. The Neolithic period in Greece. The job market. Coffee shop conversations at the Pentagon. Heated Rivalry. Tethers. Losing a parent. The Vietnam War. MIA POWs. Adventure. Loneliness. Research security. Career goals. Identity. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Run time: 37:16 Work-Shaped Life is a production of Sheepscot Creative in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Dave Weich, edited by ...
24 Apr 2026
Work-Shaped Life: What Making a Living Makes of Our Lives
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” In Work-Shaped Life, people talk about how the path to “what they want to be” is going...and where it’s taken them along the way. Who’s able to build and sustain a career that fits the life they want? How have they done it? And what does that even look like today, in 2026, as the economy falters and the future of work seems less certain than ever? Have you ever had a job that rewards what you're good at, suits how you’re wired, and leaves you f...
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Kayla Dantz
Manon Fisher
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Hannah Louise Poston
Matt Newell
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