Mom of Three into Tequila Entrepreneur | Mara Smith [55]

Photojournalism into Farming | Karen Peditto [58]

Karen Peditto shifted from photojournalism to working in food systems and eventually farming. Karen describes how smartphone cameras changed the photojournalism landscape, how social anxiety pushed her away from traditional reporting, and how AmeriCorps at a Pittsburgh food bank led her into food policy, access, and program management. Eventually, she joined Wagner Farm, using communication and education skills to support a modern diversified growing operation and public learning. ▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬ * Karen Peditto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbullock/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbullock/] * Mike Peditto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpeditto/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpeditto/] * Episode with Mike: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62nCCV2jjKlid5n17sk4pK [https://open.spotify.com/episode/62nCCV2jjKlid5n17sk4pK] * USDA: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/What%20is%20Organic.pdf [https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/What%20is%20Organic.pdf] * Wagner Farm: https://glenviewparks.org/facilities/historic-wagner-farm/ [https://glenviewparks.org/facilities/historic-wagner-farm/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/ [https://shorturl.at/RKHYt] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia] * X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC [https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/] * Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskill [https://get.descript.com/transferableskill] ▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:28 Early Farm Mornings 01:05 Photojournalism Dreams 02:02 Smartphones Change Everything 06:40 Ethics and Privacy Lines 09:05 Still Taking Photos 11:22 Anxiety and Career Pivot 13:11 AmeriCorps and Food Studies 15:59 Food Bank Disillusionment 20:22 Farm Stand Program Impact 24:44 Quitting and Farm Truck Foods 28:15 Eggs and Food Education 29:11 Egg Yolk Truths 29:36 Label Marketing Myths 30:57 Ethics And Flavor 32:39 Why Local Food Struggles 35:07 CSA Explained 37:22 From Mom To Farm Job 41:01 Inside Wagner Farm 44:03 Garlic Lesson Moment 45:05 Talking To Strangers 47:24 Why Wagner Farm Rocks 49:34 Flower Field Wins 52:36 Baking Dreams Ahead 54:31 Final Thanks And Wrap

Financial Analyst into Men’s Health & Fitness | Andy Feltovich [57]

Andy Feltovich shares his journey from being a Financial Analyst to specializing in Men's Health and Fitness, and discusses his podcast 'Orthodox Apostasy', the importance of purpose and calling, and how his background in finance has equipped him with unique skills for his current role as a health and performance coach. ▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬ * Andy Feltovich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltovichfit/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltovichfit/] * Gerald Norby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldnorby/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldnorby/] * FeltovichFit: https://www.youtube.com/@feltovichfit [https://www.youtube.com/@feltovichfit] * Orthodox Apostasy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZVztaBmHseeXFLMwZBhuY [https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZVztaBmHseeXFLMwZBhuY] * How to Lie with Statistics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393310728 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393310728] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/ [https://shorturl.at/RKHYt] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia] * X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC [https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/] * Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskill [https://get.descript.com/transferableskill] * Sign up for our newsletter: https://shorturl.at/WDrfT [https://shorturl.at/WDrfT] * Want to be a guest on the show?: https://shorturl.at/umZ2l [https://shorturl.at/umZ2l] ▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:28 Andy's Podcast and Philosophy 02:24 The Concept of Laziness and Perfectionism 05:31 Purpose and Calling Framework 09:02 Andy's Career Journey 19:55 Transition to Men's Health and Performance 28:36 The Screen Framework and Coaching Philosophy 32:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Biochemist into Medical Fiction Author | Dr. Keren Hulkower [56]

Dr. Keren Hulkower regals us with many stories of his days working in labs and into his career transition from biochemistry to becoming a medical fiction author. Dr. Hulkower discusses his new book 'Early Detection,' his experiences in both the scientific and writing communities, and how his scientific background influences his creative writing. He also shares personal anecdotes, offers insights into the publishing process, and talks about the challenges and rewards of balancing a scientific career with a passion for writing. Intriguingly, the episode includes mentions of gastrointestinal research and explores the competitive nature and politics of laboratory research. ▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬ * Keren Hulkower: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-hulkower-37819710/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-hulkower-37819710/] * Erick Mertz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickmertzwriting/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickmertzwriting/] * https://www.isaakhulkowerllc.com/ [https://www.isaakhulkowerllc.com/] * Great Stories Don't Write Themselves: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Stories-Dont-Write-Themselves/dp/1440300852 [https://www.amazon.com/Great-Stories-Dont-Write-Themselves/dp/1440300852] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/ [https://shorturl.at/RKHYt] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia] * X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC [https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/] * Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskill [https://get.descript.com/transferableskill] * Sign up for our newsletter: https://shorturl.at/WDrfT [https://shorturl.at/WDrfT] * Want to be a guest on the show?: https://shorturl.at/umZ2l [https://shorturl.at/umZ2l] ▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills 00:07 Guest Introduction: Dr. Keren Hulkower 00:24 Journey into Medical Fiction Writing 00:52 Challenges and Triumphs in Writing 02:15 Balancing Science and Writing 03:41 Support Systems and Writing Process 04:43 Publishing and Editing Insights 08:48 Career in Biomedical Engineering 09:42 Early Scientific Interests 19:58 Competitive Nature of Scientific Research 20:24 Challenging Research Methods 21:36 Standardizing Cancer Diagnosis 23:17 Data Manipulation Scandals 24:29 Theranos and Proficiency Testing 26:36 Navigating Lab Politics 29:02 Adapting to New Research Fields 34:55 Balancing Writing and Research 41:51 Future Endeavors and Teaching

Mom of Three into Tequila Entrepreneur | Mara Smith [55]

Mara Smith, former CPA and attorney turned founder of Inspiro Tequila, discusses leadership, parenting, and what really transfers across professional and personal life. Rather than following a single linear trajectory, her journey defines how hard skills (law, accounting, strategy) and so-called “soft” skills (empathy, decisiveness, adaptability) compound over time. She also helps clarify and explain key differences between various types of tequila. The conversation also touches on the challenges Mara faces as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, her commitment to quality and authenticity, and the role of empathy and leadership in her entrepreneurial journey. ▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬ * Mara Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-smith-inspiro/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-smith-inspiro/] * Mark Bromberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbromberg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbromberg/] * Inspiro: https://inspirotequila.com/ [https://inspirotequila.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/ [https://shorturl.at/RKHYt] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia] * X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC [https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/] * Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskill [https://get.descript.com/transferableskill] * Sign up for our newsletter: https://shorturl.at/WDrfT [https://shorturl.at/WDrfT] * Want to be a guest on the show?: https://shorturl.at/umZ2l [https://shorturl.at/umZ2l] ▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills 00:17 Understanding Tequila Varieties 01:52 Mara's Career Journey: From Law to Business 03:41 Balancing Family and Career 05:27 Transition to Entrepreneurship 14:14 Challenges and Success in the Tequila Industry 21:29 Balancing Parenting and Leadership 22:37 Direct Feedback and Clarity in Leadership 24:19 Tequila Entrepreneurship and Family Dynamics 29:50 Building a Brand from Scratch 30:53 The Inspiration Behind the Brand Name 33:14 Guilty Pleasure Jobs and Organizational Skills 37:32 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Radio Ad Sales into Pharmacy & Healthcare Marketing | Julie Irving [54]

Julie Irving shares her skills journey from working in radio ad sales to transitioning into pharmacy and healthcare marketing. Fun times hearing about her strategies for success amid the COVID-19 pandemic while working at a major pharmacy brand on their marketing team. ▬▬▬▬▬ Resources ▬▬▬▬▬ * Julie Irving: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieirving/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieirving/] * Efrem Epstein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efremepstein/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/efremepstein/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cacklemedia/ [https://shorturl.at/RKHYt] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia [https://www.tiktok.com/@cacklemedia] * X: https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC [https://x.com/CackleMediaLLC] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@CackleMedia] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cacklemedia/] * Support the pod when signing up for Descript / SquadCast: https://get.descript.com/transferableskill [https://get.descript.com/transferableskills] ▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills 00:39 Julie's Early Career in Radio 05:45 Transitioning to Marketing 08:53 Marketing Strategies and Roles 13:23 Healthcare Marketing Challenges 25:36 Navigating the Job Market 27:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts