Episodes

No, but really, what do you do as an actor and producer (part 2)? Inclusive, accessible, representative. These are some of the core tenets that Cori & Ian and the rest of their creative partners at Via Brooklyn have built into their theatre company. In the second half of our conversation about their work we dive into the physical and emotional technical skills they use as actors, as well as what they’ve learned along the way about running a theatre as a business. They share the core questions th...

No, but really, what do you do as an actor and producer? Cori & Ian are actors, theatre producers, and a married couple who split their time and careers between the US and UK, so we have a lot to unpack in Part 1 of our interview. Today, they share what it’s like to have to defend acting as a career choice to people outside the industry, preparing for “the business of the business,” the benefits of of creating your own opportunities in the arts and how the pandemic is impacting regional theatre....

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week and the World Health Organization named 2020 the year of the nurse & midwife, a fitting designation made even more apt by the world’s current situation. But what are the daily requirements of the job beyond what we’ve all seen on TV? How do you forge connections with patients and families in their most vulnerable and trying times? And what does it feel like when you see a recovered patient get to just be a kid again? Molly tells me about the ins and outs of worki...

No, but really, what do you do as a brand manager? Christine explains the ins and outs of influencer marketing, developing authentic messages that resonate with shoppers and helping every department in her company see the value they provide to their consumers every day. Plus, her advice to aspiring (and current!) marketers? Soak up information. Always have the drive to learn. - About your job – 1:36 - About your skills – 22:28 - About your company – 26:24 - About your challenges and successes –...

No, but really, what do you do in compliance? Rebecca shares how many different ways compliance officers act as partners in their business: to the sales and trading teams she interacts with daily on the trading floor; to the industry regulators writing new rules that her group later helps to implement; to the technology teams that build the systems and infrastructure to ensure the business can comply with regulations. Plus, she highlights the importance of PowerPoint skills! - About your job – ...

Ever wonder what your coworker down the hall actually does all day? How about your friends? Do your parents really “get” your career? Let's be honest, most of the time, we have no idea what other people’s jobs really are. And it's time we start asking. Introducing, No, But Really, What Do You Do?, the podcast where host Blaike Hannay asks people to explain to her what they actually do at their jobs all day. Join her as she speaks with a new guest in each episode to ask about their job, what ski...

No, but really, what do you do as a Senior HR Specialist? Today, we hear from Sarah about her transition from media relations to human resources, how she and her team keep their employees motivated at work, and the surprising role math plays in her job. - About your job – 1:41 - About your skills – 13:48 - About your team and industry engagement – 21:20 - About your challenges and successes – 29:15 Follow on IG @nobutreallypod

No, but really, what do you do as a pre-launch tech startup founder? Today, we hear from Eliza about getting a product from 0 to 1, figuring things out as you go along, and communicating a vision for something that doesn't exist yet. Learn more about Eliza's startup Kipit at www.kipit.co - About your job – 1:40 - About your skills – 19:58 - About your team and industry engagement – 30:20 - About your challenges and successes – 38:15 Follow on IG @nobutreallypod