A Day in the Life of...

Ep 14. Turning "Aha" Moments into Reality with Patent Attorney

December 13, 2022 15:56 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Welcome to a Day in the Life of... podcast! Tune in to hear from patent attorney, Karima Gulick! We chat all about how Karima discovered the profession, including her journey in transitioning from her interest in aerospace engineering to patent law, her current day-to-day as a patent attorney, and her journey in opening her own law firm, Innovent Law. Having a patent is an important step for any aspiring entrepreneur or innovator who has an idea and needs to ensure that their idea will be pr...

Ep 13. Humanizing Tech with UX Design

June 24, 2022 19:47 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Welcome to a Day in the Life of... podcast! Learn all about user experience (UX) design in this episode! UX designer, Charlene Hew, takes us through an overview of the career and shares about her experience working in a variety of workplace environments and how that can influence the scope of the role. She also dives into landing her internships and how they have been an invaluable experience in her work today. Lastly, apart from UX design, Charlene highlights up and coming roles within the ...

Ep 12. Skintastic Skin Care with Dermatology Physician Assistant/Associate

February 28, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

Welcome to a Day in the Life of... podcast! In this episode, hear from Dermatology PA, Kelly Swanson! Kelly shares her story to discovering the PA profession, her day-to-day as a dermatology PA, and a look into some of the most common cases she sees. We also chat about the diversity of careers in healthcare, and how the PA profession differs from a nurse practitioner or physician. Lastly, Kelly offers us a glimpse into PA school as we chat about ways to make your application stand out! CONN...

Ep 11. Providing EYE-deal Care

January 04, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Welcome to a Day in the Life of... podcast! In today’s episode, optometrist Arzoo Wastani joins Tanya for an EYE-opening conversation into the world of optometry. Starting off undergrad as a business major, Dr. Wastani shares her story on what sparked her interest to pursue optometry and switch tracks to a biology major. She also walks us through the four years of optometry school, how a day in her life looks at a corporate optometry based practice, the most rewarding part of the job, and mo...

Ep 10. Heart of Healthcare with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

November 22, 2021 03:14 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Welcome to a Day in the Life of... podcast! Today's episode is with pediatric nurse practitioner, Priya Patel! Nurse Priya takes us through a day in her life and walks us through her journey of becoming a pediatric NP! She shares all about her experience working as a nurse in the NICU and insights on the role transition from RN to NP, as well as the versatility that being a nurse practitioner offers. Lastly, we chat about what gravitated her towards specializing in pediatrics and advice for ...

Ep 9. Picture Perfect Spaces with New York-Based Interior Designer

September 04, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Welcome to a Day in the Life of... podcast! Today's episode is with one of New York's most prolific interior designers, Ariel Okin! Ariel is the founder of her eponymous firm, Ariel Okin Interiors, and has also recently ventured into product design with the launch of her wallpaper and furniture collection. Ariel takes us through her journey of making a big career pivot into the world of interior design and how she gained experience in the industry. Beyond that, we chat mentorship, networking...

Ep 8. Beauty, Botox, and Beverly Hills with Physician Assistant/Associate

July 15, 2021 16:35 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of... podcast! Today's episode is with an Aesthetics Physician Assistant/Associate, Jazmine Kwong. After applying 3x to PA school, she has an inspiring story of perseverance and tons of insight to share! We discuss her schooling path, how she decided between the Pre-PA vs. Pre-MD route, the flexibility of being able to switch specialities in the PA profession, and more! CONNECT WITH JAZMINE KWONG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazminek_pa/ Blog: http...

Ep 7. Tooth Be Told... Dr. Anastasia is the BEST!

June 05, 2021 18:05 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of... podcast! Today's episode is with Dr. Anastasia Talalenko, who is currently practicing general dentistry. We dive deep into what each year of dental school entails and her experience, including a gratifying volunteer trip to Jamaica where she provided free dental care! Dr. Anastasia also gives us insights into her dental school journey and how she prepared for the field in high school and undergrad. Lastly, we chat about the business side of dentistry and th...

Ep 7. Tooth Be Told... Dr. Anastasia is the BEST!

June 05, 2021 18:05 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of... podcast! Today's episode is with Dr. Anastasia Talalenko, who is currently practicing general dentistry. We dive deep into what each year of dental school entails and her experience, including a gratifying volunteer trip to Jamaica where she provided free dental care! Dr. Anastasia also gives us insights into her dental school journey and how she prepared for the field in high school and undergrad. Lastly, we chat about the business side of dentistry and th...

Ep 6. Celebs, TikTok, & Pop Culture with Associate Editor at Seventeen Mag

April 18, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of…podcast! Today, I chat with Carolyn Twersky, an Associate Editor for Seventeen Magazine. We dive into her journey at Northwestern's journalism program and how she landed internships at The Cut and one of the biggest art magazines in the country, Art News. Carolyn shares about the broad scope of topics she covers, including celebrities, entertainment, health, and politics, and how she stays current with the latest trends. To finish off the episode, Carolyn and ...

Ep 5. Behind the Scenes with a New York Times Bestselling Author

March 16, 2021 21:37 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of…podcast! In this episode, I'm joined with New York Times bestselling author, Julie Clark. We chat about how she gets into developing her characters and how it all starts with honing in on her superpower of taking complex research and being able to simplify and tie them back into her novels. Ms. Clark also shares advice for aspiring authors, techniques she uses to overcome writer’s block, and the writing process behind her award-winning novel, The Last Flight. ...

Ep 4. Creating Edible Works of Art and Starring on the Food Network

March 16, 2021 16:25 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of…podcast! Meet Elizabeth Rowe, the owner and cake artist behind The London Baker that's become famous for their elaborately sculpted 3D cakes! In this episode, we talk all about Elizabeth's love for the creative spaces and how that translated to her start in the cake world, her experience on Food Network TV shows, the importance of branding your business, and tips for getting involved in the culinary field! CONNECT WITH THE LONDON BAKER: Website: https://w...

Ep 3. Recycling Sweat into Water & More on How NASA Engineers Innovate to Solve the World's Biggest Challenges

January 21, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of…podcast! In today's episode, I chat with Naina Noorani, a chemical engineer at NASA! We talk all about the scale and applicability of NASA's technologies on Earth, why cycles of testing are essential in space flight, and a look ahead at future projects bound for the moon in 2026! We also dive deep on the importance of interning for students as we hear about Naina's experience at the NASA Pathways Program and how that led to her current career! MORE INFO ON NA...

Ep 2. What Philosophy, Science, and Art have in Common with the Spine

January 06, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of…podcast! In this episode, I'm joined with Dr. Shelby Simon, a family wellness chiropractor at The Well Manhattan Chiropractic in New York. Dr. Shelby shares how her personal journey to well-being sparked her interest in the chiropractic field, the secret to staying motivated when times get difficult, and the importance of mentorship for high schoolers. To top it off, we chat about the incredible work Dr. Shelby is doing by serving and giving back to her commun...

How Tasting Chicken Nuggets Led to a Future Career in Product Marketing

December 15, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of...podcast! Learn how tasting chicken nuggets led to a role in product marketing! In today's episode, I interviewed Afsheen Choudhury, head of her product marketing team at one of the world's biggest tech firms! We discuss her journey to where she is today, understanding the needs of the market, working with a product roadmap, and golden nuggets of advice to high schoolers on the importance of following through on your passions! Interested in learning more...

Ep 1. How Tasting Chicken Nuggets Led to a Future Career in Product Marketing

December 15, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of...podcast! In today's episode, I interview Afsheen Choudhury, head of her product marketing team at one of the world's biggest tech firms! We discuss her journey to where she is today, understanding the needs of the market, working with a product roadmap, and golden nuggets of advice to high schoolers on the importance of following through on your passions! CONNECT WITH TANYA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlit4teens/ YouTube: https://youtube.com...

A Day in the Life of... Teaser

December 12, 2020 20:24 - 1 minute - 1.18 MB

Welcome to A Day in the Life of... podcast! Join host Tanya Hassan for a virtual career fair at your fingertips. With a mission to empower teens with knowledge and insights about various professions, listeners will hear from guest speakers who share their first-hand career experiences and advice to high schoolers, including financial tips, courses to focus on, and more about a typical Day in the Life of… CONNECT WITH TANYA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlit4teens/ YouTube: htt...

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