The Why I Network
214 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out WHY. This podcast is to help you find out "WHY." We interview every job and ask them WHY they started their passion so that you can find your dream job too! Hosted by Kojo Thompson. Follow us on all Social Media:@WhyiNetwork Contact: [email protected]
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Episodes
Why I Opened a Coffee Shop with Dan Webber
February 08, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBhttps://chimneyfirecoffee.com/ Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Rally Car Driver with Penny Mallory
January 30, 2023 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBhttps://become.me.uk/ Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Started a Record Label with Richard Upshall
January 22, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-upshall-8792452/ Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became the CEO of Porsche with Kevin Gaskell
January 08, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBKevin is a businessman who was the CEO of Porsche and BMW! https://kevingaskell.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Remote Job Coach with Jordan Carroll
December 18, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBJordan Carroll, aka The Remote Job Coach, creates content, courses, and coaching programs to help high performers learn a process to land legitimate remote jobs and gain more freedom and flexibility in their lives. He's worked remotely since 2013 in different capacities. https://theremotejobcoach.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a CEO with Jeffrey Zuckerman
December 11, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBJeff Zuckerman is the chief executive officer of ILOE Studios, a brand that he started within his family's fashion business. His dad, Al, started the fashion business decades ago, building one of the most acclaimed fashion industry events in the world. Jeff began his career as an attorney, and later decided to combine his legal expertise with his background in fashion and business to help launch ILOE Studios. https://www.iloestudios.com/ Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/why...
Why I Became an Audiologist with Dr Lara Shur
November 27, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBLara is an audiologist director for the Earbus Foundation! Earbus Foundation is a WA-based Children's charity that works to reduce the incidence of middle ear disease in Aboriginal and at-risk children in the state. Lara joined the Earbus Foundation as the Director of Clinical Services & Outcomes in 2013. https://www.earbus.org.au/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
(Re-Air) Overcoming Racism with Matthew Kincaid
November 20, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn today's current political climate I thought it best to re-air a classic episode from this year! Matthew is a rare guest on the show being that he's a black man. And not only is he a black man in a world trying to stop him, but he goes totally against the grain in fighting for a change that every black man needs. In a world where I get a new email everyday from some woman(pitching to be on my show) who broke through in her desired field and now wants to help other woman, I don't ever get e...
We Stand with Kyrie and Kanye!
November 13, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MBWe stand with Kyrie and Kanye! Today's episode is an excerpt of the late, great, Michael Jackson exposing the music and entertainment industry and calling out the "so called jewish" leadership for abusing it's black artist and entertainers. This has been a trend in America, from Muhammad Ali to Kyrie Irving! From Michael Jackson to Ye we stand with our black brothers and sister in getting liberated from corporate control and abuse! Stay Black! Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...
Why I Became a Ghostwriter with Catherine Nikkel
November 06, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBCatherine Nikkel is a content creator, ghostwriter, author and Mindful Media founder. She specializes in helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and influencers create copy that engages and converts. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Huffington Post, Yahoo!, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and more. https://catherinenikkel.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Software Engineer with Andy Ide
October 30, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBAndy is a Software Engineer who has worked for state, national and international companies. He currently is the Founder, Director, and initial programmer of horserecords.info https://www.horserecords.info/ Social: @HorseRecords2 https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became an Entrepreneur with Tyler Copenhaver-Heath
October 23, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBGrowing up a welfare kid of an incarnated father, Tyler had very little of his own. While pursuing a biochemistry degree(to prove to his high school that he wasn't the stupid acting kid they said he was) Tyler begrudgingly opened a custom auto shop. This auto shop would go from a one-man operation founded with 4 thousand dollars to a multimillion-dollar multiple-location business. Think pimp my ride, his shop had clients such as the rolling stones, WWE, CNN, and a laundry list of others. As ...
Why I Became an Entrepreneur with Tyler Copenhaver-Heath
October 23, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBGrowing up a welfare kid of an incarnated father, Tyler had very little of his own. While pursuing a biochemistry degree(to prove to his high school that he wasn't the stupid acting kid they said he was) Tyler begrudgingly opened a custom auto shop. This auto shop would go from a one-man operation founded with 4 thousand dollars to a multimillion-dollar multiple-location business. Think pimp my ride, his shop had clients such as the rolling stones, WWE, CNN, and a laundry list of others. As ...
Why I Became an Executive Assistant with Candice Burningham
October 16, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBCandice has been an Executive Assistant (Secretary) for the past 20 years! Here's what she's got to say! Social: @candice_burningham https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Natural Doctor (Naturopathy) with Kaye Wright
October 09, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBNaturopathy: a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and massage. Social: @lavidahealth Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became Animal Nutritionist with Kristy Digiacomo
October 02, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBKristy is a Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne and is … wait for it… an ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST! And her work is AMAZING. Everything from converting food waste into animal feed using insects to feeding cows special diets so they burp less methane… Animal nutritionists are not that well known, but what they do is amazing for the food supply, environmental sustainability and animal welfare. https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwo...
Why I Became Animal Nutritionist with Kristy Digiacomo
October 02, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBKristy is a Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne and is … wait for it… an ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST! And her work is AMAZING. Everything from converting food waste into animal feed using insects to feeding cows special diets so they burp less methane… Animal nutritionists are not that well known, but what they do is amazing for the food supply, environmental sustainability and animal welfare. https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwo...
Why I Became a Sommelier with Andre Mack
September 25, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBSocial: @AndreHMack Social: @WhyiNetwork Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Gardener with Jennifer Mcdonald
September 18, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBJennifer McDonald is a Certified Organic Vegetable Garden Specialist and a founder of The Garden Girls in Houston, Texas. Jen believes in making gardening more accessible, teaching both kids and adults where their food comes from, helping schools plant gardens, and redefining gardens as a safe places created out of love and beauty. Recently, The Garden Girls' work was featured on Martha Stewart's "Getting Down and Dirty with Martha." https://www.gardengirlstx.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwor...
Why I Became a Building Designer with Trisha Pickersgill
September 11, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBhttps://www.studiumdesign.com.au/ Social: @studiumdesignco https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Interview Live with Kojo on The Why I Network: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Sonographer with Katrina Robertson
September 04, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBKatrina is a Sonographer and Radiographer as well as a small business owner and business coach. She's worked in medical imaging for over 14 years! https://www.klrmedical.com.au/ Social: @klrmedical_coaching https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Real Estate Developer with Dr. Michael Hatcher
August 14, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBA construction industry Innovator and Educator, Dr. Hatcher was recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of the city’s “Top 500” most powerful and influential leaders for two consecutive years. A graduate of Morehouse College, he received his MS and Ph.D. in Building Construction and Integrated Facilities Management from The Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Architecture, School of Building Construction. He is the first African American to receive the distinguished Doctor of Philosop...
Why I Became a Therapist with Dr. David Pfaff
August 07, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBDavid is a licensed professional counselor in private practice and core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. https://dspcounseling.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Food Scientist with Anneline Padayachee
July 31, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBAnneline is a nutritional food scientist who says that, In her opinion, it's the best career in the world! Now she says It's not a normal career path, but since everyone needs to eat, there's always a job available! https://www.dranneline.com/ Social: @DrAnneline https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became an Inspirational Speaker with Robert B Foster
July 24, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBwww.shutupandgrind.me https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became an Auctioneer with Andy Reid
July 17, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBAndy Reid is an award-winning auctioneer and Director of Sold By Group, a full-service auctioneering company that services more than 120 agencies throughout Victoria. He is passionate about his craft and believes that more young people should pursue a career in the real estate industry. Social: @ _andy__reid_ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Private Jet Broker with Elijah Buford
July 10, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBElijah has been working as a private jet charter broker for more than 5 years, arranging luxury travel for celebrities and other ultra-high-net-worth individuals. https://www.elijahbuford.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Forensic Psychologist with Dr. Eamonn McCarthy
July 03, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDr Eamonn is a forensic Psychologist whose passion is providing traditional one-on-one therapy, he concluded that to truly help at-risk kids, he needed to take a role that would let him make an impact on a broader scale, which is what led him to take the CEO role at Lighthouse Foundation. https://lighthousefoundation.org.au/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Gigster with Sue Ellson
June 26, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSue hasn't had a job since 1994 and is a self proclaimed 'Gigster' aka a person who uses technology to attract aligned gigs. She says that There is a way to balance life and work (not a job) and it means building a network and building multiple sources of income. https://sueellson.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became an Event Planner with Robyn Duda
June 19, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBRobyn is an award-winning event strategist, experience designer and thought-leader who has created event strategies for some of the most recognized brands in the world including Coca-Cola, Spotify, Visa and IBM. https://www.robynduda.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Invented the Sparbar with Jazz Gill
June 12, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSPARBAR® brand founder Jasvinder "Jazz" Gill has always had a love for boxing. While training, he came across the idea of a sparring device for boxing training - an interactive alternative to the static punch bag. Jazz immediately had the vision to bring this concept to market and began developing the SPARBAR® PRO. https://sparbar.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Life Coach with Karen Chaston
June 05, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn her corporate career Karen was a Chief Financial Officer and a senior manager for more than 25 years, still maintaining her C.P.A. status. In July 2011, Karen’s life changed forever when her 27-year-old son, Dan, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away at her back door. Within 15 months, Karen resigned from her CFO role and began a personal, professional and spiritual journey culminating in her becoming a beyond loss expert and co-founding her business: The Chaston Centre www.thechastoncen...
Why I Became a Shopfitter with Colin Guest
May 29, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBhttps://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Pilates Master with Simona Di Tucci
May 22, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSimona has been teaching pilates for strength/core building as well as physical rehabilitation for decades, and was previously working as a professional dancer. She is originally from Italy and extremely passionate about her work. https://www.pilatesbysimona.com/ Social: @ehpilatesbysimona https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Teach Pilates with Simona Di Tucci
May 22, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSimona has been teaching pilates for strength/core building as well as physical rehabilitation for decades, and was previously working as a professional dancer. She is originally from Italy and extremely passionate about her work. https://www.pilatesbysimona.com/ Social: @ehpilatesbysimona https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show
Why I Became a Web Designer with Eileen Mullin
May 15, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBEileen spent several years developing Web sites at large companies like IBM and Merrill Lynch before she started working for herself. Now she runs her own Web design and development firm in New York City. https://genuineclass.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Reporter with Kyra Kyles
May 08, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBKyra has spent over 20 years in the media industry, including being the former editor in chief of Ebony magazine, and another 6 years at the Chicago tribune, with a consistent emphasis on equity and representation. https://yr.media/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Went from Cop to Cannabis with Marlo Richardson
May 01, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBMarlo is a former police lieutenant who is now a restaurant owner, founder, and CEO of four California-based Cannabis businesses. https://marlorichardson.com/ Social: @MsMarloNicole https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Story Teller with Mellissa Tong
April 24, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBMellissa is a newscaster turned award-winning storyteller. With over 25 years of experience and 1,200 stories and counting, I work with brands to shorten their sales cycle by way of storytelling. https://duckpunk.net/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became an Activist with Matthew Kincaid
April 17, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMatthew Kincaid, a former social studies teacher, and school administrator is now the founder, CEO, and Chief Consulting officer of the non-profit, Overcoming Racism. Overcoming Racism was founded in 2016 and works with schools and organizations nationwide and provides professional training, leadership, board coaching, and consultations around race and equity. https://www.overcomeracism.com/ Social: @OvercomingRacism https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Pat...
Why I Became a Software Engineering Manager with Manuel Rueda
April 10, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBManuel is an experienced Web Application Developer with an interest in product research and development. And is currently the Software Engineering Manager at Vestwell. https://www.vestwell.com/careers https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a HR Specialist with Jared Pope
April 03, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBJared began his career practicing workplace benefits, HR and compensation law. But After the rise of the #metoo movement in 2017, Jared realized industry-standard practices and the system were entirely broken. Jared knew he had to improve the system and created Work Shield. https://workshield.com/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-pope https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains...
3 Year Anniversary
March 26, 2022 23:00 - 59 seconds - 710 KBSupport the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Guitarist with Neil Santos
March 20, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBNeil taught guitar students of all ages in person for more than a decade before moving to an online format. He's passionate about playing Guitar and even more passionate about sharing The Pentatonic Way with anyone playing to be a better guitarist. https://pentatonicway.com/ https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Health Curator with Denise Stegall
March 13, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBDenise' background is in hotel restaurant management with a focus on nutrition and she has found that to be successful in life and career you must start with a simple foundation: eat real food, make good decisions, and be accountable. https://livinghealthylist.com/ Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Yoga Instructor with Lara Heimann
March 06, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBhttps://lytyoga.com/ Social: @lara.heimann Contact: [email protected] Podcast https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Became a Financial Advisor with Matthew Grishman
February 27, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBMatthew is a financial advisor who says It took him nearly two decades to realize that his purpose in life is to help people; not to make as much money as I possibly could. He also believes that Financial Services is an incredible industry to have massive impact on the lives of others - especially if you're willing to be vulnerable and REAL!! Financial Sobriety Podcast Financial Sobriety book on Amazon www.yourfinancialsobriety.com www.gebhardtgroupinc.com Social: @MatthewGrishman https://...
Black History Month 2022 Pt 2
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 59 seconds - 712 KBSame resources: Key #1: Home Team History Key #2: New Africa Key #3: The Spark Newspaper Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork
Why I Sell Solar Panels with Alex Williams
February 13, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn 2017, brothers Alex and Clint Williams, along with Founding Partner Dave Madrid poured their skills into starting Solar Energy Partners. The trio went to work partnering with many of the largest, highest rated companies in the solar industry. Social: @SolarEnergyPartners https://www.thewhyinetwork.com/ Social: @WhyiNetwork Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at n...
Black History Month 2022
February 06, 2022 05:00 - 59 seconds - 712 KBStay Black! Key #1: Home Team History Key #2: New Africa Key #3: The Spark Newspaper Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whyinetwork