What the heck is this podcast? A series of interviews with career professionals in which they will explain “what the heck they do” day-to-day in their jobs. Why the heck should I listen? You will gain an in-depth understanding of various career fields as well as advice on how to break into different industries from successful professionals. Who the heck is this host? Caroll Dweck is a licensed psychotherapist and career coach. She has coached hundreds of clients as the founder of Careers By Caroll and a member of the Pathfinders Team at Flatbush High School.
Ever go running, wear shoes, or work out at the gym and one side hurts or aches more than the other? As a physical therapist, Deborah can help you figure out why you are in pain and, more importantly, help you fix it! How Deborah treats is uniquely her way. Every therapist treats differently utilizing different tools. They also treat in different settings and specialize in different areas. Deborah likes to work with the brain and re-educating the nervous system to decrease pain and improve function. She also specializes in PT for the pelvic floor. For Deborah, nothing is more exciting than figuring out the mystery and then seeing the person heal right before her eyes. There's so much out there when it comes to physical therapy so do your research, talk to other physical therapists, and learn what's best for you! If you want to speak to Deborah about physical therapy and/or pelvic floor as a specialty, you can email her at deborahdweckdpt@gmail.com. If you would like to make an appointment with Deborah, head to https://primefitnessphysicaltherapy.com/
Florence Catton is the founder of Onbrand Media, a social media marketing agency working closely with brands to show up authentically on social outlets. From brand identity and logos to tone of voice and video content, Florence and her team become your in-house marketing leaving you to focus on what you do best: running your business. Florence has been working in the digital world since her first internship at an influencer marketing agency. She worked with many different brands, building and growing the businesses closely with the owners. It's not only about showing up on social media, Florence focuses on building communities around each and every brand. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onbrand.media/ Website: https://www.onbrand.media/ Recommended online courses: https://withhonors.co/ https://ilovecreatives.com/ https://www.udemy.com/topic/google-ads-certification/
Michael is a rocket scientist, or more technically a Mechanical Aerospace Engineer, at Kulite Semiconductor Products Inc. Michael has helped develop pressure sensors with Kulite for the aerospace industry for the last 6 years. He manages current dynamic sensing technology, development, and characterization of dynamic sensors. He and his team help develop technology that will enable future vehicle diagnostics and control to further advance the world's aerospace capabilities. His passion lies in the creative design process and realized prototype development to innovate solutions that will enable human space flight, travel, and exploration. He believes that passion and genuine interest, in a generally lucrative profession, within your field of study should drive you in your career development. He hopes to continue his love for aerospace development at his next job at SpaceX.
Frieda spends her days developing snack foods. Working with customers from idea inception to commercialization is only part of the job. Frieda also has to be aware of the latest flavors, ingredients, and industry trends and innovations. Staying ahead of the game is how she helps her company stay relevant. Head to https://www.drizzilicious.com/ to try a delicious and guilt-free snack created by Frieda.
Susan Nadritch is a Talent Acquisition executive with over 20 years of experience building C-Level Management teams for professional services and management consulting firms, software development organizations as well as award-winning business development and creative teams for technology companies. In 2015 she transitioned to the other side of the Interview chair and became a career coach. "My goal is to help college, graduate, and doctoral students navigate their career journey and arm them with a strategic executable tool kit that they can use throughout their careers. In addition to my professional accomplishments, I volunteer my recruiting expertise to numerous causes and non-profit organizations including Emunah of America, Friendship Circle, and The Frisch School where I co-founded the Frisch Work-Study program for high school seniors. I love what I do and the people I am fortunate enough to meet."
Dr. Menasche is a Veterinarian currently working at One Love Animal Hospital. He is a general practitioner which means he tackles all kinds of cases ranging from routine vaccine appointments, sick appointments, to emergencies. He also performs dental procedures and various types of surgeries.
Ezra Doueck is the Co-Founder of Grid Power Direct, an energy consulting company that helps real estate owners create new income streams for themselves. As an entrepreneur, Ezra manages many parts of the business- including accounting, legal, HR, and operations. Yet his true passion lies in sales, where he navigates fear, obstacles and rejection to help grow his company one new client at a time. Check out Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It By Chris Voss To get in touch with Ezra, visit www.gridpowerdirect.com or email him at ezra@gridpowerdirect.com
Ronee is a registered dietitian who works at a hospital. In her role, she rounds with the medical team, gathers information on patients, and creates individualized nutrition care plans that can help patients better manage their illnesses. She incorporates a patient's past medical history, diet history and weight history into her assessments, can recommend different methods to feed patients non-orally and helps prevent or lessen malnutrition. Now 4 years out of school, after a dietetic internship and passing her national credential exam, she is a senior clinical dietitian who specializes in neonatal ICU nutrition, ensuring that sick or premature infants grow and tolerate their feeds. If you have any more questions about her path to nutrition, other branches of nutrition, or how to get in touch with other registered dietitian-nutritionists who work in fields you may be interested in, you can email Ronee at Saad.Ronee@gmail.com.
Ellen Sitt began working on Dearest Joe about 6 months after her son was born in 2019. Being used to always working, she hit a block after deciding not to work when having her son. Inspired by her everyday life with a newborn and the constant clothing ideas that came after every “crying change”, Ellen decided to make some clothing of her own. Dearest Joe is an organic baby clothing company that launched in September 2020. All of the clothing is thoughtfully designed by a parent for a parent. The clothes are meant to be easy basics for parents to get on their child, comfortable for your child to crawl, walk, climb and more while also looking really cute. Check us out on Instagram @dearestjoe.kids and our website dearestjoe.com
As a speech and language pathologist, Rita has the opportunity to work with a wide range of clientele with a variety of needs. In this episode, Rita breaks the stereotype of what people think a "speech therapist" does. Hint: It's not just about fixing lisps! "I like to refer to myself as a language therapist, as the bulk of my work consists of language work. My main job is to build my students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. I start my day working as a middle school speech and language therapist at The Shefa School, a school for students with language-based learning disabilities. After school, I work with a mix of preschoolers and school-age students. At one point this year, I had the opportunity to work with a college-aged student on their reading and writing skills. My field is oftentimes misunderstood. When I describe my work, my most common reaction is “HUH? I thought you just help people with lisps! Reading and writing? I am confused…..” The work of a speech- language therapist goes beyond speech. In this podcast, I hope to give you a window into the unknown aspects of the speech and language pathology field. Maybe I will even inspire you to join the club
Isaac Chappan is an NASM certified Fitness Instructor, a high school senior at the Yeshivah of Flatbush, and most importantly the founder of Isaac Chappan Fitness (ICF). Being an avid kickboxer with a love for exercise, he brings a different type of twist to his trainings and classes. The pumping music, motivation, and expertise he brings to each class will make sure you get your results and walk out with a smile. He believes exercise is more than just shedding a few pounds, it's about bringing out the client's inner confidence. That's why he helps each client not only to look their best, but also to feel their best. Isaac is also the youngest certified CKO instructor! Check him out on Instagram @isaacchappanfitness
Ezra is an innovative Product Manager and seasoned entrepreneur consulting for and investing in technology companies. Current clients include Pampers, HEED, TooD Beauty and more. Ezra has also recently founded Ezra Venture Group to lead syndicate investments in early stage startups. Prior to consulting & investing, Ezra was driving Uber's global product growth strategy. Ezra started his career at Morgan Stanley, then founded an EdTech company, Exceleratr. Following Exceleratr's success, Ezra began working with many Israeli startups such as Gett and Moburst, and found himself getting more and more involved in the Israeli startup scene. He studied business and computer science at NYU. If you're interested in connecting with Ezra, feel free to reach out via email! ezramosseri@gmail.com
The time has finally come! Find out what the heck Careers By Caroll actually does in this interview with power duo Ezra Doueck and Richie Mizrahi. Caroll is a career consultant who loves helping people discover their own unique potential through their careers. As a licensed psychotherapist, Caroll's main goal is to ensure that her clients leave each session feeling fully understood and optimistic about their futures. Caroll also hosts an awesome podcast called "What The Heck Do You Do?" You should check it out! ;) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careers_by_caroll/ Email: careersbycaroll@gmail.com
For the first time ever, we are featuring TWO guests in one episode! In this historic interview you will learn all the ins and outs of the field of dentistry, and more importantly, you will see how 2 individuals have found ways to maximize their unique strengths in the same career field. Drs. Marc Nardea and Sammy Saka graduated from Hillel Yeshiva High School, Monmouth University, and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Nardea is currently a resident pediatric dentist at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marc is a self-proclaimed “kid at heart” and so he loves working as a dentist for children where he can let his lighthearted and immature nature shine. Dr. Saka is a general dentist at a private office in Toms River, New Jersey. Sammy enjoys being a general dentist because it allows him to be the “quarterback,” building relationships with his clients and perfecting every element of the craft. Contact info: Marc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcnardea/ Marc's Phone #: 1 (908) 309-4845 Sammy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akadrsaka/ Sammy's Phone #: +1 (732) 822-7609 Want a quick recap of the episode? Check out our "What The Heck Do You Do?" Blog written by Frieda Sutton
Think attorneys are just the Harvey Spector's of the world who say things like, "Objection your honor"? Well think again! In this episode, Albert Tawil explains to us what a transaction lawyer does, and how dealing with intellectual property laws can be just as exciting as battling it out in the courtroom. Albert is an attorney specializing in intellectual property and commercial agreements at a Silicon Valley firm called Fenwick & West. Fenwick's clients include tons of startups and other tech companies, as well as larger Fortune 500 tech companies such as Amazon, Facebook, and Peloton. As a transaction lawyer, Albert works on transactions (think contracts and related advice, NOT litigation/lawsuits or courts), helping clients by drafting and negotiating agreements, and providing other advice. These transactions/contracts focus on: - Licenses for intellectual property (such as software/technology licenses, trademark/branding licenses, content/copyright licenses) - General commercial agreements (such as agreements for services, partnerships, physical goods, etc) - Mergers and acquisitions (by negotiating certain pieces of the purchase agreement and doing legal due diligence into the company our clients are looking to acquire or sell) - App/website terms of service and other online policies -Other related issues outside of the contract, such as branding issues, copyright/content, digital media/advertising, and many others. Special thanks to Frieda Sutton and Rachel Zalta for editing this episode
Joe Shalom is a financial advisor at the Power Forward Group. Joe spends his days helping young professionals create financial game plans for their future success. With a business owner mindset, he works with his client's best interests to build long term wealth. Joe thrives on helping people from the ground up and educates his clients on financial topics. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-shalom-7b6096107/ Phone: (718) 612-9171
Sherene Strausberg, of 87th Street Creative, is a freelance graphic designer and motion designer. On any given day, she is creating logos for various clients, and sometimes animating them too. Her work also entails creating explainer videos from concept to completion-storyboarding, illustrating and animating all the graphics. And with a background in music and sound engineering, she also edits all the music, voiceover and sound effects for her animations. Reach out to Sherene and/or check out her work using the links below: Email: sherene@87thstreetcreative.com Website: http://87thstreetcreative.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/87thstreetcreative/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherene-strausberg/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/87thstreetcreative The Mobilize America Project: https://vimeo.com/400032740
When people listen to music, they often don't think about how the song was made, who helped get it from point A to point B, and how much work goes into putting the song together before its release. In this episode, Deeba Abrishamchi—an A&R Music Talent Scout for Unrestricted— walks us through the process of what really goes down in the music industry. An A&R's responsibilities range from discovering talent to sign, overseeing recording and artist development, setting up studio sessions for artists, songwriters, and producers, and much more. Deeba explains the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, the behind-the-scenes process of putting together a song, how Tik Tok is changing the music industry, and her overall experience as an A&R. Curious about how to get your start in the music industry? All it takes is an ear for music, relentless passion, and a will to learn. Feel free to reach out to Deeba with any questions: dabrishamchi@gmail.com
Erin Wheelock is a real estate agent who owns and runs The Wheelock Team at Keller Williams New York City. The team helps buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords reach their real estate goals and building their wealth. Erin also takes advantage of Keller Williams being the largest company globally and travels while promoting the growth of the company. Erin strives to provide her real estate clients with reliable service in a personal setting. From the moment she meets you, she makes your needs top priority, giving you full attention through the apartment search process. Erin believes an agent should be open, honest, and must do their due diligence. Nothing less will do in her eyes, and that's just what her clients enjoy when working with her. Prior to pursuing her current career that she loves deeply, Erin worked on two different sides of the professional spectrums - in theater and film, and in information technology, giving her broad creative and technical experience that is vital to success in real estate.
Featured in Forbes, The Real Deal, New York Post, Complex Magazine, and USA Today - Ariel is a creative visionary with nearly 10 years of experience in real estate sales and marketing, whose team has conducted over $300,000,000 in sales volume in the last 4 years. Ariel was the first real estate professional to create a highly successful real estate vlog on Facebook & YouTube, with over 200 films produced, and created by Ariel himself, focused on the residential marketplace and documenting the journey of his team. He continues to set the bar in innovative marketing and has been asked to address audiences as a leading expert in his craft. Email: Ariel.Sassoon@Elliman.com Instagram: @Ariel_Sassoon, @aromasofrariel, @thels_team Website: www.thelsteam.com
What the heck is this podcast? A series of interviews with career professionals in which they will explain “what the heck they do” day-to-day in their jobs. Why the heck should I listen? You will gain an in-depth understanding of various career fields as well as advice on how to break into different industries from successful professionals. Who the heck is this host? Caroll Dweck is a licensed psychotherapist and career coach. She has coached hundreds of clients as the founder of Careers By Caroll and a member of the Pathfinders Team at Flatbush High School.
Have you ever wondered what goes into putting commercials on TV? Harris Sabbagh is a TV Media Buyer/Negotiator for GroupM. He works with TV networks like ABC, CBS and NBC to build out commercial schedules for Nestle's Products like Poland Spring, Hot Pockets and Purina, just to name a few. Harris helps allocate Nestle's TV Marketing Budget among its many brands and negotiates each individual budget with TV networks to place commercials throughout the year. Email: harris.sabbagh@gmail.com Phone Number: 201-563-2237 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-sabbagh-a73b4289/
In this episode, Frieda discusses her TWO jobs! By day, she is an interior designer at Nicole Cohen Art & Design, and by night she is an aspiring TV comedy writer who writes sketches and comedy pilots in coffee shops around NYC. Frieda provides us with tons of insider information about the TV and comedy world and gives great tips on what is needed to break into this highly competitive industry. "Frieda went to Brooklyn College where she double majored (okay, over achiever) in Film Production and TV/Radio Studies. She wrote and produced several short films and web series (you can watch here). Frieda went through the UCB sketch writing program, which sparked a love of short form writing. Frieda has written three half hour comedy pilots, coming to a screen near you (jk maybe she'll sell them and they'll die in development, or they'll act as samples to get Frieda hired to write for another show). Frieda currently works for Nicole Cohen at Nicole Cohen Art and Design (@sketchfortytwo), and now she can't stay at any ol' hotel, only hotels designed by AD100 designers. She's not sorry about it. You can find her in her bedroom where she works from home (or lives at work? am I right? Ladies?), but mentally she's asleep in a matinee at BAM." Follow Frieda on Twitter! @friedasitt: http://twitter.com/friedasitt Watch Frieda's Webseries "Camp Get Right" here: https://vimeo.com/showcase/4838984
Ruthie is a social worker practicing clinical psychotherapy. As a psychotherapist, Ruthie helps her client reduce the symptoms they experience as a result of a variety of mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, PTSD etc. She does this by utilizing different modalities of therapy including Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and more. Throughout her sessions, Ruthie creates a strong emotional connection with her clients and helps them process trauma, achieve self discovery, and become the best version of themselves. If you have any questions about becoming a social worker feel free to reach out to Ruthie via email at ruthiemanopla@gmail.com. Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Think software engineers are antisocial techies? Think again! On this week's episode, Ovadia Harary breaks the stereotype of a software engineer as he explains his job at Flatiron Health where he creates software to help doctors accelerate cancer research. "As a software engineer, I build tools to help solve a variety of problems. Recently, I worked with an intern of mine to create a software that notifies the company when we need to hire more employees. I also work with tons of data that is used to help doctors accelerate their cancer research, and so I always have to put myself into their shoes to think about how they would want the data to be presented. I'm continuously learning each day, which helps me grow personally and professionally." -Ovadia Harary Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
In this episode, Hayeem Rudy walks us through the steps necessary to become a medical doctor and explains why he chose to specialize in plastic surgery. He tells us about some really cool surgeries that he's worked on and breaks the Grey's Anatomy stereotype of what a plastic surgeon truly does. "I can't tell you how many times people have asked me why I chose plastic surgery if it's just cosmetic surgery. It's because plastics is such a broad field and the only surgical discipline based on principles. We use these principles and techniques to reattached fingers, reconstruct massive defects from tumor resections, repair gunshot wounds, reattach ears and noses that have been chewed off by dogs etc. It's SO much more than just breasts and butts." -Hayeem Rudy If you have any questions about the medical field, feel free to reach out to Hayeem at hayeemrudy@gmail.com. Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Sylvia is a sales associate at Adjmi Apparel Group for the MAG Brands division. You can often find her in the showroom selling Fila Kids apparel to stores like Burlington, Marshalls, Nordstrom & Saks or on a plane traveling to sell activewear to one of her out of town accounts. As a sales associate, Sylvia meets with buyers to sell them goods for the upcoming season. Her sales approach is to always be honest and to create real relationships with her clients. Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Ever wondered what exactly it is that PROPEL does? In this interview, Alissa Shams walks us through PROPEL's mission, their day to day offerings, and the steps necessary to take advantage of this amazing organization. Email info@thepropelnetwork.org for more information or to schedule an intake call. PROPEL enables Community-women to earn and help support their families while maintaining traditional values. The goal of PROPEL is to make a dual-income household the norm and alleviate other forms of communal support. This is achieved through career guidance, training and certificate programs, higher education, and networking. Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Do you like talking to people, helping others, working with numbers, being analytical, and having the ability to do various types of tasks in one day? If so, this is the episode for you! “As a Mortgage Loan Officer I help people become homeowners by arranging the financing for people to be able to buy a home. What's so interesting about my job is that I speak to such a wide range of people and get to learn about what they do (and how much money they make!). Imagine that I can help two people from opposite ends of the spectrum become homeowners- one a hedge fund manager that earns $1.5 million dollars a year, and the other a police man that drives for Uber as a side hustle to be able to buy a home for his family. All in a days work, I can start at a breakfast networking meeting, then to office to process paperwork, client prospecting, phone calls, run to a client meeting, run to a closing, and maybe end off the day with a happy hour networking meeting.” - Steven Esses Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Disclaimer: You DO NOT have to be a good dancer to be a dance therapist. Listen to this episode to find out what a dance therapist really does day to day and the steps you would need to take to become a dance therapist. Kim is a dance/movement psychotherapist who specializes in working with children. She's currently a mental health coordinator at a preschool, helping kids (ages 2-5) express their many big feelings. Kim spends much of her time moving, playing, and processing in the vast imaginations of others, finding ways to bring their stories to life and exploring the deepest parts of themselves. “I often specify that I'm a psychotherapist rather than a physical therapist, which means I work in the social-emotional realm. An easy way to describe what I do, is to explain that generally, psychotherapy is done verbally, however, a dance movement therapist uses the medium of the body and movement as an entry point to the mind. This sounds strange at first, but if you think about infants and how we've all developed, our most primal form of communication is actually nonverbal. This allows for deeper material to emerge in a way that words can't access in our brains, memories, and minds. This does not mean that we don't talk in sessions! We do! It's necessary to verbally process the material, but this often happens after it's been explored through the body." -Kim Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
According to Sammy, being a director of operations is just like being a mother. You need to handle any and every problem that arises within the company. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and are a good problem-solver, this is the episode for you. “Everyday I come to work I am faced with a new challenge and rarley am I doing the same thing. To some capacity I am responsible for almost all internal activity company wide. I work with every dept Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, HR, Production, IT, Building Management, RMA, Fulfillment, and am known as the company Firefighter. To elaborate on the firefighter thing, when the company needs Sammy is there no matter what the issue. It's a high pressure position loaded with excitement, change and TONS of frustration.” Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Eddie Esses explains what “e-commerce” really entails and gives tips on how to start selling products on Amazon. Eddie is an e-commerce seller on the Amazon platform. As the owner of Brand Central, he spends his time sourcing brands and products, writing orders, and managing the financial and day to day operational aspects of running an Amazon business. From constantly looking for the latest trends in brands to dealing with the difficult way in which Amazon treats its sellers, he is always finding ways to reinvent his business and navigate in the industry. Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Robyn Saad walks us through the process of creating a new makeup product, as she does at her job as a marketing manager at L'Oréal. She discusses the various types of marketing including product marketing, retail marketing, digital marketing, and marketing analytics. If you are creative, innovative, and know how to speak up for what you believe in— this is the episode for you! Robyn invents makeup for a living. As a marketing manager at L'Oreal, she spends her time deep diving into the latest beauty trends, analyzing market data, and developing strong consumer insights in order to come up with new product launch ideas for Maybelline NY. Focusing on anything from brand management to product development, digital campaigns and point of sale execution, she wears many hats but always remains creative, efficient, and resilient. Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
Linda Sabbagh provides real life case studies to illustrate the day to day role of a business consultant. She explains some of the projects that she has worked on, gives tips on how to break into the industry, discusses the pros and cons of travel, and gives great advice about the power of networking. If you are unsure about what career is best for you, this episode will definitely help you think about your career in a completely new way! As a consultant at Protiviti, Linda's job is to help her clients confidently face challenges and opportunities in the business world. On every project, Linda works with a team of consultants to look beyond the surface of any problem and create a tailored solution to build resilience. Her work allows her to explore the most detailed processes of business across all industries. Her experience can vary in the worlds of technology, business strategy and architecture, finance, business process, and compliance. Want to be featured in our next episode? Email whattheheckdoyoudo@gmail.com with your job title and a short description of what the heck you do! Looking for more career tips? Follow us on Instagram @careers_by_caroll
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