Work Talk Podcast

I ask for some fitness tips before learning how he changed careers from finance to coaching his high school's football team, then starting a business as a fitness trainer. We talk what it's like and what's next for him. Instagram: Instagram.com/coachblue20 ABOUT Sup, I'm John, host of the Work Talk Podcast. I have casual conversations with people in the Bay Area about what they do for work, what they know, and who they are - enjoy, learn, and be inspired. Instagram.com/worktalkpodcast Twitter.com/worktalkpodcast Facebook.com/worktalkpodcast INTRO+OUTRO MUSIC "Breezy Beats" by Lazeone instagram.com/lazeone

An educator & historian started a business, reaching out to teachers & under-resourced students to show them virtual reality tours of museums & memorials that represent diverse cultures. Her name is Kai Frazier & her business is called Curated X Kai. Website: www.curatedxkai.com Instagram: Instagram.com/curatedxkai ABOUT Sup, I'm John, host of the Work Talk Podcast. I have casual conversations with people in the Bay Area about what they do for work, what they know, and who they are - enjoy, learn, and be inspired. Instagram.com/worktalkpodcast Twitter.com/worktalkpodcast Facebook.com/worktalkpodcast INTRO+OUTRO MUSIC "Breezy Beats" by Lazeone instagram.com/lazeone

He was first in love with bioengineering, but things change, and he jumped into becoming a software engineer. We talk about how he made the move, why, if it was hard & his current goals. Tobi got a great mindset, intelligent & chill dude. This was a fun chat & I look forward to staying in touch. Linkedin.com/in/tobiogunnaike Twitter.com/gunzzzy ABOUT Sup, I'm John, host of the Work Talk Podcast. I have casual conversations with people in the Bay Area about what they do for work, what they know, and who they are - enjoy, learn, and be inspired. Instagram.com/worktalkpodcast Twitter.com/worktalkpodcast Facebook.com/worktalkpodcast INTRO+OUTRO MUSIC "Breezy Beats" by Lazeone instagram.com/lazeone

Since she works with tech companies as a marketing strategist & hosts a tech podcast, I thought I'd pick her brain about tech trends in the Bay Area. She talks about biotech, growing living organs, AI, blockchain, and other cool nerdy future stuff. Sandra Ponce De Leon is someone I met on Twitter and I appreciate her being on the show. twitter.com/sandramp Her podcast: PoppingtheBubbl.com ABOUT Sup, I'm John, host of the Work Talk Podcast. I have casual conversations with people in the Bay Area about what they do for work, what they know, and who they are - enjoy, learn, and be inspired. Instagram.com/worktalkpodcast Twitter.com/worktalkpodcast Facebook.com/worktalkpodcast INTRO+OUTRO MUSIC "Breezy Beats" by Lazeone instagram.com/lazeone

Ever wonder what it's like to be a software engineer? I'm a total noobie, so I ask basic questions like the difference between an engineer and developer. I also ask what a normal day looks like for her. We later talk about other topics such as her story, being a woman of color engineer, and tips for college students. Lauren Reeves is a chill, down-to-earth, and sweet person. I appreciate her chatting with me. twitter.com/LaurenAhmani INTRO+OUTRO MUSIC "Breezy Beats" by Lazeone instagram.com/lazeone

Once again, bringing back IDK Junior (music producer) & Tony Hannides (Lazy Tech TV Host) to talk about our projects, how we can help each other & other ideas to grow. IDK Junior Instagram.com/idkjuniormusic Tony Hannides Instagram.com/TonyHannides

Experienced recruiter in tech, Learning & Development Program Manager - we cover LinkedIn, networking, but go deep into concepts of self-awareness, culture, bias, racism, ageism, and conformity. Twitter.com/joshuaenc TEDtalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOje8rNC01o

A university recruiter and I talk about job searching. She shares how she found a job through networking and how as a recruiter, she prefers finding people that way too. LinkedIn.com/in/lauraitorres Twitter.com/laura_i_torres

State Director of California Petite Pageant, actress/model, freehand chalk artist, & founding member of an indie film production company. Whew, that's a lot, Dania Denise and I talk a bit about all of it. Instagram.com/DaniaDenise

First episode of "The Regulars". Guests IDK Junior & Tony Hannides. We talk about networking, creating content, getting attention, our goals, and more. GUESTS: Instagram.com/tonyhannides Instagram.com/idkjuniormusic Intro + Outro Music by IDK Junior Instagram.com/idkjunior_music

Inside salesperson for a software as a service company. We talk about sales, his past jobs, and a bit about fighting.

Respect to nurses, they bust out some wine and share the good and bad stories. My cousin and friend are amazing people, happy nurses week.

Podcaster, market strategist, and bad-ass former spy. He tells me what he does and we both talking about podcasting. Twitter.com/peteaturner His podcasts: BreakitDownshow.com poppingthebubbl.com

Local music producer and photographer, he's doing the work and loving it. It's his gigs and I learn more about what he does and later reveal my ideas for my podcast. Instagram.com/idkjunior_music

Pro cosplayer, YouTuber, model, and actress tells me her roots, the fans that drive her, and f*ck bullies. Instagram: Instagram.com/officialamiyoshiko YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3xwzvygA_g

He created a side business grilling BBQ, 5 stars on Yelp with 102 reviews. We talk about his work ethic and tips for being an entrepreneur. Instagram.com/grillaxin http://grillaxin.com/

A personal friend and I talk 9-to-5 jobs and finding meaning in that. He's an accounts analyst for a large energy company, but honestly, we barely talked about that.

Cartoonist, writer, and a whiskey drinker - he follows his love to create. From indie-comics to more, we talk about his world. Instagram.com/ajschumacherart Twitter.com/AJSchumacherart www.alexschumacherart.com

Hypnotist and mastermind, he does shows and helps people through therapy. We talk psychology, a bit on how hypnosis works, and his beginnings. Instagram.com/fredleemind www.fredleemind.com/

Actress and YouTuber, she does commercial acting gigs, vlogs, how-to videos, and is constantly exploring new projects. Instagram.com/belgica.rodriguez.professional/ Youtube.com/channel/UCE9mI9tl0xfHdEo4gpL3HrA

A job developer who helps people get jobs. He works at a community college and we talk about his projects as well as his idea for bettering the situation around the homeless in the Bay Area. Linkedin.com/in/andrew-soliz Instagram.com/andrewsoliz6/

He does acting and art modeling as a side gig. We talk about how he started and websites for acting gigs here in the Bay Area, California. Instagram.com/mmcamachojr

A Market Manager for a large well-known tech company and host of the YouTube channel, Lazy Tech TV. We talk tech, making money on YouTube, and random Vallejo stuff. Youtube.com/lazytechtv Twitter.com/lazytechtv https://www.instagram.com/tonyhannides/

An AV technician who is starting a side project related to alternative media called The Light Side and we bounce ideas of what it will be. Instagram.com/_the_light_side_