Doing it Well: Recent Episodes
Doing it Well
Doing it Well is a podcast that delves into the lives and professions of others; however conventional or unconventional they may be. We learn about their hustle, how they got to where they are, tips of the trade, what they actually do on a day-to-day, if it makes them happy, and most importantly----how they find humor in their daily grind. Listen, learn, laugh, gain some empathy and get inspired.
Meagan is a Lighting Designer based in Oregon. She has worked in live music and event production since her college days, and her primary focus is now on touring concert production. She has worked directly with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Sheryl Crow, Bob Weir, Metric, St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie, Fleet Foxes, Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse and many more.
We chat about:
- What lead to the pursuit of the lighting profession
- Turning down her first car
- Advertising
- Setting goals and balance
- Marrying creative and technical field
- Stress
- Contract
- Role within a production
Rachel is a clairaudient, clairsentient and clapiraient. She serves as a spiritual teacher, trans medium and shaman and is the founder of the Shamanic School of Mediumship: teaching psychic souls how to step into shamanic mediumship as an awakening tool, lifestyle and business choice.
https://www.rachellynnsebastian.com/
https://www.rachellynnsebastian.com/shamanic-school-of-mediumship
https://www.youtube.com/rachellynnsebastian
In our wonderful conversation, I witness Rachel speaking and sending messages from the otherside. Our chat is incredibly educational and touches on a great many things which include:
- Her journey into Mediumship
- Managing and her uncovering her unique gifts
- Communicating with the angels and those in the afterlife
- Relationships with a mother who has the gift of telepathy and growing up
- Her previous career as an international singer
- Augmenting your inner third eye
- Finding meaning where you want to find it
- Running her own business and school of mediumship
Elfy Hassan has built a career focused on creating amazing customer experiences. Having worked for both F&B and high-end retail brands, he went on to be a Customer Service Agent for United Airlines before joining the cabin crew of Jetstar International. Realizing that he likes a challenge, but doesn’t necessarily like one at 33,000 feet, Elfy pivoted to the hospitality sector in 2016, and now serves as Senior Butler for a reputable 5 star hotel in Singapore.
We discuss:
- Hardwork
- Taking control of career
- Knowing thyself
- Cultural standards
- Happiness
- Aviation and Retail
- Tips on flight upgrades
- Job responsibilities
- Strange guest requests
USA TODAY and #1 AMAZON overall bestselling author Jeremy Bates has published more than twenty novels and novellas, which have been translated into several languages, optioned for film and TV, and downloaded more than one million times. Midwest Book Review compares his work to “Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, and other masters of the art.” He has won both an Australian Shadows Award and a Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers.
JEREMYBATESBOOKS.COM
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www.jeremybatesbooks.com
We chat about:
- Teaching English
- Life of an expat abroad
- Getting published
- Creative Juices
- Fans
- Writers block
- Stereotypes about writers
- Inspiration
- Time management
- Investments
- Process to being a published author
Carlo Conde has been in the IT Industry for almost 20 years. He has worked with different multinational tech companies such as HP, BlackBerry, TripAdvisor, and Netflix. At the time of recording, Carlo was still employed at Netflix however has recently moved on working for a private equity firm in Singapore.
We discuss:
- His love for music and the number of interest he had growing up before landing his career in the IT space
- Switching majors
- A stint in Mc Donald's
- Parental pressures
- Finding a career overseas
- Passion and drive
- How to keep safe in the world wide web
- Thoughts on technology
- Knowing what is right for you
- Expectations from family and friends
- How to break into the IT industry and words of wisdom to those looking to make that jump
Aleeya Hachem is a Sexologist and Fertility Counselor in Melbourne. She is passionate about normalising the conversation around sex, pleasure and fertility. Aleeya has a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as clients experiencing sexual issues relating to fertility and pregnancy. She holds a membership with the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) and Fertility Society of Australia (FSA.)
Her passion is working with individuals and couples going through the fertility process, helping them have satisfactory sexual lives.
@great.sexpectations
We chat:
- Balancing Careers
- Shift in career goals
- Passions
- Work ethic
- When to see a Sexologist
- Misconceptions about role
- Clear boundary setting
- Accomplishments
- Preserving mental health
- Cost
- Fertility
- Career Advice
- Essential skills to become a sexologist
Aminah Diab is a Safety Officer for Air Traffic Control in Abu Dhabi and was previously an Air Traffic Controller in Singapore and Qatar.
We chat about:
- Childhood ambition
- Interest in a variety of possible careers and how it could change any given day of the week
- Requirements to get into the field
- Job responsibilities
- Training
- Hierarchy
- Working hours
- Salary and Compensation
- Problem Solving
- Career growth
- Transactional relationships
Amber Maalouf is a free lance photographer based in Los Angeles. She has shot editorials for brands such as: Volcom, Air France, Pac Sun, and The Kooples to name a few. We discuss her symbiotic relationship with her twin sister, her fascination and love for animals, and how doing what you love isn't always easy.
https://ambermaalouf.com/
- Inspiration and how photography came into her life
- Twin life
- Work ethic
- High school and early graduation
- Analog vs Digital
- Niche
- Collaborating with brands
- Money
- Freelancing life
- Negotiating fees
- Looking forward and future planning
Patrick Halton is a Program Manager with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. He is team lead for child protection, responding to the Rohingya refugee crisis where UNICEF has had a presence since 2017.
Patrick has a background in child protection in emergencies, especially issues of children affected by armed conflict including children associated with armed forces and groups. He has a postgraduate degree in Post War Recovery Studies from the University of York, as well as a degree in humanities from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Patrick has worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Sri Lanka, and with UNICEF in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Sudan, Philippines, Lebanon and Bangladesh.
We discuss:
- How a trip to Himalayas sparked a desire in humanitarian efforts
- Putting the pieces together on how to make his career ambitions happen
- Frame of reference in life
- Falling in love with India
- Starting university later in life
- What is Child Protection
- International Humanitarian Law
- Anxiety and PTSD
- Quality of Life
Jane Nguyen is a co-founder and organizer with K-town for All, leading outreach and policy advocacy since May 2018 when the organization was founded to counter-protest protesters of a proposed homeless shelter in Koreatown, Los Angeles. She is also the Campaign Manager of Kenneth Mejia for LA City Controller 2022.
ktownforall.org / mejiaforcontroller.com
We chat:
- Figuring life out
- Asian American stereotypes
- Freedom of choice
- Rebellion
- Figuring out what to do with college degree
- Exploring music and passions
- Homelessness and what we can do about it
- Life of an Activist/Campaign Manager
Josephine de La Baume is an Actress, Singer, and Model based in London. She has appeared in films such as The Hitman's Bodyguard, Rush, Kiss of the Damned, Listen Up Philip, Johnny English Reborn and currently streaming on Netflix, Madame Claude. She is also the lead singer to her band, Film Noir and is currently working on writing her first screenplay.
We discuss:
- Getting kicked out of boarding school
- Life changing moments
- Love for cinema and discovery musical tastes
- Divorce
- Serendipity
- Rituals and routine
- Touring
- Upcoming projects
- Red carpet and events
Daniel Arias is based in Los Angeles, and has held various positions in the financial services industry and currently is am Mortgage Broker and Team Leader to a team of mortgage professionals. He along with his team are responsible for consulting and guiding clients through the home lending process and making their dreams come true.
https://wefundla.net/
We chat:
- Growing up with a family of educators
- First loans
- Mentors
- Intimate role a mortgage lender plays
- Responsibilities
- Compensation
- Tips for first time home buyers
- How you can't lie to your mortgage broker
- Advice on starting a career in mortgage lending business
- Research on finding the best mortgage lender
- COVID impact on business
- Loving your job
Sieva Jackson is an Expat Wife to a General Manager to a large chain of hotels who has lived all over the world; and is currently based in Germany. We chat about a number of things which include embracing the opportunities she has been so lucky to have, and not taking it for granted.
We talk about:
- The struggle and the weight of being categorized as an 'Expat Wife' and a world of assumptions and stereotypes that come with it
- Expat package
- Adjusting and preparing for new moves
- Making friends along her journey
- Her beginnings and how she ended up traveling the world
- Family and Relationships
- How she doesn't get hung up with titles and embraces the opportunity she has for what it is
- Infertility
- Career
- Dreams and ambitions
- Advice
George Warren is an Executive coach and coach trainer based in the UK.
We delve into his love for travel, and how a successful career in Sales morphed into a passion to inspire and to help leaders and aspiring leaders find clarity around their purpose in and outside of their careers.
https://www.georgewarrencoaching.com/
We chat about:
- Comfort Zone
- Living a life with no regrets
- Risk Taking
- Travel
- Changing careers
- Passion
- Coaching Career
- How to become a coach
- Difference between Coaching vs. Therapy
- Environmental Impact
In our very first episode, I give you taste of what's to come, why you should listen, and what the Doing it Well Podcast is about anyway. Hosted by yours truly, Carlene Warren.