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EP 29·Jul 26, 2026·31m

Rising From the Ground Floor

Austin Niemiec — Chief Revenue Officer, Rocket Mortgage

Austin Niemiec walked us through going from the ground floor to Chief Revenue Officer at Rocket Mortgage. The whole conversation came back to one thing: outwork the room and stay coachable long after people start calling you successful.

  • Entry-level jobs are auditions. People notice who does the boring work well.
  • Sales is really just listening and solving someone's actual problem.
  • The person who asks the most questions in the room usually gets promoted first.
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EP 28·Entrepreneurship·Jul 19, 2026

Managing 5 Elite Careers at Once

Neal Sampat · Attorney + Film Producer

Neal Sampat runs an attorney career and a film production career at the same time, and somehow makes it sound doable. We got a real look at how he stacks careers without letting any of them collapse.

  • You don't have to pick one thing forever. You just have to pick one thing now.
  • Skills transfer way more than job titles do.
  • Calendars beat motivation when you're juggling five things.
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EP 27·Sports·Jul 12, 2026

Mastering the Career Pivot: NFL to Apple Sports

Sid Parikh · Apple Sports, ex-NFL

Sid Parikh went from the NFL to Apple Sports, and he broke down what a career pivot actually looks like from the inside: the nerves, the network, and the timing.

  • Pivots work when you bring a skill nobody else in the room has.
  • Your network is built years before you need it.
  • Being early to a new product or team is a cheat code.
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EP 26·Sports·Jul 5, 2026

The Sports CFO: The Business Behind Sports

Chirag Mithani · Finance & Operations

Chirag Mithani showed us the business side of sports and entertainment: the budgets, deals and spreadsheets that make game day possible.

  • Loving sports and working in sports are two very different jobs.
  • Finance is the backstage pass to almost every industry.
  • Learn to read a P&L before you turn 20 and you're ahead.
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EP 25·Medicine·Jun 28, 2026

Breaking Boundaries in a Male Dominated Field

Dr. Sheila Sahni · Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Sheila Sahni told us what it took to become an interventional cardiologist in a field that wasn't built for her, and why she keeps the door open behind her.

  • Being underestimated is annoying, but it's also fuel.
  • Mentors matter more than rankings.
  • Medicine is long, but the finish line is real.
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EP 24·Entrepreneurship·Jun 21, 2026

The Doctorpreneur: Breaking the Career Trap

Dr. Rikin Patel · Sports Medicine & Interventional Ortho

Dr. Rikin Patel sat down with us to break down "The Doctorpreneur: Breaking the Career Trap". As a Sports Medicine & Interventional Ortho, they told us what the day-to-day in sports/healthcare actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Dr. didn't have one either.
  • Sports/Healthcare is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 23·Media & Culture·Jun 14, 2026

The Outwork Blueprint: Rising to the Top at ESPN

Kevin Negandhi (Pt. 2) · SportsCenter Anchor, ESPN

Kevin Negandhi (Pt. 2) walked us through "The Outwork Blueprint: Rising to the Top at ESPN". As a SportsCenter Anchor, ESPN, they told us what the day-to-day in sports actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Kevin didn't have one either.
  • Sports is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 22·Media & Culture·Jun 7, 2026

ESPN Anchor Secrets: The 27 Year Grind

Kevin Negandhi (Pt. 1) · SportsCenter Anchor, ESPN

Kevin Negandhi (Pt. 1) came on to explain "ESPN Anchor Secrets: The 27 Year Grind". As a SportsCenter Anchor, ESPN, they told us what the day-to-day in sports actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Kevin didn't have one either.
  • Sports is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 21·Business & Leadership·May 31, 2026

Inside EY: Mother and Daughter

Sandra & Gianni Zarraga · EY — Mother and Daughter

Sandra & Gianni Zarraga joined the show to unpack "Inside EY: Mother and Daughter". As an EY — Mother and Daughter, they told us what the day-to-day in corporate actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Sandra didn't have one either.
  • Corporate is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 20·Sports·May 24, 2026

Inside the Houston Rockets' Social Media

Hiren Joshi · Director of Social Media, Houston Rockets

Hiren Joshi sat down with us to break down "Inside the Houston Rockets' Social Media". As a Director of Social Media, Houston Rockets, they told us what the day-to-day in sports actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Hiren didn't have one either.
  • Sports is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 19·Education·May 17, 2026

From a Classroom Desk to Running the District

Dr. Scott Cascone · Superintendent, Holmdel Schools

Dr. Scott Cascone walked us through "From a Classroom Desk to Running the District". As a Superintendent, Holmdel Schools, they told us what the day-to-day in public schools actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Dr. didn't have one either.
  • Public Schools is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 18·Tech & AI·May 10, 2026

How Firms Actually Decide Who to Hire

Amit Parmar · CEO, Cliquify

Amit Parmar came on to explain "How Firms Actually Decide Who to Hire". As a CEO, Cliquify, they told us what the day-to-day in artificial intelligence (ai) actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Amit didn't have one either.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 17·Medicine·May 4, 2026

What It Takes to Make Kids Trust You

Dr. Geoffrey Gonzales · Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Geoffrey Gonzales joined the show to unpack "What It Takes to Make Kids Trust You". As a Pediatric Dentist, they told us what the day-to-day in healthcare actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Dr. didn't have one either.
  • Healthcare is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 16·Finance·Apr 26, 2026

How Deals Actually Get Done

Kush Tulsidas · Operating Partner, One Rock

Kush Tulsidas sat down with us to break down "How Deals Actually Get Done". As an Operating Partner, One Rock, they told us what the day-to-day in financial services actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Kush didn't have one either.
  • Financial Services is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 15·Medicine·Apr 19, 2026

How Allergies Actually Work in Real Life

Dr. Shashank Sheth · Allergist

Dr. Shashank Sheth walked us through "How Allergies Actually Work in Real Life". As an Allergist, they told us what the day-to-day in healthcare actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Dr. didn't have one either.
  • Healthcare is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 14·Law·Apr 12, 2026

Real Work of a Criminal Justice Attorney

A. James Bell · Criminal Justice Attorney

A. James Bell came on to explain "Real Work of a Criminal Justice Attorney". As a Criminal Justice Attorney, they told us what the day-to-day in law actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. A. didn't have one either.
  • Law is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 13·Marketing & Brand·Apr 5, 2026

Powering Brands in Beauty and Media

Melissa Guy · CRO of Beauty, Style & Entertainment, People Inc.

Melissa Guy joined the show to unpack "Powering Brands in Beauty and Media". As a CRO of Beauty, Style & Entertainment, People Inc., they told us what the day-to-day in media actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Melissa didn't have one either.
  • Media is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 12·Media & Culture·Mar 29, 2026

Behind the Lens of the NFL

Tim Rumpff · Senior Producer, NFL Films

Tim Rumpff sat down with us to break down "Behind the Lens of the NFL". As a Senior Producer, NFL Films, they told us what the day-to-day in media actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Tim didn't have one either.
  • Media is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 11·Medicine·Mar 22, 2026

Beyond the White Coat

Dr. Subha Sundararajan · Gastroenterologist

Dr. Subha Sundararajan walked us through "Beyond the White Coat". As a Gastroenterologist, they told us what the day-to-day in healthcare actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Dr. didn't have one either.
  • Healthcare is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 10·People & Careers·Mar 15, 2026

Leading People at the Highest Level

Sonya Mehta · VP of People Experience, Pfizer

Sonya Mehta came on to explain "Leading People at the Highest Level". As a VP of People Experience, Pfizer, they told us what the day-to-day in pfizer actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Sonya didn't have one either.
  • Pfizer is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 09·Marketing & Brand·Mar 8, 2026

Where Strategy Meets Sales

Amar Ruparelia · VP of Sales, Mincing Spice

Amar Ruparelia joined the show to unpack "Where Strategy Meets Sales". As a VP of Sales, Mincing Spice, they told us what the day-to-day in corporate actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Amar didn't have one either.
  • Corporate is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 08·Finance·Feb 22, 2026

Behind the Numbers: Internal Audit

Ram Vijayanathan · Internal Auditor, Pinterest

Ram Vijayanathan sat down with us to break down "Behind the Numbers: Internal Audit". As an Internal Auditor, Pinterest, they told us what the day-to-day in finance actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Ram didn't have one either.
  • Finance is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 07·Finance·Feb 15, 2026

Inside Commercialization Finance

Krishna Vijayanathan · SVP, Commercialization Finance

Krishna Vijayanathan walked us through "Inside Commercialization Finance". As a SVP, Commercialization Finance, they told us what the day-to-day in corporate finance actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Krishna didn't have one either.
  • Corporate Finance is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 06·Medicine·Feb 8, 2026

The Path to Nursing

Dr. Nina Raoji · Nurse

Dr. Nina Raoji came on to explain "The Path to Nursing". As a Nurse, they told us what the day-to-day in medicine actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Dr. didn't have one either.
  • Medicine is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 05·Entrepreneurship·Feb 2, 2026

A Jeweler's Touch

Sheena Dedhia · Third-generation Jeweler

Sheena Dedhia joined the show to unpack "A Jeweler's Touch". As a Third-generation Jeweler, they told us what the day-to-day in jewelery actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Sheena didn't have one either.
  • Jewelery is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 04·Finance·Jan 25, 2026

Head of Treasury Explained

Sachin Dedhia · Head of Treasury

Sachin Dedhia sat down with us to break down "Head of Treasury Explained". As a Head of Treasury, they told us what the day-to-day in finance actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Sachin didn't have one either.
  • Finance is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 03·Law·Jan 18, 2026

Breaking Barriers: Path to the Bench

Judge Dipti Dedhia · Municipal Court Judge

Judge Dipti Dedhia walked us through "Breaking Barriers: Path to the Bench". As a Municipal Court Judge, they told us what the day-to-day in law actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Judge didn't have one either.
  • Law is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 02·Entrepreneurship·Jan 11, 2026

The Journey of a Mortgage CEO

Samir Dedhia · CEO, OneReal Mortgage

Samir Dedhia came on to explain "The Journey of a Mortgage CEO". As a CEO, OneReal Mortgage, they told us what the day-to-day in mortgage actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Samir didn't have one either.
  • Mortgage is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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EP 01·Media & Culture·Jan 4, 2026

Welcome to the FUTUR3 Podcast

Shaan, Shailin & Saiyan · Hosts

Shaan, Shailin & Saiyan joined the show to unpack "Welcome to the FUTUR3 Podcast". As a Hosts, they told us what the day-to-day in media actually looks like: the parts that are worth it, the parts nobody warns you about, and what they'd tell a student trying to get there.

  • You don't need the whole plan. Shaan, didn't have one either.
  • Media is bigger than the one job title everybody knows about.
  • Ask people about their work. Most of them want to tell you.
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