Exploring all sides of a person, host Aaron Kominos-Smith discusses first your job and then what else you love to do.
Episodes (33)
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Ep 31 – Don’t Mention Decaf! Mortgage Originator / Coffee Geek
Ep 31 – Don’t Mention Decaf! Mortgage Originator / Coffee Geek
Published: 11 Oct 2017 Duration: 31:04Aaron Kominos-Smith and Doug Adler first discuss what it means to be a mortgage broker AND a mortgage banker (also known as a Loan Originator). We learn about Doug’s initial plans out of college and then Doug explains a bit about what happe... Read more →Aaron Kominos-Smith and Doug Adler first discuss what it means to be a mortgage broker AND a mortgage banker (also known as a Loan Originator). We learn about Doug’s initial plans out of college and then Doug explains a bit about what happe... Read more →
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(rebroadcast) Ep 01 - Anti Money Laundering Specialist and Poker Player
(rebroadcast) Ep 01 - Anti Money Laundering Specialist and Poker Player
Published: 27 Sep 2017 Duration: 27:46After a busy summer we are hard at work booking new guests, recording new episodes, and editing them into inspirational stories of "alsos." If you know of someone with an "also" then send them our way. Until then, enjoy our first ever episo... Read more →After a busy summer we are hard at work booking new guests, recording new episodes, and editing them into inspirational stories of "alsos." If you know of someone with an "also" then send them our way. Until then, enjoy our first ever episo... Read more →
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Ep 30 – Change of Plans! Events Manager / Classic BMW Rebuilder
Ep 30 – Change of Plans! Events Manager / Classic BMW Rebuilder
Published: 28 Jun 2017 Duration: 27:37Aaron Kominos-Smith and Darrel Paul first discuss what planning and managing events for a large real estate company entails and exactly how he ended up in that position (he planned to be an accountant). He creates anything from small breakf... Read more →Aaron Kominos-Smith and Darrel Paul first discuss what planning and managing events for a large real estate company entails and exactly how he ended up in that position (he planned to be an accountant). He creates anything from small breakf... Read more →
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Ep 29 – Anywhere but Ohio! Hotel Manager / US Navy Veteran
Ep 29 – Anywhere but Ohio! Hotel Manager / US Navy Veteran
Published: 7 Jun 2017 Duration: 44:59Aaron Kominos-Smith and Derek Humphrey sit down to first talk about Derek’s many different roles working at a fancy hotel in South Carolina from security to housekeeping to valet. He discusses his many other jobs he first had as a young man... Read more →Aaron Kominos-Smith and Derek Humphrey sit down to first talk about Derek’s many different roles working at a fancy hotel in South Carolina from security to housekeeping to valet. He discusses his many other jobs he first had as a young man... Read more →
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Ep 28 – Make Time for Fun! Integrative Cardiologist / Organic Gardener
Ep 28 – Make Time for Fun! Integrative Cardiologist / Organic Gardener
Published: 24 May 2017 Duration: 26:09Aaron Kominos-Smith and Vivian Kominos (Aaron’s mom) sit down to first talk about the differences between plain old Cardiology and Integrative Cardiology discussing her motivations to expand her training. They then talk about the easiest wa... Read more →Aaron Kominos-Smith and Vivian Kominos (Aaron’s mom) sit down to first talk about the differences between plain old Cardiology and Integrative Cardiology discussing her motivations to expand her training. They then talk about the easiest wa... Read more →
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Ep 27 – It’s Pronounced Humm-Us! Software Engineer and Hummus Maker
Ep 27 – It’s Pronounced Humm-Us! Software Engineer and Hummus Maker
Published: 10 May 2017 Duration: 32:41Noam Bonnie and Aaron Kominos-Smith sit down to first talk about his work as a software engineer that brought him from Israel to America. They discuss the immigration process and whether Noam will ever feel at home. Not wanting to leave all... Read more →Noam Bonnie and Aaron Kominos-Smith sit down to first talk about his work as a software engineer that brought him from Israel to America. They discuss the immigration process and whether Noam will ever feel at home. Not wanting to leave all... Read more →
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Ep 26 – Running Away From the Circus – Political Scientist and Former Professor / Circus Performer
Ep 26 – Running Away From the Circus – Political Scientist and Former Professor / Circus Performer
Published: 26 Apr 2017 Duration: 26:59Andrea Jones-Rooy and Aaron Kominos-Smith sit down to first talk about the complexity of complex systems and the broader field of Political Science. After many years in college, Andrea finished her Ph.D. and worked as a professor in Shangha... Read more →Andrea Jones-Rooy and Aaron Kominos-Smith sit down to first talk about the complexity of complex systems and the broader field of Political Science. After many years in college, Andrea finished her Ph.D. and worked as a professor in Shangha... Read more →
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Ep 25 – If It Ain’t Broke, Break It! – Robotics Engineer / Bed and Breakfast Proprietor
Ep 25 – If It Ain’t Broke, Break It! – Robotics Engineer / Bed and Breakfast Proprietor
Published: 12 Apr 2017 Duration: 30:03Justin Manzo and Aaron Kominos-Smith sit down to first talk about the myriad responsibilities of a Robotics Engineer (Roboticist). Accidentally breaking things lead to Justin’s penchant for purposely breaking things in an attempt to improve... Read more →Justin Manzo and Aaron Kominos-Smith sit down to first talk about the myriad responsibilities of a Robotics Engineer (Roboticist). Accidentally breaking things lead to Justin’s penchant for purposely breaking things in an attempt to improve... Read more →
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Ep 24 – Making Time for Drag! – Associate Producer for Saturday Night Live / Drag Performer
Ep 24 – Making Time for Drag! – Associate Producer for Saturday Night Live / Drag Performer
Published: 29 Mar 2017 Duration: 28:42Greg Scarnici may have one of the most stressful jobs in television: keeping Saturday Night Live running on time. Aaron and Greg chat about working up the ladder for the longest running live sketch show on television and the freedoms that h... Read more →Greg Scarnici may have one of the most stressful jobs in television: keeping Saturday Night Live running on time. Aaron and Greg chat about working up the ladder for the longest running live sketch show on television and the freedoms that h... Read more →
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Ep 23 – Who Needs Sleep!? – Semi-retired Lawyer/Chariman of Many Boards and Cactus Grower
Ep 23 – Who Needs Sleep!? – Semi-retired Lawyer/Chariman of Many Boards and Cactus Grower
Published: 15 Mar 2017 Duration: 23:23Gary Ginsberg is a semi-retired attorney-at-law practicing for nearly 60 years! Aaron and Gary first discuss the myriad responsibilities Gary has held and how working as a lawyer pointed him in so many different directions. After describing... Read more →Gary Ginsberg is a semi-retired attorney-at-law practicing for nearly 60 years! Aaron and Gary first discuss the myriad responsibilities Gary has held and how working as a lawyer pointed him in so many different directions. After describing... Read more →
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Ep 22 – This Professor Isn’t Nutty! – Standup Comedian and College Professor
Ep 22 – This Professor Isn’t Nutty! – Standup Comedian and College Professor
Published: 8 Feb 2017 Duration: 28:49Justin Williams and Aaron Kominos-Smith first chat about the standup comedy scene in New Jersey and the often under recognized show that had its roots there: Def Comedy Jam. After learning about Justin’s meandering comedy career, he then di... Read more →Justin Williams and Aaron Kominos-Smith first chat about the standup comedy scene in New Jersey and the often under recognized show that had its roots there: Def Comedy Jam. After learning about Justin’s meandering comedy career, he then di... Read more →
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Ep 21 – She’s Saucy! – Textile Designer and Hot Sauce Creator
Ep 21 – She’s Saucy! – Textile Designer and Hot Sauce Creator
Published: 25 Jan 2017 Duration: 27:19Her prints have appeared in movies, tv shows, clothing stores, and maybe even on the shirt you’re wearing right now! Rose Sol’s artistic background has taken her through many careers, currently working as a textile designer for Talbots. She... Read more →Her prints have appeared in movies, tv shows, clothing stores, and maybe even on the shirt you’re wearing right now! Rose Sol’s artistic background has taken her through many careers, currently working as a textile designer for Talbots. She... Read more →
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Ep 20 – Dude, toss me the Bee! – Trader Joes Crewmember and Major League Ultimate Announcer
Ep 20 – Dude, toss me the Bee! – Trader Joes Crewmember and Major League Ultimate Announcer
Published: 11 Jan 2017 Duration: 26:59Touring standup comic Brett Druck has always had a fulfilling way of making ends meet. Before comedy took off, Brett worked as a crew member at everyone’s favorite grocery store: Trader Joes! He explains their culture and how they keep empl... Read more →Touring standup comic Brett Druck has always had a fulfilling way of making ends meet. Before comedy took off, Brett worked as a crew member at everyone’s favorite grocery store: Trader Joes! He explains their culture and how they keep empl... Read more →
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Ep 19 – No Spoiler Alert! – Manager of Direct Marketing and Movie Buff
Ep 19 – No Spoiler Alert! – Manager of Direct Marketing and Movie Buff
Published: 14 Dec 2016 Duration: 28:16Having spent years in development, Sabrina found herself working at the 92nd Street Y as the Manager of Direct Marketing and Data Integrity. After learning what those fancy terms mean, host Aaron Kominos-Smith then discusses how Sabrina bec... Read more →Having spent years in development, Sabrina found herself working at the 92nd Street Y as the Manager of Direct Marketing and Data Integrity. After learning what those fancy terms mean, host Aaron Kominos-Smith then discusses how Sabrina bec... Read more →
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Ep 18 – Working from Home in his Pajamas! – Sales Recruiter and Voice Over Actor
Ep 18 – Working from Home in his Pajamas! – Sales Recruiter and Voice Over Actor
Published: 30 Nov 2016 Duration: 28:20Ep 18 – Working from Home in his Pajamas! – Sales Recruiter and Voice Over Actor Brian McGuinness Actors are often told not to quit their day jobs and Brian McGuinness has found the perfect way to keep his. Working as a recruiter for a pub... Read more →Ep 18 – Working from Home in his Pajamas! – Sales Recruiter and Voice Over Actor Brian McGuinness Actors are often told not to quit their day jobs and Brian McGuinness has found the perfect way to keep his. Working as a recruiter for a pub... Read more →
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Ep 17 – Put Up an Away Message! – Former Investment Banker and World Traveler
Ep 17 – Put Up an Away Message! – Former Investment Banker and World Traveler
Published: 2 Nov 2016 Duration: 30:22Working non-stop for nine years, Sara hustled as an investment banker on Wall Street until being let go from her company. Less a sad day and more a happy one, her new situation allowed Sara a chance to travel the world and create Embolden A... Read more →Working non-stop for nine years, Sara hustled as an investment banker on Wall Street until being let go from her company. Less a sad day and more a happy one, her new situation allowed Sara a chance to travel the world and create Embolden A... Read more →
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Ep 16 – I Need A Drink! – Server at a Comedy Club and Candidate for Speaker of the House
Ep 16 – I Need A Drink! – Server at a Comedy Club and Candidate for Speaker of the House
Published: 19 Oct 2016 Duration: 28:54They say that if you love your job then you’ll never work a day in your life. Dustin Taylor is a comedy junkie and gets paid to watch standup – as long he brings out a few drinks during the show. He is also a political junkie and after desc... Read more →They say that if you love your job then you’ll never work a day in your life. Dustin Taylor is a comedy junkie and gets paid to watch standup – as long he brings out a few drinks during the show. He is also a political junkie and after desc... Read more →
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Ep 15 – I’m With The Band! – Middle School Math Teacher and Musician
Ep 15 – I’m With The Band! – Middle School Math Teacher and Musician
Published: 5 Oct 2016 Duration: 26:52Do you remember the name of your math teacher? Middle school math teacher Mike Gentils discusses connecting with his students and overcoming the challenges of bonding with those from different backgrounds. The conversation quickly gets deep... Read more →Do you remember the name of your math teacher? Middle school math teacher Mike Gentils discusses connecting with his students and overcoming the challenges of bonding with those from different backgrounds. The conversation quickly gets deep... Read more →
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Ep 14 – Crushing and Shredding are Good Things! – Standup Comic and Surfer
Ep 14 – Crushing and Shredding are Good Things! – Standup Comic and Surfer
Published: 21 Sep 2016 Duration: 26:00Comedian and writer Lori Palminteri chats about getting in to comedy and building the confidence to call herself a comic. After discussing her goal of writing for television and her writing process, Lori then describes her other passion: su... Read more →Comedian and writer Lori Palminteri chats about getting in to comedy and building the confidence to call herself a comic. After discussing her goal of writing for television and her writing process, Lori then describes her other passion: su... Read more →
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Ep 13 – The Cool Kids Are in the Band – Standup Comic and Marching Band Show Designer
Ep 13 – The Cool Kids Are in the Band – Standup Comic and Marching Band Show Designer
Published: 7 Sep 2016 Duration: 25:49As a comedian, Tony has performed on both Conan and The Late Late Show and his career has already shot beyond his wildest dreams. After discussing the craziness of a comedy career, Tony then explains how he made a living as a marching band ... Read more →As a comedian, Tony has performed on both Conan and The Late Late Show and his career has already shot beyond his wildest dreams. After discussing the craziness of a comedy career, Tony then explains how he made a living as a marching band ... Read more →
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