We're surrounded by music in our daily lives, and often listen to music as a means of entertainment. We're with John Gennaro Devlin, an established conductor in the Washington, D.C. area, who conducts both opera and orchestras. We'll find out how he got started in the industry, what steps he took to become successful, and gain any insight into how others can follow the same path to success.
Do you have no idea what to wear? No time to make a decision? The life of a personal shopper is all about helping individuals find the perfect outfit! Courtney Omernick sits down with Johonna Duckworth, lead image consultant at Creative Images in Milwaukee, to discuss her background in personal shopping and learn a bit more about the position.
Every day a high percentage of golf balls are hooked, shanked and sliced into the water hazards of golf courses throughout the country. Most of the balls from errant shots are never recovered by the golfer who hit them, leaving behind large quantities of high quality, reusable balls. Forest Rothchild is one of those professionals diving into the water as the lead diver and in charge of field operations for WaterDog Golf LLC...
Insects, spiders, rodents, and even birds can be a nuisance in our homes and other locations, often causing health problems or other issues. As with most serious concerns, calling in an expert is the best option, so we're doing the same to discuss the area of pest control management. Jim Fredericks, Chief Entomologist and Director of Technical Services for the National Pest Management Association, talks about the role of pe...
Jim Fredericks, Chief Entomologist and Director of Technical Services for the National Pest Management Association, is back to talk with Tim Muma about the pest control profession. In part two, Jim explains what the worst pests are in your home or business, and he describes what he loves most about this career.
Special occasions require special cakes, whether it's an elegant wedding cake or a creative design to celebrate a huge accomplishment. Debbie Pagel is a baker and owner of Eat Cake! where she creates edible works of art from scratch that are pleasing to the eye and the palate. Debbie describes why she got into this profession, what it takes to succeed consistently, and tells our listeners about the different types of cakes...
Tim Muma picks the conversation back up with Debbie Pagel, a baker and the owner of Eat Cake! in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Though Debbie has created countless cakes in her career, she picks out a few favorites and reminsces about some of the more memorable experiences.
We've all used a variety of maps ourselves, and we've been the beneficiaries of the planning process of different areas thanks to cartographers' work to help create the vision. Meghan Smith, a cartographer with the United States Census Bureau, joins Tim Muma to discuss the unique field of cartography, including how one might get involved, the keys to success and some insight into the whole process from education to a long c...
Unfortunately, crime and other instances of tragedy occur on a daily basis around the country and someone needs to come in to safely and effectively clean the entire area. Robert McKeever, a Senior Technician from Crime Scene Steri-Clean, talks about the position of crime scene cleaning (and other types) and how he got into the business to begin with, including any education and training that was necessary or helpful. He al...
We're surrounded by space and all its components, often wondering what the purpose of all of it truly is - that is where astronomers come into play. Rick Fienberg from the American Astronomical Society breaks down the role and activities of an astronomer, giving Tim Muma an inside look into this unique profession. Rick will also fill us in on what it takes to thrive in this role, from education to skills and personality types.