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Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals

Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real Professionals

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 Career discovery and career exploration at its best! Listen to career discussions and interviews with people doing real jobs and find out what it's really like in the day in the life of various occupations. In this career podcast, learn about the jobs of various professionals. Learn how to choose a career and see if it makes sense for you to go to college or jump right into a career. This career and job resource is the ultimate guide for anyone exiting high school and trying to find the right job OR for anyone in their 30s, 40s, 50s looking to pivot into a new career leveraging what you know.Time We Discuss Careers Economics Personal Success
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  • What Family Lawyers Really Deal With Every Day

    What Family Lawyers Really Deal With Every Day
    Jan 11 2026
    What is it really like to be a family law attorney?In this episode of Time We Discuss, host Dan sits down with family law attorney and law firm owner Jolee Vacchi to explore the realities of practicing family law. From divorce cases and child custody disputes to emotional resilience, work life balance, and starting a law firm, this conversation offers an honest look behind the scenes of a legal career many people are curious about but rarely understand.Jolee practices family law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and focuses on compassionate divorce and mediation. She shares what family law attorneys actually do day to day, how often they are in court, and how emotionally demanding this area of law can be. The conversation also covers mental health support for attorneys, burnout in the legal profession, and why compassion is essential when working with families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.This episode is especially valuable for anyone considering law school, exploring legal career paths, thinking about becoming a family law attorney, or curious about how divorce and custody cases really work.In this episode, we discussWhat a family law attorney doesDivorce law vs family lawChild custody and court appearancesThe emotional challenges of family lawMental health and burnout in legal careersWork life balance for attorneysStarting a family law firmCareer paths and pivots within lawWho family law is and is not right forAbout our guestJolee Vacchi is the founder of Foundations Family Law and Mediation Center, serving clients across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She is also the co host of the Divorce Detox podcast, where she shares legal insights alongside emotional regulation strategies for people navigating divorce.About Time We DiscussTime We Discuss is a career discovery podcast where we interview professionals across industries to learn what it is really like to do their jobs. Each episode explores career paths, daily responsibilities, challenges, and unexpected insights to help listeners make more informed career decisions.Subscribe for more conversations about real careers and real work.=============================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:44 - What do family lawyers really do?1:39 - Difference divorce attorney and family attorney2:07 - How often are you in court?3:25 - Working in tandem with social workers4:30 - Separating person and professional life6:34 - Mental well-being and lawyers7:26 - Why family law?9:25 - Importance of wanting to help people10:34 - Pivoting out of family law11:49 - Work-life balance for a family lawyer13:18 - Starting her own firm16:07 - Preparing to leave and being an entrepreneur16:36 - Getting that first client18:29 - Expectations for PTO for attorneys19:52 - Hidden perks of being a family attorney21:26 - This isn't for you if ...22:22 - Thank you Ashley22:46 - Talent has the floor.23:33 - Outro=============================================Guest Information:Jolee VacchiFoundations Family Law and Mediation WebsiteDivorce Detox Podcast WebsiteAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Day in the Life of an Estate Attorney, Children's Book AuthorStart a Social Media Marketing Agency and Make BANK!Life as a Trial /Divorce Attorney with Russell LittleWhat It Is Really Like Hosting The Dave Benson ShowLicensed Professional Counselor of Mental HealthDecluttering for a Living=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads
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    24 mins
  • Tabletop Games Product Designer

    Tabletop Games Product Designer
    Jan 4 2026

    What is it really like working in product design and the board game industry?

    In this episode of Time We Discuss, host Dan sits down with product designer Dougal Grimes to explore his career designing toys and games for global brands. From studying product design engineering in Scotland to working in games marketing and product design, Dougal shares what it takes to build a career in the tabletop game industry.

    This conversation dives into how creativity and engineering come together in product design, the role of education versus hands on experience, and how board games have continued to grow even in a digital world. Dougal explains why tabletop games remain important for connection, creativity, and face to face interaction, especially as screen fatigue becomes more common.

    You will learn how Dougal broke into the toy and game industry, what product design teams actually look like inside major companies, and what the day to day reality of designing games is really like. He also shares honest advice for anyone considering a career in product design, game design, or the board game industry today.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    • Product design careers
    • Game design and board game development
    • Working in the toy and game industry
    • Education and career paths in product design
    • How board games continue to grow in a digital age
    • What it takes to succeed as a product designer

    If you are interested in product design, board games, creative careers, or learning what different jobs are really like, this episode is for you.

    Listen to more episodes of Time We Discuss and explore careers through real conversations with professionals from a wide range of industries.

    Be sure to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy learning about unique career paths and creative industries.

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    Timestamp:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:43 - Talking product design
    1:52 - Proper education for product designers
    2:57 - Getting started in the game and toy industry
    5:18 - Marketing and games
    7:15 - Industry outlook from the inside
    10:36 - The best way to get into the toy and game industry
    13:11 - Types of jobs in product design
    15:53 - Remote and in-person work for product designers
    18:40 - Difficulty in breaking into the games industry
    21:17 - What's not to like about this work?
    23:39 - Talent has the floor
    25:03 - Outro

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    Guest Information:

    Dougal Grimes

    • Dougal's Website

    Also Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:

    • Work as Board Game Writer
    • Becoming an Inventor, From Idea to Success
    • Creating a Company Mandatory Fun Trivia (Gordon Southard)

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    25 mins
  • Start an Indie Publishing Company Easily in 2026!

    Start an Indie Publishing Company Easily in 2026!
    Dec 28 2025
    What is it really like owning an independent publishing companyIn this episode of Time We Discuss, host Dan sits down with Susie Schaefer to explore what it is actually like running an independent publishing company. From helping authors publish their first book to guiding experienced writers through complex industry decisions, Susie shares what happens behind the scenes of indie publishing and why understanding how the industry works is critical for success.Susie launched her publishing company in 2019 after decades of experience in human resources, media, and hospitality. What started as a career transition quickly became a thriving business, even during the COVID pandemic. In this conversation, she explains how transferable skills, strong systems, and relationship building play a major role in building a sustainable publishing business.You will hear why publishing still matters in a digital world, how independent publishing gives more people the opportunity to share their stories, and why preserving personal and historical narratives is so important. Susie also breaks down common mistakes new authors make, including why simply uploading a manuscript to Amazon often leads to disappointment.This episode is especially valuable for aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about careers in publishing. Whether you want to publish your own book, start a publishing company, or understand how books really make it into bookstores and libraries, this conversation offers practical insight and real world experience.In this episode, we discussWhat an independent publishing company actually doesHow Susie transitioned into publishing later in her careerCommon pitfalls new authors face when publishing a bookWhy industry knowledge matters more than everHow networking and referrals drive long term successWho publishing is and is not a good career fit for=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Why create a publishing company?2:11 - Creating a company during COVID3:23 - Get noticed easily online4:46 - Useful skills for starting an indie publishing company6:05 - Revisiting, why publishing?7:52 - Typical day in a publishing company9:01 - Pitfalls to avoid for self published authors10:28 - Time needed to publish11:15 - On publishing other people's books12:14 - Getting clients and authors13:19 - Effective advertising14:01 - Least favorite part of the day15:24 - Importance of hiring a business coach16:21 - This job isn't for you if17:48 - Pain points for starting a publishing company19:46 - Networking groups specifically in this industry22:15 - Reacting to sudden changes in the industry23:41 - Talent has the floor24:27 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Susie SchaeferFinish the Book Publishing WebsiteFinish the Damn Book PodcastAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Become a Virtual Assistant in 2024 - Complete Guide!A Day in the Life of a Behavior Specialist Coach | Business CoachingBecoming a Mentor with Doug LawrenceSmall Business Process Improvement Consultant (Marty Dunn)Being a Real Exorcist (Laura Van Tyne)=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads
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    25 mins
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