Karen Peditto shifted from photojournalism to working in food systems and eventually farming. Karen describes how smartphone cameras changed the photojournalism landscape, how social anxiety pushed her away from traditional reporting, and how AmeriCorps at a Pittsburgh food bank led her into food policy, access, and program management. Eventually, she joined Wagner Farm, using communication and education skills to support a modern diversified growing operation and public learning.

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• Karen Peditto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenannbullock/
• Mike Peditto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpeditto/
• Episode with Mike: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62nCCV2jjKlid5n17sk4pK
• USDA: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/What%20is%20Organic.pdf
• Wagner Farm: https://glenviewparks.org/facilities/historic-wagner-farm/
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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:28 Early Farm Mornings

01:05 Photojournalism Dreams

02:02 Smartphones Change Everything

06:40 Ethics and Privacy Lines

09:05 Still Taking Photos

11:22 Anxiety and Career Pivot

13:11 AmeriCorps and Food Studies

15:59 Food Bank Disillusionment

20:22 Farm Stand Program Impact

24:44 Quitting and Farm Truck Foods

28:15 Eggs and Food Education

29:11 Egg Yolk Truths

29:36 Label Marketing Myths

30:57 Ethics And Flavor

32:39 Why Local Food Struggles

35:07 CSA Explained

37:22 From Mom To Farm Job

41:01 Inside Wagner Farm

44:03 Garlic Lesson Moment

45:05 Talking To Strangers

47:24 Why Wagner Farm Rocks

49:34 Flower Field Wins

52:36 Baking Dreams Ahead

54:31 Final Thanks And Wrap

Andy Feltovich shares his journey from being a Financial Analyst to specializing in Men's Health and Fitness, and discusses his podcast 'Orthodox Apostasy', the importance of purpose and calling, and how his background in finance has equipped him with unique skills for his current role as a health and performance coach.

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• Andy Feltovich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltovichfit/
• Gerald Norby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldnorby/
• FeltovichFit: https://www.youtube.com/@feltovichfit
• Orthodox Apostasy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZVztaBmHseeXFLMwZBhuY
• How to Lie with Statistics: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393310728
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:28 Andy's Podcast and Philosophy

02:24 The Concept of Laziness and Perfectionism

05:31 Purpose and Calling Framework

09:02 Andy's Career Journey

19:55 Transition to Men's Health and Performance

28:36 The Screen Framework and Coaching Philosophy

32:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Dr. Keren Hulkower regals us with many stories of his days working in labs and into his career transition from biochemistry to becoming a medical fiction author. Dr. Hulkower discusses his new book 'Early Detection,' his experiences in both the scientific and writing communities, and how his scientific background influences his creative writing. He also shares personal anecdotes, offers insights into the publishing process, and talks about the challenges and rewards of balancing a scientific career with a passion for writing. Intriguingly, the episode includes mentions of gastrointestinal research and explores the competitive nature and politics of laboratory research.

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• Keren Hulkower: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-hulkower-37819710/
• Erick Mertz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickmertzwriting/
• https://www.isaakhulkowerllc.com/
• Great Stories Don't Write Themselves: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Stories-Dont-Write-Themselves/dp/1440300852
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▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬

00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills

00:07 Guest Introduction: Dr. Keren Hulkower

00:24 Journey into Medical Fiction Writing

00:52 Challenges and Triumphs in Writing

02:15 Balancing Science and Writing

03:41 Support Systems and Writing Process

04:43 Publishing and Editing Insights

08:48 Career in Biomedical Engineering

09:42 Early Scientific Interests

19:58 Competitive Nature of Scientific Research

20:24 Challenging Research Methods

21:36 Standardizing Cancer Diagnosis

23:17 Data Manipulation Scandals

24:29 Theranos and Proficiency Testing

26:36 Navigating Lab Politics

29:02 Adapting to New Research Fields

34:55 Balancing Writing and Research

41:51 Future Endeavors and Teaching