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Kate Pierson - A Songwriter's Career

From “Love Shack” to solo tracks, Kate Pierson takes us on a wild, inspiring journey through her music career — from global fame with the B-52s to the creative freedom of her solo albums. She spills on working with Sia and other pop powerhouses, finding her authentic voice, and those “aha!” songwriting moments when lyrics seem to fall from the sky.

Tune in for a fun, fearless, and deeply personal look at what it really takes to build a music career that’s true to you.

Topics

2:03 Childhood Dreams

3:01 Writing With the B-52s

7:10 The Japan Adventure

9:19 Squashed By Management

10:05 Working With Sia

12:10 Collaborating With Other Successful Musicians

16:03 The Magic of Songwriting

21:40 All About Timing

25:06 Personal Stories Behind the Songs

27:00 Music Industry Challenges Today

30:11 "Syncing" Music on TV & Films

32:24 Solo Career Success and Challenges

38:16 Writing with AI?

Resources

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katepiersonofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatepierson/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatepierson?_t=ZP-8xdmAmwCqR5&_r=1

Kate's website: https://www.katepierson.com/

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Sitcom Writer

Join us to explore career tips from sitcom writer Dawn DeKeyser, who shares insights and job advice for the aspiring writes,

What does it really take to make people laugh for a living? That’s the job of Dawn DeKeyser, a veteran comedy writer for hit shows like Ugly Betty and News Radio. She pulls back the curtain on the world of television writing career.

Dawn describes the collaborative chaos of a writer's room - a place she calls "a full contact sport" where writers physically act out jokes and jump on tables to sell their ideas. She reveals the structured approach to crafting an episodes, while sharing her personal battle with writer's block and her solution via "the swill draft."

Whether you're curious about television-writing, fascinated by the creative process, or simply want to understand how your favorite shows come together, Dawn's story offers both entertainment and inspiration.

Topics

1:20 Finding Inspiration in Real Life

3:15 Breaking Into Television Writing

5:55 Dawn's First show

7:38 Collaborating With Other Writers

9:25 A show Runner

11:44 Wiring For Uggly Betty

12:22 The Writer's Room

15:38 Residuals and The Changing World of TV

18:16 Comedy Writing

20:25 Beating Writer's Block and AI Challenges

24:43 Career Highs, Lows, and Missed Opportunities

27:28 Ways To Break In

30:05 Writing as a Muscle and Career Advice

33:02 Writing Format

Resources

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0215245/

https://www.dawndekeyser.com/

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation

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Travel Designer

6/24/25

In this episode, explore career opportunities with Travel Designer Kelli Carpenter - of KelliGregg Travel - who shares valuable job tips and insights on overcoming industry challenges.

Kelli transformed her passion for travel into a thriving career. She reveals great job tips for aspiring travel entrepreneurs, discusses how she built a niche serving LGBTQ families, and shares strategies for overcoming challenges, including the pandemic's impact on the travel industry. Tune in to discover valuable insights on networking and making money in the travel sector, and learn how meaningful human connections can enhance your own travel experiences.

Topics

0:17 Introduction

1:37 The Role of a Travel Designer

2:49 From Marketing to Traveling

3:37 Identifying a Niche

4:48 Pivoting to Changing Market

6:23 Building Our Family Vacations Brand

8:18 Safe Destinations for LGBTQ

10:05 Grow the Business

11:07 Creating Memorable Group Experiences

12:56 How Covid Changed the Business

16:19 Skills Needed to Run Such Business

17:59 The Money Structure

20:35 Post-Pandemic Travel Challenges

21:36 Business Challenges and Personal Rewards

24:23 Is AI a Challenge?

Resources

www.kelligreggtravel.com

www.ilovemywifepodcast.com

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