Career Lab with Levi & Babak

Hosted by Levi C. Maaia, PhD & Babak Behbehanian

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A podcast exploring remarkable individuals' paths to professional success. From industry leaders to creative geniuses, each episode delves deep into the stories, insights, and pivotal moments that shaped these exceptional careers. Uncover the secrets, gain valuable lessons, and ignite your own passion. Whether you're a budding professional seeking guidance or simply intrigued by unconventional career paths, Career Lab with Levi C. Maaia, PhD & Babak Behbehanian is your go-to source for inspiration and motivation.

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February 24, 202432 min

Screenwriter, Author, Lawyer: Paul Levine talks bridging careers across disciplines

The author of twenty-three novels and winner of the John D. MacDonald Fiction Award, Paul Levine is a former trial lawyer, he also wrote twenty episodes of the CBS military drama JAG and co-created the Supreme Court drama First Monday starring James Garner and Joe Mantegna. The international bestseller To Speak for the Dead was […] The post Screenwriter, Author, Lawyer: Paul Levine talks bridging careers across disciplines first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

February 3, 202435 min

Specialty Influencer: Kelley Stevens, LMFT on transforming your career

Kelley Stevens parlayed her career as a licensed marriage and family therapist into a full-time gig as @theprivatepracticepro, a mental health influencer who provides guidance to other mental health professionals on using social media and technology to build their own practices. Find out if you have what it takes to leverage your experience to become […] The post Specialty Influencer: Kelley Stevens, LMFT on transforming your career first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

December 9, 202335 min

Internal Communications: Anthony Miller makes the leap from TV news to corporate communications

Anthony Miller works in the world of Internal Communications. For nearly 10 years, he has worked with leaders in mid-sized organizations to get their message and strategy out to employees. Prior to that, he was a local TV reporter and anchor who never quite felt at home on TV news. The post Internal Communications: Anthony Miller makes the leap from TV news to corporate communications first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

November 4, 202351 min

Musician: Dave Hause on making a living with music

Dave Hause is a Philadelphia-born singer and song-writer who performs solo and with his band The Mermaid at venues large and small around the globe. He chats with Levi & Babak about making a living as a singer and songwriter. The post Musician: Dave Hause on making a living with music first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

October 7, 202323 min

Physician: Wonuk Lee takes a unique approach to medicine

Dr. Wonuk Lee is a physician specializing in rheumatology and medical acupuncture. His private practice is deeply rooted in the yin and yang principles of his Korean family’s Eastern healing traditions, blending Eastern wisdom with Western medical knowledge. The post Physician: Wonuk Lee takes a unique approach to medicine first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

September 20, 202321 min

Schoolteacher: Rachel Gamble adapts new tech and AI for the (virtual) classroom

The pandemic shifted schools to virtual learning – that opened a new career path for Pittsburg native Rachel Gamble. If you have ever envisioned yourself making a career in special education find out if you have what it takes on this edition of Career Lab with Levi & Babak. The post Schoolteacher: Rachel Gamble adapts new tech and AI for the (virtual) classroom first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

September 9, 202324 min

Software Engineer: Brian Milburn turns adversity into a win

Brian Milburn’s award-winning CyberSitter software put his small company on the map and was so effective that he faced off against the Chinese government over allegations that they had stolen his company’s code and its other intellectual property. Brian accomplished what many at the time said was impossible: he took the Chinese government to court […] The post Software Engineer: Brian Milburn turns adversity into a win first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

August 24, 202339 min

Senior Financial Reporter: Marquis Quarles steps into SEC financial compliance

Marquis Quarles is a senior Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Analyst, for a major, publicly traded footwear company. He started at the company in 2015 as a credit analyst then transferred over as a staff accountant and quickly rose through the ranks in the accounting department. Today, at just age 31, he’s responsible for preparing […] The post Senior Financial Reporter: Marquis Quarles steps into SEC financial compliance first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .

August 9, 202338 min

Executive Producer: Noah Mark takes us behind the scenes of TV producing

Noah Mark kicks off episode one. Noah is a TV producer in Los Angeles. He shares with us his own origin story and takes us behind the scenes for a look at the huge variety of tasks that producers are responsible for on a TV show. Find out if you have what it takes to […] The post Executive Producer: Noah Mark takes us behind the scenes of TV producing first appeared on Levi C. Maaia, Ph.D. .