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Doubting if going to university is the only option to have a successful life? You've come to the right podcast. How Real Life Works is a podcast that prepares young people for life after high school. We discuss education topics and interview professionals who provide tips on what you can do now to get your dream job. Don't wait until after high school to think about your life. Learn How Real Life Works, starting now. If you are a student who is passionate about content creation, join us! Sig ...
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As we go into the new year, we have a big announcement to make, How Real Life Works will be having the 2nd season break. 2021 was an excellent year for us. Andrej and I created different content with various formats along with our interns. Furthermore, we also spoke to many extraordinary guests. Heading into 2022, the How Real Life Works podcast wi…
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In this career episode, we will be talking to Elina Sumichan, a talent acquisition specialist with over a decade of experience. We chat about recruitment, which she refers to as career matchmaking! Topics included in this episode are the day-to-day routine of a recruiter and an overview of the recruitment process. We discuss how to discover if you …
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In this episode, we talk to Mridul from India, a 15-year-old aspiring UX designer. This is the first-ever request we have received from our inquiry form. We met with Mridul and chatted about teenage life in India. We talked about hustling at a young age, taking online courses about UX design and the tech world in India. We also find out what teenag…
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We are back with another episode about the gaming industry! In this episode, we will be talking to Adam Croft on video games audio design. As a Senior Dialogue Lead in Bungie, Adam helps the team create sounds in video games. Since this is a lesser-known topic, we start by explaining what is dialogue in video games. Furthermore, we discuss why it i…
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Can you get paid by playing video games every day? We are not talking about becoming a streamer, but a full-time job that gets you paid. The best thing is, you might not even need a college degree for it! Sounds good? Tune in and find out all about being a video game quality assurance (QA) tester! In this episode, we talk all about QA testing with …
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How do you get into the foley industry? Is foley internship a thing? And most importantly, what are the skills required for foley production? As a professional foley artist, Richard Hinton knows the foley industry remarkably well. In this episode, he shares how you can land yourself a foley job with some practical tips and exercises. Bonus: he also…
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Are you fascinated by sound? Did you know there's a job out there in which you can make sounds every day? You can unleash your creativity and use different objects to imitate different sounds. In the film industry, this job is called a foley artist. They make all the sound effects in a film through live performance. In this episode of How Real Life…
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Are you stuck on finding fresh ideas for foley? Wondering how to get creative and find inspiration? Tune in and find out how to take your foley skills to the next level. In this episode, award-winning foley artist Richard Hinton shares his foley tips and tricks. Having practiced foley for over a decade, Richard is a master foley production. He full…
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This episode is all about a day in the life of a foley artist. To find out what happens in a day for them, we interviewed award-winning foley artist Richard Hinton. Richard shared not only his daily routine but also talked about interesting sounds that can capture a foley artist’s attention. If you like to hear more about this career, be sure to tu…
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Have you ever wondered how the sound of a blooming flower is captured in nature documentaries? Or the gulping sound when a character takes a huge sip of water? In this episode, we reveal the truth behind the sound design in film production. In the upcoming episodes, we will be taking a closer look at the job of a foley artist. We interviewed Richar…
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You may not know what creative copywriting is, but it surrounds your life. Your favorite brand just launched a summer sale? Most likely a copywriter was behind it. Are you impressed by the slick-looking advertisement for the upcoming smartphone? Creative copywriting had something to do with it. A copywriter's job is to curate the words you see ever…
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Taken from our interview with copywriter Alix Blankson, in this episode, we talk about where you can start if you are interested in becoming a copywriter. We talk about signs that you might be good at copywriting. As well as if you need a university degree to get started. This concludes our four-part mini-series about the job of a copywriter. If yo…
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In this interview with seasoned copywriter Alix Blankson, we talk about how copywriting fits into the world of marketing. We discuss the similarities and differences between content writing and copywriting. This is the third episode of the four-part mini-series about the job of a copywriter. If you are curious about what copywriting is and how a co…
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In this episode, our guest Alix Blankson shares her daily routines as a copywriter. She also talks about what is the most challenging aspect when it comes to her job. You are tuning into our career mini-series about the job of a copywriter. If you missed last week's episode, you can find out what copywriting is. If you are intrigued by this topic, …
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If I tell you those summer sale marketing newsletters are all carefully crafted, would you believe it? Every day copywriters design messages we see daily. These include messages you see in the physical and the digital world. In this career mini-series, we will dive into the world of a copywriter. We interview Alix Blankson, a seasoned copywriter. S…
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A wedding day is one of the most significant milestones in a person's life. It's a day you want to celebrate your love and not worry about the event details. Wedding planners are what make your dreams come true if done correctly. In this episode, we interview Kitty Tsai, the Principal Planner of WeDo Weddings Etc. She works with her team to make co…
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We asked Kitty Tsai, the Principal Planner of WeDo Weddings Etc. if she would plan her own wedding. She shares five tips when it comes to planning a wedding. Furthermore, Kitty also shared three tips on how you can save money when planning a wedding. This is our last episode of the career mini-series that focuses on the job of a wedding planner. If…
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Ever wondered what’s the difference between a wedding planner and a wedding coordinator? In this episode of our career mini-series, we discuss the difference between the two. We hear from Kitty Tsai, the Principal Planner from WeDo Weddings Etc at Vancouver. She started as a coordinator and is now a planner in the company. Our four-part career mini…
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In the 2nd episode of our career mini-series, we are going to dive into the day in the life of a wedding planner. We interviewed Kitty Tsai, the Principal Planner from WeDo Weddings Etc in Vancouver. If you are interested in this topic, be sure to check out last week's episode. You can hear all about the steps to become a wedding planner. Also, be …
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Restrictions in Canada are gradually lifting and it's wedding season! We are kicking off a career mini-series focusing on the job of a wedding planner. We interviewed Kitty Tsai, the Principal Planner from WeDo Weddings Etc in Vancouver. In this episode, we talk about what are the steps you can take right now if you aspire to become a wedding plann…
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Do you ever wonder what’s it like to work with Hollywood stars and famous athletes like Kobe Bryant? In this episode, we interview Michael Gonzales. Michael is a Senior Account Executive who works at Rogers & Cowan PMK. It is one of the biggest talent representation agencies in Hollywood. In short, this is an episode all about public relations. Thi…
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This episode is for everyone! No matter if you are taking a gap year, considering taking one, or finally decided not to. We have some tips for you :) This concludes our mini-series revolving around our gap year. If you love the topic, be sure to check out previous episodes. We discuss topics such as the gap year leadership program for high school s…
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In the age of content, people can learn almost anything on YouTube. Thanks to COVID-19, more people are getting used to online learning. So why should you spend money on a leadership program when there are free ones? With our two guests Sade and Ulviya, we explore what's the difference between taking a free online course and signing up for the Acad…
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In this brief episode we talk to our two guests Sade and Ulviya from Global Citizen Year about why people choose to take a gap year. Specifically, why should high school students take a gap year before going to university? Our gap year mini-series focuses on our interview with Global Citizen Year. It will be released every Wednesday for the next 2 …
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Hooray! You’ve decided to take a gap year. You are determined to make the best year EVER, but now that it’s really here, you are not sure what to do...Welcome to our very first mini-series of the podcast. As the graduation season approaches we are bringing you more content on gap year in case you are the “odd one” out. In this mini-series, we inter…
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There are lots of ways to be successful in life. Getting a bachelor's degree is not the only way. So... why does going to university seem like a milestone to us from an early age? Sometimes it even seems like the only way of having a successful life. In this episode, we discuss at great length the purpose of going to university. We talk about how t…
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Is the pandemic stopping you from taking a gap year? There's more to a gap year than traveling the world. In this episode, you will hear the How Real Life Works team brainstorm on the 7 Things that can make a gap year indoors great. These practical tips can help you make your gap year in the pandemic fruitful. Find out how a gap year during COVID c…
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How does taking a gap year work when travel is not allowed? Is taking a gap year at home worth it? How do you make gap year meaningful when you are restricted because of COVID? These are questions we answer in our latest episode with high school graduate, Ellyssa. We will find out the reasons why high school students consider taking a gap year. As …
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We are back with another episode about streaming! We have broadened the topic and covered content creation this time. Tune in, as we dive deeper into the world of streaming and content creation. In this episode, we cover topics from beginner streaming tips, technical setup, transitioning platforms as well as should you go full-time with streaming. …
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Are you someone who loves playing video games and connecting with others? If you are, then becoming a Twitch streamer might be the job for you. Even if you are not a gamer, as long as you have a personality to show, you still have a shot of becoming a streamer. The best part is, with streaming, you can start making money while you are in high schoo…
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So you procrastinate too... here are 5 tips that will help you deal with it! We learned that procrastination is the most common struggle for online learning. From Nita and Damon's experience, high school students are pretty much left on their own to figure how to be accountable. In this bonus episode, you will hear Anny and Andrej’s tips that will …
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The pandemic has drastically changed our daily routine. For high school teachers, it changed more than their routine. It also forced them to reinvent how they have been teaching their whole career. Unlike students who are familiar with technology some of them even struggle to use computers and are forced to quickly adapt to online learning platform…
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In the spring of 2020, 1.5 billion students around the world faced the same struggle: transitioning to online learning. A year ago, it's hard to imagine online learning would become the norm of everyday learning. On the surface, it may seem nice. After all who doesn't want to lay in bed and learn at their own pace. However up close, it's not all ad…
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Levana Luu works in the well-respected healthcare system as a physiotherapist. She helps patients manage pain and recover from injuries. This is a path she chose when she was young, but now that she's here, she has some doubts. Levana hopes to tap into her inner creativity and show the world about her culture. Feeling unsure about your future doesn…
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Paul Bellezza was having a 2nd identity crisis when he decided to risk it all and go for what he loves - video games! First, he started working in a video game retail store. Then he moved onto testing games for game companies. Eventually, he became the first intern for Riot Games. That's right, he's one of the people that made League of Legends hap…
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Renée Chan is a culinary dietitian who figured out how to make a living out of what she loves. She wanted to become a dietitian but decided to give cooking a try. She began working in New York restaurants for no money, which she refers to as “learning cooking for free”. With the knowledge she learned as a dietitian, she decided to open a food compa…
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This is our bonus episode where we chat with a community member. In this episode, we help a grade 12 student pick the right university. We talk about how to avoid getting tricked by university marketing, as well as networking both in university and real life. This is one of our very first community chats where we talk about education with one of yo…
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Business prodigy Cameron Johnson started his first business when he was 8. It wasn’t on purpose, it was just a fun hobby! He became a millionaire before he graduated from high school. By the age of 21, he had already started 12 businesses. If you don’t like business, this episode will change your mind. Cameron breaks down business in a simple and f…
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Lillian Siu works as a structural engineer in Vancouver. One of her favorite projects is to help build a Disneyland ride. In this episode, you will find out how structural engineering works. You will also hear about her first internship experience. We also talk about her childhood and how that affects her style of parenting. Does having high expect…
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Steven Richards dropped out of university after his first summer internship at Hootsuite. Despite the lack of a degree, he got invited to interviews with tech giants like Facebook and Google. Now he works for Amazon as a systems developer. Do you really need a degree to be successful? This is a geeky episode, but what else would you expect?! We tal…
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This is how this podcast started, two people wanting to change the education world. In this episode, Anny and Andrej share their personal journey and what prompted them to start the podcast. What is this podcast? Why should you listen to it? Who are the hosts? Find out how it all started in this episode. 🔴 Are you a high-school student? Interested …
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