What She Does Podcast

Annie Sinzinger & Liane Starr
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Welcome to What She Does, the podcast that spills the tea on surprisingly cool jobs — and the women behind them. In each episode, Annie Sinzinger and Liane Starr take you inside a career journey, from the first spark to the unexpected twists that shaped it. You’ll hear the real stuff — how she got there, the detours and curveballs, the personality traits, the life lessons, and how her profession is evolving. She shares her best advice to her younger self and offers a peek into the future of her field — from AI to surprising new opportunities. Think of it as part career confessional, part field guide to the modern world of work.

  1. 2d ago

    It's All About Chemistry: Pediatric Pharmacist Kitty Sum on Landing in Pediatrics

    Kitty Sum is a pharmacist who chose medicine without the blood, needles, and procedures, and found her chemistry with pediatrics almost by accident. Kitty joins Liane and Annie to talk about why she chose the science and study of treatment over hands-on procedures, and how getting every dose exactly right is its own kind of chemistry, plus how landing in pediatrics almost by chance changed the way she parents her own child. This episode covers: ● How Kitty chose pharmacy over medical school and why avoiding needles led to her calling ● What a hospital clinical pharmacist actually does, versus a retail pharmacist ● Why every dose for a child is calculated by body weight, not a standard adult amount ● The hardest and most rewarding parts of working in the pediatric ICU ● How the job has changed the way she parents her own child ● Her advice for anyone considering pharmacy school Subscribe to our newsletter for more on the careers and stories behind the women we talk to.

    It's All About Chemistry: Pediatric Pharmacist Kitty Sum on Landing in Pediatrics

  2. Aug 18

    Laughing on Purpose: Laughter Yoga Teacher Cathy Nesbitt on the Science of Joy

    Can your body tell real laughter from fake laughter? Laughter Yoga Teacher Cathy Nesbitt says it can't, and that's exactly the point behind laughing on purpose. She also shares how a 24-year worm-composting business led her to Laughter Yoga, and why she believes managing our own joy is one of the most underused tools we have. In this episode: • What Laughter Yoga actually is (and the myths it isn't) • Cathy's path from a 24-year worm-composting business to becoming a certified Laughter Ambassador • The real science behind why the body can't tell real laughter from fake • Where laughter yoga shows up: senior care, corporate wellness, cancer treatment, dating, and exam stress • What it takes to become a certified laughter yoga leader or teacher Subscribe to our newsletter for more on the careers and stories behind the women we talk to.

    Laughing on Purpose: Laughter Yoga Teacher Cathy Nesbitt on the Science of Joy

  3. Aug 11

    The Business of 'Yes': Marriage Proposal Planner Ash Fox on the Art of the Perfect Proposal

    Marriage proposal planner Ash Fox has orchestrated 3,000+ engagements in 15 years — and never once heard a "no." As founder of Ash Fox Proposals, she's helped orchestrate everything from private rooftop reveals with skyline views to a proposal staged inside a designer sample sale — and along the way, coached hundreds of men through one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. In this episode: • How Ash accidentally launched a job that didn't exist yet • Why New York City's chaos makes it one of the best (and hardest) places to propose • The psychology of letting him take the lead • What it actually takes to break into proposal planning • The secret to keeping a surprise secret for weeks Subscribe to our newsletter for more on the careers and stories behind the women we talk to.

    The Business of 'Yes': Marriage Proposal Planner Ash Fox on the Art of the Perfect Proposal

  4. Aug 4

    From Systems Engineer to Fashion Entrepreneur: Founder Steffy Simms on Designing Guava & Co.

    Steffy Simms is a systems engineer and the founder of Guava & Co, a sustainable, Hawaiʻi-based resort wear brand — built out of late-night doodles during maternity leave. Also an Oʻahu physics teacher and robotics coordinator, Steffy joins Liane and Annie to talk about pivoting from engineering into entrepreneurship, why her son's eczema shaped Guava & Co's non-toxic materials, and how growing up immersed in Hawaiʻi's culture of environmental stewardship drives every design decision she makes. This episode covers: ● How a systems engineering background shapes running a sustainability-driven fashion brand ● Why AI is reshaping supply chain careers — and what that means for engineers today ● The real cost (and creative workarounds) of running a business from Hawaiʻi ● Building an inclusive, non-toxic, size-flexible resort wear line rooted in Pacific culture ● Balancing founder life, motherhood, and the shift from solo "doer" to CEO

    From Systems Engineer to Fashion Entrepreneur: Founder Steffy Simms on Designing Guava & Co.

  5. Jul 28

    Shoot Your Shot: Matchmaker Jill Dunn on the Business of Modern Dating

    What does it actually take to find real connection in the age of dating apps? Matchmaker Jill Dunn, founder of Jillin' It, joins Annie & Liane to unpack why modern dating feels so exhausting — and what to do about it. Jill shares the divorce that accidentally launched her matchmaking career, how she screens singles before ever introducing them to a client, and the one mindset shift that can change your next first date. In this episode: • How one sold-out singles event turned into a full-time matchmaking business • Why dating apps create a "shopping list" mindset that hurts self-worth • The difference between expectations for a life partner and expectations for a first date • How COVID reshaped dating for an entire generation • Jill's number-one piece of advice for anyone who's single right now Whether you're newly single, navigating divorce, or just curious how a real matchmaker works, this conversation is full of honest talk about love, patience, and showing up as your best self.

    Shoot Your Shot: Matchmaker Jill Dunn on the Business of Modern Dating

  6. Jul 21

    From Pharmacy to Pitas: Franchisor Sawsan Abublan on Building Shawarma Press

    Sawsan Abublan spent years building a career as a pharmacist before an idea she had with her husband led to an entirely new path. She's now a restaurant franchisor. In this episode, Sawsan joins Annie & Liane to talk about walking away from a license she'd worked hard for, learning a completely new industry from the ground up, and what it actually took to build confidence as a woman stepping into restaurant franchising. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Sawsan held onto her pharmacist's license for years before finally letting it go • How her pharmacy training in discipline and cleanliness shaped an unexpected second career • What a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is — and why every franchisor needs one before selling a single unit • What it took to earn confidence as a woman in restaurant franchising • What she'd tell her younger self about the hardest early years

    From Pharmacy to Pitas: Franchisor Sawsan Abublan on Building Shawarma Press

  7. Jul 14

    30 Years Behind the Mic: Tish Hicks on Voiceover, AI, & Reinvention

    For over 25 years, Tish Hicks has been one of voiceover's most in-demand working artists, including more than 15 years as one of the voices of Subaru. The veteran voiceover artist and founder of The V.O. Dojo joins What She Does to break down how she built a career, a company, and a community in one of entertainment's most misunderstood industries. In this episode, Tish covers: • How she stumbled into voiceover after years in theater, opera, and improv • The wildly different worlds inside voiceover — commercials, animation, audiobooks, video games, and more • Why the industry has shifted from agency relationships to entrepreneurial hustle • What it actually takes to build a sustainable voiceover business, including her advice on career pivots • How she trains the next generation through VO Dojo's belt-based curriculum • Her honest take on AI's impact on voice work and why human connection still wins Whether you're considering a career pivot or just curious what happens behind the mic on your favorite commercials, this conversation is a masterclass in reinvention.

    30 Years Behind the Mic: Tish Hicks on Voiceover, AI, & Reinvention

  8. Jul 7

    Building Financial Confidence: Wealth Advisor Heidi Foster on the Path and Practice

    What does a wealth advisor actually do all day? Heidi Foster has a surprising answer: she brings people peace. With more than 30 years of experience managing investments for individuals, families, and charities, Heidi has seen it all — the spenders married to the savers, the retirees who don't know how to stop accumulating, the divorce clients, the inheritance clients, and the 20-somethings who just need someone to tell them to open a Roth IRA. She's a VP and wealth advisor at American Wealth Management, a USC and UNR MBA graduate, and a former executive at Wells Fargo's private bank. But the thing that makes her exceptional isn't the numbers. It's the people. In this episode, Heidi joins Liane and Annie for a warm, frank conversation about money, psychology, parenting, and why your financial mindset was probably formed before you were old enough to remember it. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Heidi defines her job as bringing 'peace and confidence' — not managing portfolios • How your relationship with money was likely shaped before age eight • The 'save early and often' rule — and why a $10 latte could be worth $100,000 • What it's like to be a financial marriage counselor for spender-saver couples • How Heidi balanced three kids with a demanding career — including when Wells Fargo wouldn't let her work from home during a high-risk pregnancy • What skills you need to pivot into financial advising — and why career-changers often make the best advisors • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe story that explains everything about why Heidi does what she does Heidi is a USC Order of the Laurel recipient, a Reno-Tahoe Twenty Under 40 honoree, and a FINRA registered representative. She's also the mother of three. This one's for anyone who's ever felt afraid of their own money — and needed someone to tell them it's going to be okay. #WhatSheDoes #WealthManagement #PersonalFinance #WomenInFinance #FinancialAdvice #MoneyMindset #WealthAdvisor #FinancialPeace

    Building Financial Confidence: Wealth Advisor Heidi Foster on the Path and Practice
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Welcome to What She Does, the podcast that spills the tea on surprisingly cool jobs — and the women behind them. In each episode, Annie Sinzinger and Liane Starr take you inside a career journey, from the first spark to the unexpected twists that shaped it. You’ll hear the real stuff — how she got there, the detours and curveballs, the personality traits, the life lessons, and how her profession is evolving. She shares her best advice to her younger self and offers a peek into the future of her field — from AI to surprising new opportunities. Think of it as part career confessional, part field guide to the modern world of work.

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  • Creator
    Annie Sinzinger & Liane Starr
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © What She Does Podcast 2025
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