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When Can You Start

Leah (host), Chris (host)

Booking Overview

When Can You Start spotlights real career origin stories—from first jobs to where people are now—and the advice that got them there. It’s a practical, human-focused platform for professionals who want to speak about career paths, education-to-work transitions, and resilience in the workforce.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

whencanyoustartpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Leah (host) - Co-host of When Can You Start. Leads weekly career-path conversations focused on guests’ first jobs, current work, and advice for others entering the workforce.

Chris (host) - Co-host of When Can You Start. Guides weekly interviews centered on how guests found their first job, how they built their careers, and what they’d advise to newcomers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working professionals who can speak credibly about their career origin, current role, and lessons learned (often in education/training, healthcare/therapy, fitness/instruction, or other lived-experience fields). Public-facing prominence is not required; credibility is based on personal career journey.
Required Achievements:  
A stable current professional role (e.g., therapist, instructor, educator/professor, service worker with expertise), Demonstrated career progression from an early first job, Relevant credentials/certification (as applicable to their field)

Recent Guest Discussions

Kip Opperman - Career Origin And Pathway From First Job At The New York State School For The Deaf; Learning ASL And Deaf Culture; Guidance From Experience Across Roles

Emily Price - Psychology Career Path; Early Work In A Sexual Assault Crisis Center; Education/family Influence; Building And Running A Private Practice

Nora Hennessy - How A Goal Shift (theatre/acting) Became A Career In Fitness Instruction; Leading Groups And Private Sessions; Taking Opportunities As They Arise

Recent Topics

Careers, Workforce, Education, Mentorship, Career Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
When Can You Start
:

Episode 309: Scott Hanson

September 12, 2026

7 hours of WCYS Podcasting starts NOW! This week, we welcome Scott Hanson, the host of NFL’s RedZone and NBC’s GoldZone. While many of us know Scott from his 10-4 marathons every Sunday, on this episode, we get to hear about a different Scott Hanson-one who started way up in Traverse City, Michigan in a market number higher than most combined football scores. From there, he tells about a moment in his life where he stopped being a sportscaster for himself and became a sportscaster for the aud...

308: Victoria Chen

June 29, 2026

Attention listeners! We just got word that our episode is officially up to code! This week, we welcome Victoria Chen; architect, project manager, and founder of Evocate Group. Just like in building plans, her life went through many drafts along the way. Before architecture, she started off taking the floor at a DSW warehouse as a sales associate, never having sold a shoe in her life. Before long, her path led her to pursuing a career in architecture, where she now works as a project manager. ...

307: Ken Kwapis

May 02, 2026

Leah Ettinger: https://www.butwhatireallywanttodoisdirect.com/#new-releaseChris Ashe: Quiet on set! Aaaaand Action!!! This week on “When Can You Start?” we speak to legendary Hollywood director and author, Ken Kwapis! You may recognize his name as director of projects such as Malcolm in the Middle, He’s Just Not That Into You starring Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson, and Jennifer Aniston, and being one of the founding fathers behind The Office. While his resume may be extensive, he started of...

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Frequently asked questions

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When Can You Start
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How do I get in touch with When Can You Start?

When Can You Start is hosted by Leah (host) and Chris (host). Its publicly listed email is whencanyoustartpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for When Can You Start?

The publicly listed email for When Can You Start: whencanyoustartpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does When Can You Start have?

Podseeker estimates When Can You Start reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for When Can You Start?

When Can You Start typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working professionals who can speak credibly about their career origin, current role, and lessons learned (often in education/training, healthcare/therapy, fitness/instruction, or other lived-experience fields). Public-facing prominence is not required; credibility is based on personal career journey. Common among recent guests: A stable current professional role (e.g., therapist, instructor, educator/professor, service worker with expertise); Demonstrated career progression from an early first job; Relevant credentials/certification (as applicable to their field). Recent guests include Kip Opperman, Emily Price, and Nora Hennessy.

How hard is it to get booked on When Can You Start?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does When Can You Start cover?

Recent episodes cover Careers, Workforce, Education, Mentorship, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

whencanyoustartpodcast@gmail.com

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