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A Life Worth Working

A Life Worth Working

By: Michelle Weise & Dana Allen Walsh
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 A Life Worth Working is a podcast hosted by Michelle Weise and Dana Allen Walsh. Michelle is an education and workforce strategist and author of Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet, and Dana is a senior pastor at a progressive church. This isn't a religious podcast. “A Life Worth Working” celebrates the scraps, screw-ups, and detours of our work lives because we believe that nothing is wasted. The hardest moments we endure, from epic failures to employment gaps and crushing disappointments, all become fertile ground for new growth and endless possibilities. So you’ll hear about the wild journeys of our guests: a comedy writer turned ER doctor, a hedge fund manager turned death doula, a musician turned consultant, even a K-pop star turned lawyer—the list goes on! Each guest reveals pivotal moments of growth born from career zig-zags and dead-ends. Forget linear paths! We’re all navigating spaghetti-shaped journeys. And even those who appear to have it all figured out are fumbling their way through. Our guests talk about the pitfalls, the whispers they couldn’t ignore, or the moments of release that enabled them to jump to something unexpected. And perhaps most importantly, they talk about the messiest, hardest, and most painful parts of their journeys that created the conditions for new life and growth. If you’re interested in dwelling in that messy middle, you’ll love this podcast. And best of all, you’ll hear each of these guests in quick, punchy 20-minute episodes.A Life Worth Working Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • How Can Discomfort Lead to Discovery? Soeun Lee's Path from K-Pop Star to Lawyer to Producer

    How Can Discomfort Lead to Discovery? Soeun Lee's Path from K-Pop Star to Lawyer to Producer
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode of "A Life Worth Working," hosts Michelle Weise and Dana Allen Walsh chat with Soeun Lee, a former Korean pop star who navigated a demanding career starting at the age of 16. Soeun shares her fascinating journey from being a young pop sensation to becoming a practicing lawyer and now a studio producer.

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    25 mins
  • The Sh*t Pile Episode with Christopher Leech

    The Sh*t Pile Episode with Christopher Leech
    Jul 8 2025

    Wallis Annenberg GenSpace Executive Director Christopher Leech shares how the hardest career experience of his life led to an understanding that although what he was doing was noble and important, it wasn't what he was supposed to do with his life.

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    11 mins
  • What If Aging Means Growing Bolder? Christopher Leech on Reimagining Later Life

    What If Aging Means Growing Bolder? Christopher Leech on Reimagining Later Life
    Jul 1 2025

    This episode delves into the remarkable journey of Christopher Leech, whose deep curiosity about people led him to work in dementia care and later into bioethics. His passion brought him to GenSpace, a unique community center in Los Angeles designed for innovative aging. Christopher shares his experiences from his multifaceted career, emphasizing the importance of challenging aging stereotypes, fostering intergenerational relationships, and encouraging older adults to embrace new experiences. He highlights the powerful impact of creating meaningful, inclusive spaces for the elderly.
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    22 mins

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