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Radio Show Host

Radio: Maggie Mistal, New York, NY
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Are you articulate and able to engage people in conversation? Do you have the confidence to follow your convictions and the knowledge to support them? Are you up to the challenge of carrying on a one-way conversation that both educates and entertains? If you answered “yes”, it may be time to learn how to become a radio talk show host. Find out on a VocationVacations® career mentorship with Maggie Mistal in exciting New York City. Maggie will share with you the on-air and off-air skills of a successful radio personality.

“I thought I knew what my dream job was,” remembers Maggie. After graduation, she pursued a job in the field of accounting joining the auditing department in the Pittsburgh office of Arthur Andersen LLP. “Although I loved the company, I soon discovered accounting was not for me.” When Maggie had the opportunity to take on a consulting project for Arthur Andersen near her hometown of Drums, Pennsylvania, she jumped at the chance and soon realized the people side of the business really resonated with her.

When Arthur Andersen closed its doors in 2002, new doors opened for Maggie. She went on to become a certified life purpose and career coach; worked as the Director of Learning and Development for Martha Steward Living Omnimedia and established a successful career consulting practice. Her relationship with Martha Stewart Living led her in yet another career direction when she was asked to become their on-air radio career coach.

Today, “Making a Living with Maggie” airs one hour every Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on SIRIUS 112 and XM 157 Satellite Radio. “I offer listeners both inspiring and practical advice and the tools and resources to help them pursue their dreams and their goals,” explains Maggie. Who listens to Maggie’s show? “Since everyone has to make a living, our show attracts a very broad audience from homemakers to truckers to executives.”

Well-known authors, recognized experts, celebrities and everyday people join Maggie on her show. The “Day in the Life” segment of the program features people who have pursued and attained successful careers. “I have interviewed celebrities like Martha Stewart, Sally Field, and Deepak Chopra,” shares Maggie. “And non-celebrities like the mom who successfully returned to the work force and the executive who followed his dreams to a new business.”

Maggie is committed to helping people find and create their ideal careers, and this commitment comes across on the air. “It is important to be both passionate and credible,” says Maggie. “To be a good talk show host you also need to be engaging, knowledgeable and approachable; confident with your message and your delivery; unafraid to speak your mind and able to react on the spot.”

On your VocationVacation with Maggie you will learn what goes on before and during the program. “It takes three to four hours of preparation for every hour you are in the studio,” she says. Researching topics, identifying prospective guests, contacting and booking them and preparing questions are just some of the details associated with each show.”

“Managing these details can be challenging,” admits Maggie. “But when a caller tells me about the ‘aha’ moment they experienced listening to my program and how that moment changed their life, it is so rewarding.”

In addition to being a mentor for VocationVacations, Maggie is also an affiliated career coach with VocationVacations.

While on your Radio Talk Show Host VocationVacations® career mentorship with Maggie Mistal, activities will include some or all of the following:
  • Brainstorm show topics
  • Develop segment ideas
  • Generate ideas to create greater call volume
  • Draft a show outline (using template developed by Mentor) on theme of your choice incorporating guest information, sample questions, flow of show to keep listener entertained interested, etc.
  • Learn the structure and develop ideas for radio tips
  • Develop promotional content (promo) ideas for future radio shows
  • Tour radio studio
  • Review materials (i.e. books, PR packets, etc.) and evaluate the merit of a few potential guests
The Radio Talk Show Host VocationVacations® career mentorship with Maggie Mistal includes:
  • One day of one-on-one mentorship in your dream job as a Radio Talk Show Host
  • The opportunity to participate in a total of one hour of pre- and post- VocationVacations career coaching from an accredited, affiliated VocationVacations career coach
  • A pocket-size VocationVacations journal so you can document your dream job coming to reality
  • Light lunch with your mentor

Available: Fridays based on mentor’s availability

Price: $799 Per Person

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Suggested Accommodations

Hilton Times Square

Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel - Midtown
(Not included in the price of your VocationVacations adventure)

Other activities and tourist destinations while on your VocationVacations® dream job holiday:

  • NYC & Company - New York City's Official Tourism Website for Tourists, Journalists, Travel Professionals, and Meeting Planners
  • I Love New York - The Official New York State Tourism Website
  • NY.com - The Paperless Guide to New York City
Reservation, Cancellation and Rescheduling Rules and Conditions:

Full payment of the VocationVacations dream job holiday is required to make a reservation. A $100 non-refundable fee is assessed if a VocationVacations experience is cancelled or rescheduled prior to 14-days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday, based on the approved availability of the mentor to reschedule. A VocationVacations adventure cannot be rescheduled and is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday. Written notification of cancellation or rescheduling is required in all cases. In the US, Grounded Nomads, LLC and VocationVacations holidays encourage all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling. In the UK, Grounded Nomads, Ltd and VocationVacations holidays must require all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling and provide verification of such travel insurance to Grounded Nomads, Ltd.