For A Living explores the lives and stories of everyday people behind ordinary job titles, highlighting overlooked individuals in a celebrity-focused world. Host Allison Chase shares insight and curiosity about unique professions, including Sumo wrestlers, Elvis tribute artists, taxi drivers, baristas, and unique career changers.

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Amanda Power is the owner of Power Hair, a chain of boutique salons in NYC. Learn the thoughts that go through a stylists head when you sit down in their chair.

Amanda Power is the owner of Power Hair, a chain of boutique salons in NYC. Learn the thoughts that go through a stylists head when you sit down in their chair.

Hair Salon Owner

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Joseph Migirov is the co-owner of the Geico Gallery located in Brooklyn, NY. With more than 200 lizards, his goal is to save the endangered species and win over admirers .

Joseph Migirov is the co-owner of the Geico Gallery located in Brooklyn,  NY.  With more than 200 lizards, his goal is to save the endangered species and win over admirers .

Lizard Collector

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Wade Kyle is a matchmaker who specializes in queer romance. His job is to help people find love in a world full of dating apps and unrealistic expectations. Hear how he is able to not be jaded or judgey.

Wade Kyle is a matchmaker who specializes in queer romance. His job is to help people find love in a world full of dating apps and unrealistic expectations. Hear how he is able to not be jaded or judgey.

Matchmaker

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Genevieve Ryan is a funeral director and embalmer. She preps the bodies, organizes the funeral arrangements, and makes sure there are plenty of tissues to go around.

Genevieve Ryan is a funeral director and embalmer. She&#39;s preps the bodies, organizes the funerals arrangements, and makes sure there are plenty of tissues to go around.&#34;

Funeral Director

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Lamar Peters is an award-winning Elvis impersonator. He&#39;s also a 2nd generation Elvis impersonator. His father has been performing as one for over 50 years. Hear about Lamar’s experience as the King of Rock and Roll. <a href="https://www.lamarpetersshow.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.lamarpetersshow.com</a>

Lamar Peters is an award winning Elvis impersonator. He&#39;s also a 2nd generation Elvis impersonator. His father has been performing as one for over 50 years. Hear about Lamar’s experience as the King of Rock and Roll.



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Elvis Impersonator

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During the day, Kofi Miller is a computer teacher. But once the school bell rings, he transforms into the 3rd heavyweight champion sumo wrestler. A career unbeknownst to his colleagues and friends. We sat down with Kofi to learn more about him and the New York Sumo Club.

Kofi Miller, a Brooklyn-born sumo wrestler at the New York Sumo Club, transitioned from security, professional gaming, and teaching Esports to Sumo in under a year. 

He discusses his rapid rise to third place in the U.S. heavyweight nationals, his training routines, diet changes for health, differences between Japanese and American sumo, and his goals to dominate U.S. competitions.

Sumo Wrestler

For A Living explores the lives and stories of everyday people behind ordinary job titles, highlighting overlooked individuals in a celebrity-focused world. Host Allison Chase shares insight and curiosity about unique professions, including Sumo wrestlers, Elvis tribute artists, taxi drivers, baristas, and unique career changers.