“It’s rare to find a podcast that blends knowledge and passion so well—this one’s a must-listen.”

– Marilene from San Jose

If you’re a student, an early-career professional, or simply someone figuring out what’s next, The LIV Lab is your guide to discovering meaningful work in a changing world.

I’m Livia, an incoming senior in high school, still figuring out which career path is right for me. Join me as I explore and discover various different STEM career paths. Each week, I bring you real, unfiltered conversations with trailblazers—from scientists and engineers to startup founders and creative technologists—who are redefining what success looks like.

Each episode dives deep into the personal journeys of guests who are driving change in their industries: how they got started, what a day in their life looks like, the challenges they’ve faced, the pivots they’ve made, and the lessons they’ve learned. Whether they’re building breakthrough technology, launching bold ventures, or finding new meaning in their work, they all have one thing in common: they’re creating impact on their own terms.

I’m here to help you explore career paths, ask better questions, and get inspired to build a future that excites you.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a launchpad for your next step. Let’s explore careers together.

The Business of Being You | The LIV Lab Episode 29 ft. Jeff Burgess from The BurgeCast The LIV Lab

What if you ran your life the way great founders run their companies?In this episode of The LIV Lab, I feature a blogcast by Jeff Burgess, founder of BCD Video and author of It Worked for Me. Jeff shares ten business principles that helped him build a $100 million company — from trusting your gut to holding yourself accountable.Throughout the episode, I connect these ideas to everyday life through one central theme: you are your business. Your values shape your culture. Your actions are your product. And your reputation is your brand.As the new year begins, this episode encourages you to aim high, move forward without waiting for perfect clarity, and build trust through confidence, listening, and integrity.00:00 Welcome to The LIV Lab00:24 Introducing Jeff Burgess and His Business Philosophy01:46 10 Easy Business Rules That Apply to Everyday Life01:51 The Power of OPFD: Speed, Accountability, and Quality04:18 10 Business Commandments for Entrepreneurs05:05 Connecting Business Principles to Personal Life13:08 Final Thoughts and Reflections17:47 Lab Notes
  1. The Business of Being You | The LIV Lab Episode 29 ft. Jeff Burgess from The BurgeCast
  2. The Power of Partial Certainty | The LIV Lab Episode 28 ft. Charles Levin
  3. Become More Than What You Struggle With | The LIV Lab Episode 27 ft. Maya Chupkov
  4. Inside the Mind of a Google & IBM VP: The New Rules of Leadership | The LIV Lab Episode 26 ft. Nelson Mattos
  5. Your Guide to Navigating Your Career Like a Legend | The LIV Lab Episode 25 ft. Natalie Abou-Alwan

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I always finish an episode feeling inspired and curious, like I actually learned something new without it ever feeling boring or too technical.

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