Mirav Ozeri grew up in Jerusalem, Israel, served in the Israeli army, and earned her bachelor’s degree in photography before moving to New York City.
As a brand-new immigrant determined to build a life in America, she opened a fruit & vegetable stand in Harlem, just steps from the iconic Apollo Theater. The stand thrived, but after two years Mirav felt pulled back toward her passion for storytelling and journalism.
She launched her own video production company, producing, directing, and editing projects for political groups and nonprofits including the Alcoholism Council, the Correctional Association, and the Anti-Defamation League. Her work soon led to a 17-year career at CBS News, where she served as a producer/editor, helped launch the Sunday morning show – CBS MarketWatch, and worked as a senior editor and segment producer until the program was acquired by Dow Jones.
During her time at CBS, Mirav produced a TV pilot—an early version of the podcast she hosts today. The pilot wasn’t picked up, but the idea never left. Years later, her passion for journalism brought it back to life.
Mirav hosts a podcast where she uncovers the truth about jobs most people know nothing about. A former CBS News producer/editor turned career storyteller, she’s interviewed over 60 people – entrepreneurs and industry pros – to uncover what it truly takes to build a career, traditional or not.
When first arrived in the USA, Mirav owned and operated a fruit stand in Harlem, across from the Apollo theater.
- Career change,
- Entrepreneur Success
- Jobs
- Jobs Earning Potential
young adults, and people that search for new job or career
Inspiration and practical information about jobs and career change.
- What inspired you to create How Much Can I Make? and why do you think people are fascinated by the behind-the-scenes reality of different jobs?
- You’ve interviewed professionals from every corner of the workforce — electricians, cybersecurity experts, mediums, dog groomer, Rock star. Which guest surprised you the most?
- What patterns have you noticed about people who build satisfying careers or successful businesses?
- As a former CBS News editor and segment producer, how does your journalism background influence the way you structure an episode and tell a story?
- You immigrated to the U.S. with $750 and reinvented yourself multiple times. What do you wish more people understood about reinvention, especially in midlife?
How Much Can I Make? – Podcast
3190 followers on Spotify, 32K followers on Apple podcast, 1900 on all social media