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How to be a cosmetic scientist

by Janet Nguyen
Feb 15, 2019
Beauty and science aren't mutually exclusive.
Balanda Atis serves as the director of face innovation and multicultural beauty at L'Oréal USA.
Courtesy of L'Oréal USA
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How to be a game show producer

by Eliza Mills
Feb 5, 2019
The executive producer of "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make a Deal" on what it takes to make a great game.
"Our show rides the waves of the economy," says Mike Richards, executive producer of "The Price Is Right."
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How to be a park ranger

by Eliza Mills
Jan 21, 2019
You don't have to major in environmental sciences.
Andrew LaValle switched careers to spend more time outdoors.
Andrew LaValle
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How to be an emergency room doctor

by Eliza Mills
Jan 1, 2019
Amid the chaos, you need to form an instant connection with patients.
Zahir Basrai is an emergency room physician in Los Angeles. 
Zahir Basrai
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How to be a dog photographer

by Eliza Mills
Dec 27, 2018
We go behind the lens with a photographer of four-legged subjects.
Ellen Shershow tries to capture the unique personality of each pet she photographs.
Courtesy of Ellen Shershow
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How to be a music supervisor

by Janet Nguyen
Dec 26, 2018
There's someone choosing the music for your favorite TV and movie scenes. Morgan Rhodes explains how she does her job — and how she got to where she is now.
A still from the 2014 film "Selma."
Paramount Pictures/YouTube
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How to be an animator

by Eliza Mills
Nov 22, 2018
Shannon O'Connor talks about her career working in animation, from "Space Jam" to "The Simpsons" and beyond.
Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images
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How to be a blimp pilot

by Eliza Mills
Nov 21, 2018
The people behind the controls of the Goodyear airship fly low, go slow and enjoy "the ultimate all-terrain vehicle."
Taylor Deen is a senior pilot with Goodyear Airship Operations.
Ben Hethcoat/Marketplace
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How to be a chef

by Eliza Mills
Nov 20, 2018
Dominique Crenn of the Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn in San Francisco discusses her career.
Dominique Crenn is the first female chef to receive two Michelin stars in the United States.
Matt Edge
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How to be a jewelry designer

by Eliza Mills
Nov 19, 2018
Polly Wales talks about how she made a career out of her art.
Polly Wales, center, at her studio in Los Angeles.
Courtesy of Polly Wales Fine Jewelry
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