Episode 0.1, recorded on my commute, in between real life and real work. No studio polish. No long intro music. Just a moment, a mic, and a reason.

In this short kickoff episode, I introduce who I am, Alex B (SoBizze), career coach, educator, and PhD student in Education focused on curriculum and instruction, and why I’m starting this podcast now. Not because everything is perfectly planned, but because waiting for perfection is often what keeps us stuck.

This episode is about movement.

Side of the Mic exists because so much career advice sounds good but doesn’t always translate into something you can actually do on a Tuesday. I’ve spent years working with learners, job seekers, and professionals who don’t need more inspiration, they need structure, clarity, and small practices that build real momentum.

You’ll hear me talk about how most of us only live on our side of the mic, our experiences, our perspectives, our assumptions. But growth happens when we rotate perspectives. Future episodes will bring in academic insight, professional realities, and personal stories, including yours. The show will evolve as the listeners evolve, because careers aren’t static and learning shouldn’t be either.

A Sneak Peek at P.A.C.E. In this episode, I briefly touch upon a framework I’ve developed to ensure that "striving" actually leads to "developing." We often set goals, but we rarely set systems.

• Progress: It’s about building momentum, not just finishing. How do we stack small wins?
  

• Action: Goals must be doable. If it can’t be practiced, it’s just an idea.
  

• Connected: Your goals, skills, and experiences should link together, not live in separate boxes.
  

• Evaluated: The most forgotten step. Reflection and feedback turn effort into improvement.

This quick commute conversation is your preview of what’s coming: action-first episodes, practical tools, rotating perspectives, and clear next steps so you leave each episode knowing exactly what to do next.

Episode 0.1 is a beginning, not polished, not scripted, just real with a few “filler” words because starting messy beats not starting at all.