I Design AMAZING Astronaut Suits Every Day AND I'm a Voice Actor!

<p>Have you ever wondered what it&#39;s really like to work at NASA? In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with NASA engineer and professional voice actor Eryn Andrews to explore two fascinating careers that could not seem more different, yet both require creativity, problem solving, and a passion for continuous learning.</p><p>Eryn shares what it is really like working as an engineer supporting human spaceflight, including training astronauts, preparing for spacewalks, conducting human performance research, and helping NASA develop future missions to the Moon. She explains how engineers specialize in different areas, why adaptability is one of the most important skills on the job, and what it feels like knowing your work directly contributes to the success of astronauts in space.</p><p>We also discuss how someone can build a career at NASA. Is there a specific college you need to attend? Does NASA only hire aerospace engineers? Eryn explains why there is no single path into the agency and why people from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds can find opportunities there.</p><p>In the second half of the interview, Eryn shares how she unexpectedly launched a successful voice acting business while working full time at NASA. Learn how she got started with affordable equipment, built her first client base through Fiverr, expanded her network through conferences and professional communities, and turned a simple side hustle into a thriving second career.</p><p>If you are interested in engineering, aerospace, voice acting, freelancing, or simply learning about unique careers, this episode is full of practical advice and real world insights.</p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>What a typical day is like for a NASA engineer</li><li>Training astronauts for spacewalks</li><li>Human performance research and future Moon missions</li><li>Education paths that can lead to NASA</li><li>NASA engineer salary expectations</li><li>How Eryn became a professional voice actor</li><li>Starting a voice acting business with minimal investment</li><li>Fiverr, networking, and building clients</li><li>Voice acting income potential</li><li>The importance of adaptability and lifelong learning</li></ul><p>If you enjoy learning about unique careers and hearing directly from professionals working in their fields, be sure to subscribe for more interviews on Time We Discuss.</p><p>==========</p><p>Timestamp:<br>0:00 - Intro<br>0:50 - Typical day for a NA