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The Not My Job Pod
The Not My Job Pod is a podcast hosted by Emily Gant about work, people, and the weird stuff in between.
This podcast was born out of a simple realization: I don’t want my job to be my entire personality. So I talk to people outside the tech bubble — artists, community builders, creatives, and curious minds — about the passions, projects, and ideas that make them come alive. Just real conversations about what people love and why it matters to them.
This podcast is based in Berlin and heavily focused on the Berlin community.
The Not My Job Pod
Berlin, History & the Algorithm: Jonny Whitlam on Tour Guiding and Going Viral
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Jonny Whitlam, a seasoned tour guide in Berlin, shares his journey from guiding tours to becoming a content creator on social media. He discusses the challenges and rewards of self-employment, the importance of engaging with diverse audiences, and the impact of AI on content creation. The conversation also touches on the complexities of Berlin's history, the balance between personal experiences and historical facts, and the need for tour guides to adapt to the evolving landscape of tourism.
- Jonny Whitlam has been a tour guide in Berlin for over 15 years.
- He transitioned from managing tours to focusing on content creation.
- The importance of engaging with diverse audiences during tours.
- Social media has opened new opportunities for tour guides.
- The balance between personal experiences and historical facts is crucial.
- AI-generated content can lack the authenticity of personal storytelling.
- Tour guiding in Berlin has minimal regulations compared to other countries.
- The evolution of content creation has changed the tourism landscape.
- Navigating self-employment comes with its own challenges and rewards.
- Finding a balance between work and personal life is essential.
Jonny Whitlam, tour guiding, Berlin history, social media, content creation, self-employment, AI in content, historical perspectives, Cold War, World War II
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