He Broadcasts His Job Interviews.

• Author: Grise, Chrisanne

Teland La was a high school junior when he realized that most of his classmates had no idea what career they wanted after graduation. Hoping to change that, he launched a podcast called Major Jobs, where he interviews professionals of all types, including a Grammy-winning rock band, a zookeeper, and the voice of Apple's Siri. Now 17, Teland believes his podcast is helping other teens develop their passions and dreams.

(This interview was edited and condensed for length and clarity.)

Q: Has the podcast helped you decide on a career?

A: I've listened to so many people's stories, and I feel like there's so many different things that I could do now. That's pretty cool.

Q: Which quest has been your favorite?

A: [Sportscaster] Ernie Johnson. Interviewing one of my biggest idols was surreal.

Q: What have you learned from these interviews?

A: I've been amazed by the amount of people who love talking about what they do. It's great that they're willing to...