A kid from Tampa rides coasters at Busch Gardens, prints “theme park enthusiast” on a business card, and aims his entire college path at Disney. Then, at what feels like the culmination of that dream at Epcot, something inside says it is time to switch gears. In this conversation, Larry Port sits down with his cousin Sammy Port to trace a non-linear path that runs through Cornell’s hospitality school, long days in ride operations, the surreal training grounds of Disney University, singing on Vegas stages, cruise ship shows, producing an off-Broadway musical, and finding a home as Senior Creative Director at Proscenium. Listeners hear how support networks, authentic connections, accountability, and a willingness to say yes shape a sustainable creative life across entertainment, production, and DJing, without losing sight of real-world needs and human-centered work.

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Sammy Port is Senior Creative Director at Proscenium and a lifelong fan of large scale entertainment. He grew up in Tampa near Busch Gardens, studied at Cornell’s hospitality school with theme parks in mind, and worked in operations at parks including Busch Gardens, Cedar Point, Six Flags, and Epcot at Disney. Sammy performed in Las Vegas, on cruise ships, and in New York, helped produce the musical “Spandex,” and moved into event production with Proscenium. He curates music and creative experiences for major live events and also DJs high profile events such as Time 100.

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• Early obsession with theme parks, trade shows, and calling himself a “theme park enthusiast” at thirteen.
• How Cornell’s hospitality program, summer roles at Busch Gardens, Cedar Point, and Six Flags, and an Epcot internship created a focused path into theme park operations.
• The reality of “making it” at Disney, imposter syndrome, Disney University training, and why that milestone still did not feel complete.
• The courage and support network behind leaving a coveted Disney role to pursue performing, auditions, and learning through imperfect first steps.
• Moving to Las Vegas for “Jubilee,” performing on cruise ships, and the eventual shift to New York with an honest look at whether performing was truly in his heart.
• Producing the musical “Spandex” and how one coffee conversation led directly to an internship opportunity at Proscenium.
• Why a varied background across operations, performance, and production made Sammy the “missing piece” for a corporate events agency focused on theatrical, branded experiences.
• What a Senior Creative Director actually does: aligning designers, staging, lighting, visuals, music, and talent so everything feels cohesive for the brand.
• How curating event music evolved into DJing events like Time 100, and why that creative outlet fits naturally with his work at Proscenium.
• A candid reflection on career identity, not being defined only by a title, balancing financial stability with creative fulfillment, and finding energy in both work and side projects.
• Practical guidance for early career professionals: saying yes, doing unglamorous work, building real connections, following through, using accountability, and understanding the unseen effort behind “beautiful” events.
• Thoughts on AI in live events, how virtual experiences compare to being in the room, and why the human element in shared spaces still matters.

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Law school, big law, lifestyle, AI, legal technology, small firm reality, student loan pressure and legal adjacent careers all collide in this conversation. Host Larry Port sits down with Jared Correia, who walks through his path from small liberal arts college English major and classics minor to Suffolk Law School, small firm practice, bar association work and founder of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting.

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Jared shares that he went to law school with no idea what he wanted to do, discovered he did not like practicing law, and pivoted into consulting after seeing how many firms lacked basic business management. Larry and Jared break down different practice areas, lifestyle practices like estate planning, the grind of personal injury and big law, why so many lawyers are depressed, and how AI and cloud software reshape research, document drafting and staffing. Listeners hear honest advice on knowing why you want to go to law school, understanding debt, exploring legal adjacent work and building skills in communication, sales, customer service and AI.

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Jared Correia is the Founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, providing business management consulting services for lawyers and law firms, as well as technology and marketing consulting for legal institutions and legal-facing businesses. A former practicing attorney and bar association administrator, he has worked with thousands of law firms and hosts legal industry podcasts and events. Jared brings honest insight on law school decisions, small firm life, big law, legal technology, AI and alternative paths in the legal world.

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• Going to a small liberal arts college, choosing English and classics without a plan, joining the debate team and deciding to apply to law school late with a middling LSAT.
• How Jared chose Suffolk Law School over Santa Clara, went straight through without a break and then discovered through electives that he did not like any of the traditional profitable paths.
• Why he says he probably should not have gone to law school, and why students should understand what lawyers do, talk to lawyers, shadow, and avoid going in just for money.
• Clear examples of how different practice areas shape real life: personal injury as scratching lottery tickets and eating ramen, estate planning as a lifestyle practice with flexible hours, and the strain of litigation work.
• Honest talk on big law, billable culture, giving away your twenties, and why many lawyers feel trapped with significant student loan payments, old cars, no house and repetitive, stressful work.
• The emotional and mental load of lawyering: worst case scenario thinking, constant client crises, pessimism, and how that bleeds into personal life and fuels depression and burnout.
• Jared’s pivot story: leaving small firm practice, joining a bar association, moving into a consulting role for thousands of lawyers, using cloud software, social media and podcasting to build a profile in legal consulting.
• How AI and legal tech intersect with law firm work, why many lawyers are still not really using AI, what can be automated in document review and drafting, and why future lawyers should build strengths in sales, customer service and prompting AI.

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• Red Cave Law Firm Consulting
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Anxiety is running high for new graduates and career changers as industries shift and the job market feels locked. Joseph Lewin joins Larry Port to talk about what’s behind the frustration so many students face as they send out hundreds of resumes without a response. They explore why traditional job applications fail, how to think about career direction, and what to do when your degree doesn’t lead to immediate opportunities.

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Larry shares his direct experiences mentoring college students and guiding his own kids through the career search process. The conversation moves from self-awareness and lifestyle choices to practical strategies for networking, exploring internships, and finding new ways to stand out in a crowded field.

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• Why so many recent graduates feel anxious about their job prospects
• How to figure out what kind of career actually fits your strengths and lifestyle
• The importance of honest self-assessment and knowing what you’re good at (and not)
• Real-world examples, like a real estate agent balancing flexibility with constant availability
• How the flood of computer science graduates changed the hiring landscape
• Where to look for opportunity in tech: DevOps, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data analytics
• The value of networking and talking to people over mass resume submissions
• Why applicant tracking systems (ATS) have broken the job application proces
• How to reach out effectively on LinkedIn and what not to say when networking
• How internships act as extended interviews and lead to long-term roles
• The recurring theme: relationships drive career success at every stage

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• LinkedIn (for networking and outreach)
• DevOps and cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity and data analytics fields
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)