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It’s a podcast about jobs! Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions of your life. Every week join Kris Calvert, an insanely curious people junkie, as she interviews guests about their cool jobs - what they do everyday, how they got there and why they stay. If you have a job and are t…

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FAST TRACK: Certified Yoga Therapist and Reiki Master

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 23:32


Kris fast tracks you thru a career as a Certified Yoga Therapist and Reiki Master, with Bonnie Tarantino. Bonnie gives us a career story for the intuitive, the empaths, and the seekers.  If you have dreamed of creating a career out of yoga, this interview is for you.  If you are a sensitive person wondering how to navigate the world and use those skills, you will find answers here.  If you are a career-changer or just starting out and looking for some sage advice, you will find it all here with Bonnie. So grab a cup of tea and settle in for this beautiful warm hug of an interview. Bonnie will take you from her first yoga class all the way to directing yoga programs for a large medical center. All this experience adds up to her current role as a private Reiki trainer, reader, healer, and personal life guide. If you have found this today, here’s a note from Bonnie to remember -- whatever you seek is seeking you. Enjoy!   www.bonnietarantino.com www.iayt.org

Bonnie Tarantino | Certified Yoga Therapist and Reiki Master

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 88:46


This week we are back with an ohm-filled episode of love and light!  Certified Yoga Therapist and Reiki Master, Bonnie Tarantino gives us a career story for the intuitive, the empaths, and the seekers.  If you have dreamed of creating a career out of yoga, this interview is for you.  If you are a sensitive person wondering how to navigate the world and use those skills, you will find answers here.  If you are a career-changer or just starting out and looking for some sage advice, you will find it all here with Bonnie. So grab a cup of tea and settle in for this beautiful warm hug of an interview. Bonnie will take you from her first yoga class all the way to directing yoga programs for a large medical center. All this experience adds up to her current role as a private Reiki trainer, reader, healer, and personal life guide. If you have found this today, here’s a note from Bonnie to remember -- whatever you seek is seeking you. Enjoy!   www.bonnietarantino.com www.iayt.org

FAST TRACK: Embalmer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 20:13


Kris takes you on the FAST TRACK with Valerie Mabry who works as an embalmer at a private funeral home in her home state of Alabama. It’s amazing when you think about how very little most of us know about an industry that all of us will, in some way or another, be involved with. In this fascinating interview, you will find out what really goes on behind the scenes at a funeral home, what it takes to prepare a body for proper viewing, what some of the personally rewarding benefits are, and even what the schooling and licensing is all about. If you are enamored by CSI or loved your anatomy lab and in the end can handle supporting people at a great time of emotional need, this work might be for you!  As Valerie says it’s a lot of “hurry up and wait” in this job, but no more waiting here! Take a listen and even get some great tips about the whole process that you can use today.

Valerie Mabry | Embalmer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 71:59


The very interesting and compelling work of an embalmer is your job ticket of the day! Kris sits down with Valerie Mabry who works as an embalmer at a private funeral home in her home state of Alabama.  It’s amazing when you think about how very little most of us know about an industry that all of us will, in some way or another, be involved with.  In this fascinating interview, you will find out what really goes on behind the scenes at a funeral home, what it takes to prepare a body for proper viewing, what some of the personally rewarding benefits are, and even what the schooling and licensing is all about. If you are enamored by CSI or loved your anatomy lab and in the end can handle supporting people at a great time of emotional need, this work might be for you!  As Valerie says it’s a lot of “hurry up and wait” in this job, but no more waiting here! Take a listen and even get some great tips about the whole process that you can use today.

FAST TRACK: XL Driver | UBER

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 20:54


What’s it really like to driver for UBER?! You might think having some extra cash on your own schedule with your own car- or hey, even renting a car to drive- sounds like a dream come true! And maybe it is… Kris takes you on the FAST TRACK with a conversation with Ernest Priestly, engineer first and now, threeyears running, an official UBER driver! You are in for a behind the sceneslook at the worklife of being an UBER driver-- rude passengers, heartfeltstories, LAX pickup tips and tricks, how much money can you make drivingsomeone from LA to Las Vegas and so much more! Come along for a verytruthful tale of the expected and unexpected benefits of being an UBERdriver!

Ernest Priestly – XL Driver | UBER

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 106:06


What’s it really like to driver for UBER?! You might think having some extra cash on your own schedule with your own car- or hey, even renting a car to drive- sounds like a dream come true! And maybe it is… Kris takes a long commute conversation with Ernest Priestly, engineer first and now, threeyears running, an official UBER driver! You are in for a behind the sceneslook at the worklife of being an UBER driver-- rude passengers, heartfeltstories, LAX pickup tips and tricks, how much money can you make drivingsomeone from LA to Las Vegas and so much more! Come along for a verytruthful tale of the expected and unexpected benefits of being an UBERdriver!

FAST TRACK: Physical Therapist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 28:43


Let’s get physical this week with physical therapist and pelvic floor expert Julie Sarton! If you love the idea of helping people through the power of physical touch and are ready for some heavy-duty medical-based academic training to do it, then come along for this very cool job interview. Julie gives you the ins and outs of what it takes to get into physical therapy (PT) school, academic requirements, personality traits, what referrals help you and so much more. From there she will lay out the how you can choose your area of specialty and how you can become an expert in that area--letting you know along the way how incredibly diverse this field is and what physical therapists can be involved with in the healing process. Julie is a pelvic floor expert who has seen this specialty grow by leaps and bounds in her many years in practice. She gives you not only a really good idea of what it takes to become a physical therapist, but also how intensively challenging and rewarding the ongoing professional journey can be. And for all you over-achievers, Julie tells us about the motivation required to have your own PT business and grow it successfully. Physical Therapy License Requirementswww.apta.org/Licensure/ American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org/MIPS/  

Julie Sarton | Physical Therapist, Owner at Sarton Physical Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 85:54


Let’s get physical this week with physical therapist and pelvic floor expert Julie Sarton! If you love the idea of helping people through the power of physical touch and are ready for some heavy-duty medical-based academic training to do it, then come along for this very cool job interview. Julie gives you the ins and outs of what it takes to get into physical therapy (PT) school, academic requirements, personality traits, what referrals help you and so much more. From there she will lay out the how you can choose your area of specialty and how you can become an expert in that area--letting you know along the way how incredibly diverse this fieldis and what physical therapists can be involved with in the healing process. Julie is a pelvic floor expert who has seen this specialty grow by leaps and bounds in her many years in practice. She gives you not only a really good idea of what it takes to become a physical therapist, but also how intensively challenging and rewarding the ongoing professional journey can be. And for all you over-achievers, Julie tells us about the motivation required to have your own PT business and grow it successfully. Physical Therapy License Requirementswww.apta.org/Licensure/ American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org/MIPS/  

FAST TRACK: Associate Director at Greenville Area Parkinson Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 28:16


Kris chats with Kamber Parker, Associate Director at Greenville Area Parkinson’s Society and creator of the young professional blog the YoProKnow. From Kamber we will learn what it’s like to confidently join the corporate world only to discover very quickly into your new life that’s it’s just not for you! How can you use a negative experience to catapult you into self-discovery and self-awareness to find your passions? What about starting a blog to build a community of people going through similar life challenges?! Kamber shares the ins and outs of working in the non-profit world—why you have to be organized and flexible as well as have a driving force for the greater good. Along the way, she tells her story which will inspire you not to give up, to learn as much as you can about yourself, and to have the courage to move on when you know it’s not the right fit. https://www.gapsonline.org/ https://www.yoproknow.com/  

Kamber Parker | Greenville Area Parkinson Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 55:55


Kris chats with Kamber Parker, Associate Director at Greenville AreaParkinson’s Society and creator of the young professional blog the YoProKnow. From Kamber we will learn what it’s like to confidently join the corporate world only to discover very quickly into your new life that’s it’s just not for you! How can you use a negative experience to catapult you into self-discovery and self-awareness to find your passions? What about starting a blog to build a community of people going through similar life challenges?! Kamber shares the ins and outs of working in the non-profit world—why you have to be organized and flexible as well as have a driving force for the greater good. Along the way, she tells her story which will inspire you not to give up, to learn as much as you can about yourself, and to have the courage to move on when you know it’s not the right fit. https://www.gapsonline.org/ https://www.yoproknow.com/    

FAST TRACK: Auto Broker

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 30:35


This week Kris talks with Rami Baroudi of buyfleetdirect.com. If you hate the idea of haggling with the dealer for your new car purchase, come along for this incredible job tour. Rami is an auto broker. He’s the guy who will take your dream car deal and make it a reality without you ever even talking to the dealer! If you are a consumer and really want to get insider information about how the dealership is set up to make money, this interview will help you. But, if you really love cars and love negotiating, and would love the opportunity to make it on your own in business, this podcast will put those thoughts into overdrive! And spoiler alert- this is a business for ambitious, self-starters, not just for (and maybe not for) “A” students in high school or college. You need to be motivated by the art of the deal. License Requirements- California

Rami Baroudi | Owner, Buy Fleet Direct Auto Broker

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 115:15


This week Kris talks with Rami Baroudi of buyfleetdirect.com. If you hate the idea of haggling with the dealer for your new car purchase, come along for this incredible job tour. Rami is an auto broker. He’s the guy who will take your dream car deal and make it a reality without you ever even talking to the dealer! If you are a consumer and really want to get insider information about how the dealership is set up to make money, this interview will help you. But, if you really love cars and love negotiating, and would love the opportunity to make it on your own in business, this podcast will put those thoughts into overdrive! And spoiler alert- this is a business for ambitious, self-starters, not just for (and maybe not for) “A” students in high school or college. You need to bemotivated by the art of the deal. License Requirements- California

FAST TRACK: Senior Asylum Officer | US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 33:03


Kris Fast Tracks the fascinating real life government service work with Jim King who works for the United States Government interviewing asylum seekers! For almost 20 years Jim has been in front of hundreds of people, hearing their cases and making key determinations about their eligibility for asylum protection in the United States. Jim is a lawyer by training, but as you’ll hear in this interview, being a lawyer is not a requirement for the job. There are other avenues from public policy, refugee corps, to NGO’s that might make you qualified for this work. The most surprising will be to find out why being able to put on your poker face might be a very relevant part of the job of an Asylum Officer. And one more surprise…how a mediocre student in high school can find motivation in a college atmosphere that leads to achieving high levels of academic and professional accomplishment. Don't forget to check out the full episode! Careers at USCIS Asylum Officer openings Federal Government Job Website Golden Gate University School of Law

Jim King – Senior Asylum Officer | US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 119:33


Kris tackles fascinating real life government service work with Jim King whoworks for the United States Government interviewing asylum seekers! Foralmost 20 years Jim has been in front of hundreds of people, hearing theircases and making key determinations about their eligibility for asylumprotection in the United States. Jim is a lawyer by training, but as you’ll hear in this interview, being a lawyer is not a requirement for the job. There are other avenues from public policy, refugee corps, to NGO’s that might make you qualified for this work. The most surprising will be to find out why being able to put on your poker face might be a very relevant part of the job of an Asylum Officer. And one more surprise…how a mediocre student in high school can find motivation in a college atmosphere that leads to achieving high levels of academic and professional accomplishment. You won’t want to miss this! Careers at USCIS Asylum Officer openings Federal Government Job Website Golden Gate University School of Law

FAST TRACK: Community Development Director

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 32:42


What’s it like to meet with the mayor on a regular basis about the state of real estate development in the city? Kris talks with Seimone Jurjis, a civil engineer who has carved out expertise in building codes, planning, and entitlements, which led him to a rewarding career managing a world class real estate department for a city government. If you love math and physics, you might have thought about pursuing a career in engineering. If you don’t consider yourself a “math person”, you might not even know what engineering really means! Whichever person you resonate with, you will find this career goal discussion applies to you. Spoiler alert- you can have a degree in English and become a valuable member of Seimone’s planning department! Seimone is a civil engineer by education, but he now spends the majority of his time writing, managing and presenting ideas and findings. You’ll get to see what kind of people succeed in building and planning in city government. Come along as we uncover what is engineering, what real estate development really entails, what you might do as an urban planner, and especially, what it’s like to work in a fast-paced department for a city government. LINKS: Newport Beach, Community Development Department  Civil Engineering, Cal State Fullerton Civil Engineering Podcast https://uppp.soceco.uci.edu/ https://cuppa.uic.edu/academics/upp/ Linked In https://engineeringcivil.org https://www.asce.org

Seimone Jurjis – Community Development Director| City of Newport Beach

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 103:04


What’s it like to meet with the mayor on a regular basis about the state of real estate development in the city? Kris talks with Seimone Jurjis, a civil engineer who has carved out expertise in building codes, planning, and entitlements, which led him to a rewarding career managing a world class real estate department for a city government. If you love math and physics, you might have thought about pursuing a career in engineering. If you don’t consider yourself a “math person”, you might not even know what engineering really means! Whichever person you resonate with, you will find this career goal discussion applies to you. Spoiler alert- you can have a degree in English and become a valuable member of Seimone’s planning department! Seimone is a civil engineer by education, but he now spends the majority of his time writing, managing and presenting ideas and findings. You’ll get to see what kind of people succeed in building and planning in city government. Come along as we uncover what is engineering, what real estate development really entails, what you might do as an urban planner, and especially, what it’s like to work in a fast-paced department for a city government. LINKS: Newport Beach, Community Development Department  Civil Engineering, Cal State Fullerton Civil Engineering Podcast https://uppp.soceco.uci.edu/ https://cuppa.uic.edu/academics/upp/ Linked In https://engineeringcivil.org https://www.asce.org

FAST TRACK: Consumer Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 33:34


This week Kris fast tracks a career in consumer marketing with expert, Ariann Langsam- Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Pilot Pen.  If you are a “winner”, achievement driven and “type A”, you will be nodding your head a lot listening to Ariann- a real life Wonder Woman type!  If you like figuring things out, analyzing numbers and data, connecting with people and getting into their minds, you will love this high octane career conversation!  University of Rochester- Simon Business SchoolThe Johns Hopkins University, Biology DepartmentUniversity of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry

Ariann Langsam | Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Pilot Corporation of America

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 117:16


This week Kris chats with would-be-scientist turned consumer marketing expert, Ariann Langsam- Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Pilot Pen.  If you are a “winner”, achievement driven and “type A”, you will be nodding your head a lot listening to Ariann- a real life Wonder Woman type!  If you like figuring things out, analyzing numbers and data, connecting with people and getting into their minds, you will love this high octane career conversation!  University of Rochester- Simon Business SchoolThe Johns Hopkins University, Biology DepartmentUniversity of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry

FAST TRACK: Chaplain

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 29:46


What if your business card read "Chief Spiritual Officer"?!  And then what if that also meant that you sometime wore a police uniform?  Or sat with people in their final days and hours?  Kris fast tracks what it is like to live a life of service with a real life Chaplain and Reverend, Heather Riley! If you think being a Chaplain is like being a Pastor, well, you're wrong.  If you think it's a job for mild personalities, you might be surprised!  Come along for a fun-filled and informative look at this profession with so much growth opportunity!  If you have thought about law or even working in academia, but especially if you are thinking about the ministry, missionary work, or any church counselor roles, this interview should definitely give you some things to think about.

Heather Riley | Chaplain

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 125:19


What if your business card read "Chief Spiritual Officer"?!  And then what if that also meant that you sometime wore a police uniform?  Or sat with people in their final days and hours?   Kris tackles what it is like to live a life of service with a real life Chaplain and Reverend, Heather Riley!  If you think being a Chaplain is like being a Pastor, well, you're wrong.  If you think it's a job for mild personalities, you might be surprised!  Come along for a fun-filled and informative look at this profession with so much growth opportunity!  If you have thought about law or even working in academia, but especially if you are thinking about the ministry, missionary work, or any church counselor roles, this interview should definitely give you some things to think about.

FAST TRACK: Private Banker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 24:52


Kris fast tracks the world of private banking and wealth management with Pittsburgh native, Sarah Miller.  If you are the person who loves people, will help the someone cross the street, who wants to include everyone, then you will recognize yourself in this conversation! Sarah gives you a great idea how to leverage your God-given people skills into a fulfilling customer service career.  She started as an art major in college and now excels in finance and banking, but you will love to hear how a people lover can leverage these skills in any industry.  CFP - Certified Financial Planner   Financial Therapy Association    James Madison University

Sarah Miller | Private Banker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 114:25


Kris looks at the world of private banking and wealth management with Pittsburgh native, Sarah Miller.  If you are the person who loves people, will help the someone cross the street, who wants to include everyone, then you will recognize yourself in this conversation! Sarah gives you a great idea how to leverage your God-given people skills into a fulfilling customer service career.  She started as an art major in college and now excels in finance and banking, but you will love to hear how a people lover can leverage these skills in any industry.  CFP - Certified Financial Planner   Financial Therapy Association    James Madison University  

FAST TRACK: NYPD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 34:26


Kris takes on the NYPD and their Emergency Services Unit (ESU) with Stacey and Bob Greulich. From patrol officers to mounted police to ESU, this interview has it all! The ESU is who the police call when they have a problem, so strap in for an incredible story-filled episode of gun fire, bridge climbing, security for the President, near death experiences, and especially community building. Retired officers Stacey and Bob give you all the info you need from their decades of work on the force.

Stacey & Bob Greulich | NYPD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 147:56


Kris takes on the NYPD and their Emergency Services Unit (ESU) with Stacey and Bob Greulich. From patrol officers to mounted police to ESU, this interview has it all! The ESU is who the police call when they have a problem, so strap in for an incredible story-filled episode of gun fire, bridge climbing, security for the President, near death experiences, and especially community building. Retired officers Stacey and Bob give you all the info you need from their decades of work on the force.

FAST TRACK: Graphic Design

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 26:28


Kris takes us through the fast track on how to become a Graphic Designer with Katie Evenson! Katie is a Graphic Designer who has done agency ad work, freelance, and now works as an in-house designer for a dental firm. Katie gives you all the insider tips on schooling, portfolios, internships, software to know, and so much more. Check out Katie on LinkedIn & Creative Hot List! Assets: Miami Ad School , In Design , & Photoshop

Katie Evenson | Graphic Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 115:00


Kris sits down with Katie Evenson, a Graphic Designer who has done agencyad work, freelance, and now works as an in-house designer for a dental firm.Katie gives you all the insider tips on schooling, portfolios, internships,software to know, and so much more. She even talks about what she mighthave done differently to pursue a career doing art for a living. Check out Katie on LinkedIn & Creative Hot List! Assets: Miami Ad School , In Design , & Photoshop  

FAST TRACK: Dog Trainer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 7:24


Kris takes you thru the fast track on how to become a dog trainer with Tara Reynaud - owner of Whadda Good Dog! Tara holds many certifications and licenses as a professional dog trainer. The basis of her approach of positive training to encourage good behavior comes from her experience with the Karen Pryor training academy.

Tara Reynaud - Dog Trainer | Whadda Good Dog

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 71:19


Kris sits down with dog trainer Tara Reynaud - owner of Whadda Good Dog, based in Orange, CA! She holds many certifications and licenses as a professional dog trainer. The basis of her approach of positive training to encourage good behavior comes from her experience with the Karen Pryor training academy.

FAST TRACK: Podcast Producer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 12:41


Welcome to the FAST TRACK! Kris fast tracks you thru how to become a podcast producer with Sean Gosser of PodcastOne in Beverly Hills.

Sean Gosser - Podcast Producer | PodcastOne

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 116:09


Kris interviews Sean Gosser - Podcast Producer for PodcastOne in Beverly Hills.

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