What's Your 9 to 5?

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Have you ever wondered what your dream 9-5 job is like? This podcast highlights young people and their jobs in Grey Bruce counties located in rural Ontario. Listen and explore the career opportunities in this rural region and how to get connected.

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    • Apr 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Making Good Choices For Your Future Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 35:51


    2 episodes in 1 week? Let's go! Today Jorja speaks with Carl who is a domestic missionary and is based in the Grey Bruce area. He is a key member to running 'The Deck' a youth drop in centre in Hanover and he works under the 'Youth Unlimited/YFC' organization. Carl speaks about how his passion working with young people and shares stories that highlights his career!Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    Life of a Combat Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 8:23


    Today we speak with Jono who originally from Scotland but has been living in the Grey Bruce area for some time now. He shares of his experience in working with the military and then working as a private military soldier!Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    How Mindfulness Affects Our Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 57:25


    On our final episode of the SAD series, we speak with Whanita from Anchory Therapy and what an incredible conversation it was!And of course Daniel & Jorja, break down the interview and respond openly with no filters. We had a lot of fun making this series, and we hope you found it beneficial.As we are entering Spring, we are ready for what's to come, whether it be sun or dark days. We are equipped!Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    How Exercise Affects Our Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 46:19


    Today we talk with two awesome ladies who own a gym in the Grey Bruce area. We talk about the benefits of exercise and all kinds of physical activity. Also there comes so many barriers and obstacles to us getting our daily dose of physical activity, we chat openly of our lack of motivation but also what we want to do about it!Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    How Diet Affects Our Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 50:24


    In our first episode of our new SAD (Supported And Devoted) Unfiltered Series, we launch straight into speaking about what we can learn on how to not just survive throughout the winters but thrive! Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    Contributing to Something Bigger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 9:06


    Christina wears a lot of hats from firefighting to working with St John!We had an awesome conversation and Christina expresses the importance of what it means to contribute to community and why we all should! Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    Working with Young People in Grey Bruce

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 12:56


    This episode is with our awesome program coordinator/manager; Ashley! We chat about her life and what led her to where she is now and the passion she carries when she works with young people.One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation, is that it's all okay to not have the answers straight away. Sometimes it might take some time and mistakes. A very encouraging message, have a listen!

    Keeping Up With Your Own Beat? We Want to Become Stars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 9:26


    In the final episode of the Youth Series, we talk with Wyat Dennis & Ben Dryden. Wyat & Ben are passionate about creating and producing music. They tell us how they started, where they want their future to go, and provide some useful advice for youth to start their career early. Don't miss this one! Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    Becoming an Author? I Need to Get Published!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 7:18


    Today we spoke with Blace who is a young aspiring author in the Grey Bruce area. He is passionate about writing and looks at authorship from all different angles. He gives us awesome advice for any young person who is also wanting to be an author! Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    Basketball as a Career? I'm Going to Try!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 11:54


    In our first ever Youth Stories episode, we start with having an encouraging conversation with Hope. Who plays basketball at a high and competitive level and has even played internationally in India! Hope shares with Jorja lessons she's learned on the court and how she's applied them to her personal life. Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    Breaking the Ice with Blair

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 7:00


    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get involved with a sport without being an athlete? This week, Jorja talks to the general manager of Hanover's Hockey team, the Hanover Barons. We talk about Blairs experience with hockey growing up and how he transitioned to the General Manager of a hockey team. Enjoy this episode and check out our instagram: whats_your_9to5

    Turning Your Passion into a Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 11:10


    On this weeks episode, Jorja spoke with a longtime gymnast, Brenda Jolly, who actually used to coach Jorja when she was little. Brenda begun her gymnastics journey at a young age and is currently working at Hanover Aerials Gymnastics. We talk about her journey from coach to executive director and how she turned her passion into a career.You won't wanna miss this one!Follow us on instagram: whats_your_9to5

    The Importance of Mentorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 11:45


    Today Jorja spoke with Greg from Bruce Grey Mentorship. He is doing great things in the community and is very passionate about working with young people.Greg informed us of social mentorship and how effective this can be. Then we finished off the episode talking the importance of mentorship in general.Instagram: whats_your_9to5

    When the Host is on the Other Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 27:18


    To kick off Season 4, we're interviewing Jorja Rae, the host of the What's Your 9 to 5 podcast for the past year. If you don't already know Jorja, you definitely will after this episode! You won't wanna miss this, now don't forget to get out there and chase your dreams!

    What can we do about the Labour Shortage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 20:39


    In our episode finale, we have an uncut interview with the local economic manager of Hanover.Additionally, we hear from some of the young people who come to our youth drop-in centre who speak on how they would like to be the solution.

    The Truth About the Labour Shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 15:36


    In episode 2 of our investigative series, Jorja hears from Kym who works directly the YMCA employment services. She also speaks with a cafe owner who isn't suffering from the labour shortage and has an honest conversation with someone from construction.

    Understanding the Labour Shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 18:14


    In episode 1 of our 3 part investigative series, Jorja speaks of her personal experience of the labour shortage. She also hears from immigration, everyday people and a head chef.

    Saying farewell to Chris Hoekstra

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 29:52


    What's up everyone! This weeks episode is a very special one. We are saying goodbye to Chris Hoekstra, former host and producer, as he signs off of the podcast one last time and moves on to the next stage of his life. Bring your tissues! This is an emotional one. Don't forget to stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with Nicholas Manglal-lan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 24:52


    What's up everyone! You may know Nic from previous episodes, but today he is back and we're talking about his newest role here at Launchpad. Listen to this episode to hear about how Nic became Executive Director of Launchpad at the age of 22!! Enjoy the episode. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with Lauren Schierz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 10:38


    Meet Lauren Schierz, Launchpad's 2022 summer program assistant! In this episode, we talk to Lauren about post-secondary, her experience here at Launchpad, and wish her good luck as she heads back to school! You don't wanna miss this. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with Carys? (Her last episode!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 7:34


    Welcome back everyone! On Carys's last episode, Jorja talks with Carys about her current life and plans for the future. We talk about a lot of different things and we finish off with saying goodbye to Carys. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with being a personal trainer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 16:59


    Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Trevor Clerk and talk to him about how he became a personal trainer and much more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

    What's up with Wedding Planning in Grey Bruce?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 22:42


    Hey everyone! On this episode, we chat with Cornelia about what all comes with the job of planning a wedding, and the challenges that come with it! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with being an Insurance Agent? (feat. Mark Rogan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 20:59


    Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Dejardins insurance agent, Mark Rogan about his path to becoming an insurance agent and all the things that come with the job. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with the Colour Jar?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 18:01


    Hey everyone! On this episode. Jorja and Carys have a conversation with the owner of the Colour Jar, an art supply store in Durham, Ontario. Don't miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

    What's Going on with Jorja and Carys?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 24:57


    Hey everyone! On this special episode, Jorja and Carys catch up with each other and talk about future goals. They also give their top 3 movies, songs and more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

    Whats up with the Hanover Community Players?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 34:15


    Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Marg Poste of the Hanover Community Players. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

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    What's up with running a restaurant?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 38:37


    Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with the owners of the Bicycle cafe, Julie and Peter Reitzel. You won't wanna miss this one!

    What's up with being a Lawyer in Grey Bruce?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 27:15


    What's up everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys talk to Selwyn Hicks about what its like to be a lawyer and how Selwyn got into the field. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's New at Launch Pad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 34:13


    Welcome back everyone! After a short break we are back to chat with Emily and Nick from Launch Pad about all the new things going on here and what we want to accomplish in the new year. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with being a Veterinarian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 20:39


    Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with the Hanover Veterinary Hospital's Robyn Thompson! She talks about the day to day life of her job and all the steps she took to get there! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

    What's up with Culinary in Grey Bruce

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 13:15


    Hey everyone! On this episode Carys and Jorja have a chat with chef Steph! He talks about how he ended up being a chef and all that comes with the very busy and hectic job. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with acting in Grey Bruce?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 13:01


    Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Edie Inksetter (Jorja's mom). She talks about the ins and outs of the acting industry and gives us some insights into what that career is like! Please don't miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with woodworking at Launch Pad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 16:39


    Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Launch Pad's own wood shop teacher, Peter! Learn about how Peter teaches his students about more than just woodworking and how the way you teach is important. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with Chris Hoekstra?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 10:49


    Hey everyone! On this episode, we have a our new hosts interview their first guest and its only right that they interview the old host, Chris Hoekstra. You won't wanna miss this! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

    Introducing the new hosts of the podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 8:29


    What's up everyone! On this episode, Chris hosts his last episode for the foreseeable future while he interviews the new hosts, Jorja and Carys! You don't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with hair dressers in Grey Bruce? w/ Mikayla MacArthur and special guest Nick Manglal-lan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 27:37


    What's up everyone! On this episode we have quick chat with Mikayla MacArthur who is a hair dresser at the Garafraxa St. Salon and Spa in Durham. We also have a chat with Launch Pad's newest hire, Nick Manglal-lan who is the youth engagement coordinator. Don't miss this one folks! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with the Nuclear Innovation Institute?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 19:51


    Welcome back to the podcast everyone! On this episode, we have a chat with Phillip Craig who is the director for the Nuclear Innovation Institute. We talk about the opportunities they have for youth in the area and how you can bring skills from previous jobs into an unrelated one. You don't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

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    What's up with the Grey County Secondary Academic Mentorship Program w/ Kayla Baren

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 16:07


    What's up everyone! On this episode of the podcast, Kayla Baren talks about being director and mentor of the Grey County Secondary Mentorship Program and why this initiative is important for youth in the Grey Bruce area. Don't miss this one folks! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

    What's up with Josh Weidner at Launch Pad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 37:35


    It's good to be back! On this episode, Chris has a chat with fellow co worker and marketing genius Josh Weidner! We talk about his job and what has all happened here at Launch Pad during the podcast break! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

    What's up with Neptune Scoops?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 19:43


    Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Karina Hahn and Grace Weber about working at Neptune Scoops and planning the launch of this great youth initiative. You don't wanna miss this one. This will also be our final episode of the season! We will be back in September for season 3! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with being an Airport Manager?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 21:35


    Hello Grey Bruce! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Filomena who is the airport manager at the Saugeen Municipal Airport. If aviation is your interest you should definitely take a listen to this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's Up with Architecture? feat. Bryce Jaekel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 20:41


    Hey all you lovely people! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris chat with Bryce Jaekel who is fresh out of post-secondary and working as an apprentice architect. You guys don't wanna miss out on this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with Axe N' Gear music?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 16:27


    Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Darryl of Axe N' Gear music in Walkerton about running a music store so listen up ya'll. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

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    What's up with Experiential Learning?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 33:29


    Hey guys! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Paulette and Andrea from the catholic school board about all things experiential learning. You don't wanna miss it!

    What's up with Archaeology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 19:15


    What's up everyone! On todays episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a talk with Kayla who is Archaeologist here in Ontario! Ever wonder about what exactly they do? Listen up! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with being a foundation coordinator and interior designer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 21:29


    Hello everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk it up with Angela Wainscott. Angela works at the Hanover hospital but also has her side interior design business called 'UpStaged'. You don't wanna miss this one!

    What's up with 'The Baker's Table' in Hanover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 19:03


    Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Taryn from 'The Baker's Table'! So any future bakers out there should listen up and learn! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with the Arran-Elderslie youth council?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 27:19


    Hey everyone! Here is a bonus episode for ya'll! This episode Brooklyn and Chris talk to the Arran-Elderslie youth council and how they started up! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with MacLean's Ales

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 20:10


    Hey everybody! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with co-founder and CEO of MacLean's Ales, Curtis Schmalz! If there are any future brewers or entrepreneurs out there, take a listen! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

    What's up with being a clerk?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 17:51


    Hello everyone! On this episode we talk to Emily Dance who works as a clerk for the municipality of Huron-Kinloss! So if you are interested in working with your municipality in future, please listen! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

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