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Career Chat
by Andrea LeBaron
Career chat is an interview-style podcast where we discuss career stories to help you find meaningful work.
Episodes
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COMMUNITY THEATER DIRECTOR: Adam Cannon
Adam Cannon first tried theater in high school, even dabbled in college. But it wasn't until he had his own kids who were interested in theater that he made his way back to the stage door, this time behind the scenes. Adam has spent his career as a teacher and instructional designer, but his...
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DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM: Anina Cummings & Lauren Russell
Anina Cummings and Lauren Russell both completed the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World in Florida, USA. Both consider themselves big Disney fans and both of them would recommend this paid internship to other college students. But they also had different experiences doing the same…
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AIR FORCE VETERAN: Robb Wirthlin
Robb Wirthin is a graduate of the Air Force Academy with 21 years of service in the military. He's also had a successful civilian career working for Ford as a senior technical leader in systems engineering. But Robb's childhood dream was to become an astronaut. His 3rd grade teacher inspired this...
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Amber Bird
Amber Bird always loved photography growing up - in fact, she spent every last penny after high school graduation to buy her first DLSR camera. And she's been taking photos ever since! Amber taught herself the skills she needed to take amazing photographs. In fact, she recently added a beautiful,...
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FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER: Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson is a family nurse practitioner with Jordan Women's Health Center in West Jordan, UT. She's also a wife and mother with 5 kids who are involved in everything from mountain biking and ski team to opera singing! Rebecca earned her bachelor's of nursing from the University of Utah and...
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NATIONAL PARK GUIDE / ARCHES: Kyle Ackerman
Kyle Ackerman is a Park Guide at Arches National Park in Southeastern Utah. But his path to this career was as winding as any nature trail. Kyle graduated from college with a degree in liberal studies and an emphasis in new media communications, or "journalism" as he tells everyone. But he also...
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BUSINESS EXECUTIVE: Sharlene Wells
Sharlene Wells first gained national attention when she won the 1985 Miss America title. But that was only the beginning of her varied accomplishments. Sharlene now works as the senior vice president of public relations and organizational communications for Mountain America Credit Union, which...
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LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR: K.C. Boyd
As the daughter of two teachers, K.C. Boyd didn't want to follow her parents into education. But after various jobs, she was bored and unfulfilled. It was then K.C.'s dad suggested she work towards becoming a school librarian, and she never looked back. Now, after 20 years in the field, K.C. was...
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MOTHER'S DAY: My mom, Ann Farnsworth
My mom has been my biggest supporter throughout my life and always listens to my podcasts. But she also has a story tell - one that is full of difficulty softened by faith. In 1973, my mom suffered a life-threatening emergency when she developed HELLP syndrome during her labor with my sister…
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CHILDREN'S AUTHOR: Josh Allen
In this episode, I talk with Josh Allen, English professor and the author of two collections of scary stories for kids. Josh's love of the spooky started when he was kid, watching all of The Twilight Zone episodes with his dad. But it wasn't until much later in his life that he realized writing...
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PERFORMING ARTIST: Jenny Oaks Baker
In this episode I talk with Grammy-nominated performing artist and violinist Jenny Oaks Baker. Jenny started on the violin at age 4 and was practicing 4 hours a day by the time she started high school. Her musicianship and technique were perfected at the Curtis School of Music and later at…
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APP CREATOR: Marilyn Ference
Marilyn Ference has always loved creating a budget and managing her family finances. As their family was growing, she often told her husband he was the offensive coordinator, and she was the defensive coordinator when it came to money. With a background in business and finances, managing money…
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CAREER CHAT HOST: Andrea LeBaron
Today, we have an extra special episode of Career Chat. I (Emily LeBaron--producer, editor, daughter) interview our host, Andrea, in honor of her 52nd birthday on 02/22/22. Andrea graduated from the University of Utah with her degree in communications and went on to work as marketing director at...
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JULIEANN CARAMELS CEO: Rowena Montoya
Rowena Montaya has rebuilt her life not once, but twice - first when she was only 15 and her single mom died, and then as a 40-year-old whose husband's business closed unexpectedly. Both times she learned who she could rely on and what she needed to survive. Today, Rowena is the founder and CEO…
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ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT: Brooklin Beech
When Brooklin Beech was young, she got to shadow her grandpa at his dental practice, and later wrote in her journal that she wanted to work on teeth when she grew up. Now, as the mom of 3 adorable boys, Brooklin works part-time as an orthodontic assistant at a Salt Lake-area practice. In this...
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BOOK BLOGGER: Cindy Mitchell
Cindy Mitchell has spent the last 24 years working as the librarian at South Jordan Middle School. But she had a great idea after only a few years on the job--to create a website where she would rate and review all the books she read. In 2003, Kiss the Book was born and continues today as a…
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HOMELESS COMMUNITY ADVOCATE: Karissa Gurthrie
Karissa Gurthrie studied criminal justice in college, but she currently works with the homeless population at The Road Home in Salt Lake City. This time of year, she is busy overseeing Candy Cane Corner, a pop-up store for vulnerable populations in the area. In this episode, Karissa shares some...
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: Emily DeHaan
Emily DeHaan has always had a love for beautiful homes. While initially planning to major in interior design and then architecture, Emily eventually settled on construction management and worked as an estimator in her first job after college. But when she started a family a few years later, Emily...
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NATURAL FARMERS: Shayne & Kristen Bowler
Shayne and Kristen Bowler are the owners of Utah Natural Meat, a small farm in West Jordan, Utah, committed to raising animals the natural way. They combine organic practices, including using a grass only diet free of added grains, antibiotics or hormones, with modern technology, like…
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HOSPITALITY INTERN: America Mason
America Mason is a people person who loves to travel, but it wasn't until her mom suggested getting a degree in Hotel and Lodging management that she believed she could combine the two. Now as a senior at Johnson and Wales University, America is spending a semester in Hawaii as an intern at the...
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ORGANIZER: Brooke Matheson
Brooke Matheson always loved organizing growing up. She even created her own business as a college student to help pay for school. After graduating, marrying, and many years spent raising a family, Brooke is now back in this field as a lead organizer for Reset your Nest, a local business. In this...
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MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH: Riley Jensen
When Riley Jensen was growing up, sports like tennis, basketball, and football played a huge part in his life. He eventually earned a spot playing football for Utah State University, but after graduating, left sports behind for sales. It wasn't until his wife asked him an important question that...
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HAUNTED HOUSE OWNER: Rob Dunfield
Rob Dunfield started his career in exercise and sports science. But 10 years ago he had the opportunity to become a part-owner and COO of Fear Factory, a haunted house attraction in the industrial center of Salt Lake City. Now, Fear Factory is one of the top 10 haunted houses in the nation,...
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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR: Heidi Reynaud
In this episode I talk with Heidi Reynaud, a crime scene investigator and supervisor with Unified Police in Salt Lake City, UT. Heidi goes to all major crime scenes in the area and manages a team of investigators. But as a young mom with 2 kids, she started out as a 911 dispatcher, gradually...
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AMERICAN AIRLINES PILOT: Eric Palsson
In this episode I talk with American Airlines pilot Eric Palsson about his 20+ years in aviation. His wife, Cheri, joins us to give her perspective on his career and the way it influenced their family life. Eric comes from a family in pilots, but graduated with a degree in accounting from the U…
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER: Ali Duff
In this episode, I interview Ali Duff, a 3rd grade teacher and an innovative educator. Ali came to teaching later in her career. After getting masters degrees in psychology and social work, Ali worked for 12 years dealing with elder abuse, day treatment, crisis work and counseling. But after...
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NATIONAL GUARDSMAN: Jason Reading
Welcome to Season 2 of Career Chat! In this first episode, I talk with National Guard veteran Jason Reading as he shares his experiences joining up in college and his deployment to Iraq as a company commander. Jason’s insights about serving in the military are helpful for anyone considering the...
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DOULA: Meredith Nelson
Today on Career Chat I’m talking with Meredith Nelson, a doula and restorative exercise specialist living in Virginia. Meredith is also a violinist and a Hebrew professor. But it wasn’t until after a difficult physical postpartum that she found her life’s work in birth work. Meredith shares all…
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MUSIC EDUCATOR: Matt Robertson
Matt Robertson teaches music at the Waterford School in Draper, UT. He’s also a gifted musician himself. But it took years and a complete change in direction for Matt to combine his passion for music with his career. In this episode, Matt talks about going back to school later in life to get a...
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VETERAN TEACHER: Martha Ball
Martha Ball spent 26 years teaching history, civics and social studies in Utah and California. In this episode, Martha shares many standout experiences that influenced her career, including teaching a group of black men during the 1960’s in the CA Bay area when the Black Panthers were active....
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Emily Abel
When Emily Abel started journalism classes at Utah State University, it didn’t feel like the right fit. But after a few different try’s she settled on Technical Communications. Today, Emily shares what helped her prepare for her job as an associate editor of LDS Living on-line magazine. She also...
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ANIMATOR: Seth Hippen
Seth Hippen has spent his career working in character animation for some big-name studios, including Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, and Big Sky Studios. In this episode, Seth explains the difference between 2D and 3D animation, why specializing is important, and the names of some of his favorite...
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METEOROLOGIST: Brek Bolton
Brek Bolton developed a love for weather as an 8th grader in Taylorsville, UT. His science teacher was a local climatologist who also did TV weather. This inspired Brek to pursue meteorology in college and get his start with local TV stations. Now Brek does weekend weather with Fox 13 in SLC, UT....
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SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER: Lauryn Hock
When Lauryn Hock was recovering from foot surgery in 2013, she started a blog about her life. Even after she began her career as a high school resource teacher at a low income school, she continued blogging, honing her photography and personal style. Today, Lauryn has 35,000 followers as a social...
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BUSINESS WOMAN: Norma Lloyd
Norma Lloyd spent the majority of her business career in marketing/advertising, including positions at local broadcast stations KSL and KJZZ TV. But she didn’t start out knowing that’s what she wanted. Norma’s shares how she found a fulfilling career by trying different options. She also shares…
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PUBLISHED AUTHOR: Rosalyn Eaves
Today I’m talking with Rosalyn Eves, author of the YA trilogy Blood Rose Rebellion and professor of rhetoric at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT. Rosalyn shares why she started writing fiction, how she found an agent and how long it took to get her first novel published. She also opens…
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AVALANCHE EXPERT: Craig Gordon
Today on Career Chat I talk with Craig Gordon, forecaster and media coordinator with the Utah Avalanche Center. Craig has done Avalance control for Brighton Ski Area since the mid 1980’s and been a helicopter ski guide. Craig shares his enthusiasm for all things snow, including what brought him…
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HOSPITALIST: Jared Huber
Today I talk with Jared Huber, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Hospitalist at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute. After growing up in a small Idaho town, Jared decided to pursue medicine after job shadowing his soccer coach, who was also a doctor. Jared’s career story is...
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ULTRASONOGRAPHER: Scottie Rigby
When Scottie Rigby got a job as a receptionist at a health imaging center in Park City, UT, she wasn’t planning on a long term career there. But after working with the ultrasound technicians and seeing their fulfilling work, Scottie decided to become one one herself. In this episode, Scottie…
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ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT MANAGER: Rachel Huber
Today I’m talking with my amazing sister in law Rachel Huber. Rachel loved learning from a young age, even as her family lived in 3 different countries growing up. After a busy life as a wife and mother to 8 children, Rachel decided it was time to further her education. She went back to school to...
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DOCTOR & CLINICAL RESEARCHER: Dan Meyers
Dr. Dan Meyers is the chief medical officer of a biotech company in the Boston area. But he has spent the much of his career leading clinical studies for large pharmaceutical companies. In this episode, Dan shares what led him to a career in medical research. He’ll also apply his expertise in…
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PROFESSIONAL DOG WALKER: Tamara Morton
Today I talk with professional dog walker Tamara Morton. She shares what led her to start her own business, Tamara’s Peaceful Pack, and some of the things she’s learned from dogs. But there is more to this interview than dog business. Tamara is really insightful about finding meaningful work and...
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COLUMNIST & COACH: Kim Giles
Today I’m talking with Coach Kimberly Giles, who writes a weekly syndicated advice column for KSL.com. She is also the CEO and founder of ClarityPoint International and 12 SHAPES INC. Kim shares what led her to executive coaching, her observations about human behavior, and her advice about…
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CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST: Sheri Bothell
In this episode I talk with Sheri Bothell, child life specialist and director of education at Primary Children’s Hospital in SLC, UT. We’ll talk about how child life specialists help children cope with the stresses of illness and accident through play. Sheri shares with us some of her poignant...
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PASTRY CHEF: Megan Smith Baylis
Today on Career Chat I’m talking with Pastry Chef Megan Smith Baylis. She’ll share some of her experiences from the Western Culinary Institute and her internship at Hotel Hershey. She’ll also talk about how she makes her gorgeous cakes, the tools she can’t live without, and her tips for baking…
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CHRISTMAS TREE FARMERS: Martha Weidensaul & Susan Brown
Today on Career Chat I talk with the owners of Tannenbaum Christmas Farm in Centre County, PA. They’ll share why running a family business is an all hands on deck proposition, even when it takes years for a payoff. They’ll also share their top tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree. Join me!...
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SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS: Rick and Maurine Waite
Today on Career Chat, I talk with Rick and Maurine Waite, otherwise known as Santa and Mrs. Claus! Every Christmas season, these two don their festive costumes and make between 80-100 appearances, including at the Grand America hotel in downtown SLC. But they also visit small private parties and...
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FOSTER CARE SOCIAL WORKER: Amy Boyack
In this episode, I chat with Amy Boyack, a social worker with Utah Foster Care. Amy shares her experiences coaching foster families and what led her to social work, including a detour after 9/11. As the mother of 4 boys, she shares how she balances her family with work. And she also tells how...
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PIE SHOP OWNERS: Shaina Bounds and Heather Hall
In this episode I talk with the owners of The Ugly Pie in downtown Salisbury, MD. They’ll share everything from the delicious pies on their menu to the challenges and adventures of owning a small business. And they share their top baking tip for making your own pie this Thanksgiving! Links:...
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LIFE COACH: April Price
Today I chat with life coach April Price. A few years ago, April wasn’t happy. She’d done all the things she thought would bring satisfaction. But she was frustrated with herself and her relationships. The beginning of her change came after hearing a podcast by life coach Brook Costillo. April...
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