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Career Pod
by Dana Francis
Your audible career fair podcast for the passionately curious.
Episodes
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Study Notes | Constants
This episode I'm doing something a little different. These are some of my study notes from back when I was Pipefitting school. The following numbers are the constants discussed in this podcast relevant to the pipe trades. 3.14 =Pi 4°C = water at most dense 39°F = water at most dense 0°C =…
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Fresh Start
Join me as my neuro-divergently beautiful brain tries to waffle through a summary of why I started the podcast 7 years ago and how I'm ready to dive back in; okay maybe test the waters...who am I kidding, I secretly love audio editing and chatting with people way more interesting than myself—qué...
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Ep 17 | This Is A Man's World | Michelle Hands
Charming, witty and funny; it's no wonder the British have a small empire across the world. Come join us for our very first international episode with Michelle Hands a Site Engineer from the UK. Together we explore how she found herself in this career path, what a day at work might look like, the...
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Ep 16 | Well being during job loss l Lyndsay Chaban
This week on the show we are joined by previous guest Lyndsay Chaban from Summit Counseling Services to chat about mental health and well being during a prolonged work search or unexpected job loss. Some of the resources mentioned in the show are: 211- http://www.ab.211.ca/ Locate a Doctor within...
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Ep 15 | Registered Provisional Psychologist | Lyndsay Chaban
This week on the show we explore the career path of being a Psychologist with Lyndsay Chaban from Summit Counselling Services. We delve into: -The education required to enter this field -What one could expect to earn on average -If there's much competition for work -The importance of self care…
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Ep 14 | Stay at Home Dad | Karl Reid
This week on the show we explore the career path of being a Stay at Home Dad with our guest Karl Reid. Karl alongside his beautiful wife Nicole Renaud are the parents to two energetic boys Griffin, and Oliver. Join us this episode as we navigate the tides of what it's like to be the Stay at Home...
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Ep 13 | Safire Dance | Sandra Sommerville
This week on the show we explore the career path of being a circus performer. We get to chat about some of the struggles with being your own boss and the importance of focusing on your art if you want to pursue it as a career. Sandra Sommerville has been someone I have looked up to my whole life,...
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Ep 12 | Real Talk | Glen Reyes
If you're the kind of person that enjoys BS free career info, this episode is for you. Come join us as we explore the jam packed tool box of resources available for you over at Real Talk with Glen Reyes. Real Talk crowdsources the best advice, tips and resources from hundreds of millennials who…
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Ep 11 | Personal Fitness Trainer | Michaela Jessiman from Rural Fitness
This week on the show we explore the career path of being a Personal Fitness Trainer with Michaela Jessiman from Rural Fitness. www.facebook.com/ruralfitness www.ruralfit.ca www.twitter.com/RuralFitnessSK Thanks so much for joining us, if you'd like to make a suggestion for a future episode you…
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Ep 10 | Heat and Frost Insulator | Adam Melnick
Insulation, it may not be something you think of everyday but up here in Canada it’s the thing that helps keep us warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Much like our homes, industrial plants in order to run efficiently need to be well insulated and with all the green intiatives that have…
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Ep 09 | KickAss Careers | Jamie McMillan
Do you like to travel? Work outdoors at a job where no two days are ever alike? Are you the type of person that doesn't like being cooped up in an office? Do you enjoy working with a diversity of people from all over the world? How does being paid to go to school sound? Then maybe a career path…
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Ep 08 | Entrepreneur | Andrea Beça
Ever contemplate being your own boss? This week we dissect the romanticized notions of entrepreneurship with professional story teller Andrea Beça. As a freelance filmmaker and photographer Andrea brings stories to life through film and other various media. We get to chat about some of the...
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Ep 07 | Radio Show Host | Rachel Day
Ever dream of being a radio show host? I know it was on my wish list growing up. Listen in as we explore how this career is all about the amazing personalities behind the mic. Tune in for some helpful tips on how to get your foot in the door for this “dream job.” This week we are joined by the…
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Ep 06 | Skills Canada Alberta | Victoria Anderson
This week we are chatting with Victoria Anderson, Communications Coordinator for Skills Canada Alberta. Skills Canada Alberta is an organization that helps promote excellence in trade and technology careers through skills competitions and hands on programs for students. We also get to chat about...
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Ep 05 | Elevate Aviation | Kendra Kincade
Speaker, philanthropist, air traffic controller, there is no doubt that Global Woman of Vision award winner, Kendra Kincade is a true inspiration, a beautiful reminder to us all that it is possible to intentionally change your life and live your dreams. Overcoming a decidedly challenging early…
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Ep 04b | Two Bodies of Water Productions | James Seabrook
This week we continue our conversation with James Seabrook about some of the challenges of owning your own recording studio. If you didn't manage to catch the first part of the interview never fear, all you need to do is go one episode back and find episode 4a. We also get to chat about his band...
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Ep 04a | Two Bodies of Water Productions | James Seabrook
Dream jobs, we all have them but how many people out there actually take the leap and pursue them? When we think of these careers it's often the romanticized version that first pops into our head. Think of a musician, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For me it's always working weekends,...
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Ep 03 | Carpenter/Scaffolder | Crystal Bowen
Are you the type of person that likes to be outdoors? Growing up were some of your favourite toys things like lego or k’nex? Or maybe you were out in the garage building a soapbox car? I remember growing up I used to enjoy building furniture for my dolls more then actually playing with them.…
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Ep 02 | Health and Futures Coach | German Villegas
When you think of intelligence, what are the first words that come to mind? Maybe a high IQ or aptitude for the math and sciences? Why is it that for many of us things like emotional intelligence, empathy and compassion don’t make it to the top of that list? In this episode we chat with German...
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Ep 01 | Salutations | Dana Francis
Welcome to the show! My name is Dana Francis and I will be your slightly awkward, mostly nerdy host. We are your audible career fair podcast for the passionately curious. Here’s a soundbite teaser of the show for your listening pleasure. New Episodes air on the 1st and 15th of every month. Want…
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Your audible career fair podcast for the passionately curious.
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Your audible career fair podcast for the passionately curious.
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Career Pod is created and hosted by Dana Francis.
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