The Random Route

Trigger warning: this episode briefly mentions the words 'school shootings', but does not delve into the topic.Hi everyone! This episode features a conversation with Alice, a friend of mine from ye olde school days. We chat about very different university experiences (despite going to the same university), studying abroad in America, finding work during the pandemic, our admiration of teachers, how factors like stable income and nice coworkers affect our decision to stay or leave a job, the importance of critical thinking, and finally - our shared passion of learning. I hope you enjoy it!N.B. Certain names are beeped out for privacy reasons.

Today's episode is a little bit different. I share six lessons that I have learnt at 28 years old and invite you into a little reflective episode with me. Maybe you have learnt the same lessons as me? Maybe you have learnt different lessons? I would be very interested to know in the comments! I hope you enjoy it :)

Hailing from the Island of Sicily, Pietro joins me for a chat…After daydreaming about Sicilian Rosticeria, we delve deep into our conversation; We chat about whether we do things in order to figure things out, or figure things out in order to do things. We talk about dealing with illness that leaves you bed bound in your early twenties, unexpected romance, whether your working life being a rollercoaster is a positive, or a negative thing, as well as hearing about life in Sicily. I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode I have a lovely conversation with Jade, who is from London, UK. We discuss the benefits of seasonal jobs, find out we have worked for the same company in the past (small world!), we talk about the best time to do a university degree, and also discuss the financial barriers young people face when trying to access higher education. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode I have a fantastic conversation with my flatmate Marjorie who hails from Switzerland, and has had many fascinating jobs over the years. From working on Game of Thrones in Ireland to speaking 4 languages in one job, to working across Europe as an English Teacher. We discuss the importance of accessibility in the Arts Industry, as well as finding meaning and importance and value in the work that you do. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

In this episode I chat about my initial impressions of living Reggio Calabria in Italy - the city I have recently moved to for work. I chat about the culture, the people, the food, the music... Hope you enjoy it :)If you would like to be a guest on The Random Route Podcast, and chat about the Random Routes your life has taken you, please message me on instagram @laravass - I would really love to hear from you!

In this episode I cover what it was like working as a tour guide in the Canadian Rocky mountains for the summer months. I talk about the places I got to go, the perks and pits of the job, my personal experience, and think back to some stressful experiences as well as very fond memories.

Want to move to Banff but need some more information and want to know what to expect? Hopefully I can give you an insight into what living in Banff could be like...

What influenced my decision not to pursue a full-time music career, how I still incorporate music into my life, the beauty of the ‘amateur’ world, and how to find a music community in a new place.

My personal experience of becoming and working as a ski instructor in Canada. The pros and cons of the job, and advice for anyone thinking of doing it!

Welcome the The Random Route Podcast! In this episode Lara will explain what this podcast is about, who it is for and what to expect.