Today’s episode is all about Speech-Language Pathology with Natalie Farmer! There are so many treats waiting for you in this conversation, from: Natalie’s endearing story of how she came to realize she was called to this career path To the inspiring ways she gets to impact the lives of the patients she serves To how you can know if you would be an amazing fit for this profession, and how you can settle into a specialty within it that you’ll love She also shares about the wide variety of ways Spe...
Jul 21, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 30
You know it. I know it. We all know it - there’s a certain image in your mind, and feeling in your gut when I say the word: “sales” - or better yet “salesman or saleswoman” Let’s face it, there’s an insane amount of misconceptions and unfavorable feelings many people hold in regards to the sales profession, but I’m so proud and excited to share this episode with you today, because for years I’ve held the belief that sales is one of the most rewarding - yet underrated - positions you can have. Yo...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Do you love legos and being by the ocean? Weird combo?…not for an Ocean Engineer like my friend Hannah Huezo! Hannah is SO passionate about her field and completely opened my eyes to how vital and fascinating this lesser-known specialty of engineering is! There is so much to love in this episode, but I suspect you’ll be especially grateful for Hannah’s impactful advice on HOW to go about navigating the COUNTLESS options within engineering to find the perfect specialty for you. So if you’re a stu...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Aspiring fashion student turned Industrial Engineer who loves her job? You HAVE to tune in to listen to Annemarie Boyd’s unlikely story of how she got into this line of work, and why it’s such a fascinating career path to consider! Annemarie serves on the Advanced Engineering team (working on cool things like robotics) for Walmart within their E-commerce Supply Chain operations. Aside from sharing all about her story and the diverse realm of Industrial Engineering, Annemarie also has some powerf...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Tech / software development - it’s a hot field, but what type of person will TRULY find this path to be a satisfying fit, and how can you get your foot in the door? Tune into this fascinating conversation with Zachary Slayter, a software engineer, to learn the answer to all this and more! You’ll hear Zachary share: The difference between computer science and computer engineering The truth behind the myth that you have to love math to be an engineer The search terms you can use to find a variety ...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 26
“I just want to genuinely help people” - that’s the desire that once made our guest, Cheryl Rogers, think she was meant to be a doctor, but ultimately made her realize her perfect fit was in Civil Engineering! Cheryl serves as a civil engineer for the city of Boerne, Texas, where she LOVES working as a public servant to improve the city for her fellow citizens. I love so many things about this episode, but I was especially taken by Cheryl’s story. She’s a people-person who has a deep desire to f...
Jul 15, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Today we’re talking to Brianna Glenn, the owner and travel designer of Milk & Honey Travels, a boutique travel agency based in Los Angeles, CA. This episode is SUCH a treat! You’ll get to hear Brianna’s story of how her 10 year career as a professional track and field athlete, traveling for competitions all around the world, gave her an idea that would lead to her next purpose-filled career move. What I love most about this conversation is that Brianna is honest about the fact that a career ...
Jun 30, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Today’s podcast is a very special conversation with a friend who serves as a full-time missionary overseas! This is such a rich conversation, filled with wisdom and comfort in response to huge questions like: How do you really know when you’re called to do something? Particularly, how do you know if you’re really called to move to another country and share the gospel of Christ with a largely unreached people group? Is it fear and guilt talking, or is it God? HOW do you share the gospel with some...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This episode is a very special conversation with Joel Sam, a multi-passionate creative who ALSO happens to love engineering and science! He’s gotten creative with carving out a unique career path within engineering, studying mechanical engineering for undergrad, materials science for his masters to satisfy his fascination with the science realm, and now he has a career at the intersection of both those worlds, working in research and development engineering (turning ideas into inventions!). I th...
Jun 30, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Today we’re talking all about the exciting and *often underestimated* field of marketing with Zach O’Neal! Zach is currently in his DREAM JOB working as a product engagement manager at Disney+ in New York. Before Disney+, he held a host of other fascinating positions in marketing, many of which were at FOX News. You’ll love hearing all about his inspiring career story and what YOU can do if you’re interested in pursuing a career in marketing. Enjoy! ----------------------------------------------...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Today we’re talking all about what it’s like to have a career in Graphic Design with Alex Bartlett, a graphic designer working with an amazing sporting goods company here in Austin called Kammok . Alex has held a variety of graphic design positions in his career and shares loads of valuable insights such as: 1) What it’s like to work as a freelance graphic designer vs. an in-house designer for a corporation vs. a design agency 2) What you can do if you want to get your foot in the door and build...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode, I’m in the hot seat! My boyfriend, Michael, interviewed me to tease out all the details of what it’s been like to start my own career coaching practice , and what YOU can do if you’re interested in a career like mine, whether that’s in career coaching in one of its many forms, or in your own online-based coaching or consulting business. As you’ll hear me explain in this episode, you can be a coach or consultant in ANY niche or specialty under the sun, helping people through what...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 19
Today we get to learn all about what it’s like to work in the field of nutrition in its many forms! Alaina Woolsey, our feature pro on the topic, is a County Extension Agent in Fort Worth, Texas, teaching nutrition classes in the community to help its members lead healthier lives. Here are some of the highlights you have to look forward to as Alaina shared: The many different career paths or specialties you can explore within nutrition Common misconceptions about working in nutrition What type o...
Jun 17, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Shruthi Parker, a full-time blogger and influencer here in Austin, otherwise known as The Honest Shruth on Instagram and her blog. In our conversation, you’ll here Shruthi stay true to her moniker by sharing honestly about: Her four year journey of building her blogging career from the ground up What it really took to build a blog into a sustainable, full-time career as an influencer What’s been great, what’s been hard, and what she encourages all aspiring...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, Katie Tudor shares all about what it's like to have a career in social work. Katie is a family specialist working at Pathways Youth and Family Services, a non-profit social service organization helping families with foster care, adoption, and behavioral health here in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Katie goes deep into: What it’s like to work in a support role in foster care for a child placement agency How social work positions can extend anywhere from business, to ministry, t...
Jun 17, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from my dear friend Sydney Schuster! She's a realtor with Open House Austin, a female-owned real estate education platform and a realty team at Realty Austin. This episode is PERFECT for anyone curious about what it’s like to work in real estate, what it takes to make it, and also - on a broader scale - what it’s really like to be in freelance/be-your-own-boss type of work, whether you’re a realtor, a career coach like me, a financial advisor, etc. You’ll hear ...
Jun 11, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Kathryn Lorts, an Inventory Analyst for HEB, a large grocery store chain in Texas. If you love making things efficient, being a part of logistical planning and coordination, as well as balancing big-picture thinking with the details that make the whole process work, then you’ll love learning about what it’s like to have a career in Supply Chain Management! ------------------------------------------------------ ⚡️Get Career Coaching: Schedule a free, 30 min...
Jun 11, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Chesley McCarty, a Real Estate & Retail Design Strategist in Washington, DC by day, and a creative multi-side hustler by night. I know you’ll be fascinated by Chesley’s insight into the difference between architecture, engineering, and design, and also how you can get REALLY creative with a career in architecture by delving into design strategy work. But whether or not you’re interested in a career in architecture, you’ll walk away from this episode eq...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from my very own father, Mark Kemp! My dad has been a financial advisor for 31 years, and has owned his own financial advising practice for the last 22. He’s taught me so much of what I know about personal finance, entrepreneurship, and using your work to serve others with the utmost excellence and care. Whether you want to pick up a few impactful personal finance tips, hear about what’s at the heart of being a successful businessperson, or more specifically - ...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Jennifer, a nurse practitioner specializing in cardiac and vascular care. Jennifer shares the surprising truths behind some common misconceptions about nursing, what it’s really like to work in this field, and wisdom about how to navigate career decisions with confidence so you can find the line of work you're truly suited to! ------------------------------------------------------ ⚡️Get Career Coaching: Schedule a free, 30 min consultation with me to asses...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, you’ll be hearing about what it's like to work in wildlife conservation from Lauren Warr. Lauren serves as the Amphibian Red List Program Officer for Global Wildlife Conservation, in which role she works to assess and track the global extinction of all known amphibians in the world! To me, Lauren is a real life combo of Eliza Thornberry and Steve Irwin - She has SUCH a passion for wildlife conservation, and it was so cool to get to talk to someone who so fervently believes in ho...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Naomi Dzunic, an executive virtual assistant specialized in helping coaches and speakers run their businesses and personal lives so they can grow their business without burnout. Before this interview, I thought I knew what it meant to be a virtual assistant, but nope! Naomi has SO many insights to share about how you can make this role completely your own and build a business using your zone of genius to support others, so they can focus of the things they...
May 26, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Maggie Bailey, the Owner and Creative Director of Bramble & Bee , a floral design studio based in Tomball, Texas specializing in bespoke, garden style floral arrangements (go follow them on instagram @brambleandbee )! Whether or not you picture yourself going into floral design, this episode is jam packed with practical wisdom for anyone who is even remotely interested in starting a small business of any kind. Tune in to learn how to break into a new i...
May 26, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Jena Floyd, an Aquarist at the Texas State Aquarium in our dear hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas. If you dreamed of working at SeaWorld and swimming with Shamu as a kid, you will LOVE hearing all about Jena’s job caring for the animals and educating the public at an institution that cares so much about wildlife conservation. Tune in to hear all about her fascinating job and how you can build a career as an Aquarist if you’re interested! ------------------...
May 26, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Claire Raabe, a Program Coordinator for the Business Honors program at Texas A&M University's Mays Business School. You'll love hearing about her rewarding role advising students, recruiting new students into the program, teaching, and serving as a deputy director of a professional development program. You'll also learn about the wide variety of roles you can pursue in higher education, how to know if you're a fit for the job, and how you can get your ...
May 26, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Kristina Raphael, a Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) at a large oil and gas company in Houston, Texas. Human resource management is a career path with ALL SORTS OF MISCONCEPTIONS and all sorts of specialties, so I know you’re going to be so enriched by hearing Kristina break down the different paths you can pursue if you’re interested in HR, what type of personality types and strengths are best suited to it, and how you can get your foot in the door ...
May 19, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Dylan Arndt, a Management Coordinator at Foundations Artist Management, a full-service artist representation company in New York City. Dylan has SO much to share about the wide variety of roles you can pursue in the music industry and how you can get your foot in the door if you’re interested. Don't miss it! ------------------------------------------------------ ⚡️Get Career Coaching: Schedule a free, 30 min consultation with me to assess how career coachi...
May 19, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from my friend Nathan Shaub, a management consultant at Credera, a boutique (i.e. relatively small) consulting firm in Dallas, Texas. This episode is paired with my interview with Taylor Arndt, strategy consultant with a large consulting firm called Accenture, so you can learn more about the differences between working in strategy, management, and technology consulting, as well as the main differences between working for a global consulting firm, verses a small...
May 19, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, you’ll be hearing from my dear friend Taylor Arndt, a strategy consultant with Accenture. This episode is paired with my interview with Nathan Shaub, a management consultant at a small firm, so you can learn more about the differences between working in strategy, management, and technology consulting, as well as the main differences between working for a global consulting firm, verses a smaller firm with a more local client focus. Make sure to check out both episodes if you’re i...
May 19, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Knowing what you want in your career is one thing, but finding the exact job that fits that vision is another! The Job Library is a series of interviews with professionals from a vast variety of exciting industries, curated to help you gain exposure to new career paths and the reality of what the day-to-day in that job is truly like. You'll walk away from each episode equipped with the detailed information you need to find the career path that will fit you like a glove. Tune in each Tuesday for ...
May 13, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
