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Like A Boss

Valerie VanDerhoofpodcasters.spotify.com
What do you want to be when you grow up? This question is so overrated! Well of course you don’t know what career you want to pursue if you don’t know where to start or if you don't know much about it. I welcome you to "Like A Boss" Podcast. Where we go behind the scenes of jobs and the reality of a day's work in the life of that professional. I am your host Valerie and let's get to work!
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Episodes

Boss #5 Cruise Ship Crewmember. How To Get The Job and Living On A Ship In Hawaii

This episode has a little twist to it. Instead of inviting a special guest to talk about the behind the scenes of their career, I share one of my favorite past jobs; working (and surviving) on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship! At nineteen, I flew across the country to live on a giant vacationing vessel and voyage around the Hawaiian islands. I hope my stories about serving in the restaurant department, living off peanut butter sandwiches, and training with the U.S. Coast Guard excites you. If you've...

Aug 16, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Boss #4 Flight Attendant. Passenger Stories, Truth About Hotels, and the Benefits Of Flying

Getting paid to travel? Sounds like the dream job! Jennifer thinks so too as she chats about her realistic day in her profession, from the interview process to the skills needed to be successful in this lifestyle. Being a professional Flight Attendant for 14 years, Jennifer, with her persona being “Sasha Fierce,” shares all the tips and stories to prepare you for a career in flying with strangers. LET'S GET TO WORK! Instagram @likeaboss.podcast Music Intro - Cali by Wataboi...

Jun 15, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Boss #3 NICU Nurse. Caring for Preemies While Creating A Positive Hospital Culture

The third boss on this podcast is a special one for sure. Abbie has dedicated her past 5 years as a NICU Nurse, which stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She cares for preemie babies each day, babies born prematurely, who need critical care with the goal of rejoining their parents at home. Abbie's 2nd-grade "Dress Like Your Career Day" and her mom's influence ignited her love and passion to make an impact in hospitals. In this episode, a day in the life of a Nurse will be revealed to you, i...

Jul 20, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Boss #2 Business Development For A Top-Secret Facility

The second guest speaker on this Podcast sounds like a top-secret agent! Ben talks about a day in his life working in the business industry with a Government-run company. He is an expert in entrepreneurship and focuses on ideation, how one creates ideas, in order to successfully establish partnerships and sell services. If you have a niche for sales, marketing, or business, this episode is just for you! Enjoy! Let's get to work! Music Intro - Cali by Wataboi

Jul 12, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Boss #1 Teacher. Balancing Work, Life, and Health

We start off this podcasting adventure by chatting with a Teacher about her professional perspective of teaching 6th grade. Alicia takes us behind the scenes of this career inside and outside the classroom as well as the journey she took to reach her lifelong goal. From dealing with a cockroach in her student's backpack to how to balance work and life, you will learn about what a Teacher actually does in a day's work. If you are interested in pursuing a teaching career or you are just curious ab...

Jul 05, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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