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My Next Step: Career Exploration Spotlight

My Next Step: Career Exploration Spotlight

By College & Career Connections @ CMLibrary

Welcome to Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Career Exploration Spotlight podcast series! As part of our College & Career Connections initiative, we created these podcasts to help teens learn more about different career paths by speaking with professionals from in and around Charlotte, NC. Take a listen to these short, fun and engaging podcasts to help you on your journey!
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Interview with Lynette, a Videographer at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago

My Next Step: Career Exploration SpotlightJun 29, 2020

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Top 10 Tips to Beat Procrastination

Top 10 Tips to Beat Procrastination

Alyx gives tips to procrastinators to get out of that habit!
Aug 03, 202204:35
Interview with LaToya Faustin, Executive Director of She Built This City.

Interview with LaToya Faustin, Executive Director of She Built This City.

She Built This City is a non-profit organization that focuses on highlighting the trade career options available to young people here in Charlotte, including construction, electrical work, plumbing, and more.
Jan 31, 202216:49
Interview with Marlie and Quyen of MarlieQ’s Carribean Queen Food Truck and Catering Company

Interview with Marlie and Quyen of MarlieQ’s Carribean Queen Food Truck and Catering Company

Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to run a food truck and catering business? Listen to this episode with Marlie and Quyen of MarlieQ’s Carribean Queen Food Truck and Catering Company to learn more.
Aug 04, 202121:23
Interview with Latoya, the President and CEO of House of Mercy

Interview with Latoya, the President and CEO of House of Mercy

Learn more about Latoya’s journey to become a President and CEO for House of Mercy.
Jul 07, 202120:33
Interview with Moyeh, the Owner and Holistic Barber at Crown Chakra Barbering Co.

Interview with Moyeh, the Owner and Holistic Barber at Crown Chakra Barbering Co.

Today’s interview is with Moyeh, the Owner and Holistic Barber at Crown Chakra Barbering Co.
Jun 30, 202110:09
Interview with Jalen, a Welder with SEG Systems

Interview with Jalen, a Welder with SEG Systems

Today’s interview is with Jalen who talks about his career as a Welder.
Jun 23, 202110:04
Interview with LaQwiesha, a Natural Hair Stylist

Interview with LaQwiesha, a Natural Hair Stylist

Todays interview is with LaQwiesha, who talks about her career as a Natural Hair Stylist.
Jun 16, 202108:22
Interview with Betsy, a Creative Director
Mar 11, 202117:34
Interview with Beth, a Professional Artist and Designer
Mar 04, 202130:38
Interview with Jemarion, an Associate Executive Director at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Interview with Jemarion, an Associate Executive Director at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Get to know how Jemarion follows a career path working at the Y and his passion for teen and youth development.
Jan 07, 202109:48
Interview with Mike, a NASA Engineer

Interview with Mike, a NASA Engineer

Today’s interview is with Mike who discusses his position with NASA
Dec 17, 202005:46
Interview with Marcus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Dec 02, 202007:07
Interview with Rob, a CMS Math Teacher and Curriculum Specialist
Dec 01, 202008:04
Interview with Ashley, a Freelance Writer and Blogger

Interview with Ashley, a Freelance Writer and Blogger

Ashley talks about her job as a freelance writer in Charlotte.
Nov 03, 202011:14
Interview with Emily, a Staff Attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina

Interview with Emily, a Staff Attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina

Emily talks about her position as a lawyer, and the experience she has with Legal Aid of NC.
Oct 14, 202009:55
Interview with Tesa, a Mortgage Loan Officer

Interview with Tesa, a Mortgage Loan Officer

Tesa shares about her experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer in the banking field.
Sep 30, 202007:43
Interview with Kara, the Marketing Manager and Owner of Charlotte Family Yoga

Interview with Kara, the Marketing Manager and Owner of Charlotte Family Yoga

Kara talks about her journey to become a small business owner and yoga teacher.
Sep 16, 202006:15
Interview with Karissa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Interview with Karissa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

This episode with Karissa gives insight to what it takes to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Aug 20, 202007:47
Interview with Aaron, Logistics and Supply Chain for the Air Force

Interview with Aaron, Logistics and Supply Chain for the Air Force

Aaron shares his experience for Logistics and Supply Chain for the Air Force.
Jul 29, 202005:21
Interview with Lynette, a Videographer at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago

Interview with Lynette, a Videographer at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago

Lynette talks about the evolving industry as a videographer as a zoo.
Jun 29, 202013:01
Interview with Andy, an Architect/Tech League for a large entertainment company

Interview with Andy, an Architect/Tech League for a large entertainment company

Andy gives insight for working in a technology based industry for a large entertainment company.
Jun 10, 202004:41
Interview with Bridget, the Director of Youth Engagement

Interview with Bridget, the Director of Youth Engagement

Bridget works in Florida for Jewish Schools and Camps as a Director of Youth Engagement.
May 19, 202006:39
Interview with Kerstin, an Actor in the Charlotte Area

Interview with Kerstin, an Actor in the Charlotte Area

Kerstin shares about her experience as an actor in the Charlotte area.
May 19, 202008:45
Interview with Tyler, a Cash Management Accountant

Interview with Tyler, a Cash Management Accountant

Tyler works in a Charlotte area hospital chain as a cash management accountant.
May 19, 202005:44
Interview with Kim, a Professional Fitness Instructor and Master Yogi

Interview with Kim, a Professional Fitness Instructor and Master Yogi

Kim works in the fitness industry and does a variety of different classes.
May 18, 202009:19
Interview with Isaiah, a Travel Nurse

Interview with Isaiah, a Travel Nurse

Isaiah’s nursing position has him traveling to different states on short contracts.
May 06, 202008:08
Interview with Savanah, a Senior Merchandise Coordinator for ReedPop

Interview with Savanah, a Senior Merchandise Coordinator for ReedPop

Savanah works for ReedPop where she maintains and runs stores for major comic conventions worldwide.
May 06, 202004:38
Interview with Amrita, an Outreach Coordinator for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Interview with Amrita, an Outreach Coordinator for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Amrita works in the outreach department for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. We hear more about her department at CML.
May 01, 202012:59
Interview with Brian, the Art Director of Royce Apparel

Interview with Brian, the Art Director of Royce Apparel

Learn more about Brian’s career to become an Art Director of a collegiate apparel company.
Apr 29, 202008:41
Interview with Carrie, a K-5 STEM Teacher

Interview with Carrie, a K-5 STEM Teacher

Today’s interview with with Carrie, who works with students K-5 with Project Lead the Way STEM.
Apr 29, 202007:41
Interview with Dekina, Shelter Community Manager with Charlotte Family Housing

Interview with Dekina, Shelter Community Manager with Charlotte Family Housing

Charlotte Family Housing is a transitional shelter for families based on an empowerment model to help them toward self-sufficiency. 

Apr 28, 202012:45
Interview with Whitney, a Nurse with the Levine Cancer Institute

Interview with Whitney, a Nurse with the Levine Cancer Institute

In this interview, we learn more about Whitney’s job as a nurse with Levine Cancer Institute. She also gives advice for what to do while going outside during the current health crisis.
Apr 23, 202012:09
Interview with Hannah, an Executive Assistant

Interview with Hannah, an Executive Assistant

In this episode, we hear more about Hannah’s career as an executive assistant.
Apr 22, 202006:46
Interview with Natalie, a Digital Interactive Designer with Wells Fargo

Interview with Natalie, a Digital Interactive Designer with Wells Fargo

We learn more about Natalies’s job at Wells Fargo, designing interactive signage.
Apr 22, 202014:02
Interview with Will, an actor and musician

Interview with Will, an actor and musician

In this episode, we learn more about the career track of becoming an actor and musician
Apr 20, 202012:07
Interview with Michael, a college counselor at Central Piedmont

Interview with Michael, a college counselor at Central Piedmont

This is the first episode for College and Career Connections for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. We find out more about becoming a college counselor.
Apr 14, 202009:06