The Job Share Podcast

Happy Monday! Today's episode takes us to the United States! Sarah Moretti tells us about her career journey so far in event planning, how she lost her job due to the pandemic, and how she's found her groove again. Hope you enjoy :) 

Happy Monday! Today I spoke with Rayna Moore, another Western University Alumni, about how she turned her passion for sports into a career as a Strength Coach and Back Pain Specialist. Rayna talks about how important it is to pursue your passion and not let the opinions of other steer you off the path that was made for you. Be sure to check this episode out if you're interested in pursing Kinesiology, or want to hear how Rayna got her job during the pandemic! 

Happy Monday everyone! Want to know what a degree in Criminology and a Minor in French can do for you? Maybe even get you a job in Trusts and Estates at a large bank? Jean didn't think that would be her path, but she's enjoying every second. Experiences and trying something new can advance your career, and put you on a path you least expected. You don't want to miss this one! 

On this week's episode, I asked both Jen and Holly what their Masters Program entail, what they're learning, whether they think it's worth it to pursue a Masters, and more! 

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Hey, remember me? Welcome back! Officially returning after having the summer off. Now it's back to school season and it's time to kick start the podcast. 

Don't know what to specialize in at University? Stressing out about what to choose and where to go? Here's my advice based on my experience, and hopefully this will ease your stressing and hopefully you can relate. 

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Enjoy!

Hi everyone! Welcome back! This week, I had the chance to interview Dr. Manav Vyas, a successful clinician and researcher who began his education journey in India, then moved to Canada to pursue his Masters and a PhD. If you know you're interested in science but are unsure what to do with that, please give this episode a listen :)

Hi everyone! This week I had the privilege to speak with Epidemiologist Laura Maclagan, who works at an research institute that studies diseases and then learns from those diseases to provide information to the public. Laura talks about her education at Queen's University and the University of Toronto, her internship, her employment and more!

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Hitting close to home again with another Western University Alumni, Emma Bertucci. We chat about our decision to pursue HR, why it's okay to change your mind about your career path after specializing in one business component, how trying different courses/areas is a HUGE benefit to learning and developing, and MORE! As successful as Emma and I appear to be now, we still aren't 100% of our own career paths, and we're here to tell you that it's ok!!! We're all in the same boat. 

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Hope ya'll enjoy this week's episode! Krista Norrish shares her experience as a Real Estate Agent and how she got into her role! 

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Welcome back! This week, Liz brings on Chiropractor Allison McFarlane to discuss her job and why she pursued it. We talk about the difference between chiropractors and physio therapists, why becoming a doctor wasn't going to have as much of an impact for Allison, and what being a chiropractor truly entails. Hope you enjoy!

Hi everyone, welcome back :) This week I talk with David Scanlan, the Senior Editor on the Finance Team at Bloomberg. David shares his incredible journey of becoming a world traveling journalist turned Senior Editor. He has a lot of incredible experiences to share, so please take a listen. Please also leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!

This week, Liz interviews a fellow Western University grad and a full-time nurse, Lexi North. They chat about nursing school, being selfish during your university years, and what being a nurse really looks like during a pandemic. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome back :) This week, Nathan Kennedy, a fellow Western University Alumni, shares how he's turning his podcast into a CAREER, but first starts by sharing his University education experience & talking about how nobody should stress about what job they'll end up in down the road. Continuing to learn and educate yourself is a MUST! Stayed tuned to hear how he develops his content, what his podcast is about, and the thoughts he has about continuing to GROW and how YOU can start a podcast too!

Liz opens up on where she is on her career path, where she started and where she intends on going. She talks about her thoughts back in high school, her university experience, why she chose to pursue Human Resources, and why it's okay to still not be certain about your path. Liz briefly touches on the past 5 years of her life, without too much detail, to illustrate how far you can come from not knowing much about yourself or where you'll end up. 

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Happy Monday! Happy New Season! Welcome to Season 3!

This week, Liz interviews her favourite high school teacher, Mr. Delaney. He talks about what being a music teacher is truly like, what fighting to keep his program alive has been like, and so much more! If you're really interested in music and are considering pursuing a degree in music, please give this episode a listen! This may give you the push, or spark some interest in a dream of yours to teach music. 

Thanks for checking out this episode! Please let me know if you enjoyed, or let me know who you'd like me to interview next! Check out the podcast's instagram @thejobsharepodcast 

Liz and Alice chat about what being a Medical Aesthetician entails, what schooling is required, how hard the job is, and more! From her time off after high school figuring out what she should pursue to talks about running her own clinic and maybe becoming a nurse, Alice shares her thoughts, struggles and decisions that have put her on an incredible and successful path.

Hopefully this inspires those who are considering entering the field!

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This week, Liz and Billie had a conversation about what life spent in the air was like. Billie Flynn spent 40 years living his dream: flying jets. From what inspired him & how he knew this life was meant for him, to physically demanding environments and near death experiences, Liz and Billie discuss it all. Billie's messages are truly motivation and inspirational for every single person out there - whether you yourself want to fly jets, or become an author, a doctor, or an artist. 

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Owning and managing your own company is no easy task, but Alexa Campbell seems to run her company flawlessly! This week, Alexa and I talk about what it's like to run your own business, and how she does it all at only 25 years old. Hear of how she got started, what her company offers, and where she plans on taking the company! It's a very good listen to those who have an interest in running their own company one day. 

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Welcome back everyone! Episode 5 delves into Lauren Schandlen's experience as a Lineworker. Usually considered a Lineman, Lauren shares how she shows up and takes on her job as a Lineworker, a primarily male-dominated career. She shares her thought processes in high school, how she came to the decision to work as a powerline technician, what the job entails, and how she proves to herself how incredibly well she can do her job. Her story is very interesting, as she's faced poor attitudes from teachers and is one of four women tackling an apprenticeship in Line work. Hope you enjoy! 

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This week, Wayne Scanlan shares his experiences as a news and sports writer. Wayne has been able to travel the world, meet his sports idols, and cover incredible stories. Wayne also delves into what a work day in the life looks like for him, the challenges of the job, and more! Hear what it's like to interview Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby, and many others!

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This week, I interviewed Madison Rudolph, Sustainability Manager at Motorola Solutions. She also works for Impacti, a sustainability start-up. Madison graduated from the University of Victoria, and is currently working in Chicago. We chat about her internship, what her work life is like and we delve into the duties and responsibilities she has.  

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Happy Monday! Today we hear from author, editor, and journalist Lawrence (Larry) Scanlan, who opens up about his life as a writer. This successful Canadian has worked on many well-known novels, including Big Ben, Scholastic, 1994, and The Horse’s Shadow, Penguin, 2005. He shares his life of travelling and learning and how that's impacted his writing. A very good episode for those interested in writing and becoming an author. 

Hope you enjoy :)

Happy New Year! 

In this week's episode, I interviewed Emily Tingey, a 20 year old Entrepreneur who opens up about how her past experiences have shaped who she's become and what she does for a living. We discuss how her previous jobs made her realize that she was made to be her own boss. We talk about confidence, helping other female entrepreneurs, and more! 

Hope you enjoy the first episode of Season 2! 

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On this week's episode, a brought on a special guest who sheds light on the positive aspects of trades and more specifically, cabinet making. Adam Huitema, an experienced cabinet maker, discusses his work life and the projects he gets to work on, how he got into trades, and the intrinsic benefits of cabinet making. It's a very eye opening episode, and a good one to remind everyone that there are many job options in life to take, and to consider the kind of life style you want for yourself. 

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In this week's episode, my longtime childhood best friend Shauna Armstrong and I chat about her experience in the engineering field. We talk about what being a woman in engineering is really like, discuss how she turned people's negativity and doubt in her into a strength, as well as the stereotypes of an engineer and what you really need to know to be a good engineer. An important take away for students to know is that even if your grades are bad and you're struggling, it doesn't mean you should give up! There is time to turn your study habits and your dedication around, and pursue what you ultimately want to do. 

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In this week's episode, I invited Stephen Scanlan, former HR Consultant and recent Entrepreneur on to chat about his work experience in various HR-related fields. We discuss his past experiences working as a Change Management Leader, HR Consultant, Continuous Improvement Educator, and more! This episode is very revealing in terms of where a career in HR can take you, and the value of a background in Human Resources. 

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In today's episode, Liz asks Crystal Mak, former work colleague and fellow Western University Alumni, questions about her role as Executive Assistant at 437. Liz asks Crystal how she found her job, what her work life is like, as well as her previous work experiences and job opportunities. The episode shows a unique way to end up in a job you would never expect to have, and how it's okay to not know exactly what you want to do when you graduate. Time and experiences help present new paths and opportunities that end up being right for you, and lead you into new and better roles. Stay tuned to listen to Crystal's very cool role at 437! 

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Hope you enjoy!

Happy Monday! This week, Liz and Brittany talk about what social work really looks like, expectations vs reality of the job, how COVID-19 has changed the nature of her work, and so much more! Brittany is very passionate about policy change and advocacy, and discusses potentially returning to school to receive her Masters. If you're interested in social work at all, this episode is a must! 

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In this week's episode, Liz interviews Catherine Goncalves, a recent graduate with a creative eye that she uses in her roles as Content Creator and Content Director.  We discuss marketing, networking, professional photography, following your passion and not letting the influences of other students, professors or society determine what you should pursue as a career. Catherine is an excellent example of how taking chances, working hard and stepping out of your comfort zone can take you places you'd never expect to be taken. 

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Surprise! I've decided to upload weekly rather than bi-weekly! This week, Spencer MacDonald, my older brother and graduate from Queens University, talks about what working as the Logistics Analyst for HelloFresh is like. He also talks about why science wasn't the path for him, and how he found his love for mathematics. We also discuss additional topics such as high school's pressure to send students to university, achieving good work/life balance, and more!

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In today's episode, Liz interviews her good friend and fellow Western University Alumni, Mackenzie Tuff.  Mackenzie reveals the reasons she pursued finance as a specialization and career path, opens up on what working for the Toronto Stock Exchange is like, and gives excellent advice to those interested in entering the field of finance. 

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Liz introduces her new podcast, why she created it, and what the podcast is all about.