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What Does That Even Mean?

What Does That Even Mean?

By Octavia Fields

How do I register to vote? What's a co-pay? How do I apply for college? What's APR and why does it always seem to be at 0%? These are all adult questions that everyone over 18 seems to know but no one actually explains. Don't worry, Gaby and Nicole from Octavia Fields Library are here to explain!
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What Does Conflict Resolution Even Mean?

What Does That Even Mean?Aug 02, 2021

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What Does Conflict Resolution Even Mean?

What Does Conflict Resolution Even Mean?

Let's get ready to ruuuuummblllllee!!! Or not, since this episode we're resolving conflicts! Do you ever feel stressed and uncertain when you have a disagreement or a conflict with someone? Do you feel like changing your whole identity and moving to another continent when you and your friend fight? Or does every argument you have feel more like a volcanic eruption? Nicole and Gaby have some tips for you on how to identify conflicts, approach disagreements, and how to talk about our feelings (ew).

Do you have a burning adulting 101 question? Give us your topic suggestion by hitting us up on social media! Find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. It is an educational podcast meant for informational purposes, not for legal, medical, financial or life advice. (So don't sue us, please.)

For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net, or follow us on social media!

Check out some of the other HCPL podcasts: Using Our Library Voices at https://www.hcpl.net/services/podcast and Advanced Copy at https://atascocitabranchlibrary.podbean.com/. (Or wherever else fine podcasts are streamed.)

Aug 02, 202157:10
What Do You Even Say in a Job Interview?

What Do You Even Say in a Job Interview?

Guess who's back, back again? We're back, tell your friends! Nicole and Gaby are back with the long-awaited sequel to our Job Hunting episode, Job Interviews! This episode is all about what to do before a job interview, what to wear to the interview, and what to say (and what NOT to say) to your interviewer!

Gaby and Nicole have (most of) the answers and some tips and tricks for common interview questions.

Do you have a burning adulting 101 question? Give us your topic suggestion by hitting us up on social media! Find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. It is an educational podcast meant for informational purposes, not for legal, medical, financial or life advice. (So don't sue us, please.)

For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net.

Check out some of the other HCPL podcasts: Using Our Library Voices at https://www.hcpl.net/services/podcast and Advanced Copy at https://atascocitabranchlibrary.podbean.com/. (Or wherever else fine podcasts are streamed.)


Jun 21, 202101:07:58
How Does Job Hunting Even Work?

How Does Job Hunting Even Work?

This episode is all about making money!!! Well, it's about how to get a job so you can make money, including what documents you need, what a resume is (and how to pronounce it), and what to do if you don't have work experience! Gaby and Nicole have (most of) the answers and some strong opinions about professional emails. Check back next month for our follow up episode on how to interview for a job and what happens after you get one!

What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. It is an educational podcast meant for informational purposes, not for legal, medical, financial or life advice. (So don't sue us, please.)

For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net. To follow Octavia Fields Library on social media, find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

Check out some of the other HCPL podcasts: Using Our Library Voices at https://www.hcpl.net/services/podcast and Advanced Copy at https://atascocitabranchlibrary.podbean.com/. (Or wherever fine podcasts are streamed.)

Apr 19, 202146:31
What Does Time Management Even Mean?

What Does Time Management Even Mean?

This episode Gaby and Nicole discuss time management, why it's important, their favorite time management techniques, the finer points of digital planners, and more!

What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. It is an educational podcast meant for informational purposes, not for legal, medical, financial or life advice. (So don't sue us, please.)

For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net. To follow Octavia Fields Library on social media, find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

Check out some of the other HCPL podcasts: Using Our Library Voices at https://www.hcpl.net/services/podcast and Advanced Copy at https://atascocitabranchlibrary.podbean.com/. (Or wherever fine podcasts are streamed.)

Mar 16, 202144:29
How Does Moving Out Work?

How Does Moving Out Work?

This episode Gaby and Nicole discuss moving out, what it means to budget, applying for apartments, how to pick roommates, and more!

What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. It is an educational podcast meant for informational purposes, not for legal, medical, financial or life advice. (So don't sue us, please.)

For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net. To follow Octavia Fields Library on social media, find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

Check out some of the other HCPL podcasts: Using Our Library Voices at https://www.hcpl.net/services/podcast and Advanced Copy at https://atascocitabranchlibrary.podbean.com/. (Or wherever fine podcasts are streamed.)

Jan 19, 202156:44
How Does Applying for College Work?

How Does Applying for College Work?

This episode Gaby and Nicole discuss how to pick a college, applying for college, how to apply for financial aid, and more! 


What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. It is an educational podcast meant for informational purposes, not for legal, medical, financial or life advice. (So don't sue us, please.) 

For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net. To follow Octavia Fields Library on social media, find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

Check out some of the other HCPL podcasts: Using Our Library Voices at https://www.hcpl.net/services/podcast and Advanced Copy at https://atascocitabranchlibrary.podbean.com/. (Or wherever fine podcasts are streamed.)

Dec 21, 202059:55
What Does Credit Even Mean?

What Does Credit Even Mean?

In this episode, Gaby teaches Nicole important financial tips like how to open a bank account so Nicole doesn't have to hide all her money under her mattress, how to open a savings account, and how to build her credit so she can expand her custom, high-quality garden gnome business into a garden gnome empire. What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net. To follow Octavia Fields Library on social media, find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

Nov 17, 202059:35
How Do Elections Even Work?

How Do Elections Even Work?

This episode, Nicole and Gaby talk about elections, campaign financing, and Gaby's upcoming political career! #Tacos4Everyone! What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net. To follow Octavia Fields Library on social media, find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields.

Oct 19, 202055:32
What Does Voter Registration Even Mean?

What Does Voter Registration Even Mean?

In this month's episode, Nicole and Gaby talk about how to register to vote, how to get informed about your ballot, the HEB Buddy, how to find a polling location, cast iron skillets, and terrible voting machine design. What Does That Even Mean? is produced by Octavia Fields Memorial Library, a branch of Harris County Public Library, and sponsored by the Friends of the Octavia Fields Library. For more information about Octavia Fields and HCPL, go to hcpl.net. To follow Octavia Fields Library on social media, find us on Facebook and Instagram: @OctaviaFieldsLibrary and on Twitter: @OctaviaFields. 

Sep 21, 202031:05