The 100 Jobs Project
Discover 100 Stories To Help You Find Yours Ever wondered what life would be like in a different job — or what day-to-day work looks like for your friends, neighbors, or even that guy at the gym at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday?
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I HAD A BABY & Other August News (opens the original)
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Hey there! My baby has officially arrived!! I originally planned on having episodes prepped and ready to go when he made his appearance — but during the weeks leading up to my due date, my extended family had an unforeseen loss that shifted my plans and the time I had previously set aside for interviews. I’m sharing a bit of detail about what’s new in my life on this mini episode/update, as well as what you can expect from the few weeks of “maternity leave” that I’m taking! I’ll be back in a few
028 — TEACHERS CAN TRAVEL TOO: Building a Teaching Career That Makes Room for What You Love, with a High School Choir Director (opens the original)
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Have you considered becoming a teacher—but wondered if it would limit your opportunities for travel, family or a well rounded life you love? In this episode, I’m talking with my sister, Lexi, a high school choir director in the Pacific Northwest, about her path into teaching. We get into everything from the classes in her program and a summer teaching music in Kenya, to student teaching, licensure and landing a job out of state. We talk through what it’s taken to build up a music program she’s p
027 – LIFE (& FINANCE) IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM: Building Wealth, Saving Lives & Balancing Motherhood as an ER Physician Assistant (opens the original)
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This week, I'm joined by Alicia, a physician’s assistant working in emergency medicine in the Pacific Northwest. We talk about what first drew her to PA school and the ER, what a typical shift actually looks like, and the realities of working nights before jumping back into daytime life with a family. Alicia also shares how growing up with older brothers, playing sports, and moving across the country for school and work shaped her career and life. We chat through what she brings (and wears!) to
026 – CHEMICAL ENGINEERS MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND: Thriving as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Field (opens the original)
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In this episode, Hannah shares her unique journey from chemical engineering to psychology (and back!), her experiences as a woman in STEM, and insights on balancing career, family, and personal growth. We chat through interesting projects she tackles during her day to day job, and get into what starting her own business (and podcast 👏) looked like, along with how she navigates those personal commitments alongside her day job. Hannah co-hosts a podcast and runs an Instagram channel highlighting r
ICYMI: Add This Job Inspo To Your Summer Playlist (opens the original)
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Summer tends to be a season when routines change—maybe you're traveling, spending more time outside (or finally catching up on podcasts you've had saved for months). So instead of introducing someone new today (I know!! we're all set to be back on our interview grind next week), we’re revisiting a handful of conversations that I think are especially great summer listens. Whether you're brand new here or you've missed a few episodes along the way, these are five conversations I'd recommend starti
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