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Life as a Cybersecurity Consultant
Join cybersecurity expert and top consultant May Brooks-Kempler as she shares her career journey from a young hacker in the 90s to becoming a sought-after expert and consultant within the field of cybersecurity.
With a wealth of experience and certifications, she dropped by LIFE AS A.. to share much of what she has learned along the way.
Get ready for insights covering:
🔐 Inside Cybersecurity: Misconceptions about cybersecurity. careers.
🌍 Finding Your Speciality: Discovering a role that fits you.
🚀 Evolving Technology: Learn how AI is shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Tune in for all of this and more!
To learn more about May and her work, be sure to check out the following:
Website - https://maybrooks.net/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/may-brooks-kempler/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cybermaynia/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@CyberMAYnia
Book - https://www.amazon.com/Scams-Hacking-Cybersecurity-Ultimate-Privacy/dp/1965480055/
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Life as a Research Psychologist
Get an inside look into the career of Dr. Amanda Gummer, a globally renowned research psychologist with over 20 years of experience in children's play and development.
As the CEO of Fundamentally Children and Dr. Gummer’s Good Play Guide, she blends academic expertise with entrepreneurship to shape the future of play.
Get ready for insights covering:
👩🔬 Exploring Psychology: Dive into the diverse career paths within research psychology.
🌍 From Academia to Entrepreneurship: Discover why Amanda left academia to launch her own organizations.
🧠 Impactful Insights: Learn how she became the UK's go to expert on play, parenting and child development.
Tune in for all of this and more!
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Fundamentally Children Website
Good Play Guide Website
LinkedIn - Dr. Amanda Gummer
Instagram - Good Play Guide
Facebook - Good Play Guide
TikTok - Good Play Guide
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Step into the world of archaeology with Dr. Andrew Kinkella, professor and veteran archaeologist, as he shares insights from over 17 field seasons in Belize studying the ancient Maya.
Discover what it's truly like trekking through jungles in search of artifacts. Hear about what he does outside the field while leading the Moorpark College Archaeological Program.
Get ready for insights covering:
📖 Engaging Stories that will both inspire and have you squirming!
🌎 A Day in the Life: Explore the unique blend of fieldwork and academic responsibilities.
📚 Challenges & Rewards: Learn about the thrills and hurdles of archaeological discovery.
🔍 Career Advice: Get inspired by Dr. Kinkella’s journey and tips for aspiring archaeologists.
Tune in for all of this and more!
To learn more about Dr. Kinkella and his work, be sure to check out the following:
YouTube: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology
Spotify: The Archaeology Podcast Network - Pseudo Archaeology
LinkedIn - Andrew Kinkella
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Get an inside look into the career of Paul Rudolph, a 3-time Emmy-winning Vocal Music Director and Composer for Sesame Street.
From composing and directing music for the iconic show to working with stars like Bruno Mars and John Legend, Paul’s journey is filled with creativity and passion.
With original works featured on Netflix and Amazon, his transition from public school band director to musical powerhouse is truly inspiring.
Get insights on the following:
🔎 Explore Music Careers: Learn what it takes to excel as a Vocal Music Director and Composer on a program like Sesame Street.
🎶 A Day in the Life: Discover what a typical day looks like for him on Sesame Street.
🌟 Challenges & Rewards: Learn about the highs and hurdles of working in TV and music.
🎤 Career Advice: Get expert tips on building a successful music career.
Tune in for all of this and more!
To learn more about Paul Rudolph and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
www.paulrudolphmusic.com/
www.glankglankglank.com
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Find out if nursing is a good career for you!
👩⚕️ Explore Nursing: Gain insights into the diverse paths within the profession of nursing.
📅 Day in the Life: Find out what the day of a Primary NP Nurse Practitioner looks like.
❤️ Unique Elements of the Work: Discover what makes this profession so utterly special.
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Get an inside look into the work of Lauren Scott, a Primary Care NP Nurse Practitioner at Women’s College Hospital.
With a background in paediatric neurotrauma, experiences in travel nursing in Australia, and extensive work in women’s health, Lauren brings a wealth of experience to her role.
A graduate of the prestigious Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Toronto, she is also a passionate educator and advocate.
To learn more about Lauren Scott and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Rocket Scientist
Get an inside look into the career of Dr. Joni Sytsma, an aerospace engineer and CTO of Australia’s iLAuNCH program.
With experience in the U.S. Air Force and cutting-edge hypersonics research, Dr. Sytsma manages a $180 million space program and drives innovation in Australia’s aerospace sector.
Tune in for the following + Much MORE:
🚀 Career Insights: Discover what it’s like working as an Aerospace Engineer and leading aerospace innovation.
😩 Handling Ups and Downs: Learn how Dr. Sytsma manages failure and actually turns the experience into a driver of her extreme success.
💡 A Major Career Tip for Prospective Aerospace Engineers : Find out what it truly takes to advance one's aerospace engineering career.
To learn more about Dr. Joni Sytsma and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
LinkedIn
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Life as an Online Entrepreneur
Discover how to start and grow a thriving online business with expert tips from Eric Cogorno, a top online golf coach and entrepreneur.
Learn how Eric transitioned from in-person coaching to building a global online empire with over millions of views worldwide and 500,000 followers across major platforms including YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
🌟 Expert Insights: Find out how Eric used social media to scale his online golf business.
🚀 Proven Strategies: Get actionable advice on goal setting and building online authority.
💡 Success Blueprint: Learn how to turn your passion into a profitable online career.
To learn more about Eric and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Company Website
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Life as a Chief Growth Officer
Get an inside look into the life of Adam Pines, Chief Growth Officer at SureCo, a leading company specializing in health benefits administration.
Transitioning from an Emmy Award-winning journalist to a strategy executive, Adam has developed high-impact growth strategies that have helped define new markets and levelled up commercial operations at fast-growing organizations.
🚀 Growth Expert: Discover Adam’s fundamental strategies for driving company growth.
📈 Career Evolution: Learn how Adam reinvented his career from journalism to marketing leadership.
🎯 Pinpoint Advice: Hear Adam's direct advice to those interested in developing a career within growth strategy and marketing.
To learn more about Adam and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Company Website
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Life as a Marketing Strategist
If you are looking at a marketing career as a potential option for you, you won't want to miss this episode!
Get an inside look into the life of Michelle Lyons, a UK-based marketing consultant, designer and founder of the branding firm, Point North.
There she helps brands and destinations to attract inbound and domestic tourists in Japan.
With nearly a decade of experience in design and marketing strategy, Michelle helps brands attract tourists by creating unique value and competitive advantage.
Amongst many topics covered, you'll also to be privy to the following tips:
🎯 Gain Expert Insights: Learn about what it takes to be an effective strategist
🚀 Levelling Up: Hear about a strategy Michelle employs to level up her marketing skills and professional growth
📈 Priming Oneself for Achievement: Explore Michelle’s approach to positioning herself for success
To learn more about Michelle and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Public Charity Founder
Hear from Denise Schamens, co-founder and Executive Director of Good Friend, Inc., a nonprofit championing autism awareness, acceptance, and empathy.
With over a decade of experience, Denise has touched the lives of more than 67,000 students through her impactful programs.
Her insights represent invaluable advice to those curious about a nonprofit career pathway choice.
This episode dives into a range of topics not limited to the following:
🎯 Mission-Driven Leadership: Learn what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to a personal cause.
🎬 Creative Advocacy: Explore how Denise uses filmmaking to enhance awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.
🌍 Evolving Impact: Discover the changing landscape of how tech is shaping the way she runs her nonprofit.
To learn more about Denise and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
Good Friend Inc.
LinkedIn
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Facebook
YouTube
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Life as a Marketing Consultant
Get an inside look into the career of a marketing consultant with the founder of a Tokyo based strategic ad agency.
With over 20 years of experience in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region, Ed Thompson has worked with global brands like Adidas, Microsoft, and Nike to elevate their strategic planning and brand marketing campaigns.
🎯 Gain Expert Insights: Learn actionable strategies for effective marketing and brand building.
🚀 Navigate Marketing Careers: Understand the key challenges and rewards in the field of marketing consultancy.
🔮 Future-Proof Your Career: Discover ways to stay ahead of trends in marketing.
To learn more about Ed and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
LinkedIn
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Company Website
Free Resources
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Life as a Government Lawyer
Get an inside look into the life of Katherine (Kat) Reilly, an experienced litigator and Legal Counsel with British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General.
With 17 years of legal practice, Kat leads the Injunctions Group, tackling high-profile litigation.
⚖️ Current Initiatives: Kat advises on complex litigation matters and pressing public concerns, often involving court injunctions. 🏢 Past Experiences: Formerly a corporate commercial litigator, Kat handled multi-million dollar disputes at a national law firm, progressing from articled student to partner. 🔄 Career Transition: Moving to government work provided Kat a balanced lifestyle and the freedom to explore public and constitutional law. 💡 Helpful Tips: Hear about what it takes to become successful within the practice of law. Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this vital profession.To learn more about Katherine and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
LinkedIn
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Life as a Wellness Coach and Founder
Get an inside look into the life of Saori Okada, the heart behind Mogami 最上 Wellness, a London-based Japanese wellness startup.
Saori is a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker, and Japanese calligraphy practitioner with over 25 years of experience.
🌿 An Inspired Journey: Saori shares her pathway into the wellness space.
🌏 Globally Minded: Learn how life experience in four countries coupled with her own unique heritage have shaped her wellness philosophies.
💡 Helpful Tips: Hear about what it takes to become a certified holistic wellness coach.
To learn more about Saori and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
Mogami Wellness
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YouTube
TikTok
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Life as a Registered Nurse & Non-Profit Leader
Get an inside look into the life of Katrina Stephenson, a Registered Nurse and CEO of Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting nurses' mental health.
With 19 years in harm reduction and caring for those with concurrent disorders, Katrina offers a wealth of knowledge.
👩⚕️ Mental Health Advocacy: Katrina's experiences in compassionately caring for patients and her own work-related stress led her to create an organization helping nurses manage their mental health.
🤝 Collaborative Efforts: Works with government bodies, insurance agencies, employers, regulatory bodies, unions, and peers to create psychologically safe workplaces.
💡 Purpose Driven: Dedicated towards reducing stigma and discrimination in mental health and substance use care.
Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this impactful profession.
To learn more about Katrina and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
LinkedIn
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Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support
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Life as a Critical Care Paramedic
Get an inside look into the life of Jonathan Lee, a Critical Care Paramedic on the Special Operations Team at Ornge in Toronto, Canada.
With extensive experience in 911, critical care, aeromedical, and pediatric critical care transport, Jonathan offers a wealth of knowledge.
👨⚕️ Practitioner & Educator: Jonathan teaches at Georgian College and runs KinderMedic, a program enhancing emergency care for children.
🌍 Respected Voice: Internationally recognized speaker and columnist for EMS1.com.
🎓 Purpose Driven: Jonathan is pursuing a Master of Science in Critical Care from Cardiff University.
Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this vital profession.
To learn more about Jonathan and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
LinkedIn
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Ornge
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Life as an Iconic Sports Agent
Are you passionate about sports and business? A career as a sports agent might be your perfect match!
Get an insider's view on life as a sports agent with super agent Leigh Steinberg, renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment.
Known as the inspiration for "Jerry Maguire," Leigh has represented top athletes across major sports, securing over $4 billion in contracts.
In 2020, he helped NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes secure the highest sports contract in North American history!
Discover what it takes to thrive in the sports industry, learn from Leigh’s career path, and get insights on building a successful career in this space.
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring sports agents!
To learn more about Leigh and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Communications Expert
Interested in a career in journalism?
Listen in as Charlotte Kan, a communications and journalism expert with over 20 years of experience in the field breaks down her successful career.
In this interview, Charlotte shares insights on what it takes to excel and also gives clear guidance on helpful communications strategies.
Further, you'll learn about her journey working with top media organizations like Bloomberg TV and Reuters, coaching executives, and moderating high-profile events.
Tune in for valuable career advice and inspiration from a seasoned journalism professional. Tune in for it all!
To learn more about Charlotte and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
LinkedIn
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Portfolio Website
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Life as a Financial Planner
Discover what the work of a financial planner is truly about. You'll hear all about the the ins and outs of the work including hidden insights on the profession.
Not only that, listeners of this special episode will be treated to post-secondary financial planning advice covering broad saving options, borrowing strategies, personal budgeting and other relevant issues for students looking to prepare for that next stage of life.
It all comes by way of a chat with Joe Curry, Senior Financial Planner & owner of Matthews + Associates.
Joe is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Exit Planning Advisor who also co-hosts Canada’s fastest-growing retirement planning podcast, Your Retirement Planning Simplified, where he provides in-depth and accessible financial guidance.
To learn more about Joe and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
LinkedIn
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Matthews and Associates
Your Retirement Planning Simplified Podcast
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Life as a Sales Strategy Expert
Curious about a career in sales strategy? Join Simon Severino, LinkedIn Top Voice on sales leadership, as he shares insights on B2B sales success.
Find out what this line of work is all about!
Learn about his Strategy Sprints Method, tips for creating buyer-centric conversations, and Simon's journey into the world of sales.
Discover the future of sales work and get expert advice on sales strategy, coaching, and leveraging technology.
Simon, an author, TEDx speaker, and Forbes contributor, offers valuable perspectives for anyone looking to thrive in sales. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a true sales strategy expert.
To learn more about Simon and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Head of Sustainability
Interested in a career related to sustainability and ESG?
You won't want to miss this conversation with Stephanie McLarty!
She is the Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners and leads the sustainability strategy for Canada's largest electronics reuse and recycling company.
Discover her unique journey from founding REfficient Inc., a Certified B Corp, to driving Quantum's ESG initiatives.
In this conversation, Stephanie shares valuable insights on sustainability in business. Her insights on what it takes to succeed within this professional space are particularly valuable.
Plus, Stephanie breaks down what she believes to be effective ways to evaluate professional or entrepreneurial opportunities.
All up, this conversation covers a lot of ground and anyone with an interest or leaning towards ESG career exploration will glean a lot from it.
To learn more about Stephanie and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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