Description

This week's episode is our last for season one (waaaahhh......) and it's a cracker.

Our guests are Sandi Trembath: A former constable in the Queensland Police Service for 19 years, currently on long service leave and training to become an early childhood educator, and her grown up kid Ahrie Jerred who is aiming to become an Olympian in weightlifting while studying exercise physiology and working as a personal trainer. These two are such a dynamic duo.

Summary: Sandi Trembath, a former constable in the Queensland Police Service, and her son Ahrie, a weightlifter and personal trainer, discuss their respective careers and aspirations. Sandi shares her journey from policing to pursuing a new career in early childhood education, while Ahrie talks about his passion for weightlifting and his goal of competing in the Olympics. They discuss the importance of finding a job that brings joy and purpose, the impact of Sandi's community policing work, and the need for more support and recognition for essential workers.

Key Takeaways:

• Sandi is transitioning from a career in policing to become an early childhood educator, combining her passion for helping others with her love for working with children.
• Ahrie is pursuing his dream of becoming an Olympian in weightlifting while studying exercise physiology and working as a personal trainer.
• Both Sandi and Ahrie emphasise the importance of finding a job that brings joy and purpose, and the need for support and recognition for essential workers.

Quotes:

• "I think people need to stop trying to seek answers from the outside. The best thing you can do is just try to sit and try." - Ahrie
• "I think certain things are under-appreciated. Like, I think probably the most important job in Australia in the world would probably be a barista." - Arhie
• "I love intensely and I work intensely. And so getting those two things aligning is important to me because I do become somewhat obsessive about my work." - Sandi Trembath

For a full transcript of this episode visit www.bringyourkidtowork.com/episodes

For.the companion blog for this episode visit www.bringyourkidtowork.com/blog

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