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Career Bites Podcast#35: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORWorking as a CSI is Jessica Liang’s love letter to her community. When a crime leaves families reeling and neighbors feeling helpless, her expertise directly impacts the justice that brings closure. It’s this knowledge that keeps her going through hours on her feet, gruesome sights, and the emotional toll of regularly bearing witness to humanity’s lowest moments. So what does it take to properly document these crime scenes? How does she protect evidence from tampering? And are CSIs actually time travelers?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea f...2025-04-2831 min
Career Bites Podcast#34: AIRLINE PILOTWe’re told as kids to “shoot for the stars”. Well, how about shooting for the skies - as an airline pilot? In this episode, European airline pilot Raja Katz lets us inside the cockpit as we explore a career in aviation. How do flight school students practice flying outside an aircraft? Is a pilot’s license like a driver’s license? And what is auto-pilot really for? The Women at Work series features episodes with international women in stereotypically male fields - finance, the culinary arts, and aviation. Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if...2025-03-3126 min
Career Bites Podcast#33: SOUS CHEFIf you think you can stand the heat, get into the kitchen. It’s how professional chef Hanalei Souza got started - and in less than a decade she is second-in-command at the largest restaurant in her city. How did Hanalei rise through the ranks without a culinary degree? What is it like to be a leader in the kitchen? And where does she get inspiration for new dishes?The Women at Work series features episodes with international women in stereotypically male fields - finance, the culinary arts, and aviation. Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Se...2025-03-1731 min
Career Bites Podcast#32: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENTAre you looking for a woman in finance? Better yet, do you want to be a woman in finance? Meet Urmi Hossain, an associate in portfolio management in Montreal, Canada. She’s the first guest in our Women at Work series for Women’s History Month. Urmi shares how she worked her way through the industry to her dream role, the benefits of “extracurriculars” like Toastmasters, and what she’s learned from a career mistake in university.The Women at Work series features episodes with international women in stereotypically male fields - finance, the culinary arts, and aviation...2025-03-0323 min
Career Bites Podcast#31: RADIOLOGISTDoctors can seem (or even see themselves as) superhuman. But since only Superman can claim x-ray vision, doctors rely heavily on radiology - the practice of imaging patients by machine - to assess internal injuries. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Bryce Betteridge about what it’s like to interpret these images as a radiologist. He also sub-specializes in mammography (breast imaging). Does AI have a place in radiology? How does residency matching work? And do radiologists ever see patients?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a ca...2025-02-1729 min
Career Bites Podcast#30: PALEONTOLOGISTHappy Int’l Day of Women and Girls in Science! In this episode, we’re celebrating with paleontologist and children’s educator Bethany Franklin. How accurate are Hollywood portrayals of paleontology? What is commercial paleontology? And which dinosaur fuels the field’s biggest rivalries?Can’t get enough about bones? Our next episode is with a radiologist. Subscribe to Career Bites so you don’t miss it!Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.You can find Bethany on Instagram...2025-02-0334 min
Career Bites Podcast#29: MUSIC CONDUCTORIt’s the closest to being a wizard you’ll ever get: you wave your wand and music is conjured and controlled per your command. But the realities of musical conducting as an occupation are not quite so fantastical. You need marketing chops, communication savvy, a dash of humility, and a whole lot of hustle. Join me as I interview Callum Rookes, a musician-turned-conductor from the UK. What philosophy drives his repertoire choices? How does he direct musicians without ruffling feathers? And what was it like to conduct a video game orchestra?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send...2025-01-2032 min
Career Bites Podcast#28: SOMMELIERThey are wine experts in the fine-dining world, helping guests understand and enjoy the bottles that pair best with each meal. But to be a sommelier, you need to know more than just expensive labels and obscure tasting notes. As L.A. sommelier Loris Jones-Randolph shares in this episode, her work requires her to also be part dancer, part server, and part scientist. So how difficult is it to become a certified sommelier? And how does one learn to remember so many different flavors? (This last one may or may not involve tasting rocks!)Follow Career Bites...2025-01-0632 min
Career Bites Podcast#27.2: MORTICIAN (PART 2)Let’s keep digging into the field of deathcare! I continue my interview with Kari Northey, a mortician with decades of experience, for the dirt on what it takes to work in a funeral home. Does spirituality help or hinder in this business? What makes a good funeral? And how does a mortician find fulfillment?This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Kari from Part 1 of this episode.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.You ca...2024-12-2322 min
Career Bites Podcast#27.1: MORTICIAN (PART 1)They put the “care” in “deathcare”. Also called funeral directors, morticians are a one (wo)man show - they do everything from sell caskets and write obituaries, to embalming and dissection, to hair and makeup. So I asked Kari Northey, a mortician with decades of experience, for the dirt on what it takes to work in a funeral home. How did she wind up in deathcare as a career? What do you learn in mortuary school? And why are most mortuary school graduates women?Be sure to check out my entire conversation with Kari by listening to Part 2 o...2024-12-2320 min
Career Bites Podcast#26: REALTORCan work be more calling than career? It is for Anna Parker, a realtor and this episode’s featured guest. Her journey from stay-at-home mom to real estate boss is full of twists and turns you have to hear to believe! What are realtors really doing for their clients beyond opening doors? What takes up most of a realtor’s time? And how do some realtors find listings their clients love but didn’t know they wanted?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to fea...2024-12-0928 min
Career Bites Podcast#25: TRASH COLLECTOROne man’s trash is another man’s career. In this episode, Thorin Meyer, a garbage truck driver and content creator in Nebraska, spills the tea on waste management. What is the strangest thing he’s ever picked up on a route? How annoying is improper bin placement? And are there any perks to being a garbage man?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.You can find Thorin and Ace Sanitation on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Sound effect...2024-11-2530 min
Career Bites Podcast#24: RADIO DJThere’s a career behind each voice you hear on the radio. So how does one get the chance to work behind the microphone? In this episode, we’ll hear from Brittany Butryn, a morning radio show host in Erie, Pennsylvania, about just that. How much creative freedom does a radio host have? What do they do when they aren’t on air? And how is the radio industry keeping up with social media and video streaming?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to fea...2024-11-1123 min
Career Bites Podcast#23: OPTOMETRISTYou likely underestimate what optometrists do for their patients. When they aren’t asking “Is 1 better or 2?”, optometrists are flexing their eye expertise to tease out elusive diagnoses. And short of performing surgery, they are a one-stop resource for eye health. So I asked Dr. Colin Hunsaker, an optometrist in southern Utah, to spill the tea on optometry. What is optometry school like? What’s the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? And how do optometrists feel about insurance? Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want...2024-10-2826 min
Career Bites PodcastBonus: How to Hack Your ResumeIn this cut-throat job market, having an effective resume is key to catching a recruiter’s eye. In this bonus episode, HR expert Suzanne Lucas gives her insider knowledge on what makes a good resume - and what will certainly get your resume tossed in the bin.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Find Suzanne Lucas on her website The Evil HR Lady or on LinkedIn.Music from Pixabay by Music Unlimited, Vlad Krotov, kawaiiwork, and AlexGrohl. ...2024-10-1419 min
Career Bites Podcast#22: HUMAN RESOURCESCompanies are led and operated by humans - fallible, biased humans from all walks of life. And it is up to a company’s human resources (HR) department, to make sure these people are not only following the rules, but also protected from the poor decisions of their coworkers. This can sometimes make them unpopular. But that hasn’t stopped HR expert Suzanne Lucas from helping other HR administrators excel in their field. What is the best way to learn about HR? What makes HR rewarding? And should you be worried if HR attends one of your meetings?Fo...2024-10-1429 min
Career Bites Podcast#21: ARMY CAPTAINThe phrase “blood is thicker than water” certainly holds true for Thomas Kim, a captain in the United States Army stationed in Virginia. As you’ll hear in the episode, there’s nothing like shared trauma to create a life-long bond with another human being. So I asked Thomas why he chose army life and what it’s really like to serve in the military. What type of personality makes you a successful soldier? Does the army really make you move every few years? And are Hollywood portrayals of the army in any way accurate?Follow Career Bites on I...2024-09-3023 min
Career Bites Podcast#20: POLICE OFFICERBryan Norton is a real tough guy - he was once an Army Ranger, a SWAT team member, and a police sergeant. But he says that his best asset on the job was his mind. Police work is not as it seems, so I asked Bryan what it’s really like. How do officers deal with the trauma they experience? What is it like to train at the police academy? And should young people really consider careers in law enforcement?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career yo...2024-09-1629 min
Career Bites Podcast#19: MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORWhen it comes to choosing a career, sometimes it’s best to look beyond your interests. This led therapist Mallory Douge to a profession she not only loves, but at which she excels. Mallory Douge is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) at a community center in Washington State. What does a mental health counselor do every day? What personality traits make you successful in this field? And how do you cope with listening to others’ trauma on a daily basis?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a care...2024-08-2831 min
Career Bites Podcast#18: VETERINARIANDr. Marcus Dela Cruz is a small animal veterinarian in California who loves his job. So much so, that he shares his passion and expertise on social media as The Friendly Vet. What do you do when a counselor advises you against your goals? What does a vet think about after work hours? How do you avoid burnout from school or work?Find Dr. Marcus on Instagram.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 06/21/20212024-08-2831 min
Career Bites Podcast#17: PROJECT MANAGERLily Bullock is a project manager for the multinational healthcare solutions company Phillips. She has achieved everything she has set her mind to, from business case competitions in college, to creating life-improving technologies at Phillips, to her own personal business endeavors. What do project managers do every day? Is an MBA degree worth it? And what’s the one question Lily wants you to ask at your next job interview?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on...2024-08-2821 min
Career Bites Podcast#16: FOOD SCIENTISTDale Cox was a food scientist for over 20 years, working for major companies like Nabisco, Kellogg’s and Post. Now, he shares his food science knowledge through his own line of educational resources. Rachael and Dale talk about finding a career that blends passion with practicality, how he was talked out of going to medical school, and his role in the development - and eventual reintroduction - of Oreo O’s cereal.Find Dale’s line of food science courses at Edible Knowledge.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an ide...2024-08-2822 min
Career Bites Podcast#15: ACTRESSLaura Fleming is an actress and TV presenter from the UK, and an amazing example of grit. She shares with Rachael the hard work that happens before landing a role, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and her tangential career touring as a member of a three-part-harmony singing group.Find Laura on Instagram.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 05/31/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...2024-08-2725 min
Career Bites Podcast#14: LITIGATORRachael is joined by Caleb Hatch, an attorney in Washington State working for a law firm specializing in intellectual property and commercial litigation. Caleb shares how a poster gave him the push he needed to pick a career, the breadth of intellectual property cases, and tips for getting through law school.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 05/26/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...2024-08-2716 min
Career Bites Podcast#13: DOULAAngie Rosier is a certified doula and doula instructor in North Carolina. She shares with Rachael what it means to prepare expectant mothers - and their loved ones - for childbirth, how she discovered the profession after having her own babies, and the physical and emotional demands of the job.Find Angie’s doula services on Instagram.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 05/19/2021 This is a public episode. If you wo...2024-08-2724 min
Career Bites Podcast#12: PHOTOGRAPHERRachael first met Jonathan Canlas, a film photographer in Utah, when he shot her bridal photos over a decade ago. They reconnect to talk about the intentionality of shooting in film versus digital, how to find your creative voice, and what a week on his calendar looks like (he does a lot of traveling).Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 05/12/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to...2024-08-2725 min
Career Bites Podcast#11: ENTREPRENEURLeah Bishop is the founder of Royal Bees Cookies, a custom sugar cookie company she launched in the winter of 2020. Rachael and Leah discuss the importance of passion in maintaining a small business, finding your tribe on social media, and having the courage to take new career paths.Find Royal Bees Cookies on Instagram.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 05/05/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to...2024-08-2724 min
Career Bites Podcast#10: CORPORATE TRAINERTeaching doesn’t happen just in the classroom. As Nathan Kristjanson will tell you, corporations need education as well. He shares with Rachael how he creates and delivers training, what he’s learned from mistakes in networking, and how he has overcome social anxiety.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 03/08/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...2024-08-2230 min
Career Bites Podcast#9: MANUFACTURING SCIENTISTElla French works for MilliporeSigma, a major supplier in the life sciences industry. Together, Rachael and Ella talk about everything from bioreactors, the value of personal integrity, and company culture. Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 03/01/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com2024-08-2220 min
Career Bites Podcast#8: 3D ARTISTRachael explores the job of a 3D artist with Kenwood Huh of Infuse Medical. Kenwood shares his roundabout career path from a young studio photographer to a college drop out to an award-winning animator. How do you turn your knack for finding beauty into a career? How do you build a portfolio despite project failures? Why is it important to feed your creativity outside work hours?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 02/22/2021 ...2024-08-2222 min
Career Bites Podcast#7: URBAN PLANNERLike an architect designs a building, an urban planner designs a city. In this episode, Rachael talks with one such urban planner for Arlington County in Virginia, Courtney Badger about gathering community input, negotiating with third-party developers, and how she made a career course correction during college.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 02/15/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2024-08-2224 min
Career Bites Podcast#6: LAWYERWilliam McMurray is Deputy General Counsel for the governor of Utah. This week, Rachael uncovers the brutal realities of law school, which field of law has the most job security, and why the law will always be waiting for anyone looking for a career change.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 02/08/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...2024-08-2227 min
Career Bites Podcast#5: EMERGENCY MANAGERMary-Beth Nelson is a health and safety advisor for a large mining company, Rio Tinto Kennecott, and a former hospital emergency manager. Together, Rachael and Mary-Beth discuss the advantages of an online education, Mary-Beth’s role as an influencer (not the social media kind), and how a suggestion from Mom led her to a fascinating new field.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 02/01/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to...2024-08-2227 min
Career Bites PodcastBonus: The Inspiration Behind the PodRachael opens about her own career story and what inspired her to start the Career Bites Podcast. How did a part-time college job inspire a whole new career trajectory? What are the pitfalls of switching industries? And what can hindsight teach us?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 01/25/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...2024-08-2213 min
Career Bites Podcast#4: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTRachael chats with her friend, and licensed speech language pathologist (SLP), Kristina Pickett. What are the 9 niches of speech language pathology? What education hoops do you jump through to become a licensed SLP? After starting a solo practice, what’s next on the horizon for Kristina?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 01/25/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...2024-08-2223 min
Career Bites Podcast#3: COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORPatrick Hernandez, then Communications Director at telecommunications juggernaut Ericsson, talks about the plethora of opportunities in the field of communications. What industries rely on communications personnel? How has the evolution of social media impacted the industry? What role do internships play in finding career opportunities?Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Episode originally aired on 01/18/2021 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...2024-08-2132 min
Career Bites Podcast#2: NURSEKim Ceccarelli, R.N. (now N.P.) takes time out of her busy schedule to talk about the nursing profession. Together, Kim and Rachael discuss the personal experience that inspired Kim's healthcare trajectory, a nurse's unique work schedule, and what it takes to deal with unruly patients.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have a profession you want us to feature.Episode originally aired 01/11/2021. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites...2024-08-2028 min
Career Bites Podcast#1: ART TEACHERIn this pilot episode, Rachael interviews former colleague Tia Minoski (now Woller), a grade school art teacher in North Carolina. You think you know what it means to work as a teacher, but together Rachael and Tia unpack what teachers really do after the last bell, the pros and cons of having empathy, and how to overcome teacher burnout.Follow Career Bites on Instagram! Send us a DM if you have an idea for a career you want us to feature.Find Tia's art on Instagram.Episode originally aired 01/04/2021. This...2024-08-1931 min