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Any parent of a high schooler can tell you how overwhelming and stressful college selection is.  From trying to choose where to go, to what to study, and all of the test, essays, recommendations, and more that go into that application it is overwhelming.  Rising instances of depression, anxiety, and even suicide within adolescence have been linked to the increasingly competitive nature of college admissions.  Beyond that, we have the recent scandals with celebrities and the super-rich buying their way into top universities.  Parents and educators alike are desperate for a better way.  A way that gives students a real impression of what college life is like and helps them plan for where they might want to go without the eye-watering expense of college tours, or the pressure of unrealistic expectation.  Enter The College Tour.   In this newest endeavor, television veteran Alex Boylan (season 2 winner of the Amazing Race!) follows the real stories of real students from all backgrounds and walks of life in real universities.  The show deep dives into their path to university, and life once they arrive.  It gives perspective families and students an little glimpse behind the glossy guide books and into what real life on campus looks like.  Starting out as a personal passion project for Alex trying to help his niece pick the school for her, it's now in its 5th season and covers schools of all shapes and sizes from across the country. In this week's episode Alex talks about the show, but also about the realities of life in television (the good and the bad).  It's a fascinating conversation that will leave you wanting to learn more about him and The College Tour.  Here's a few places you can look: Alex on Twitter: @boylanalex The College Tour on Twitter: @thecollegetourtv Alex on Insta: @boylanalex The College Tour on Insta: @thecollegetourtv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderboylan/ Website: https://www.thecollegetour.com/ Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

When you think of an up-and-coming C-suite exec in the technology sector you probably don't imagine a 5'2", 40-something LGBTQ+ woman with purple hair whose dress fashion is self-described as "pajama-chic".  You'd be wrong.  Athena Peters is a veteran creative leader in the gaming industry who has a star-studded career working on some of the biggest titles with the biggest studios in the industry.  After dealing with rampant misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and masculine centric narcissism of that world for 20 years Athena declared it enough. Today Athena is at the creative helm of her second venture (her first, Incantrix Productions is very alive and kicking, delivering insanely creative live events and epic LARP scenarios) into the world of gaming with Rainbow Unicorn Games.  Their motto? Women, POC, Indigenous & Queer stories are rarely considered by the video game industry, and yet we make up the majority of people playing. It’s time to make games for this majority. At Rainbow Unicorn Games Athena is assembling a team unlike any other in the industry to create a style and premise of game without violence, preconceptions of gender, race, or body-type and with deep and engaging story lines.  Like most trailblazers there are bumps and struggles along the way.  In the interview Athena talks about some of that, and how she got to where she is.   If you want to know more about Athena or her work check out these links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athena-z-...Incantrix: https://incantrixproductions.com/Rainbow Unicorn Games: https://www.rainbowunicorngames.com/Romancing Jan: https://www.romancingjan.com/Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

With the major investments in startups over the last couple of years a few roles have seen a huge increase in demand.  Many of those are in the "Product" area, so titles like Product Manager (PM), Product Marketing Manager (PMM), and their ilk have become hot hot hot in the market.  For many looking to grow their careers, or change into these paths there is a lot of confusion about what's what, and who's who.  What's the difference between a Project Manger, Product Manger, Program Manager, and Architect?  Honestly, the Venn Diagram for all of those has a lot of overlap, but there are some important distinctions.  Patrick Falgoust is an expert on all of the above. Not only is he a Senior Product Manager, but he either currently or historically has hired all of the above.   In this week's episode Patrick talks through the realities of what are these roles, and how do you get one.  He has some surprising advise for job seekers included! If you want to learn more about Patrick you can find him here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickfalgoust/ Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

Tina Larsson and her company, The Folson Group, are starting a thriving business solving modern problems for business and home owners in New  York City.  As so many areas are moving to more and more automation Tina has found that going back to a direct, personal approach not only improves the quality of service but can save thousands of dollars.  Taking the time to build business and make connections with people on a one-to-one basis still works.  It's a bold, and important lesson for all of us in business to remember. Here's her official bio: Tina Larsson is the co-founder and owner of The Folson Group, the premier coop and condo cost consultant who helps NYC apartment owners increase their property values. The company is a disruptor in the residential real estate world. Tina holds a LEED Green Associate designation and is on a mission to make NYC greener one building at a time. If you feel like Tina and The Folson Group may be just what you're looking for, here's how to get in touch! Website: https://www.thefolsongroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinalarssonli/ Instagram: @folsongrp Twitter: @folsongrp Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

Bobby Hedglin-Taylor is one of those people that brightens any room.  His anecdotes are so incredible that they would be difficult to believe from anyone less humble!  Circus, theater, television, books, you name it and Bobby's been involved!  While he never name drops it is clear he's been in some of the most incredible places with some amazing people.  High on the that list - his mom!  Bobby has written an incredible homage to his mother's humor, perspective, and memory called "#ShitMyMamaSays".  It's hilarious, and moving, and a bundle of catharsis in one place.  Here's what he says about it:   A little about me: Bobby Hedglin-Taylor, a circus and aerial designer who has worked on and off Broadway, in summer stock and regional theater as well as rock concerts and cruise ships, has just published his first book! Bobby's book is a tribute to his late mother called #ShitMyMamaSays-a humorous look at life while dealing with dementia. Now available on Amazon. In a recent podcast interview the host called him the "multi-hyphenated artist". Indeed he is! Trapeze artist, actor, dancer, singer, comic are only a few of those hyphens! Now adding author to his extended list! After his mother showed signs of dementia, Bobby had to take on the gut wrenching task of moving his mother into a nursing home. She was a spitfire with a mouth like a truck driver. To deal with the emotion and guilt Bobby took his mom's pithy sayings and shared them on social media. Sharing with the Hashtag #ShitMyMamaSays. This became a humorous way to deal with the stress and connect with others who have traveled the same path. After losing his mother at the beginning of the pandemic and suffering with Covid-19 himself Bobby Hedglin-Taylor began to write and in the 16 months of quarantine wrote two books to memorialize her amazing sense of humor. Bobby hopes that you will enjoy the first installment having his mother coming to life through these quotes and her incredible spirit.  #ShitMyMamaSays- A humorous look at life while dealing with dementia. In loving memory of my Mom, Mary Lou. Available now on Amazon!   Find more about Bobby, his mom, #ShitMyMamaSays, or his NEW book Escape to Ravioli Mountain here: Facebook: Escape to Ravioli Mountain Join his mailing list: [email protected] Instagram: @BobbyHedglinTaylor OR @EscapeToRavioliMountain  Twitter: @YwalkWhenUcnFly Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

If you're a fan (even a casual one) of Lady Mekaella, you've seen a lot more of her than you have most of our other guests.  Her talents are varied, to say the least, including costume design, stilt walking, fire eating, dance, singing, and so so much more.  There is no way to see the vibrant and imaginative costumes she creates and not be clear of how exceptionally gifted she is as a seamstress.  Lady Mekaella uses all of these formidable talents in her nerdlesque shows, and self-describes as a stripper.  Brassy and unapologetic she embraces her profession and seems to revel in the art, power play, and (at least a little) the inevitable pearl-clutching that job elicits from some. Lady Mekaella is stunning.  Her photos appearing in your Instagram, FB, or any other feed will stop you in your tracks every time just from the sheer beauty of the images.  That's not accidental.  She works hard to get the pictures perfect, the costumes vibrant, the lighting exact, and then to add just enough personality and zazz to bring it all together.  She does all of that, very successfully, in a body that is not what mainstream media tells us is ideal.  She does it in a real body with curves, and wiggles, and she makes it look incredible. Here's how she describes herself: “The Fangirl with Fangirls” & five-time award winner also known as " Ocala's Grande Duchess of Burlesque" as dubbed by a local theatre director, Lady Mekaella has made a name for herself in comedic storytelling acts. whether in Classical or Nerdlesque (Cosplay Burlesque) she creates a theatrical experience in each of her performances. Available for highly trained & fully insured dangerous acts with fire, stilts, & even Human Blockhead & Bed of Nails as well as a sassy Mistress of Ceremonies, Lady Mekaella is sure to please your audiences. After over 15 years of experience in traditional Theatre, 4 years of college arts studies, Lady Mekaella now only focuses on nightlife entertainment in her vaudeville & geek niches, whether stage productions or atmosphere bookings. She is also the producer for Ocala, Florida's Longest running, full length, body positive, Burlesque show that made national headlines; The Marion at Midnight Series, a regular spectacle that sold out an over 300+ seated historical theatre, as well as other more intimate productions. She travels as far south as Miami, FL & as far north as New Orleans, but contracts with travel are negotiable! She has worked with over 5 troupes in Florida & Louisiana & teaches workshops on a range of subjects from Body-Positivity/self-love as a performer to the business savvy of being a producer & self-marketing on a performer’s realistic budget. She is also the founder of the charitable organization United Universes, a Cosplay for A Cause Project where cosplayers give back to the community from fundraisers to hospital visits. When not onstage She is a costumer and contributing SFX artist for Mertailor Studios. To learn and see more find her any of these places: Website: www.ladymekaellademure.com TikTok: @LadyMekalla Instagram: @LadyMekaella Facebook: Mekaella Demure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

When most of us think of exceptional thought leaders driving an agenda of inclusiveness and trying to force the medical establishment to be better, do better, and treat better - especially those who come from minority groups we don't usually picture a fierce Black woman, who is a health practitioner in Alaska.  Heck, most of us probably didn't realize there ARE Black women in Alaska (with right around 3% of the Alaskan population being Black there is a reason for that).  Yet, there she is.  Reketta Peterson and her practice, Arise Counselling is helping Alaskan citizens stay "Boo'd Up" - building connections and helping people maintain social networks in a time that we're all struggling to remember how to engage with others.  As a BIPOC Health Equity Consultant Reketta does something just as important, at a systemic level.  Here's how she describes it: At the root of poor quality services lies subtle and often overlooked discriminatory practices stemming from Medical Racism, Gender bias, and Weight Discrimination. As your consultant, I take the time to look at your organization’s specific needs for success in order to curate an experience that positively impacts staff and clients. As a note to listeners, in this episode Michele and Reketta talk about some deeply personal and potentially triggering topics including post partum depression, and SIDS. While they bring it to a healthy place we want people to be warned about it. If you want to reach out or learn more about Reketta, here's how to find her: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reketta-petersonlpc/ Arise Website: https://www.arisecounselingllc.com/ Schedule with Her: https://calendly.com/rspconsultingllc Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/arise-counseling-llc-fairbanks-ak/843956 BIPOC Health Equity Consultant: https://www.rspconsultingllc.com/ Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

What is art?  Do you think of paintings?  Sculpture?  Art takes so many forms and functions within our community and means different things to everyone.  Beautiful, hand-crafted functional things like jewelry, ceramics, and textiles hold a special place as art that we can engage with everyday.  Tasha Sattler not only makes wearable art, in the form of jewelry, she specializes in creating it for dancers!  During this conversation Tasha spills all the insider tea about the fine jewelry biz.  From diamonds to platinum, and how to be a great customer.  She's hilarious and down to earth - but above all insanely talented.  Hopefully this episode will inspire you to look for something bespoke, perhaps custom from Tasha or someone like her, when you're next in the market for a special, beautiful item. Here's  more about Tash in her own words: Growing up I was a really imaginative and creative kid. At 15, I began working in a local jewelry store where I spent a lot of time learning the ins and outs of diamonds, gemstones and fine jewelry.  After university, I travelled for a few years but kept being pulled back to jewelry. I felt that jewelry design and goldsmithing could be the perfect blend of having a job that is both in demand but also allowed me to be creative everyday. I graduated from FVCC in Kalispell, Montana in 2008 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Goldsmithing and Jewelry Arts as well as an Associate of Applied Science Degree in in 3D Jewelry Design and Production. Since then I have worked as a bench jeweler, training under multiple goldsmiths in various disciplines, with the majority of my career being in fine jewelry repair, diamond jewelry and engagement ring manufacturing. A few years ago it was brought to my attention by some dancer friends of mine, how little jewelry was available on the market that represented the lifestyle of serious professional dancers. Most dance genres, other than ballet, are barely represented and there is even less currently available for male dancers. If dance is your life and you have spent years training and practicing, there should be an option available other than jewelry designed for five year old ballerinas shouldn’t there? I not only wanted to reflect the passion of dancers with our collections, but I really feel that in a world full of mass production and fast fashion you deserve something better. So I set out to create a line of jewelry that is high quality, hand crafted and timeless. Made from precious metal in small hand finished batches, it is meant to be a true reflection on the outside of how you feel on the inside. When I am not in the jewelry studio, yeah right like that happens, you can find me hanging out with my amazing husband Shawn, our two little girls Elyse and Lydia, and my stepson Nate (otherwise known as my free gift with purchase). When you're ready, here's how to find her: Website: www.rhythmjewellery.com Instagram: @rhythmjewellery Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

These days it feels like spam messages selling crypto currency is the new, ubiquitous Nigerian prince or penis enlargement scam.  Dozens of these messages a day - and it doesn't stop with email.  LinkedIn is flooded with the fraudsters.  At the same time, crypto exchange is very real and very lucrative if done correctly.  Companies like Coinbase are helping to bringing these opportunities to the mainstream.  In this week's episode we're joined by 2 experts on the subject.  They talk about breaking into the market, as well as some of the more advanced aspects to trading.  Their company, Geode Finance self-describes like this: "Geode Finance is a white-label liquid staking solution enabling DAOs and investors to earn additional yield on static native crypto assets." While you can't know their names or see their faces, you CAN get in touch with Cryptopher and Defi here: Website: https://www.geode.fi/ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geode_Finance Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RC8fTTuJtm Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptopherRobin Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeFiFry Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

Finding ways to cope with loss and, most especially, the impending death of a loved one is a challenge that everyone must learn to combat in their life.  These last few years we have all had to find new and creative ways to grieve and prepare for that change. Shannon MacFarlane photographs individuals, families, and pets in these intimate, vulnerable moments.  Finding the glimpses of joy and moments of laughter is her specialty. In this emotional conversation she talks about how she found this path, why she does it, and what that brings to the families she engages with.  It will make you think.  If you're wondering more the woman behind the camera, here's how she describes herself: Shannon works as a compassionate human and grief photographer in the Pacific Northwest (USA). She is not at all interested in small talk and extremely interested in meeting all animals who want to make new friends. Shannon started her first photography business in 2009 and began concentrating on telling stories rooted in grief and love in 2013. If you'd like to learn more, or reach out you can find her here: Website: www.slobberedlens.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slobberedlens Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

If you grew up in the 80's or 90's in the US you probably have fond memories of LeVar Burton reading you books, and chasing "butterflies in the sky".  The love of reading and books was then, probably, backed up at school with the chance to earn a FREE (tiny) personal pizza at PizzaHut by reading a certain number of books.  Kids loved it. Today Reading Rainbow is off the air, and has been since 2006, and there is no more "pizza for reading" program.  So what do parents do today to help get kids jazzed about books?  Danny Brassell has an answer.  His program helps parents to build not only a love for reading, but the kind of strong literacy skills that will help with a future of standardized tests and late-night study sessions.   Danny's energy is infectious, and he's clearly passionate about what he does.  Danny meets with teachers, administrators, and educators at all levels to help inspire them and give them direction.  He also works one-to-one with families and parents to help individual students get the extra help kiddos sometimes need.  If you want to find more about Danny check it out here: Website: www.theREADINGhabit.com Speaker Website: https://dannybrassell.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/DannyBrassell Twitter: @DannyBrassell #DannySpeaks Facebook: FaceBook.com/DannyBrassell Instagram: instagram.com/realdannybrassell YouTube: YouTube.com/DannyBrassell Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support

Every year fertility rates are declining, especially in the most developed countries.  Birth rates are lower, and more and more couples are turning to fertility medicine like IVF.  The process is stressful, expensive, and emotional.  For  many it is simply outside of what they can afford, or manage within their lifestyles.  Morgan Rockwell offers a different approach.  Her techniques and treatments come from ancient Oriental Medicine.  Here's what Morgan says about it: Street-Cred? I have a background in Western Laboratory Sciences. I have a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) with a clinical emphasis on integrative fertility. I am a board-certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist. I am an Integrative Nutrition Coach. I believe wholeheartedly in integrative medicine.   It allows the body to remember how to heal itself, which provides more lasting results. When it comes to hormonal health and fertility, there is a lot of mis-information, myths and complete misunderstanding of remedies.  (Like putting listerine in your belly button) No judgment whatsoever if you tried it, because the belly button is actually one place to affect fertility, you just want to use a different remedy! I have helped 100’s women apply the correct information for them to balance their hormones in a natural, holistic way to successfully conceive, carry full term, and deliver healthy babies. Morgan works together with western medicine to get the best outcomes possible for her patients.  If you want to learn more about Morgan and her services you can find them here: Website: https://lavenderwellnesses.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morgan.patricio.900/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavenderwellness_apothecary/ Hey! I Want Your Job is sponsored by the resume and career experts at O&H Consulting. Find out more about O&H's services at: https://www.oandhconsulting.com/.  This week's episode is hosted by Michele Olivier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heyiwantyourjob/support