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Ever wonder how a company decides what to pay people? Eme talks with Ms. Patrice, a compensation partner who uses data to make sure people are paid fairly. Hear what a real workday looks like, why her job is 90% brain, and her busiest seasons for bonuses and promotions. Ms. Patrice shares how kids can start now with math, Excel, and public speaking. She also tells the story of a spreadsheet mistake that taught her to start early and ask for help. Plus, she invents a video game about collecting data gems. Press play and let's learn together!

Ever wonder why you love your favorite snack or shoes? Eme sits down with Mr. Garth, a Chief Marketing Officer, to find out how commercials go from an idea to your screen. Hear what a real workday looks like, why people skills beat everything else, and the early mistake that taught him to tell the truth fast. Plus the best homework ever: watch TV and do not skip the ads. Next time one pops up, ask who it was made for and what it wants you to think. Press play and stay curious.

Eme is exploring real estate with Ms. Jenny! Find out how realtors help families and investors buy and sell homes, what a "typical" workday looks like, and why being social can be just as important as knowing the market. Ms. Jenny also shares how kids can start exploring this career through marketing, economics, and clubs—and why calm confidence can be a real superpower. Press play to see whether real estate could be your future path.

What does a Financial Advisor (aka "Money Coach") actually do all day? Nine-year-old Eme asks Mr. Scott all the big, nosy questions! From saving for a dream home or college to learning what happened in the stock market, Mr. Scott explains how he helps people make a plan for their money goals. Get ready for smart money talk made simple—and way less boring than it sounds!

What happens when a company gets "sick"? Nine-year-old Eme asks Ms. Sarah, Head of Strategic Operations and a real-life Business Doctor! Ms. Sarah shares how she finds problems, helps leaders make smart choices, uses numbers to tell stories, and levels up a company one small step at a time. Plus: a silly joke, an important lesson about owning mistakes, and easy ways kids can start exploring business right now—including building something of their very own!

Ever thought, "I want to write a book, but it feels too big"? Eme and Ms. Cheryl share how to begin with short ideas, jot down curious questions, go for a walk when your brain feels stuck, and play with a lyric-catcher game that turns fun words into stories.

Nine-year-old Eme chats with Olivia, a future investment banker, about what the job is really like, why people skills matter, and simple steps kids can take now—like grades, clubs, and opening a brokerage account—to start building their own path toward a finance career.

On this episode of Eme's Expert Exploration, 9-year-old Eme interviews Mr. Drew — a real dance choreographer and studio owner! He shares his tips for kids who want to dance professionally (hint: start recording yourself now!), tells a hilarious Chipotle burpee story, and explains why asking for help is actually super brave. Plus, find out what video game his job would be. Spoiler: it involves Star Wars and dancing on different planets. Give it a listen!

When grown‑ups run into tricky situations at work, someone has to sort out what really happened and what to do next. In this episode, kid host Eme interviews Ms. Tamara, a workplace investigator who explains what happens after people speak up and how curious kids can use the same listening and question‑asking skills in their own lives.

If you're in your braces era like me, this episode is totally for you. I talk with Dr. James, an orthodontist who helps people move their teeth, fix their bites, and feel more confident about their smiles. We dig into what actually happens when you get braces or aligners and what a "real day in the life" looks like in his office. If you've ever been nervous about an appointment or just curious how teeth go from crooked to "smile goals," hit play and explore it with me.

Think fashion means sewing and sketching? Think again! Eme interviews Melanie, a fashion marketing professor, and discovers careers in buying, marketing, and managing brands. Melanie shares a million-dollar sweater mistake, compares her job to Tomb Raider, and proves there's room in fashion for science lovers, organizers, and decision-makers too. Perfect for curious kids exploring creative careers!

Nine-year-old Eme hosts a safe, educational, fun-for-family-listening show where she finds out what an OBGYN really does. In this episode, Dr. Dara—nicknamed the "birthday party doctor"—shares how she addresses women's health and works long, unpredictable shifts in the hospital's labor and delivery unit. She talks about using brain, hands, and people skills all at once, plus simple steps kids can take now if they're curious about medicine and welcoming new babies into the world.

Nine-year-old Eme hosts a safe, educational, fun-for-family-listening show where she gets the scoop on what a real estate analyst really does. In this episode, Miles explains how he uses math and people skills to help buy office buildings, hotels, and other places where people live and work. He shares how a restaurant host job and early internships led him here, plus simple ideas kids can try now if they're curious about buildings, business, and creating cool spaces for people.

Nine-year-old Eme hosts a safe, educational, fun-for-family-listening show where she discovers there isn't just one right answer to "What do you want to be when you grow up?". In this episode, she interviews Donna, who's been a restaurant owner, actor, bank employee, business "doctor," and now an executive career coach. They talk about changing paths, collecting skills, and why it's okay to be curious about lots of jobs and many possible futures.

Nine-year-old Eme hosts a safe, educational, fun-for-family-listening show where she learns what a toy designer really does. In this episode, Beau shares how he sketches characters, works with factories, sales, and marketing, and turns ideas into real toys kids can hold. He talks about never giving up your love of art plus simple ideas for kids to try now if they love drawing, animals, or collecting fun characters.