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- #15b - The Footwear Developer - The ShoesPart 2 is dedicated to the sneaker heads out there who will be able to get some behind the scenes insight into creating the product that so many know and love. Also, see if you can guess ahead of time who won an Olympic medal in the shoes Xavier made himself!27 min
- #15a - The Footwear Developer - The JourneyHave we just discovered one of the coolest jobs out there? Xavier works as a footwear developer for the Jordan brand. You heard us, this guy spends his days making Jordans and gets paid to do it!Part 1 is all about the man and the mad journey that got Xavier to where he is today.This extended series of episodes is a long one, we have to admit it, but it's absolutely worth listening to from start to finish. After this episode, make a start on Part 2 , which is dedicated to the sneaker hea...47 min
- #14b - The Speech and Language TherapistTora i) talks about the pros and cons of working as a speech and language therapist, b) points out some of the signs that might indicate that you or a close one may benefit from the services of a SLT, and iii) tells us what Mr Potato Head had to do with her day job.27 min
- #14a - The Speech and Language TherapistTora i) talks us through an average day, ii) let's us know that speech and language therapists can work in schools, prisons and courts, not just hospitals, and iii) tells us whether or not she puts marbles in peoples mouths like they do in The King's Speech!31 min
- #13b - The AFLW PlayerIn this episode we hear from Akec, the multi-talented Australian football player.35 min
- #13a - The AFLW PlayerIn this episode we hear from Akec, the multi-talented Australian football player.38 min
- #12 - The Financial AdvisorAlex tells us i) how he ended up doing a career 180, ii) whether or not you need to go to university to become a financial advisor, and iii) why it's vital to always put the client first, even if it might mean making less money in the short term.52 min
- #11 - The ArchitectLaura tells us i) what bats (yes bats) have to do with construction, ii) what architecture software you should be teaching yourself in your spare time, and iii) what she loves most about her job.45 min
- #10 - The Cyber Security ConsultantRasini tells us i) that there is such thing as an "ethical hacker", ii) how to go about teaching yourself to code, and iii) how to dress to impress as an external consultant.57 min
- #9b - The Cryptocurrency EntrepreneurIn part 2, Will tells us a) more about the different types of cryptocurrencies, b) when not to be a 'Jack of all trades', and c) why it is so important to turn negatives into positives.33 min
About Breaking Through Careers
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The podcast that gets your career questions answered. Are you curious about what a palaeontologist actually is? Have you always wondered what a firefighter does when not…well…fighting fires? Or do you…
simply want to find out what really takes to become a doctor? Well we’re here to help! This podcast is your chance to get a glimpse into “a day in the life” of people working in all kinds of jobs, and to find out what you need to do, to get where they are now. You’ll walk away more informed, and more inspired, no matter your background. Your co-hosts are the equally lively Gillian and Pier who are at different ends of the Earth (the UK and Australia), and they’ll be hosting guests from all over the world. Podcasts will be released fortnightly.