How Did You Get Here?

How Did You Get Here?

By Jamie Kirsten HowardBusinessCareers
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How Did You Get Here? episodes

  • Ian Randall - Archaeologist

    HDYGH, Ian? We dig into the layered world of archaeology and discuss compassion in your field of study, sociology, and getting poisoned by coral.

    Connect with Ian

    ⁠⁠Connect with Jamie⁠

    ⁠The DOGE Ate My Job



    1 hr 9 min
  • Daniel - Nonprofit Housing

    HDYGH, Daniel?

    We talk homelessness, Tuscaloosa (Roll Tide), and how a geography degree comes in handy.

    Connect with Daniel

    ⁠Connect with Jamie

    The DOGE Ate My Job

    1 hr 17 min
  • Zoë - IT in Education

    HDYGH, Zoë?

    We take a look at the career path of a semi-accidental IT professional, writer, and educator at a boarding school.


    Find Zoë on bluesky

    Connect with Jamie


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    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to Zoe's Journey in IT

    01:05 From Aspirations to Reality: The Path to IT

    03:23 First Job Experience: Lessons from Panera Bread

    05:04 The Value of Service Industry Jobs

    06:51 Navigating Teenage Years: Compassion in Education

    08:31 Working in a Boarding School Environment

    10:39 Connecting with Students through Technology

    12:31 Education and Career Path: The Unconventional Route

    14:18 Career Progression: From Help Desk to IT Professional

    17:47 The Wild West of IT: Experiences in a Medical School

    20:22 Navigating Workplace Dynamics and Boundaries

    23:28 Turning Points: Defining Career Choices

    25:36 The Challenges of Writing and Opinion Pieces

    27:34 Finding Fulfillment in IT and Problem Solving

    30:11 Nostalgia for Early Computing Experiences

    34:38 The Impact of Boarding School on Youth

    39:34 Navigating Teen Drama and School Events

    44:38 Misconceptions About Working in IT


    48 min
  • Alyssa - Actor, Showgirl

    HDYGH, Alyssa?

    We're sitting down with Alyssa Eliza Lyn after taking the stage all summer in the infamous Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall.

    Connect with Alyssa

    ⁠Connect with Jamie

    57 min
  • Michelle - Cheese Monger

    HDYGH, Michelle?

    We're talking culture, both literally and metaphorically, of cheese this week with Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®)  Michelle.

    https://www.cheesesociety.org/

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    Keywords

    cheese monger, artisan cheese, mass-produced cheese, milk variations, cheese making process, aging and ripening, gender roles, feminism, traditional methods, cheese-making, industrialization, women, factory production, science, cultures, environment, education, certification, cheese, American Cheese Society, certified cheese professional, cheese-making, history of cheese, cultural significance, storytelling, cheese monger, career journey

    1 hr 22 min
  • Amanda Sette - Personal Trainer and Social Media Consultant

    How did you get here, Amanda Sette?

    Season 3 kicks off with a woman who is her business. Amanda has built a following and a living as a "mindset first" trainer. She stops by to talk expectations, goals, standards, and why your body is not your business card.

    Connect with Amanda

    ⁠Connect with Jamie

    43 min
  • Jeff Asher - CIA Officer

    HDYGH, Jeff?

    Spycraft, state secrets, and silly training exercises that helped him survive - this episode, we peek behind the curtain of the Central Intelligence Agency with former officer Jeff Asher.

    Connect with Jeff

    Connect with Jamie

    38 min
  • Miranda - Bakery Owner
    HDYGH, Miranda?
    Roll your sleeves, wash your hands, and get into the recipe for building a bakery with Flour Power co-founder Miranda B,
    Flour Power NY
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    54 min

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A Career Path Podcast