Would you put a sword on your living room wall? ⚔️

Welcome to the first full episode of Join the Fray, the educational podcast where kids ask the big questions! This week, Fraser interviews Kendall, an expert Interior Designer, about the wildest items she’s ever put into a house.

It’s not all about paint colors and pillows! Learn about the science of space, the art of design, and the path to becoming a professional designer. Whether you’re a kid who loves building in Minecraft or a parent interested in home styling, you’ll love Kendall's stories of "dream house" demands and design challenges.

Don't miss the Rapid Fire Round at the end to see if Kendall can keep up with Fraser’s toughest questions!

Perfect for: Kids interested in art, building, science, and creative careers.

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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HELPFUL TIMESTAMPS:

Introducing Kendall  - the expert interior designer!  Timestamp 1:18

What did Kendall want to be at 9 years old?  Kendall explains all of the amazing careers she considered becoming when she was a young girl in school.   Timestamp 1:49

Kendall reveals the coolest aspects to being an interiordesigner. From seeing the world’s coolest homes to  meeting lots of fellow designers, Kendall spills the beans on this cool job.  Timestamp: 2:49

How to become an interior designer?

Handy tips from Kendall on the first steps students should take when stepping into the world of interior design. Timestamp 3:25

One crazy Fact about the interior design industry:Kendall gives a helpful insight on an aspect of interior design work that is easily overlooked. Timestamp: 4:19

Eagles eye designer! If you could have one animal sidekick to work alongside, what would it be? Timestamp:  4:58

What was the weirdest and coolest collection of things designed into a home? Kendall gives two cool examples of client collection items that were a challenge to design into a home. Timestamp 7:15

Rapid Fire Challenge: Let’s see how well Kendall survives this 1-second answer challenge. Timestamp:  9:00

🚀 CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES

Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca

• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca

• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca

• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

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