In this episode we chat with the one, the only Jimmy G, who is the creator of PA Collective, and has become a niched TikTok star in the last 18 months, all while wrapping up his PA education. He's a new grad ER PA and shares with us about how to feel confident as a once upon a time band "geek" (not really) and monetize an idea you have, while also giving us a peek into his non-traditional journey to becoming a PA! It's a great one!

00:35 podcast starts

01:07 guest intro! @pacollective

03:20 finding a new grad ER job

06:20 BIG question to ask in PA interview

06:40 orientation process - 6 months?!

09:10 $$ the compensation they don't teach you in PA school

10:29 scariest + most straightforward ER complaint

14:30 business, ministry, healthcare

15:00 the class we all bombed

18:50 starting TikTok pacollective

22:46 $$ on TikTok

25:25 $$ on TikTok #2 (but really the #1 way)

26:13 know your worth!

26:18 idea and future behind pacollective

27:30 LLC & logo for $ instead of $$$

29:10 DANGGG!

30:45 what'd you tell your younger self?

30:40 goals for future

31:33 Kat has moment ADHD - back to brand collabs real quick

32:00 RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS!

32:38 fav trash TV

33:35 most cherished item?!

35:40 practice doesn't make perfect

36:28 say "no" once a day

38:20 favorite quote

39:34 closing thoughts

43:22 thanks fam!

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In this episode we chat all things living in New York, choosing to go long distance for self growth, starting scared and revealing some silly secrets! You can follow Kelsey at @lifeasapac on IG - but tune in here for some total transparency and authenticity on her way to becoming a PA!

00:38 podcast starts

01:36 guest intro!

04:03 how the panny affected clinical rotations in NY

08:30 $$ cost of her PA program + rent

09:23 life dreams - Hannah Montana??

12:13 thoughts on "Gap Year" aka Growth Year

18:56 when to apply to jobs in PA school // informal job offers

22:18 #1 PA Job interview question to ask during interview

23:35 in-person interview process

24:11 **RED FLAG** at your first PA job!

27:23 negotiation reality

28:10 what benefit to negotiate

29:15 it's OKAY not to negotiate

30:25 sign on bonus? Is it worth it?

32:45 long distance relationship in PA school

35:05 Kelsey did what during her PA school interview?!

39:40 best advice: if you think it's challenging, that's the correct answer

41:40 let's talk about debt $180K+??

42:30 refinancing student loans

45:00 "autopay is the best way"

46:55 RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS!

51:50 wrap up + crabsgiving?!

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MONDAY MOTIVATION: in this short + sweet episode we dive head first into starting something new, and doing it scared - but the good scared. We chat about how taking a chance on something different, and making just one decision to see how it goes can cultivate growth that leads to doors opening in ways you may never expect. This one's a good one, so tune in and enjoy!

00:38 podcast starts

02:52 I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up

03:25 What's on your life list?

04:02 Just start!!

06:29 Stay consistent

09:04 Keep your vision bigger than you think

10:10 Comparison is the thief of joy

12:10 Wrap Up

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In this episode we chat with Kristin Burton (@strivewithkristin) all about MONEY! How did she pay off $161,000 in student loans in 16 months?! How has she already become financially free, including mortgage free and committed to investing for her and her growing family's future as a practicing PA, and now entrepreneur, only a few years out of school?! You might be surprised she learned on the go, and she's sharing her greatest tips + tricks with us to help us get there too! This one is a good one!

00:37 podcast starts

01:22 introduction @strivewithkristin Kristin Burton, PA-C

03:11 critical care background & debt accumulation

05:12 per diem work, no peds for Kristin!

06:45 compensation comparison per speciality, shift differential

08:39 $161K in <16 months?! HOW?!

11:43 the peak of the pay off

15:08 paying off debt or start investing?

17:56 #1 regret with paying off debt that soon??

19:48 money planning for baby to come!

22:35 how to become money smart from the basics 101

24:00 the most lucrative hobby? Learning money!

24:45 top #3 characteristics for paying off debt

26:03 what was the hardest thing to "give up"? (kind of)

27:00 talking about money in a marriage is KEY

28:35 multiple streams of income

32:38 RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS!

33:39 what item will you always spend $$ on?!

34:06 treat yourself mentality - KEY TIP!!

36:22 worst money advice

38:12 biggest money mistake

39:40 biggest first step toward financial freedom you can make today

40:45 Closing Thoughts + Podcast Wrap Up!

Kristin's Money 101 Guide: https://www.strivewithkristin.com/money101

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In this episode we dive head first into combatting "Imposter Syndrome" wherever you are in your career. We've got a super short + sweet pep talk to get you in the right mindset for growing through this feeling of inadequacy and molding it into confidence!

00:37 podcast starts

01:22 What is "Imposter Syndrome"?

02:52 Acknowledge + Accept a Growth Mindset

03:37 Own Your Mistakes

04:30 Reflect on Your Path to Today

05:45 Action: how to become unafraid

07:04 You are NOT alone

08:21 Closing Thoughts + New Grad note, Wrap up!

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In this episode we dive head first into preparing for your PA school interviews, accepting the interviews and tips to crush your interview day!

00:43 podcast starts

02:03 Prepare, do NOT rehearse!

02:31 Interview Prep Book is a MUST!

06:30 Common Interview Questions (Examples)

08:47 When to Accept the Interview Offer

10:24 What to do after accepting interview but before interview

10:45 Nailing the Interview!

11:00 2-Way Street

11:20 Arrive Early

12:15 Water + Snacks

12:38 Professional Wear

13:12 Answer Concisely in 30-60 seconds

14:00 Stay Enthusiastic about Yourself // Pro Con Pro Method

14:30 Do you address a bad grade?

14:50 ASK QUESTIONS! Have 3 in mind! (Examples)

15:42 Thank You Follow Up (Example)

17:01 Have Fun!! Superwoman/Superman Pose + Deep Breath

17:30 Closing Thoughts + Wrap Up!

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Welcome to our interview with Gaby De Vita @itsgabythepa who tells us all about her untraditional path to becoming a PA and how she negotiated her way to a stellar job and compensation package! Hope you enjoy!

00:35 podcast starts

01:26 Meet Gaby!

05:50 Dietician, Diabetes Educator to Family Medicine PA

09:03 Undergrad to Graduate Timeline

12:35 Nailing a Job on Rotations!

18:35 What is a Preceptorship?

22:58 Negotiating your Contact/Offer

28:29 Maternity Leave - was a no turned yes!

34:23 Paper charts + Day to Day life as FM PA

38:02 Would you change anything?

41:48 Gaby's Top Tips!

42:55 Wrap up!

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It's all about the waiting game today. In this episode we dive head first into managing the "in between" - post-application, post-interview season and post-graduation. This short and sweet episode is perfect for anyone navigating a transition period, no matter where you are in you PA journey (or just life!). Stay tuned for specific tips that I recommend during each phase, and how to enjoy the "waiting game"

00:38 podcast starts

01:22 waiting game #1: interviews

04:35 waiting game #2: post-interview

05:50 "Thank You" note? Example!

06:55 waiting game #2 cont'd: deposit, etc.

08:20 waiting game #3 acceptance to matriculation

10:37 9 months of waiting?! What should you do?

12:38 school requirements

14:27 waiting game #4: post-graduation!

15:30 when to take PANCE

18:44 extra $ tip post-graduation

19:21 wrap up!

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Happy Monday fam! In this uber quick episode we talk all about how to cultivate joy in your life trajectory, starting with learning tools to kicking negativity to the side. I give you THREE of the biggest lessons I learned (hindsight is 20/20) that changed me from a "negative Nancy" to someone I loved becoming. I can't wait to chat way more in depth on this topic, but until then, enjoy our quick pep talk this morning! 

00:36 podcast starts + intro

02:07 I used to be a "Negative Nancy"

02:31 Personal Development is Underrated

04:39 Cutting Out Toxic People

07:00 Taking Care of You, Health is Vital

08:39 Wrap Up

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We're bring the fire with BURNOUT this episode! What exactly is burnout? How do we avoid it? How do we navigate through it when we can't avoid it? In this episode we dive into all of that and more. This topic is relatable to everyone going through a tough time, but special shoutout to my healthcare friends working in this panny! As we say in High School Musical, we're all in this together!

00:37 podcast starts + intro

01:10 Background on my burn out

03:01 Should you work 2+ jobs?

03:24 My Student Debt

05:13 What is "Burnout"?

06:46 #1 Regularity creates Prosperity

09:01 #2 The Uncomfortable Word "No"

10:32 #3 Boundaries? What are those?

13:44 #4 Self Love First

16:28 #5 When it's time to step back

19:30 Your Go-To Work Friend

20:17 Speak Up!

22:12 PTO? Never Heard of Her

23:10 Wrap Up

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