The 100 Jobs Project

In this episode, we’re talking with Mariah, a Licensed Professional Counselor who works as a therapist helping children and teens navigate difficult experiences through storytelling. We explore her journey from studying English and working in marketing to making a meaningful career change into mental health.

We also chat about how to explore new career paths before taking the leap, navigating work-life balance as a young mom, and finding fulfillment in helping others heal. While Mariah’s work can be emotionally heavy, our conversation keeps things light, personal, and full of stories about resilience, growth, and the power of telling your story.

If you or a loved one need mental health support, please visit https://www.nami.org/ to find local support or https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/988  for immediate crisis care.

Ever dream about making skincare your career? In today’s episode, I talked with Dana — a Dermatology PA who did exactly that. We start by chatting through some practical skincare tips before getting into her path to becoming a Physician Assistant, earning her Doctor of Medical Science, and what a day in her life looks like now.

Dana shares stories about working in a dermatology clinic on the Upper East Side (yes, she saw a few celeb clients!), how she almost talked herself out of applying to PA school, and what it was like doing a rotation in Guam where she helped deliver babies and lived through the 2023 super typhoon.

We also get into the mentors who guided her, her return to the Arizona office that first sparked her interest in dermatology, and how she balances being a new mom with a demanding but meaningful career.

If you’re curious about life as a PA, dermatology, skincare, or just love a good career story, you’ll love this one.

*Note: This episode has a few moments of static in a couple of places. Thanks for your patience as I learn how to improve audio and editing quality!

Ever wonder what a campus recruiter actually does — or how someone goes from Goldman Sachs to shaping early-career talent? This week, Claire shares her path from PR student to Senior Campus Recruiter and the risks she took to build a career and community she loves.

In this episode, I sit down with Claire — a Senior Campus Recruiter who helps find and grow early-career accounting talent. Claire studied PR, landed her first role at Goldman Sachs, and later took a huge leap by moving across the country to Washington, DC. It was a big risk, but it led her to friends and a life she loves.

We talk about what a day in the life of a campus recruiter really looks like, how she balances her job with teaching fitness classes, and the surprising places her work takes her (yes, there’s travel!). Claire also shares practical advice on what recruiters look for in candidates, how to stand out in the hiring process, and what she wishes more early-career professionals knew.

If you're exploring career paths or preparing for recruiting season, this episode is the one for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn how the bag design process works, what it takes to manage overseas manufacturing, and what a project manager’s day-to-day life actually looks like. You’ll hear about a career journey—from working in a Girl Scout Cookie manufacturing plant to building a career in operations, sales and project management.
The conversation digs into morning routines, weekends, selling yourself at work and figuring out your path in your 20s.

Faith is an Operational Project Manager in the product design and manufacturing industry. She works at a Utah-based company that designs and produces bags for major brands including Peloton, Adidas, Starbucks, Supergoop, and more.

A great listen for anyone exploring careers in project management, product design, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing.

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Music for 100 Jobs Project by Goldmyth

In the first episode, Katie dives right in — taking you behind-the-scenes of crisis comms to the time she sent influencers to the Maldives. She chats about life in brand management and social media for a Fortune 500 company, getting her MBA at Georgetown, and navigating it all through some big life transitions. 


It’s a breezy intro to the show and gives you a taste of what you can expect from the career stories ahead.

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Discover 100 Stories To Help You Find Yours

Ever wondered what life would be like in a different job — or what day-to-day work looks like for your friends, neighbors, or even that guy at the gym at 11 a.m. on a Tuesday? This podcast is for you.
Join your host, Katie, for weekly episodes as she interviews 100 regular people about what they do. We’re chatting about with real people about how they’re making money, making an impact, and building their lives along the way.  Expect a little chit-chat, a little career inspo, and plenty of honest, relatable stories.