Career Kid

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace sits down with Miss Gabi, an experienced hairstylist, to explore what it takes to turn a love for doing hair into a rewarding career. From her first spark of inspiration driving past a cosmetology school to the essential training, licensing process, and hands-on experience needed, Miss Gabi shares her journey and...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace sits down with Jacquelynn, a commercial airline pilot, to explore what it really takes to fly high literally and figuratively. Jacquelynn shares her journey describing how her love for travel and how her mom's airline job kick-started her interest in the world of aviation.  You’ll hear about her experiences f...

Beware creepy crawlers! In this episode, Grace is diving into the world of pest control with a fascinating conversation about what it’s really like to be an exterminator. Grace interviews Mr. Matt, an experienced exterminator who works in New York City, to get the buzz on what the job actually involves, and what it takes to succeed in this unique career. You'll be surprised what he says is the...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace dives into the world of building and design with a special guest, Mr. Yoder, the Director of Preconstruction. If you’ve ever wondered what happens before a shovel hits the ground on a new building, or how a giant LEGO set compares to real-life architecture, this is the episode for you. Mr. Yoder shares his journe...

In this episode, Grace welcomes Emily, a seasoned civil engineer who’s spent over a decade designing bridges and shaping the infrastructure we all rely on. Emily unpacks what civil engineering really means, from building roads and bridges to the secrets behind safe, beautiful structures you see every day. She shares her personal journey into the field—including how her mom inspired her career path...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace is joined by Ms. Mae, a senior airport lead and airport safety champion. Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at the airport, or who steps-in when passengers have a problem? Ms. Mae takes us into her world, sharing what it’s like to be a duty manager for an airline, her passion for travel, and the...

Welcome to another fun episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace sits down with Mr. Jake, a seasoned patent attorney who unpacks everything from what it’s really like to take a three day long test called the bar exam, to what a patent is, and why intellectual property matters. Listen in as Mr. Jake shares the ins and outs of his daily life drafting patent applications, collaboratin...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace is joined by Dr. Cidambi, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at a children’s hospital, to explore the fascinating world of breaks and bones. Dr. Cidambi explains what it really means to be a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. She talks about her journey, including how her love of dance and her dad's career inspired he...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, our host Grace sits down with Ms. McCoy, an elementary school librarian. You'll hear how Ms. McCoy first discovered her passion at just 12 years old, thanks to a special book. From her favorite parts of the job to unexpected challenges like cleaning bacon grease out of library books, Ms. McCoy shares what being a librari...