Work Friends

A few months ago, I sat down with my friend Jacklyn. We discussed her first job at good ol' Chick-Fil-A, her journey through pharmacy school, and navigating life as a young pharmacist after school. Support the show at www.betterhelp.com/WorkFriends

Tune in this week for another episode of the Work Friends podcast! This week my friend Kelsey sat down with me to discuss her role as a market development lead for The Campbell's Company, her college journey, and how she got to where she is today. Listen in to our conversation now! Support the show by supporting our sponsor BetterHelp . Watch my gaming channel on YouTube here --> Wet Bread Gami...

To wrap up 2025, I sat down with my friend Mike who is currently a firefighter for Prince George County. We discuss his careerpath all the way from his first job in high school to his most recent job as a fireman among many other things. Listen in to our conversation now! Listen to his show The Take One Podcast wherever podcasts are available. If you’re struggling with your mental health, consider...

The long-awaited part two of my interview with my good friend Dale who is an outside machinist for a shipyard. We discuss his career path after working as a hardwood floor installer, apprenticeship at Hampton Roads Mechanical of Virginia, plumbing work at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and much much more. Listen in on our chat! Check out our friends @roca_and_zumbo and @boogielightsmusic on Instag...

This week I sat down with my good friend Dale, who is currently an outside machinist for a shipyard. We discuss his upbringing in Prince George and summers spent working various jobs in the Outer Banks, as well as his first few jobs as an adult after school working in concrete and flooring. Listen in to part one of our conversation now… …Part two coming soon! Check out our friends @roca_and_zumbo...

This week I'm joined by my friend Zach, a software engineer who got his Master's degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the drummer for Boogie Lights and his own project, Roca & Zumbo. Listen in to our conversation as we catch up and talk about his upbringing and education, his full-time job as a software engineer, and his recent musical endeavors. Check out Zach's bands a...

This week I sat down with my good friend Pryce, who I haven't seen since high school. We talk about our upbringing together in Chesterfield County schools, what happened after we left for college, his work in networking, Cisco, Universal Studios, and more. Most recently, we discuss his work as a web developer helping folks with disabilities getting transport to their medical appointments. Tune int...

This week I'm joined by my friend Kennedy, Director of Procurement for a public school system in Virginia. We talk about her career and education background, as well as her history as a swim coach, interning for VDOT during college, working for Mom 2 Mom, 3PP and much more! If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor - visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on your fir...

This week I'm joined by my friend Cierra, cohost of the Chapters and Chatter podcast. We discuss her college days at both Longwood University and VCU, waitressing and retail horror stories, and working her way to the top at her current career in business development working with addiciton and treatment centers. Listen to the Chapters and Chatter podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/5WW5iFo1H5V52...

This week I sit down with the owner of our sponsor The Card Guys in Richmond, VA. Josh's collectible card shop specializes in Pokemon and sports cards. He also runs The Toy Guys right next door, which specializes in Lego sets and Funko Pop collectibles. Join us today as we talk about how the store go its start, Josh's background and upbringing, and what is on the horizon for the successful entrepr...

Listen in this week as I chat with my dear old dad about owning his own business, starting over with a new career later in life, surfing, meeting rock stars and more. He is a master electrician and currently works as a site manager and contract administator, surfboard shaper, and drummer for a classic rock cover band called Fat Skippy based out of Richmond, VA. Follow Fat Skippy on Youtube at @Fat...

Join me this week as I chat with my friend Emma about what she does for a living as a video editor for a commercial ad agency. She previously worked as a bank teller and has years of experience in dance, theater and cosplaying. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on your first month of therapy. Follow us on Facebook at Wo...

We're back after summer break with my pal Jace. Jace is currently a professional bingo caller. He is also a employed full-time as a scientist with a pharmaceutical research and development company. Before that, he spent years traveling the world as an eSports competitor and commentator. Join us as we discuss his career and life so far! If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit...

We're back after a short break last week chatting with Liam, who is a water treatment operator with three years of experience already under his belt at age 21. Join in as we discuss his upbringing, success with YouTube and social media centered around scootering, time as an electrician's apprentice, and his current role as a water treatment operator. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our...

This week I chat with my pal Matthew, who is the travel administrator for a large real estate company. Join us this week as we discuss working in the fastfood service industry, dungeons & dragons, Pokemon, and Celiac disease among many other things... If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on your first month of therapy....

Join us this week as we chat with Rhe, a third-grade teacher and longtime friend of mine. We discuss her background with Teachers for Tomorrow, her education at Longwood University, teaching, brief TikTok fame and her experiences with I.V.F. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on your first month of therapy. Follow us on...

This week we speak with Amber, who is a senior market research analyst. She is also a new mother, a proud wife, and can speak Mandarin a little bit? Find out more, listen in now! If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on your first month of therapy. Follow us on Facebook at Work Friends Pod - https://www.facebook.com/profile...

Join me this week as I speak with my friend Keith, an aerospace engineer. He has worked on several notable projects, such as Hyperloop at Virginia Tech and the world's first "Space Lounge". We talk about his education and several other jobs leading up to his most recent one, among other things... If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for...

This week we join my good pal Jub Jub, who is currently an I.T. hardware repairman for the city of Virginia Beach. He formerly managed a laser tag facility for several years and worked as asset protection for a large retailer. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on your first month of therapy. Follow us on Facebook at Wor...

This week, we go on the road and interview a mystery guest who is currently a certified automechanic and shop foreman with eight years of experience. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and a very good friend of mine. Join us today as we talk about his career path and journey so far. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on...

Miranda is currently a dental assistant. She has also worked as a paralegal assistant, a transcriptionist, and a youth soccer coach. She is also a student, a mother of two, and a proud military spouse. Join us today as we talk about her career and journey so far balancing school, work, and motherhood. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends...

John is currently an insurance staff appraiser. He has also worked in industrial sales, wireless sales and the restaurant/food industry. He is also a proud new father and one of my closest friends. Today, we have a great conversation about what he actually does for a living and what brought him to his current career. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp...

Brandon is currently a service advisor that oversees several auto shops. He is also a diesel truck enthusiest, former business owner, landscaper, equipment hauler, and one of my closest friends. Today, we barely scratch the surface and talk about what he actually does for a living and what brought him to this career. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp...

Eli is an insurance claims auditor by day, and a body removal technician by night. He is also a former U.S. Airforce member, aircraft maintenance technician, concrete layer, and one of my closest friends. Today we talk about what he actually does for a living, and what brought him to these careers. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends fo...

C.J. is a mechanical engineer, musician and new father as well as one of my closest friends. Today we talk about what a mechanical engineer actually does and what brought him to this career. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/workfriends for a discount on your first month of therapy. Follow us on Facebook at Work Friends Pod - https://www.facebook...