Bring Your Kid To Work

In episode two of Bring Your Kid To Work, we met Jane and her daughter Alex - we found a wonderful link with the fab women of this family and learnt a little about how work was harder to get as a woman in the 1970s. These two were so fun, with Alex's clear plan for her career path really wonderful to hear. For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit the website...

In episode 7, we welcomed Councillor Matt Burnett , Mayor of the Gladstone Regional Council and his grown up daughter, Jessi, owner of Jessi Jayne Boutique . About The Guests: Matt Burnett is the Mayor of the Gladstone Regional Council in Central Queensland. He has been on Council for 24 years and is passionate about making the Gladstone region a better place to live, work, and play. Jessi Burnett...

In episode four, we had the chance to chat with Mark, an emergency nurse at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne , and his daughter Sierra, a year 9 student exploring her career path in the health sector. About The Guests: Mark is an emergency nurse at a children's hospital. He made a career pivot from being a business analyst to pursue his passion for public service and the health sector. Sie...

In this replay of our very first episode, you'll meet Dr Rachel Bushing - clinical psychologist, business owner, mum of three, co-host of the Pop The Kettle On podcast and all-round good human - as well as her son, Kit, who tells Nicole about a job he's keen on doing when he grows up that she didn't even know existed! For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit...

This week's episode is our last for season one (waaaahhh......) and it's a cracker. Our guests are Sandi Trembath: A former constable in the Queensland Police Service for 19 years, currently on long service leave and training to become an early childhood educator, and her grown up kid Ahrie Jerred who is aiming to become an Olympian in weightlifting while studying exercise physiology and working a...

This is a special episode where I interview my mum, Janice Gordon, and her granddaughter (my kid!) Kate. About The Guests: Janice Gordon is a retired hairdresser who spent most of her life making people feel beautiful. She owned her own salon and also worked as a mobile hairdresser, traveling to clients' homes. Janice's most recent job was as a hairdresser in a retirement village, where she enjoye...

Our guests this week are the owner and director of Hello Creative Agency , Carlie Clark and her two wonderful kids - Lennox and Harlow. About The Guests: Carlie Clark has 15 years of experience in the creative industry, working with brands like Hyundai, Meta, Telstra, and Food Bank. She is passionate about turning ideas into marketing magic and believes that being creative is not just a job, but a...

Our guests this week are Peter and his son, Ezra. Peter has what we'd call a 'portfolio' career - he does more than one job and switches between them. He loves both his jobs and they fulfil different purposes for him. Ezra is 10 and wants to be an engineer when he grows up! About The Guests: Peter Branjerdporn is a pharmacist and social justice advocate. Ezra is Peter's 10-year-old son who aspires...

Our guests this week are Nathan and his daughter Peytn. They talk all things news, government, jobs and the wonders of KFC ! About The Guests: Nathan Rule is the Manager of Intergovernmental Relations for the Local Government Association of Queensland . He has worked in politics since 2009 and is a qualified teacher. Nathan is passionate about helping local governments in Queensland by bridging th...

Our guests this week are Kristie Thomas and her daughter Madi. We have a great chat about finding your passion, the serendipity of someone recognising a talent in you that you didn't realise you had and what worries you might have as you get closer to the end of school. A fantastic conversation with lots in it for everyone! About The Guests: Kristie Thomas is a talent development facilitator at EY...

Our fab guests this week are Carolyn and her grown up kid, Hannah. These two are a dynamic duo who love to help others by really hearing their stories. About The Guests: Carolyn Twiggs is a counsellor and facilitator of the Circle of Security parenting and Circle of Security classroom programs. She has been counselling for over 20 years and is passionate about helping young people set themselves a...

This week we welcome our first grandkid to the pod! Jaxon and his Nonna, Tracy Whitelaw, join us this week talking all things tech, jobs, uni and pushing yourself to see what you're capable of! These two clearly share a special bond that only grandparents and their grandkids can share. It's a wonderful chat. Let me know what you think by visiting our website. About The Guests: Tracy Whitelaw is th...

This week's episode features Dr Sam Lloyd and her two amazing kids Toby and Georgia. A cracking listen and you'll even learn a thing or two! About The Guests: Dr. Samantha Lloyd is a principal scientist for the Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium. She is also a dance teacher and author. Her children, Toby and Georgia, join her on the podcast. Summary: Dr. Samantha Lloyd, a principal scient...

In this week's episode, we welcome Councillor Matt Burnett , Mayor of the Gladstone Regional Council and his grown up daughter, Jessi, owner of Jessi Jayne Boutique . About The Guests: Matt Burnett is the Mayor of the Gladstone Regional Council in Central Queensland. He has been on Council for 24 years and is passionate about making the Gladstone region a better place to live, work, and play. Jess...

Our special guests today are Dr Lucy Cameron and her daughter, Erin. Ever wondered what it's like to explore the future for a living? How about introducing your child to the intriguing world of work and innovation? Those are exactly the topics we tackle in our fascinating conversation with Dr Lucy Cameron, Team Leader Innovation and Economics at Data 61 , and her daughter, Erin. Lucy's work involv...

Episode Five introduces us to Lisa and her daughter Molly. About The Guests: Lisa Deutrom is a primary school teacher who has been teaching grade two for the past six years. Before becoming a teacher, Lisa worked in various professions, including early childhood education and managing an Irish pub. She is passionate about helping children learn and grow, and she loves seeing the "light bulb" momen...

In episode four, we get a chance to chat with Mark, an emergency nurse at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, and his daughter Sierra, a year 9 student exploring her career path in the health sector. Get inspired by Mark's fascinating journey from being a business analyst to answering his calling in public service, specifically the health sector. His firsthand experiences during the pandemic...

About The Guests: Paul Hodgson is the CEO of the Scaling Green Hydrogen Cooperative Research Centre and the Chair of the Queensland Manufacturing Institute. With over 30 years of experience, Paul is a specialist generalist who works with experts to make big decisions that can change the world. He is focused on increasing the use of hydrogen for fuel to create a greener world for future generations...

In episode two of Bring Your Kid To Work, we meet Jane and her daughter Alex - we find a wonderful link with the fab women of this family and learn a little about how work was harder to get as a woman in the 1970s. These two are so fun, with Alex's clear plan for her career path really wonderful to hear. For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit the website -...

In our very first episode, you'll meet Dr Rachel Bushing - clinical psychologist, business owner, mum of three, co-host of the Pop The Kettle On podcast and all-round good human - as well as her son, Kit, who tells Nicole about a job he's keen on doing when he grows up that she didn't even know existed! For a summary of the episode, read below, and for full transcripts please visit the website - B...

Welcome to Bring Your Kid To Work - the brand new family podcast from Lioness Media. I’m your host, Nicole Lessio – I’m a mum of four and the proud daughter of a hairdresser and a butcher. When I was a kid, I had no idea there were so many different jobs you could do. Each week, I’ll interview a parent and their kid about the job the parent does. We’ll find out if they like it, or not, how they go...