How Did You Get Here?

HDYGH, Cameron? From theatre camp to POD for NASA, Cameron joins us to talk moon dust, lunar orbit tomato seeds, astronauts: they're just like us, and growing organic matter for humans in space. We also get a preview of future lunar exploration. 🌛 NASA Internships Portal NASA Plus Artemis Program Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:19 Cameron McCarty's Childhood Dreams a...

HDYGH, Kevin? We talk growing up with a strong sense of justice, being thrown into a murder case at 18, when rejection is redirection, night court in NYC, coming back to California, and how social media reshaped the legal landscape. Connect with Kevin Just Mercy and work by Bryan Stevenson Connect with Jamie Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Kevin Rooney’s background in criminal justice01:03 - K...

HDYGH, Heather? We talk  the nuances of medical education, the importance of bodily autonomy, and common myths about midwives and birth options. Connect with Heather: Instagram - The Rainbow Midwife https://therainbowmidwife.com Connect with Jamie Support The Yellowhammer Fund Resources: The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin The Business of Being Born (Documentary) Why Not Home? (Documentary) Chapters...

HDYGH, Lindsey? Creator of Unicorn Creative Co Lindsey Harris chats about being born into a business, what brands get wrong about marketing, pressures of today's workplace, and nineties nostalgia. Connect with Lindsey UnicornCreative.co ⁠Connect with Jamie Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Unicorn Creative 03:00 The Evolution of Marketing 05:53 Customer-Centric Marketing 08:55 The Impact of Socia...

HDYGH, All Things Considered? Bill Siemering, the history-making creative mind behind National Public Radio's vision and mission statement and its iconic show All Things Considered, talks the path from a one room schoolhouse to beginning a radio program that would become a cultural touchstone. Links: Bill's charity Read more about Bill Connect with Jamie Chapters 00:00 The Origins of a Rad...

HDYGH, Robyn? We chart the path from English lit to letting large birds fly, with a pit stop in Dollywood. Auburn University Raptor Center Connect with Jamie Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Robin Miller and Her Journey 02:58 Early Aspirations and Career Path 05:44 Transition from Literature to Raptor Conservation 08:27 The Impact of Volunteering at the Raptor Center 11:22 Researching 19th Centu...

HDYGH, Alicia? We talk primates, precarious pathways, and getting stabbed by a large bird in this honest look at professional animal care. Connect with Jamie & the pod Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Zookeeping Journey 02:40 Childhood Aspirations and Early Influences 05:43 First Jobs and Early Experiences 08:42 Education and Career Path 11:48 Transitioning from College to Career 14:31 Navigatin...

HDYGH, Brigit? A professional photographer of almost a decade for both portraits and sports, Brigit joined us to talk how being adopted, leading tours in North Korea, and a love of film shaped her career path. Brigit's Photography Brigit on socials Jamie across the internet Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Professional Photography 01:02 Brigit's Journey to Photography 02:30 Academic Backgrou...

HDYGH, Harry? ESPN's Harry Lyles Jr. found time during peak football season to talk the importance of hard work, networking, and mental health in building a successful career. Come for the need for authenticity in reporting, stay for his skincare routine and the value of therapy. Connect with Harry Find therapy through Open Path Collective Connect with Jamie + all links Chapters 00:00 Introduc...

HDYGH, Kelli? This episode we cover Kelli Hykes' path from personal health crisis to public health servant and her future hopes of higher office. Support Kelli Connect with Jamie Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Public Service and Local Governance 05:21 Kelly's Journey to Public Health and Policy 10:10 Advocacy and Legislative Work in Public Health 15:10 Education and Personal Growth in Publ...

HDYGH, Dr. Sarah? We have an in depth discussion of growing up a pet sitter to becoming a veterinary pathologist, including a run in with a chupacabra. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Veterinary Pathology 02:04 The Journey to Becoming a Veterinarian 11:08 First Jobs and Early Experiences 20:26 Education and Specialization in Veterinary Medicine 36:10 Transitioning from Practice to Pathology 49:18 L...

HDYGH, Sam? Sam Foster, current mayoral candidate for Marietta, GA, joins Jamie to discuss the path from cycling to political candidacy. Connect with Sam Connect with Jamie Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sam Foster's Mayoral Campaign 01:59 Sam's Journey into Local Politics 06:00 Understanding Local Government Dynamics 11:49 The Role of a Mayor 19:50 Challenges of Local Governance 26:45 Fut...

HDYGH, Joe? Social media specialist for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Joe Galbo, shares insights on the importance of product safety awareness, the development of a fun and engaging brand voice for CPSC, and the role of storytelling in social media. ⁠Connect with Joe Connect With Jamie Join the Patreon

HDYGH, Corey? Composer Corey Martin, whose music has been featured in work for Star Wars, Apple, and more, sits down to talk the journey from a punk rock enthusiast to a professional film composer. Connect With Corey Connect With Jamie Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Corey Martin 02:46 The Punk Rock Influence 06:02 Finding a Path in Film Scoring 08:58 The Journey Through Music School 11:53 Internsh...

HDYGH, Jamie? I let Ryan Nanni (cohost of The Shutdown Fullcast, Phantom Island, Who Killed College Football? , and author of various illustrious things) take the wheel this week and interview me. We delve into the intersections of acting, social media, and storytelling. Connect With Ryan Connect with Jamie⁠⁠⁠ Join the Patreon Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jamie's Career Journey 02:54 The Int...

HDYGH, Kay? We talk knowing when to quit, burnout as more than a buzzword, and how Kay went from the legal field to laying low for mental health. Connect With Kay Connect With Jamie Join the Patreon

HDYGH, Megan? Megan Carver stops by to talk singing on dinner cruises to steamy romance novels and sexy scenes in film. ⁠Connect with Megan ⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jamie⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The DOGE Ate My Job Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Multi-Passionate Performance 03:12 The Journey of Becoming an Actor 06:07 First Jobs and Early Experiences 09:18 Education and Learning Through Experience 12:14 Expanding Career Pat...

HDYGH, Dr. Jess Maddox? We talk social media sociology, the spread of "it's not that deep", and how interconnectedness impacts our inner lives. Connect with Jess ⁠⁠Connect with Jamie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The DOGE Ate My Job Join the Patreon

HDYGH, Ian? We dig into the layered world of archaeology and discuss compassion in your field of study, sociology, and getting poisoned by coral. Connect with Ian ⁠⁠Connect with Jamie⁠ ⁠The DOGE Ate My Job

HDYGH, Daniel? We talk homelessness, Tuscaloosa (Roll Tide), and how a geography degree comes in handy. Connect with Daniel ⁠Connect with Jamie The DOGE Ate My Job

HDYGH, Zoë? We take a look at the career path of a semi-accidental IT professional, writer, and educator at a boarding school. Find Zoë on bluesky Connect with Jamie --------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Zoe's Journey in IT 01:05 From Aspirations to Reality: The Path to IT 03:23 First Job Experience: Lessons from Panera Bread 05:04 The V...

HDYGH, Alyssa? We're sitting down with Alyssa Eliza Lyn after taking the stage all summer in the infamous Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall. Connect with Alyssa ⁠Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Michelle? We're talking culture, both literally and metaphorically, of cheese this week with Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®)  Michelle. https://www.cheesesociety.org/ Connect with Jamie Keywords cheese monger, artisan cheese, mass-produced cheese, milk variations, cheese making process, aging and ripening, gender roles, feminism, traditional methods, cheese-making, industriali...

How did you get here, Amanda Sette? Season 3 kicks off with a woman who is her business. Amanda has built a following and a living as a "mindset first" trainer. She stops by to talk expectations, goals, standards, and why your body is not your business card. Connect with Amanda ⁠Connect with Jamie

HDYGH, Jeff? Spycraft, state secrets, and silly training exercises that helped him survive - this episode, we peek behind the curtain of the Central Intelligence Agency with former officer Jeff Asher. Connect with Jeff Connect with Jamie