Job Dictionary

“If you really love working in sports, go for it!” Are you a massive sports fan who wants a career in the field but doesn't want to play the sport yourself? One profession you can pursue in the sports field is that of a sports camera operator! In this episode, Robert Lyon, a freelance sports camera operator from Connecticut, shares his insights and experiences working in the sports industry. L...

Public Relations (PR) is often portrayed as a glamorous field, but what is it really like when you're working in it? Elizabeth Sosa, based in Houston, Texas, is a Public Relations (PR) Manager at Houston Ballet, one of the top 5 ballet companies in the US and arguably one of the most prestigious in the world. Discover her journey, gain insights into the power of human connection, learn what it...

“You still have to push yourself. Just because you don’t necessarily follow a traditional path doesn’t necessarily mean that you get to just like do whatever you should.” Mihir Pethe, based in Houston, Texas, is a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a renowned global consulting firm that collaborates with business and societal leaders to address their most critical challenges....

Becoming a paralegal is often perceived as extremely fast-paced and busy, but who would’ve thought it could be very smooth and simple? Meet Laura Bustamante, a paralegal at the law office of Javier Villarreal, based in Brownsville, Texas. In this episode, Laura offers insights into the realities of working as a paralegal. Learn about their daily tasks, the common misconceptions about the job, the...

Who knew map-making could be so much fun?!  John Nelson, based in Michigan, is a cartographer at Esri, a large geographic information system software company.  Having a passion for creativity and precision, John discovered that he could make maps for a living, not knowing it could ultimately be fun and rewarding. In this episode, we dive deep into the field of cartography, where there’s so much mo...

“Doors open where you spend your time. So just figure out what you wanna do, go do it, and do it well, and the doors will open.” Meet Bradford McArthur, an athlete turned adventure photographer based in Squamish, British Columbia. In this episode, Bradford shares everything you need to know to get started in adventure photography. Unlike what many people think, photography is more than just captur...

“I didn’t know how I was going to do at work life, but I made it work. Your path is going to find itself, and to not be too stressed about it is probably the right way to think about it.” David Alexander, based in the Seattle Metropolitan area, is the Chief Marketing Officer for Everbridge, Executive Professor and Head of Business at Texas A&M University, leading the Aggies in Tech program. As...

Structural Engineer turned UX Researcher?! Ava Lamb, based in Austin, Texas, is a UX Researcher at NCR Voyix, a large American software, consulting, and technology company. Coming from the field of structural engineering, Ava realized that it wasn’t the right career path for her long term. In turn, she decided to dive into UX research, which turned out to be a perfect fit for her! Get ready to lea...

“Be okay with not knowing everything. There’s a lot of power in saying that you don’t know something, but you’ll figure it out.” Meet Erica Kucera, a plant manager at a blown film (plastic) manufacturer in Texas. Coming from a non-traditional role, Erica emphasizes the importance of patience and on-the-job experiences in her journey as a plant manager. She’s a living example of how dedication and...

“The more you can learn about your industry and what it means to be safe in the industry and what the requirements from a behavior standpoint, or a design standpoint, will help you get going.” Meet Bryan McMurray, a safety engineer from College Station, Texas. Safety engineering may not be the top career people think of in the engineering field, but it's crucial. Safety engineers make sure wor...

“Many people underestimate what the risk really is from a cybersecurity perspective.” Meet Rhett Smith, a Cybersecurity Engineer and Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering at Baker Hughes. The unglamorous reality of cybersecurity might surprise you! Preventing and addressing security threats daily takes a lot of hard work, as you need to act fast to safeguard digital assets. As a managerial c...

“I’m NOT a puppet master… I don’t have control over what’s going to happen to someone.” Meet Leslie Cunningham, a sorority coach based in Dallas, Texas. One misconception about sorority coaching is that their job is a walk in the park... but that’s far from the truth. Being able to help young women manage the high societal expectations for them and help them thrive in their respective sorority com...

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to become a registered nurse? Meet Janet Zuniga, a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for HCA Healthcare. In this episode, Janet shares the highs and lows of being a registered nurse, particularly in her role as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC). Janet takes on various job responsibilities: overseeing patient care, coordinating with physicians, taking leadershi...

“Some people think of writers as the poor starving artists, but you can make a really good living by writing.” Meet Grant Bolton, a Ph. D. holder in entomology, a YouTube scriptwriter, and a business owner. In this episode, Grant inspiringly shares his remarkable journey transitioning from a Ph. D. in entomology to a flourishing career in copywriting, specifically in writing YouTube scripts. The j...

Curious about how cuddling can actually be a job? Meet Keeley Shoup, a professional cuddler and the CEO of Cuddlist. While cuddling as a job might seem fun and easy, it’s far more complex than meets the eye. Building trust with clients, creating a safe space for platonic touch, and facilitating meaningful conversations are just some of the things involved. In this episode, we’ll get a glimpse of w...