The Dreamin Podcast

In this episode of the Dreamin' Podcast, produced by Dream in NOVA, we explore the rewarding and evolving field of counseling through the career journey of Licensed Professional Counselor Lauren Maxwell. Lauren is an Outpatient Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who shares her experience working in the mental health field and provides an inside look at the counseling profession. She discuss...

In this episode of the Dreamin' Podcast, produced by Dream in NOVA, we venture into the impressive journey of Isaiah Wilt. Isaiah is a Mechanical Engineer currently serving as a Stress Analyst specifically supporting the development and safety of space suits. Isaiah shares the inspiring path he navigated to reach his goal of working in the aerospace industry, offering a transparent look at the...

In this episode of the Dreamin' Podcast, produced by Dream in NOVA, we explore the evolving world of library science through the inspiring story of someone who defined her professional path with passion and curiosity. Our guest, Wendy Weldon with Prince William Public Libraries, shares her unique journey. She talks about what initially sparked her interest in the field and the steps she took t...

In this episode of the Dreamin Podcast, produced by Dream in NOVA, we explore the field of nursing through the journey of someone who built her path with determination and purpose. Our guest, Rebekah Stadler, is a Registered Nurse specializing in the cardiac catheterization lab. She shares how she began working in a hospital setting and gradually found her way into nursing, offering insight into t...

In this episode of the Dreamin Podcast, produced by Dream in NOVA, we we sit down with Thomas Rodriguez, Master Police Officer with the Manassas City Police Department, for an inside look at careers in local law enforcement. Officer Rodriguez shares how students and young professionals can get started in policing, what the training and career pathway looks like, and the wide range of opportunities...

In this episode of the Dreamin Podcast , produced by Dream in NOVA, we explore the skilled trade of electrical work, a high demand career path that many students may not realize they can enter without college debt. Our guest, Mikey Johnson, is a licensed electrician who shares his journey through the JATC [JATC/NECA: IBEW Local 26] apprenticeship program, explaining how he got paid to learn while...

In this episode of the Dreamin Podcast, produced by Dream in NOVA, we explore the career of Surgical (Scrub) Technology , a critical role within the operating room that many students have never heard of. Our guest, Vanessa Harrington , is a Surgical Technologist who shares her journey into healthcare, the education and training required to enter the field, and what a typical day looks like inside...