Emily Gant

The Not My Job Pod

Society EN ↓ 30 episodes

The Not My Job Pod is a podcast hosted by Emily Gant about work, people, and the weird stuff in between. This podcast was born out of a simple realization: I don’t want my job to be my entire personality. So I talk to people outside the tech bubble — artists, community builders, creatives, and curious minds — about the passions, projects, and ideas that make them come alive. Just real conversations about what people love and why it matters to them. This podcast is based in Berlin and heavily focused on the Berlin community.

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Emily Gant

Episodes

Answering a FAQ: How do I move out of the USA? (Moving to Germany Edition!) 28.07.2025 33:20

Join Emily Gant as she shares her journey of moving from the US to Germany. Discover the challenges she faced, from navigating visas to finding community, and the rewarding experiences that come with embracing a new culture. Whether you're considering a move abroad or simply curious about life in Germany, this episode offers valuable insights and personal reflections. Don't miss out on...

24 Jobs and Counting: An unconventional career journey choosing happiness over ambition 21.07.2025 1:06:20

Join host Emily Gant on the "Not My Job Pod" as she chats with Sandi Field, a teacher with a fascinating past. Discover the wild journey through Sandy's 24 unique jobs, from restaurant gigs to working at a strip club. Explore the lessons learned and the unexpected paths taken in pursuit of happiness over ambition. Tune in for a candid conversation about life, work, and finding joy...

Yoga for Everyone : Getting to know yourself through a yoga practice even if you live in the West 14.07.2025 50:19

Join host Emily Gant on the Not My Job Pod as she chats with Sydney Berendse, a marketing professional turned certified yoga teacher. In this episode, Sydney shares her journey from tech to yoga, the challenges of balancing tradition with modern practices, and the importance of inclusivity in yoga classes. Discover insights into the spiritual and physical aspects of yoga, and how Sydney navigates...

How Do McDonald's and Linguistics Relate? Plus How to Be a True Scottish Person 07.07.2025 59:20

In this episode of the Not My Job Pod, host Emily Gant speaks with her friend Zane Kelly, who shares their unique experiences working at McDonald's while navigating a significant career change and returning to university. Zane reflects on their time in China during the pandemic, the challenges they faced, and the decision to leave the country. They discuss the importance of language skills an...

From Teaching to Travel to a Full-Time Career in ESL – Don't Miss These Language Learning Tips 27.06.2025 54:27

The Not My Job Pod - Episode 1: Heather Kimpton In the first episode of The Not My Job Pod, I sit down with my best friend, Heather Kimpton, to chat about our very different career paths—me in tech, her in education—and everything we've learned along the way. We get into what it actually feels like to do our jobs, what makes work fulfilling (or not), and how the world of teaching English as a...