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Have you ever heard of the career of an athletic trainer? Ever wonder what it is they do or how to become one ? We tell you after sitting down with our next guest April Gonzalez we learned a lot of new info. Athletic trainers do more than just tape ankles and give band aids. They can save lives, they are the first responders of the field no matter the sport. So sit back and tune in, you don't...

How do you from being focused on a career in the NBA and writing papers on Kobe Bryant in school to becoming a surgeon? Ever heard of a career as an Oculoplastic Surgeon? Well step right up and take a listen as we sat on the virtual couch with Dr. Nate as he tells us about his journey through college and medical school. Wanna Know more about Dr Nate? Follow Him on Instagram   Follow Him on YouTube...

Have you ever had the case of the  "wonders" ... Wonder what it may be like to go into a career in healthcare, specifically mental health? Wonder the difference between a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, and Therapist? or even Wonder what mental health services and resources may be available to those in the BIPOC community where you reside? Well Tune in and take a listen and also check out so...

And like DJ Khaled we're back ... "With another one!" Tune in today to hear more "Tales of the Job" stories and more weird jobs by state. Find out how haunted haunted houses, bingo, king crab legs and freezers can all mean big bucks. As always want to stay up to date on PGD the podcast and our live Fruit Punch Friday events every week? Well follow us on social media and su...

That's right !! we are back with more weird jobs. So tune in to find out how you can get paid for using your nose, how you can rake in the cash if you have talented tastebuds and how you can be creative with a scuba diving certification. Also, don't forget we have more Tales from the Workplace Redditt stories all at your service with this jam packed third installment of our minisode seri...

We're back with more jobs that don't really seem like jobs. Did you know you could get paid to push people, go to a funeral or milk snakes. Well stay tuned as well give you all the deets on these three jobs and explore the world of reddit with two job related stories that will have you a little shocked. Reddit Stories Link Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscrib...

Ever hear of certain jobs and wonder if they were real? Sometimes a job can sound so crazy that when you hear about it, you wonder how its possible people can actually get paid for it. Well... jobs are our business and what we do. So we've researched and found some really strange jobs that you might find interesting. Reddit Posts: Rags to Riches Story Job Interview Story   Stay connected with...

Have you ever wondered about different ways you could take a traditional profession but add an entrepreneurial twist? Well that is exactly what Kameron Monet did when she went from being a traditional attorney to creating a new niche within her industry by specializing with influencers. Yep.. that' right you read this right. She works with influencers while being one herself. So take a listen...

How does one go from being at the tope of their game in the fashion industry to taking a chance and going out on their own? Find out as we talk with Tiffany Byrum and discuss how she's making a killing after she took a leap of faith and started her own nail business.  Show Notes: [2:00] Tiffany talks about her interests in high school while preparing to transition into the real-world.  [2:51]...

Ever think about being an acting professional and what that entails? Ever hear of being a professional background actor or actress? Well you're gonna want to listen to this episode where we sat down with someone whos creative thinking lead to a promising career path. Resources: Central Casting Agency Wanna Know More? Contact Bianca and follow her on social media @Queenbiancabrookes: Follow he...

Ever wonder how one goes from aging out in the foster care system to studying social work, starting a nonprofit business and oh yes writing a book? Well find out here as we sat down on the virtual couch with Brittany Sherell to get all the deets. Please don't forget to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcast.   Want even more resources... Be sure to follow us and subscribe! Stay connected...

Davenna Shannon is pulling all the stops with her luxury picnic business. You’d never guess that she just started this year because she has an eye for beauty and a keen business sense. Listen as she shares her story, how she got started, and why now is the time to start.  After experiencing postpartum depression and a less than accommodating boss, Davenna knew she had to leave her position. She we...

Serial entrepreneur doesn’t begin to explain Antoinette Apolon. She’s been finding creative ways to make money since she was a kid. Listen as she talks about her various businesses, what drives her, and why she’s so passionate about taking charge of her ability to make money. Antoinette thought she was going to slay the music world. She put in the time and even went to an arts high school. Her ove...

There’s a difference between hunger and food insecurity. Hunger is a feeling. Food insecurity is a systemic problem. Dion Dawson has experienced both sides of this issue and is doing his part to change the narrative. Listen as he shares his thoughts on the idea that there is not enough to go around.  Coming out of high school Dion wanted nothing more than to know where his next meal was coming fro...

Rachael and Eunice have had some pretty crazy adventures as they figured out their right job fit. In a previous episode, they started to share some of those stories, but decided it was time to dive back in. Listen as they share their favorite jobs, most exciting jobs, and some crazy situations you’d never think were real life.  Wondering what Eunice would think of as the best job? How about the pe...

Find out what's in -store for our 4th season. In this pre-game episode we talk about entrepreneurship, first jobs and some of our guests. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook   (We go live every Friday at 6pm for Fruit Punch Fridays) PGD on Instagram PGD o...

Did you know there are influencers in the fitness industry? Join us as we wrap up our miniseries on influencers as we see what it takes to build your own network of fitness enthusiasts.  Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook   (We go live every Friday at 6pm for...

Did you know there are people that get paid to travel, give reviews, showcase ways to save on travel and more!  Neither did we but we hit the books and did some research and have some info for those that may be interested. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook  ...

Do you know what a professional gamer is, how to become one or how much they make on average? Well we do, tune in as we put our big toes in the water and investigate this industry and some of the common and uncommon perks. Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD on Facebook  ...

Ever think to you would love t be an influencer? Ever wonder how to get started, what it is and what it takes? Well no worried PGD Fam, we got you! Take a listen as we briefly dive into our first influencer type... Product Influencers! Stay connected with the PGD Fam Keep in touch with us by Subscribing and Following us on our socials ... Website PGD Innovations Buy our book OUT NOW PGD Books PGD...

Entrepreneurs come in many shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Clarissa Rankin, like many entrepreneurs, took a winding road to reach where she is but she believes that every step prepared her. She’s trucking in change and shining a light on female truck drivers everywhere. Learn more! Clarissa didn’t know that she wanted to go into the trucking industry until much later in life. In school she was alw...

Coming out of high school, N’Dea Irvin-Choy knew she wanted to go into some form of engineering while also playing her favorite sport, field hockey. The school she wanted to go to didn’t accept her in the engineering program she wanted, so she pivoted.  She is now a Ph. D. candidate in biomedical engineering and pioneering new research in various medical applications for pregnant women.  We found...

Adrienne E. Bell is larger than life. She has a big personality which is perfect for the magic she’s sharing with the world. She’s an author and book coach and she works with aspiring authors to bring their stories to life. What’s your story? Are you ready to share it with the world?  She didn’t start her career thinking that she’d be helping others publish their books. She did initially think she...

One of the goals of this podcast is to share the stories of people in all different places of life. Joshua Santiago started his journey in life in a very rough situation. Listen as he shares his story and why he’s cutting in the confidence for so many around the nation.  Joshua comes from a family who have been entrenched in addiction and abuse. Rather than feeling loved and supported in his early...

It’s time that we support our community. Sayce Holmes-Lewis of Mentivity is doing his part by helping kids in his community find their way in the world through sport. Listen as we chat about kicking our community into action and why it’s so important.  Sayce only ever saw himself in sport. He wanted to make a career in football (soccer) and managed for many years to do just that. He began coaching...