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EP136_Marketing Consultant Career: From Strategy to Execution

Life as a Marketing Consultant
Get an inside look into the career of a marketing consultant with the founder of a Tokyo based strategic ad agency.
With over 20 years of experience in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region, Ed Thompson has worked with global brands like Adidas, Microsoft, and Nike to elevate their strategic planning and brand marketing campaigns.
🎯 Gain Expert Insights: Learn actionable strategies for effective marketing and brand building.
🚀 Navigate Marketing Careers: Understand the key challenges and rewards in the field of marketing consultancy.
🔮 Future-Proof Your Career: Discover ways to stay ahead of trends in marketing.
To learn more about Ed and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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EP135_Lawyers Life: From Private Practice to Government Service

Life as a Government Lawyer
Get an inside look into the life of Katherine (Kat) Reilly, an experienced litigator and Legal Counsel with British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General.
With 17 years of legal practice, Kat leads the Injunctions Group, tackling high-profile litigation.
 
⚖️ Current Initiatives: Kat advises on complex litigation matters and pressing public concerns, often involving court injunctions.
 
🏢 Past Experiences: Formerly a corporate commercial litigator, Kat handled multi-million dollar disputes at a national law firm, progressing from articled student to partner.
 
🔄 Career Transition: Moving to government work provided Kat a balanced lifestyle and the freedom to explore public and constitutional law.
 
💡 Helpful Tips: Hear about what it takes to become successful within the practice of law.
 
Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this vital profession.
 
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EP134_Leading with Wellness: Life as a Wellness Coach and Founder

 Life as a Wellness Coach and Founder
Get an inside look into the life of Saori Okada, the heart behind Mogami 最上 Wellness, a London-based Japanese wellness startup.
Saori is a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker, and Japanese calligraphy practitioner with over 25 years of experience.
🌿 An Inspired Journey: Saori shares her pathway into the wellness space.
🌏 Globally Minded: Learn how life experience in four countries coupled with her own unique heritage have shaped her wellness philosophies. 
💡 Helpful Tips: Hear about what it takes to become a certified holistic wellness coach.
To learn more about Saori and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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EP133_Nursing with Purpose: Life as a Registered Nurse and Non-Profit Leader

Life as a Registered Nurse & Non-Profit Leader
Get an inside look into the life of Katrina Stephenson, a Registered Nurse and CEO of Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting nurses' mental health.
With 19 years in harm reduction and caring for those with concurrent disorders, Katrina offers a wealth of knowledge.
👩‍⚕️ Mental Health Advocacy: Katrina's experiences in compassionately caring for patients and her own work-related stress led her to create an organization helping nurses manage their mental health.
🤝 Collaborative Efforts: Works with government bodies, insurance agencies, employers, regulatory bodies, unions, and peers to create psychologically safe workplaces.
💡 Purpose Driven: Dedicated towards reducing stigma and discrimination in mental health and substance use care.
Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this impactful profession.
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EP132_Behind the Scenes with a Critical Care Paramedic

Life as a Critical Care Paramedic
Get an inside look into the life of Jonathan Lee, a Critical Care Paramedic on the Special Operations Team at Ornge in Toronto, Canada.
With extensive experience in 911, critical care, aeromedical, and pediatric critical care transport, Jonathan offers a wealth of knowledge.
👨‍⚕️ Practitioner & Educator: Jonathan teaches at Georgian College and runs KinderMedic, a program enhancing emergency care for children.
🌍 Respected Voice: Internationally recognized speaker and columnist for EMS1.com.
🎓 Purpose Driven: Jonathan is pursuing a Master of Science in Critical Care from Cardiff University.
Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this vital profession.
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EP131_Show Me the Money! Life as a Sports Agent

Life as an Iconic Sports Agent
Are you passionate about sports and business? A career as a sports agent might be your perfect match!
Get an insider's view on life as a sports agent with super agent Leigh Steinberg, renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. 
Known as the inspiration for "Jerry Maguire," Leigh has represented top athletes across major sports, securing over $4 billion in contracts.
In 2020, he helped NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes secure the highest sports contract in North American history!
Discover what it takes to thrive in the sports industry, learn from Leigh’s career path, and get insights on building a successful career in this space.
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring sports agents!
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EP130_Career Pathways in Communications: Building a Career in Journalism

Life as a Communications Expert
Interested in a career in journalism?
Listen in as Charlotte Kan, a communications and journalism expert with over 20 years of experience in the field breaks down her successful career.
In this interview, Charlotte shares insights on what it takes to excel and also gives clear guidance on helpful communications strategies.
Further, you'll learn about her journey working with top media organizations like Bloomberg TV and Reuters, coaching executives, and moderating high-profile events.
Tune in for valuable career advice and inspiration from a seasoned journalism professional. Tune in for it all!
To learn more about Charlotte and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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EP129_Career Insights: Being a Financial Planner

Life as a Financial Planner 
Discover what the work of a financial planner is truly about. You'll hear all about the the ins and outs of the work including hidden insights on the profession.
Not only that, listeners of this special episode will be treated to post-secondary financial planning advice covering broad saving options, borrowing strategies, personal budgeting and other relevant issues for students looking to prepare for that next stage of life.
It all comes by way of a chat with Joe Curry, Senior Financial Planner & owner of Matthews + Associates.
Joe is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Exit Planning Advisor who also co-hosts Canada’s fastest-growing retirement planning podcast, Your Retirement Planning Simplified, where he provides in-depth and accessible financial guidance.
To learn more about Joe and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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EP128_Sales Career Path: Expert Guidance and Tips

Life as a Sales Strategy Expert 
Curious about a career in sales strategy? Join Simon Severino, LinkedIn Top Voice on sales leadership, as he shares insights on B2B sales success. 
Find out what this line of work is all about!
Learn about his Strategy Sprints Method, tips for creating buyer-centric conversations, and Simon's journey into the world of sales.
Discover the future of sales work and get expert advice on sales strategy, coaching, and leveraging technology. 
Simon, an author, TEDx speaker, and Forbes contributor, offers valuable perspectives for anyone looking to thrive in sales. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a true sales strategy expert. 
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EP127_Building a Green Career: Insights from a Head of Sustainability

Life as a Head of Sustainability 
Interested in a career related to sustainability and ESG?
You won't want to miss this conversation with Stephanie McLarty!
She is the Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners and leads the sustainability strategy for Canada's largest electronics reuse and recycling company.
Discover her unique journey from founding REfficient Inc., a Certified B Corp, to driving Quantum's ESG initiatives.
In this conversation, Stephanie shares valuable insights on sustainability in business. Her insights on what it takes to succeed within this professional space are particularly valuable.
Plus, Stephanie breaks down what she believes to be effective ways to evaluate professional or entrepreneurial opportunities.
All up, this conversation covers a lot of ground and anyone with an interest or leaning towards ESG career exploration will glean a lot from it.
To learn more about Stephanie and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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