Grown Up

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Grown Up Podcast

Still don’t know what you want to be when you grow up? Host Avery Moore Kloss brings you conversations with professionals in every field -- think clown, midwife, camp director -- to learn more about the “How?” and the “Why?” of the careers we choose.

Episodes

  1. 03/12/2020

    The Season 1 Finale

    We end off this season with an awkward and surprising chat with Avery about what's happening with the show, where this podcast is going and what to expect in Season 2.

    9 min

  2. 04/09/2020

    The Content Creator | Gajan Balan

    From YouTube to podcasts and photography to social media, everything Gajan Balan touches moves him one step closer to media mogul status. As a content creator and social media manager for one of Canada's most well-known retailers he spends the workday creating new content to engage with creators, and then he goes home and creates his own content to do exactly the same thing.

    57 min

  3. 20/08/2020

    The Hollywood Success Coach | Erica Wernick

    She moved to Hollywood with zero connections to make it big in graphic design, and now she helps aspiring actors and crew members do exactly the same thing.

    56 min

  4. 12/03/2020

    The Kids Yoga Teacher | Sheryl Puckering

    After staying home to raise her three daughters, former Kindergarten teacher Sheryl Puckering struck out on her own with a mission of teaching kids to live a joyful life through yoga, mindfulness and wellness.

    44 min

  5. 27/02/2020

    The Pest Control Expert | Steve Meulemeester

    Getting in the mind of a mouse and unleashing a bed bug sniffing dog are two normal parts of Steve Meulemeester’s day. As a pest control expert, you can guarantee he’s seen it all -- if it crawls.

    43 min

  6. 13/02/2020

    The Paramedic | Sarah Graham

    To Sarah Graham, saving lives is a normal part of her job -- but seeing people only on their worst days is something she takes very seriously. With a positive attitude and a serious love for her work, this 5’2”, 125-pound paramedic is stronger than most people you know.

    45 min

  7. 17/01/2020

    The Clown | Chris Carrow

    Making people laugh is Chris Carrow's full-time job. From accidental busking and a traveling clown caravan, to forming a duo with his wife -- he gives us a peek behind the red nose.

    43 min

  8. 02/01/2020

    The Mushroom Farmer | Tom Brain

    Tom Brain quit his job as a police officer to open a boutique mushroom farm from his backyard in Christchurch, New Zealand. Now, growing mushrooms is his full-time gig.

    44 min

  9. 19/12/2019

    The Political Reporter | Kristy Kirkup

    Chasing down politicians, traveling around the world and telling people's stories are some of the things The Globe and Mail's Kristy Kirkup does best. But is the life of a political reporter as glamorous as you're imagining?

    41 min

  10. 05/12/2019

    The Midwife | Heather Taylor

    What's it like to be the first person a baby sees? Heather Taylor knows -- she's a midwife. Heather knew from a young age that she wanted to work in healthcare, but in midwifery she found a job she loves that gives her the flexibility to spend time with her own family. Let's bust some midwifery myths!

    36 min

  11. 21/11/2019

    The Voice Over Artist | Derek Botten

    Voice over artist Derek Botten grew up as a gearhead, but when it came to choosing his career path he went in the opposite direction. After a long career in radio, Derek found himself in a place where he had to make a change -- and he made entrepreneur-flavoured lemonade from those lemons. Avery chats with Derek about going from a gregarious Monty Python mimicker to a business owner with a voice in the game.

    32 min

  12. 08/10/2019

    The Preview

    As kids we were all asked the same question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. The old standbys — doctor, vet, teacher, princess — often don’t end up coming to fruition. Or, sometimes they do! Grown Up features interviews with regular people on their journeys from little dreamers to grown ups with winding career paths. Welcome to the Grown Up podcast!

    3 min

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About

Still don’t know what you want to be when you grow up? Host Avery Moore Kloss brings you conversations with professionals in every field -- think clown, midwife, camp director -- to learn more about the “How?” and the “Why?” of the careers we choose.

Information

  • Creator
    Folktale Studio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Grown Up, Folktale Studio
  • Show Website
    Grown Up

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