Interesting Jobs the Podcast

Tiffany Babb
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Hi! My name is Tiffany Babb, and I've not only had a host of interesting jobs throughout my life (mailroom intern, pop culture reporter, moderator at comic cons), I've also gotten to meet a ton of people with interesting jobs along the way. I love learning about people's work so much, that I thought others might enjoy the experience too. Hence the podcast. Interesting Jobs the Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with people who have interesting jobs. In each conversation, we chat with a guest about their day to day life, popular misconceptions about their field, and what they love the most about their work. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast

  1. 21h ago

    Writing cookbooks and developing recipes with Afia Amoako

    What's it like to be a cookbook writer? What are the challenges of bringing West African cuisine to the world? How exactly does a chef develop a recipe? Join Tiffany Babb as she speaks to cookbook author Afia Amoako about her new cookbook Eat with Afia, the research that went into her cookbook, and finding the right language to translate West African food culture for an English speaking audience. If you are interested in learning more about what it's like to build a cookbook based on cultural knowledge, this is the episode for you. Find out more about Afia's work at: https://eatwithafia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eatwithafia/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thecanadianafrican Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast Intro/Outro Music: Geoff Harvey's "Meet Me at the Plaza"

    Writing cookbooks and developing recipes with Afia Amoako

  2. Sep 8

    Dreaming outside of the box with film and TV location scout Jen Farris

    What are the hardest parts of being a location scout? Why are film locations important and what details are the ones that really matter? Join Tiffany Babb as she speaks to film and television location scout Jen Farris about her career, how location scouting works, and her favorite project she's worked on. If you're interested in what exactly a location scout does, how creativity drives a location scout's work, and how Jen Farris started out in location scouting in the first place, this is the interview for you. Find out more about Jen's work at: https://www.jen-farris.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yo.didyouknow/ Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast Intro/Outro Music: Geoff Harvey's "Meet Me at the Plaza"

    Dreaming outside of the box with film and TV location scout Jen Farris

  3. Sep 1

    Painting windows and signs with Alex Cadle Bell

    What is it like to paint a window or sign? How does one build a client base as an independent artist? Join Tiffany Babb as she speaks to artist Alex Cadle Bell about window and sign painting, the physical toll of the work, and what types of projects she would like to work on in the future. If you're wondering what it's like to be an independent working artist, what goes into painting a mural, and the toughest parts of being a working artist, listen to our conversation now. Find out more about Alex's work at: https://www.spfcreativeco.com/ Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast Intro/Outro Music: Geoff Harvey's "Meet Me at the Plaza"

    Painting windows and signs with Alex Cadle Bell

  4. Aug 25

    Crafting news for the digital masses with TikTok journalist Dave Jorgenson

    What's it like to work as an independent journalist in the social media age? What makes a good news-focused TikTok video? Join Tiffany Babb as she speaks to Local News International's Dave Jorgenson about launching The Washington Post's mega successful TikTok account, the growing world of new media, and what it's like to set out as an independent journalist. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes of the newest way to deliver news to the masses and exactly how much time it takes to make a single, three minute video, make sure to listen to this conversation. Find out more about Dave's work at: https://lni.media/ https://www.tiktok.com/@davejorgenson?lang=en Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast Intro/Outro Music: Geoff Harvey's "Meet Me at the Plaza"

    Crafting news for the digital masses with TikTok journalist Dave Jorgenson

  5. Aug 18

    Building a chocolate empire with Carolina Quijano

    How exactly is chocolate made? What are the trickiest parts of running a chocolate factory? Join podcast host Tiffany Babb as she speaks to chocolate factory owner Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates about her abrupt (but delicious) turn away from her corporate career, how chocolate is made, and what sets Exquisito Chocolates apart. Find out more about Carolina's chocolate at: www.exquisitochocolates.com Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast Intro/Outro Music: Geoff Harvey's "Meet Me at the Plaza"

    Building a chocolate empire with Carolina Quijano

  6. Aug 11

    The complex world of content creating with influencer Becca Murray

    What do people get wrong about influencing? Why is influencing just the newest arm of traditional advertising? Join Tiffany Babb as she speaks to influencer Becca Murray about how she fell into influencing, how she stays mindful about sharing personal aspects of her life with her audience, and why influencing is a real job. Watch Becca's videos here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeccamurray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeccamurray/ Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast Intro/Outro Music: Geoff Harvey's "Meet Me at the Plaza"

    The complex world of content creating with influencer Becca Murray

  7. Aug 4

    Curating the Peanuts legacy with Benjamin L. Clark

    How do you present Peanuts creator Charles Schulz's legacy to the general public? What exactly does a museum curator do? Join Tiffany Babb as she speaks to Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center curator Benjamin L. Clark about the life of being a museum curator, what it's like to preserve a legend's legacy, and why he wishes he had access to bigger gallery rooms. Find out more about Benjamin's work at: https://benjaminlclark.com/ Learn more about the Charles M. Schulz Museum at: https://schulzmuseum.org/about/contact/ Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast Intro/Outro Music: Geoff Harvey's "Meet Me at the Plaza"

    Curating the Peanuts legacy with Benjamin L. Clark

  8. Jul 28

    Studying rare plants with Dr. Heather Schneider

    What goes into studying and saving a rare plant? Why are rare plants important to our ecosystems? Join podcast host Tiffany Babb as she speaks to Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's director of conservation and research Heather Schneider about collecting rare seeds, working in the outdoors, and more. Learn more about the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden here: https://sbbotanicgarden.org/ Subscribe to Interesting Jobs the Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Follow all our content at interestingjobspod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast

    Studying rare plants with Dr. Heather Schneider
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Hi! My name is Tiffany Babb, and I've not only had a host of interesting jobs throughout my life (mailroom intern, pop culture reporter, moderator at comic cons), I've also gotten to meet a ton of people with interesting jobs along the way. I love learning about people's work so much, that I thought others might enjoy the experience too. Hence the podcast. Interesting Jobs the Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with people who have interesting jobs. In each conversation, we chat with a guest about their day to day life, popular misconceptions about their field, and what they love the most about their work. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and sign up to our newsletter for updates: https://interesting-jobs-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interestingjobspod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingjobspod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@interestingjobspodcast

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