The Workmates Podcast

Tyson Day & Alana Kilmartin

It's a confusing time to support a young person’s career decisions, especially when so much has changed since you were in school.  Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking.  What jobs are safe in an AI-driven workforce? Is university worth the price of admission? How do I help my child if they have no idea what they want to do after school? Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager. Come for the tips. Stay for the banter.  (Alana apologises in advance for Tyson’s terrible Dad-jokes.)

Episodes

  1. Oct 7

    4. What is a parent’s role in a young person’s career decisions?

    You’ve done so well to get your young person to this point but some of your best and most valuable parenting work might still be to come! In this ep we go deep on what the role of a parent is in careers.  Tune in to learn:  Why parents are the biggest influence on career decisionsQuestions to ask yourself before engaging in career conversationsWhy we have to leave our assumptions at the door and go on the journey5 guiding principles to help you better support your young person P.S. You may want to grab a pen and a scrap of paper for this ep…Tyson shares an elite philosophical quote at the start about anxiety and grief being the receipts of love. Maybe some inspiration for your fridge? - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

  2. Sep 17

    3.⁠ ⁠Don't Skip Casual Jobs (Even If They're Terrible)

    Can terrible first jobs set up a young person better in the long run?  This episode is all about how we support young people to enter the world of casual work. We dive into: Why first jobs at school are vital to career developmentHorror stories and lessons from our first jobs The 3 Ps of casual work  How to help your teenager get their first job Alana also makes a bold statement…and commits to making more of them in future episodes.  - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

  3. Sep 17

    2.⁠ ⁠What is Career Education

    If you’re scratching your head wondering what “career education” even is, this episode is for you.  It’s a fast-changing world out there and teenagers are feeling it. Tune to hear why career education is such a vital part of helping our young people transition out of school.  We also talk about: The importance of casual jobs and learning about money.The Ikigai concept and how it can be a useful reframe when exploring career options.The value of asking the question “What kind of life do I want to have?” before locking into career pathways.  - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

  4. Sep 17

    1.⁠ ⁠The Workmates Podcast Origin Story

    This is a great place to start if you’re new to career education, new to Arrive & Thrive / Unserious Careers or new to Tyson & Alana’s banter. - We love to hear from our listeners! Send us your questions and topic suggestions → theworkmatespodcast.com The Workmates Podcast is here to help parents figure out the messy world of work with their teenager. Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking. Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager.

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It's a confusing time to support a young person’s career decisions, especially when so much has changed since you were in school.  Join hosts Tyson Day (founder of Arrive & Thrive) and Alana Kilmartin (founder and author of Unserious Careers) as they tackle the big questions parents are asking.  What jobs are safe in an AI-driven workforce? Is university worth the price of admission? How do I help my child if they have no idea what they want to do after school? Expect actionable insights, handy frameworks and relatable stories, all drawn from their work with hundreds of high schools across the country.  Tyson and Alana are the mates you need when navigating what comes next with your teenager. Come for the tips. Stay for the banter.  (Alana apologises in advance for Tyson’s terrible Dad-jokes.)

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  • Creator
    Tyson Day & Alana Kilmartin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Workmates Podcast
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