Career Bites Podcast

Rachael Barksdale

Wondering what job options await you? Or looking to switch careers entirely? Sample interesting careers with the Career Bites podcast. Listen for new episodes each month, and get delicious advice from everyday professionals. careerbites.substack.com

  1. #46: CAR SALESPERSON

    May 25

    #46: CAR SALESPERSON

    Like competition? Try selling cars! As our guest Andrea Anderson will tell you, there’s nothing like making deals on the lot to get your adrenaline going. How does she handle being mistaken for the receptionist? What is it like to be paid on commission? And how did a bet turn into her dream job? See more of what it’s like to sell cars on Andrea’s Instagram. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Get the Career Bites newsletter! LIKE THIS EPISODE? Try sampling our Realtor, Trash Collector, and Portfolio Management episodes. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Sergio Prosvirini, Geoff Harvey, JoyInSound, Mykola Sosin, bliu music, Artem Hramushkin, and Andrii Poradovskyi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    24 min
  2. #45: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

    Apr 27

    #45: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

    This job is proof that a blue collar career can be lucrative - not only in income, but also in growth opportunities. The catch? You’ve got to be willing to start at the bottom and work your way up. That’s exactly how Ryan “Ike” Eisenhauer went from cleaning job sites at 14 y.o. to a facilities director at 35. But how do you land that first construction job when you’ve zero experience? Does a college degree give you a leg up in the industry? And why does Ike wish he’d paid more attention in English class? You can learn more from Ike on Instagram and through his construction project management course. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Get the Career Bites newsletter! LIKE THIS EPISODE? Try sampling our Sous Chef, Army Captain, and Corporate Trainer episodes. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Sergio Prosvirini, nojisuma, Sierra, and Dvir Silverstone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    28 min
  3. #44: SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATOR

    Mar 23

    #44: SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATOR

    You’ve likely seen their work as an infographic at a zoo or on a nature walk, and never even realized who created it. So this week, I’m talking to J. Spahr to learn more about how she’s able to marry science and art as a scientific illustrator. Where does her inspiration come from? How does she balance best practices with client demands? And why are so many of her clients from Europe? You can see J’s work on her website, or go behind the scenes on her Instagram. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Get the Career Bites newsletter! LIKE THIS EPISODE? Try sampling our Concert Musician, Actress, and Wildlife Cameraman episodes. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Sergio Prosvirini, OctoSound, Disrots, ViraMiller, folk_acoustic and Dvir Silverstone. Ambient SFX by YouTube Studio Audio Library. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    30 min
  4. #43: JANITOR

    Feb 23

    #43: JANITOR

    Cleaning classrooms might just be the most fun you’ll ever have at work - but don’t take it from me. In this episode, I asked high school janitor Maddie “Mad Dog” Baker and retired middle school janitor Gary Parsley for the dirt on what it’s really like to care for our public schools. What do janitors do over summer break? What is their relationship like with teachers? And do they ever get used to the smells in the boys’ bathroom? You can follow Maddie’s behind-the-scenes janitor content on Instagram and TikTok. IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Try sampling our Trash Collector, Mortician, and Crime Scene Investigator episodes. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Sergio Prosvirini, Alana Jordan, Music Word, Anastasia Chubarova, and Dvir Silverstone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    27 min
  5. Bonus: Internships, Networking & Passion - Oh My!

    Jan 26 ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Internships, Networking & Passion - Oh My!

    Guest Ruha Tacey is more than just an engineer - her mission is to help up-and-coming engineers navigate their ideal career path. So I asked her for her best internship advice, how to stand out while networking, and whether you have to have a passion for engineering to work in this field. She has nuggets of wisdom for all students - even if you’re not an engineering major! You can find Ruha on her Engineering Impact Forum, her website, or on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Try sampling the full Chemical Engineer episode. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Fae Spencer and Grand_Project. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    12 min
  6. #42: CHEMICAL ENGINEER

    Jan 26

    #42: CHEMICAL ENGINEER

    They make the chemicals that make the world go round. But they’re not using test tubes and beakers. Instead, they design the systems producing millions of units of product daily. So I interviewed Ruha Tacey, former chemical engineer turned technical career advisor, to learn what it takes to become someone who does chemistry at such grand scales. What skills can you work on now to get noticed by job recruiters? Which types of engineering are the most future-proof? And can an engineer have too much education? You can find Ruha on her Engineering Impact Forum, her website, or on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Try sampling my bonus episode with Ruha! Or listen to other full episodes with a Cybersecurity expert, a Food Scientist, or a Manufacturing Scientist. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Sergio Prosvirini, Jean-Paul Verpeaux, Michael-X_Studio, Grand_Project, and Alana Jordan. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    27 min
  7. Sampler Series: ART

    12/29/2025

    Sampler Series: ART

    We’re continuing our review of careers from previous episodes. In this third episode of our Sampler Series, we’re getting a taste of what it’s like to be a photographer, a 3D artist, and an actress. IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Try sampling the full episodes with a Photographer, a 3D Artist, and an Actress. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Artem Hramushkin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    20 min
  8. Sampler Series: HEALTH

    11/24/2025

    Sampler Series: HEALTH

    We’re continuing our review of careers from previous episodes. In this second episode of our Sampler Series, we’re getting a taste of what it’s like to be a doula, a physical therapist, and a mortician. IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Try sampling the full episodes with a Doula, a Physical Therapist, and a Mortician. Then follow Career Bites on Instagram! GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at careerbites@substack.com. WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Or know someone you’d like us to feature? Email us a voice memo. Introduce yourself and answer these two questions. We’ll reach out if we think it’s a good fit. * What is a major misconception about what you do for a living and what is your clever solution for addressing the misconception with those you meet? * What’s your go-to story about your work? It could be a proud moment for you, a sad or thoughtful experience, or anything in between. Music from Pixabay by Artem Hramushkin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit careerbites.substack.com

    26 min
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About

Wondering what job options await you? Or looking to switch careers entirely? Sample interesting careers with the Career Bites podcast. Listen for new episodes each month, and get delicious advice from everyday professionals. careerbites.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Rachael Barksdale
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachael Barksdale
  • Show Website
    Career Bites Podcast