Podcast
Job Title
Hosted by Heidi Nykamp · EN
Welcome to Job Title where we dive into exactly that - the stories and experiences of all kinds of people with all kinds of jobs. Discover the highlight reels and realistic challenges of the jobs you wanted as a kid, the ones you never knew existed, and everything in between.
Reach out to the host of Job Title at heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com
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Mackenzie - Registered Dental Hygienist
Sep 19, 202400:42:09Tap to summarizeWe're back with another episode! Mackenzie is a registered dental hygienist working in a dental office. She walks us through what it takes to earn this degree, all of the behind the scenes of a workday, and the balance of having conversations while also trying to take care of someone's teeth. You may have experience as a patient with a hygienist for your twice-a-year cleaning, but take a listen to what it looks like to hold this job title!
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Jess R. - Preschool Director and Lead Preschool Teacher
Jul 18, 202400:57:44Tap to summarizeEver wonder what it's like to work with a whole room of four-year olds? Jess walks us through what a day in the classroom can be like with these little learners. From getting into routines, learning through play, and building a community, being a preschool teacher takes a lot of heart and a lot of patience. But there is also SO much joy! Although Jess started out in education at the secondary level, she has had a lot of fun in early education. Alongside of her teaching role, she is also the director for the preschool program. Hear about her experience with this role as well in this episode!Have questions about Job Title? Interested in sharing more about what you do? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com
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Katie Keegstra - Wedding Planner
Jun 20, 202401:07:26Tap to summarizeBeing able to plan such a significant event like a wedding and have it showcase your relationship is a very unique opportunity. But it can also seem overwhelming and intimidating with all of the many decisions and opinions, all the while sticking to a budget. Katie is a wedding planner helping couples through the logistics of planning a wedding and carrying out the many details that come together on a wedding day. Weddings are and can be a lot of fun, but Katie reminds us of what an emotional roller coaster they can be and how she helps balance out the timelines and to-do lists with meeting people where they're at in preparing for their big day!Have questions about Job Title? Interested in sharing more about what you do? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com
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Andrew VanDeWalker - Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
May 30, 202401:11:16Tap to summarizeThe process of buying or selling a home or piece of property is significant when you consider the financial and emotional investment someone is making. Having help throughout can provide insight and resources to make that big decision of whether to buy, sell, or keep looking. Andrew VanDeWalker is a realtor in the Grand Rapids, MI area and offers insight into what the market is like, how he became a realtor, and a lot of perspective on the work that goes into being a realtor beyond what a client might see. If you're in the Grand Rapids area and looking for a realtor, don't hesitate to reach out to Andrew at Andrew.VanDeWalker@cbgreatlakes.com or 616.834.2737 (cell/text), 616.957.1680 (office).Have questions about Job Title? Interested in sharing more about what you do? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com
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Lynsey Hargrove - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at The Planted Dietitian
May 16, 202400:57:22Tap to summarizeWhat we eat matters! But sometimes it can be tricky to figure out a healthy balance, what exactly to eat, and how we can reach certain goals with our food. In this episode, Lynsey Hargrove explains what it means to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and how she gets to help people in their health journeys with the foods that they eat. Lynsey owns her own private practice called The Planted Dietitian and focuses on helping women balance their hormones, with many of her clients being on a fertility journey.With this episode, I want to give a heads up that we will be talking about food and fertility. I know that both of these topics can be complex for some, so please listen at your own discretion.If you'd like to reach out to Lynsey, give her a follow on Instagram @theplanteddietitian_ or at www.theplanteddietitian.comHave questions about Job Title? Interested in sharing more about what you do? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com.
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Sara - Athletic Trainer at a High School
Apr 4, 202400:47:06Tap to summarizeThere are a lot of things that could happen during a practice or sporting event for student athletes. Enter: The athletic trainer. Sara works in the high school setting working with student athletes by assessing their injuries, providing treatment, referrals, and support. She gets to build relationships with the student athletes, offering education about injury prevention and just staying healthy overall. This niche area of health care is a great blend of skills that offers a lot of variation in the day to day.Have questions about Job Title? Interested in sharing more about what you do? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com!
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Caleb - Video and Graphic Arts Director at a Church
Mar 21, 202400:50:58Tap to summarizeWorking in the creative world can look like a lot of different things! Caleb gets to work on a wide array of projects within his Video and Graphic Arts Director job title at Calvary Church. He is consistently stretched and challenged to learn more skills and how to best apply them. From loving his workplace to community to doing something that makes an impact, Caleb's really appreciates being in this job and it is clear throughout this conversation!Have questions about Job Title? Interested in sharing more about what you do? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com!
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Jill - Flower Farmer and Owner of Wild Flower Farm in Holland, MI
Mar 7, 202401:00:20Tap to summarizeEver wonder what it might be like to take a hobby and create a business? In this episode, we hear about Jill's journey with flowers and how it led to Wild Flower Farm! She started out in the working world in Special Education, went through some transitions of what that looked like as her family grew, and is now a flower farmer. Getting to play with flowers may sound like a dream, but there is a lot of hard work that goes into it. Jill offers great insight into what it really takes to run her farm and business as she leans into cultivated intentions.Find Jill on Instagram at @wild_flowerfarm or www.wildflowerfarmmi.com.Have questions about Job Title? Interested in sharing more about what you do? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com!
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Ryan - Meteorologist at the Climate Prediction Center
Feb 22, 202400:54:49Tap to summarizeMeteorologists are a big part of how we plan our days. I know I check the weather constantly depending on what I have going on! And we just love to talk about the weather. While you might have familiarity with your local weather person on TV, Ryan gets to work with the models making longer term predictions and developing new tools to offer better insight in the weather world.Have questions? Interested in sharing your job title? Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com!
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Cindy - Music Therapist at a Nonprofit
Feb 8, 202400:49:57Tap to summarizeIt can be challenging to find applicable ways to incorporate musical talents into a career! Cindy is a music therapist who gets to use a variety of musical gifts daily to serve kiddos at a nonprofit. Her sessions are a beautiful way to connect with the kids while teaching valuable life skills. Music therapy can take on a lot of different forms, but provides a way for so many to connect to a calm, regulatory part of themselves.Reach out to heidi@jobtitlepodcast.com for more information or if you would be interested in sharing your job title!
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