Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace sits down with Miss Gabi, an experienced hairstylist, to explore what it takes to turn a love for doing hair into a rewarding career. From her first spark of inspiration driving past a cosmetology school to the essential training, licensing process, and hands-on experience needed, Miss Gabi shares her journey and the day to day reality of life as a hairstylist.

You’ll get an inside look at how creativity and care come together in this profession, and the flexibility in hours that the job allows. Whether you’ve thought about becoming a hairstylist or are just curious about what really happens behind the salon chair, this episode is for you!

Learn about:

• The importance of truly caring for clients

• Why a flexible scheduling may be important

• Importance of lifelong learning with trends and styles changing frequently

Email Grace at Gracecareerkid@gmail.com for an interesting topic you want to learn about or someone with an interesting job that you’d love to hear her interview next!

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Career Kid Podcast! In this episode, Grace sits down with Jacquelynn, a commercial airline pilot, to explore what it really takes to fly high literally and figuratively.

Jacquelynn shares her journey describing how her love for travel and how her mom's airline job kick-started her interest in the world of aviation. You’ll hear about her experiences flying everything from small single engine planes to regional jets, the various paths a pilot’s career can take, licensing, and the skills that are essential for success in the cockpit.

Jacquelynn tells us about the thrill of her first flight, memorable destinations, and the weirdest things she’s seen in the sky. Plus, she offers practical advice for young listeners who might want to follow in her footsteps. Whether you’re a future flyer or just plain curious, strap in for an inspiring chat that’s sure to take you to new heights!

Learn About:

• The impact of representation (women in aviation)

• A pilot's responsibilities including air traffic control communication

• Working with diverse teams

Email Grace at ⁠⁠⁠Gracecareerkid@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ for an interesting topic you want to learn about, or if you have someone in mind that you'd want Grace to interview next!

Beware creepy crawlers! In this episode, Grace is diving into the world of pest control with a fascinating conversation about what it’s really like to be an exterminator.

Grace interviews Mr. Matt, an experienced exterminator who works in New York City, to get the buzz on what the job actually involves, and what it takes to succeed in this unique career. You'll be surprised what he says is the scariest part of the job! From wild stories about bedbugs and squirrels to pro tips for kids interested in pest control, this episode might just change the way you think about pests.

Learn about:

• Importance of interpersonal skills (being a “people person”
• Willingness to learn and try different tactics
• Importance of mental preparation

Email Grace at ⁠⁠⁠Gracecareerkid@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ for an interesting topic you want to learn about, or if you have someone in mind that you'd want Grace to interview next!