Career Quest with Sydney

Career Quest with Sydney

Each week kid-host, Sydney, will interview an adult about their job to help others kids think about what they want to be when they grow up! You can listen to this bite-sized podcast on the way to school since each episode is only 5-10 minutes long.

Episodes

A Message to the Kids of Ukraine

March 17, 2022 • 2 mins
After realizing the podcast was doing very well in Ukraine, Sydney wanted to send a message to the people listening.  *Please note there is brief mention of the war- so listen with care with your children. 
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Broadway Actress

March 9, 2022 • 15 mins
For the season 3 finale, it was fitting to have a veteran stage actress and now Broadway Actress on the show! Please enjoy this conversation with the incredible, Sharon Sachs!
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Newspaper Editor

March 2, 2022 • 12 mins
Isabel is the Managing Editor for a local, volunteer newspaper publication (and a fellow podcaster). Find out how she went from social worker to journalism   She also has a wonderful community-based podcast called Isabel in San Dimas: https://isabelinsandimas.com/
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Art Director

February 24, 2022 • 10 mins
Ever wonder what goes into making those movies look so cool or beautiful? Dan, an Art Director, gives Sydney a behind the scenes look!
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Registered Nurse

February 16, 2022 • 8 mins
How many times can Sydney say "Cool!"? We will find out as she interviews, James, a registered nurse that specializes in several types of critical operations & surgeries.
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Model

February 9, 2022 • 7 mins
Megan is a model who talks with Sydney about the realities of the job; both the positive and the not-so-great stuff. 
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Physician Assistant

February 2, 2022 • 7 mins
This week, we meet Alexa, a Physician Assistant who really makes a personal difference in people's lives. She also had one of the most unique dream jobs as a kid! 
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Real Estate Agent

January 26, 2022 • 7 mins
This week, Sydney chats with realtor/ real estate agent, Jeff, who helps families find their dream home.
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Executive Director of Heritage Square Museum

January 19, 2022 • 15 mins
Sydney interviews the Chuck Taylor-wearing Executive Director of the famous Heritage Square Museum, which preserves some of the oldest, most beautiful homes in Los Angeles. Sydney loves this place and was grateful to learn even more about the passion it takes to make the museum so special throughout the years! Plus, we get to find out what career Sydney is interested in, now that she’s almost 10.
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Bonus Episode: Paranormal Investigations

January 15, 2022 • 4 mins
Caution: May not be suitable for all children or households; listen with care given your family's preferences.  We bring you a little 'behind the scenes' chat between Sydney and Tammie, the costume designer from episode 2 (you also hear Sydney's producer in the background). Sydney tells Tammie, who is also a paranormal investigator, about her own ghostly experiences at the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles.  Next week we will h...
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Costume Designer

January 12, 2022 • 7 mins
Tammie is a costumer designer at a university in Southern California. She is also a seasoned podcaster and has a very interesting side hobby that she and Sydney discuss a bit- maybe more on that in a future Bonus episode!
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Museum Educator

January 5, 2022 • 8 mins
Sydney chats with Lexi, a museum educator who loves to work with kids through the lens of S.T.E.A.M! This leads to a fun conversation about whether or not animals lovers really want to be veterinarians. 
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Season 3

December 13, 2021 • 50 secs
Season 3 coming January 2022!
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Mayor

March 14, 2021 • 8 mins
In the Season 2 finale, Sydney has her biggest interview yet, Mayor Sandoval from the Southern California City of Pomona. They discuss what it takes to become a Mayor of a city and how you can still make a difference in the lives of your citizens, even from the top spot! Thank you for listening to two years of Career Quest with Sydney!
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Set Lighting Technician

March 7, 2021 • 11 mins
Today Sydney goes behind the scenes with a Set Lighting Technician. Xavier will tell you all about his unconventional path to this exciting career!
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Casting Director

February 28, 2021 • 12 mins
Gina shares what it takes to cast actors in TV shows and has lots of special advice for kiddos!
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Multi Platform Storyteller

February 21, 2021 • 8 mins
Today Sydney interviews a guy who does it all! From screen writing, to helping others achieve their creative dreams, to TV production- Jason is a busy man. You may even hear a new podcast featuring Sydney's voice one day! https://www.imdb.me/jasonusry
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Freelance Writer

February 7, 2021 • 6 mins
Who likes to write stories? Sydney interviews a writer who has done many things, but has always stuck with her love of writing. Its a great creative job!
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College Professor

January 31, 2021 • 7 mins
Sydney interviews her Aunt Erika, a Biology and Environmental Studies professor. She learns that being an educator is also a great way to be a student for life!
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Actress

January 24, 2021 • 13 mins
Sydney interviews tv, film, and stage actress, Deb Hiett who explains all about the fun and nerve-wracking parts of acting.  https://www.debhiett.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1967930/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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