No Small Jobs: The Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhen you're looking to change your career, listen to No Small Jobs and found out how everyone else found their passion. We talk to people from different walks of life and find out whether their path to career happiness was straight or windy; through university or through life experience; fraught or simple. Discover new careers or feel reassured that you've chosen the right one.
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Episodes
Tracey, Founder and CEO of Testigo Africa
May 02, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBTracey's overachieving nature took her on a winding journey through tax accountancy, publishing and corporate law until one day she realised that despite all her achievements and worldly possessions, she was miserable. Then one day, she went on a trip to Tanzania, met a Masai and had a serendipitous, soul-enriching experience like no other. She found her tribe. Now she owns and runs Testigo Africa, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in Tanzania. Discover how you can follow ...
James, The Tradie
April 25, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBJames came out of private school thinking that all he wanted to do was work with his hands and earn money, rather than continue on the higher education. From there, he became a carpenter, a business owner and ended up in insurance, a path he never knew he was going to take. All the while, he has been taking his love of NFL and turning it into a successful career in podcasting and broadcasting. Find out more on this episode of No Small Jobs. https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultStudioPodcasts/ ...
Euan, The Ecologist
April 18, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 63.6 MBEuan has had a lifelong love of wildlife and the environment, which evolved into a passion for conservation, research and raising community awareness about the plight of our native fauna. He talks about his work with Deakin University and The Conversation, trying to bring science and facts into an increasingly factless world. https://twitter.com/EuanRitchie1 https://euanritchie.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam, The Video Game Programmer and Musician
April 11, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBI will admit that this is a long one, so make sure you plan an intermission of some sort. Sam took his love of computers and video games and turned it into a career, which had him working with major global gaming companies. He was on the team that created de Blob and, if you haven't played it yet, go get it. If you love platforming, you love colour and you love funk/jazz/salsa music, then this is the game for you. As you'll hear, I spent about 30 minutes of this episode geeking out over de ...
Susan, The Pharmacist
April 04, 2020 23:00 - 49 minutes - 60 MBSusan is not your average pharmacist. In a career that she stumbled into by accident and learnt to love over time, Susan works with renal transplant patients at the Royal Melbourne Hospital to help them stay healthy and keep their bodies from rejecting the transplant. That's not something she thought she'd ever do when doing a gap year in Europe or working outreach at the Alfred. Find out how a career in pharmacy isn't just about putting labels on boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Jen, The Scientist and Science Communicator
March 28, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this uncertain time, when there are false facts and panic everywhere, it's important to have scientists like Jen trying to guide us through the chaos. Jen always knew she wanted to be a scientist, but found a greater calling in being a communicator and teaching scientists the skills to make dense facts accessible and relatable. That's why she has taken her skills to RRR, University of Melbourne and the internet at large. https://twitter.com/scidocmartin https://www.instagram.com/scidocm...
Robin, The Market and Social Researcher
March 21, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes - 60.4 MBRobin had no idea what he wanted to do when he was a teenager and felt the pressure of needing a secure job. He stumbled into food science, where he dropped every instrument imaginable; luckily, it brought him to sensory science and introduced him (and the world) to the fifth flavour: umami. Finally, he landed in market and social research, where he helps brands, charities and politicians how to communicate effectively to the world. All this influence, and it all started by accident. Find ou...
Lina, The Musical Multi-Hyphenate
March 14, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBLina's love and talent for music has saved her life more than once, but it's not where either she nor her parents thought her career would go. Like all good Asian children, she put herself on a path towards a practical and secure job, but deep down, she knew her passion was elsewhere. Find out how she became a talent quest judge, singer, songwriter and music teacher, starting from a prodigal 14 years of age. Website: https://www.linasmusichouse.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lin...
Philippa, The Professional Pole Dancer
March 07, 2020 22:00 - 46 minutes - 56.7 MBPhilippa started out with a love of music, but stumbled into a world that values strength and community above all else and now she wants to help people around Australia build their pole dancing business. Find out where else a career in pole dancing can take you and why it's more than what you might've seen in Hustlers. https://www.instagram.com/missfillypolediva/ Blood Sweat & Sequins Documentary feature 2013 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2569146/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Sunshine, The Children's Book Illustrator
February 29, 2020 22:00 - 49 minutes - 60.7 MBSunshine started in graphic design before finding herself creatively unfulfilled, so she dived head first into her love of illustration and has managed to make a successful career while still keeping her passion for the work. Learn how you could become a book illustrator and what challenges you may face along the way. https://www.stuffbysunshine.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/stuffbysunshine/ https://twitter.com/Stuffbysunshine https://www.facebook.com/SunshineDesignIllustration/ htt...
Emma, The Infectious Diseases Consultant
February 22, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 58.7 MBWith viruses and other infections causing havoc and panic around the world, we need intelligent, caring people to get involved to prevent, research and treat these conditions. Learn how Emma stumbled into this specialty and how a career in infectious diseases could take you around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David, The Teacher and Archery YouTuber
February 15, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWhen David created his YouTube channel, NUSensei, little did he know that from those simple tutorial videos on archery that he would become a world-renowned resource and expert in the field. David's life is driven by the desire to education and inspire others to do more, create more and achieve greatness. Listen to the episode and see if you don't feel inspired by his story. https://www.youtube.com/user/NUSensei https://www.instagram.com/nusensei/ https://www.facebook.com/nusensei/ https...
Pestily, The Full Time Gamer
January 04, 2020 05:38 - 45 minutes - 58.5 MBIn this special early release to celebrate the well-deserved success of Pestily, The Full Time Gamer, listen to his back story, including his time in the military and his inspiration behind his streaming as well as why he chose as difficult a game as Escape From Tarkov. Get to know the man behind the screen before he becomes too famous for us little folk. Thanks to @the_vault_studios for co-hosting and providing some much needed insider knowledge on the world of gaming and streaming. Hosted...
Paul, The Host (who just wants to be happy)
December 15, 2019 10:11 - 41 minutes - 48.4 MBFor the final episode of 2019, I indulge my own desire for attention by waxing philosophical about happiness, medical school and why the refugee mentality is a well-intentioned vice on second generation refugees.
Paul, The Host
December 15, 2019 10:11 - 41 minutes - 48.4 MBFor the final episode of 2019, I indulge my own desire for attention by waxing philosophical about happiness, medical school and why the refugee mentality is a well-intentioned vice on second generation refugees.
Paul, The GP and aspiring screenwriter (who just wants to be happy)
December 15, 2019 10:11 - 41 minutes - 48.4 MBFor the final episode of 2019, I indulge my own desire for attention by waxing philosophical about happiness, medical school and why the refugee mentality is a well-intentioned vice on second generation refugees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rowan, The Renewable Energy Public Servant
December 08, 2019 06:16 - 51 minutes - 64.9 MBRowan trained to be an environmental engineer, wanting to solve the climate change crisis, but his career took him on a windy path through working with search engines and reviewing national educational assessments before finding landing where he wanted. He is the perfect example of how you can still get your dream job, but maybe not the way you thought you would. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bill, The Human Rights Lawyer and University Lecturer
December 01, 2019 08:41 - 49 minutes - 50.8 MBBill has always been inspired by great humanitarians like Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, who were also lawyers. In this episode, he talks about the way he tries to change the law and defend the basic human rights we all deserve: the right to choice, the right to freedom of speech and the right to representation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emily, The Forensic Botanist
November 24, 2019 06:33 - 46 minutes - 52.6 MBEmily's career course has always been about science, but took a windy road through pharmacy repping to urine sample collecting. In the end, it led her to a career that values her expertise as a scientist and has an impact on society. Learn more on #newepisodesundays of #NoSmallJobs #botany #forensicbotany #crimesolvingbotanist #science #scientist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jenn, The Community Lawyer (who would give it all up to be in an orchestra)
November 17, 2019 09:57 - 57 minutes - 56.5 MBJenn started out wanting to do law for the grandstanding and performance, but found herself discovering a love of helping the helpless instead. Find out what a judge's associate does and what it would take for her to leave the law entirely. #newepisodesundays #NoSmallJobs #communitylawyer #orchestra #musiclover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Justine The World - Conquering Nurse
November 10, 2019 09:50 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBJustine's story spans countries, cultures and times, is full of career changes and career regrets and gives us an insight into the people of Egypt. Listen to #NoSmallJobs if you want to know how to make your world bigger with the right career.
Justine, The World - Conquering Nurse
November 10, 2019 09:50 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBJustine's story spans countries, cultures and times, is full of career changes and career regrets and gives us an insight into the people of Egypt. Listen to #NoSmallJobs if you want to know how to make your world bigger with the right career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jade, The Librarian And Online Presence Specialist
October 27, 2019 06:03 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBJade is not your traditional librarian. She works for the Melbourne Museum, she teaches other librarians how to maximise their job potential and she digs for dinosaur bones. Find out how she combined her love of graphic design with her love of books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam, The Primary School Teacher, Year Level Co-ordinator (and aspiring house flipper)
October 20, 2019 08:30 - 45 minutes - 44.8 MBI have never heard someone describe why they love their job as poetically as Sam did. It is a must hear. Stick around to hear about a typical day as a teacher as well as her childhood aspiration to renovate houses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark, The Endodontist (who wishes he could be a sci-fi writer)
October 13, 2019 08:42 - 39 minutes - 39.6 MBIf you're a dentist aspiring to greater heights of endodontics, this is the podcast for you. If you were turned off by that statement, never fear. This is my most personal podcast yet. Learn about me and how much I hate my job. Learn about Mark and listen to someone scrounge for reasons to not to pursue a creative dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jean, The Dentist And Pilates Instructor
October 07, 2019 20:59 - 36 minutes - 35.6 MBListen to Jean as she describes her passion for both dentistry and pilates and how her work is spiritually fulfilling. Get inspired and share the love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jean The Dentist And Pilates Instructor
October 07, 2019 20:59 - 36 minutes - 35.6 MBListen to Jean as she describes her passion for both dentistry and pilates and how her work is spiritually fulfilling. Get inspired and share the love!
Wendy The Quality Co-ordinator And Nurse
September 30, 2019 12:48 - 37 minutes - 38.1 MBListen to Wendy explain what brought her to ICU nursing and how she works to make hospitals meet National Standards.
Wendy, The Quality Co-ordinator And Nurse
September 30, 2019 12:48 - 37 minutes - 38.1 MBListen to Wendy explain what brought her to ICU nursing and how she works to make hospitals meet National Standards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Col, The Retired Hypnotherapist and MICA Paramedic
September 23, 2019 22:20 - 25 minutes - 25.6 MBCol has had a varied career, starting as a paramedic to opening up his own hypnotherapy academy, complete with media work on talk-back radio. Have a listen to what motivated his choices and how he balanced his career ambitions with his lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Col The Retired Hypnotherapist and MICA Paramedic
September 23, 2019 22:20 - 25 minutes - 25.6 MBCol has had a varied career, starting as a paramedic to opening up his own hypnotherapy academy, complete with media work on talk-back radio. Have a listen to what motivated his choices and how he balanced his career ambitions with his lifestyle.
Reece, The Occupational Therapist
September 19, 2019 20:29 - 39 minutes - 40 MBReece is an OT who specialises in wheelchairs and works with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We hear about how his neighbour's stroke inspired his career path, how travelling to the UK changed his working life and why he could never be a career waiter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reece The Occupational Therapist
September 19, 2019 20:29 - 39 minutes - 40 MBReece is an OT who specialises in wheelchairs and works with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We hear about how his neighbour's stroke inspired his career path, how travelling to the UK changed his working life and why he could never be a career waiter.