What's Your 9 to 5?
Have you ever wondered what your dream 9-5 job is like? This podcast highlights young people and their jobs in Grey Bruce counties located in rural Ontario. Listen and explore the career opportunities in this rural region and how to get connected.
Making Good Choices For Your Future Self
2 episodes in 1 week? Let's go! Today Jorja speaks with Carl who is a domestic missionary and is based in the Grey Bruce area. He is a key member to running 'The Deck' a youth drop in centre in Hanover and he works under the 'Youth Unlimited/YFC' organization. Carl speaks about how his passion working with young people and shares stories that highlights his career!Instagram: whats_your_9to5
Life of a Combat Soldier
Today we speak with Jono who originally from Scotland but has been living in the Grey Bruce area for some time now. He shares of his experience in working with the military and then working as a private military soldier!Instagram: whats_your_9to5
How Mindfulness Affects Our Mood
On our final episode of the SAD series, we speak with Whanita from Anchory Therapy and what an incredible conversation it was!
And of course Daniel & Jorja, break down the interview and respond openly with no filters. We had a lot of fun making this series, and we hope you found it beneficial.
As we are entering Spring, we are ready for what's to come, whether it be sun or dark days. We are equipped!
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How Exercise Affects Our Mood
Today we talk with two awesome ladies who own a gym in the Grey Bruce area. We talk about the benefits of exercise and all kinds of physical activity.
Also there comes so many barriers and obstacles to us getting our daily dose of physical activity, we chat openly of our lack of motivation but also what we want to do about it!
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How Diet Affects Our Mood
In our first episode of our new SAD (Supported And Devoted) Unfiltered Series, we launch straight into speaking about what we can learn on how to not just survive throughout the winters but thrive!
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Contributing to Something Bigger
Christina wears a lot of hats from firefighting to working with St John!
We had an awesome conversation and Christina expresses the importance of what it means to contribute to community and why we all should!
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Working with Young People in Grey Bruce
This episode is with our awesome program coordinator/manager; Ashley!
We chat about her life and what led her to where she is now and the passion she carries when she works with young people.
One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation, is that it's all okay to not have the answers straight away. Sometimes it might take some time and mistakes. A very encouraging message, have a listen!
Contributing to Something Bigger
We had a conversation with a phenomenal woman named Christina! Who wears many hats, from firefighting to being a full time mom. She spoke with lots of experience of all that she's done and accomplished. Not just for her and her family but for the community.
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Keeping Up With Your Own Beat? We Want to Become Stars!
In the final episode of the Youth Series, we talk with Wyat Dennis & Ben Dryden. Wyat & Ben are passionate about creating and producing music. They tell us how they started, where they want their future to go, and provide some useful advice for youth to start their career early.
Don't miss this one!
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Keeping with Your own Beat? We Want to Become Stars!
In the final episode of the youth series, we talk with Wyatt Dennis and Ben Dryden. Wyatt and Ben are passionate about creating and producing music. They tell us how they started, where they want the future to go, and provide some useful advice for youth wanting to start their career early. Don't miss this one!
Becoming an Author? I Need to Get Published!
Today we spoke with Blace who is a young aspiring author in the Grey Bruce area. He is passionate about writing and looks at authorship from all different angles. He gives us awesome advice for any young person who is also wanting to be an author!
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Basketball as a Career? I’m Going to Try!
In our first ever Youth Stories episode, we start with having an encouraging conversation with Hope. Who plays basketball at a high and competitive level and has even played internationally in India!
Hope shares with Jorja lessons she's learned on the court and how she's applied them to her personal life.
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Breaking the Ice with Blair
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get involved with a sport without being an athlete? This week, Jorja talks to the general manager of Hanover's Hockey team, the Hanover Barons. We talk about Blairs experience with hockey growing up and how he transitioned to the General Manager of a hockey team.
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Turning Your Passion into a Career
On this weeks episode, Jorja spoke with a longtime gymnast, Brenda Jolly, who actually used to coach Jorja when she was little. Brenda begun her gymnastics journey at a young age and is currently working at Hanover Aerials Gymnastics. We talk about her journey from coach to executive director and how she turned her passion into a career.
You won't wanna miss this one!
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The Importance of Mentorship
Today Jorja spoke with Greg from Bruce Grey Mentorship. He is doing great things in the community and is very passionate about working with young people.
Greg informed us of social mentorship and how effective this can be. Then we finished off the episode talking the importance of mentorship in general.
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When the Host is on the Other Side
To kick off Season 4, we're interviewing Jorja Rae, the host of the What's Your 9 to 5 podcast for the past year.
If you don't already know Jorja, you definitely will after this episode!
You won't wanna miss this, now don't forget to get out there and chase your dreams!
What can we do about the Labour Shortage?
In our episode finale, we have an uncut interview with the local economic manager of Hanover.
Additionally, we hear from some of the young people who come to our youth drop-in centre who speak on how they would like to be the solution.
The Truth About the Labour Shortage
In episode 2 of our investigative series, Jorja hears from Kym who works directly the YMCA employment services. She also speaks with a cafe owner who isn't suffering from the labour shortage and has an honest conversation with someone from construction.
Understanding the Labour Shortage
In episode 1 of our 3 part investigative series, Jorja speaks of her personal experience of the labour shortage. She also hears from immigration, everyday people and a head chef.
Saying farewell to Chris Hoekstra
What's up everyone! This weeks episode is a very special one. We are saying goodbye to Chris Hoekstra, former host and producer, as he signs off of the podcast one last time and moves on to the next stage of his life. Bring your tissues! This is an emotional one. Don't forget to stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with Nicholas Manglal-lan?
What's up everyone! You may know Nic from previous episodes, but today he is back and we're talking about his newest role here at Launchpad. Listen to this episode to hear about how Nic became Executive Director of Launchpad at the age of 22!! Enjoy the episode. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with Lauren Schierz?
Meet Lauren Schierz, Launchpad's 2022 summer program assistant! In this episode, we talk to Lauren about post-secondary, her experience here at Launchpad, and wish her good luck as she heads back to school! You don't wanna miss this. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with Carys? (Her last episode!)
Welcome back everyone! On Carys's last episode, Jorja talks with Carys about her current life and plans for the future. We talk about a lot of different things and we finish off with saying goodbye to Carys. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with being a personal trainer?
Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Trevor Clerk and talk to him about how he became a personal trainer and much more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
What's up with Wedding Planning in Grey Bruce?
Hey everyone! On this episode, we chat with Cornelia about what all comes with the job of planning a wedding, and the challenges that come with it! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with being an Insurance Agent? (feat. Mark Rogan)
Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Dejardins insurance agent, Mark Rogan about his path to becoming an insurance agent and all the things that come with the job. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with the Colour Jar?
Hey everyone! On this episode. Jorja and Carys have a conversation with the owner of the Colour Jar, an art supply store in Durham, Ontario. Don't miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
What's Going on with Jorja and Carys?
Hey everyone! On this special episode, Jorja and Carys catch up with each other and talk about future goals. They also give their top 3 movies, songs and more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
Whats up with the Hanover Community Players?
Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Marg Poste of the Hanover Community Players. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
What's up with running a restaurant?
Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with the owners of the Bicycle cafe, Julie and Peter Reitzel. You won't wanna miss this one!
What's up with being a Lawyer in Grey Bruce?
What's up everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys talk to Selwyn Hicks about what its like to be a lawyer and how Selwyn got into the field. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's New at Launch Pad?
Welcome back everyone! After a short break we are back to chat with Emily and Nick from Launch Pad about all the new things going on here and what we want to accomplish in the new year. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with being a Veterinarian?
Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with the Hanover Veterinary Hospital's Robyn Thompson! She talks about the day to day life of her job and all the steps she took to get there! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
What's up with Culinary in Grey Bruce
Hey everyone! On this episode Carys and Jorja have a chat with chef Steph! He talks about how he ended up being a chef and all that comes with the very busy and hectic job. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with being a Veterinary?
Hello everyone! On this episode of 'What's Your 9 to 5?', we talk to Robyn Thompson who works at the Hanover Veterinary Hospital. We go over the day to day life of a veterinary doctor and what made them want to get into this profession. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with acting in Grey Bruce?
Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Edie Inksetter (Jorja's mom). She talks about the ins and outs of the acting industry and gives us some insights into what that career is like! Please don't miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with woodworking at Launch Pad?
Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Launch Pad's own wood shop teacher, Peter! Learn about how Peter teaches his students about more than just woodworking and how the way you teach is important. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with Chris Hoekstra?
Hey everyone! On this episode, we have a our new hosts interview their first guest and its only right that they interview the old host, Chris Hoekstra. You won't wanna miss this! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
Introducing the new hosts of the podcast!
What's up everyone! On this episode, Chris hosts his last episode for the foreseeable future while he interviews the new hosts, Jorja and Carys! You don't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
What's up with hair dressers in Grey Bruce? w/ Mikayla MacArthur and special guest Nick Manglal-lan
What's up everyone! On this episode we have quick chat with Mikayla MacArthur who is a hair dresser at the Garafraxa St. Salon and Spa in Durham. We also have a chat with Launch Pad's newest hire, Nick Manglal-lan who is the youth engagement coordinator. Don't miss this one folks! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
