Every episode, we bring on a regular person to talk about their personal journeys in their respective careers. We’re hoping this podcast offers people insight and exposure into the many different career options that are out there. Whether you’re still figuring out what path is right for you, you’d like to hear from someone who landed your dream job, or maybe you’re just curious to hear what jobs are out there, this is the podcast for you.
Becoming a Doctor: Getting Started in Medicine (w/ Dr. Malik Dancy & Dr. Chelsea Handfield)
Episode Notes
For today’s episode, we have Malik Dancy and Chelsea Handfield, two doctors who have recently started their medical residencies in orthopedic surgery and dermatology respectively. The couple, who are actually married in real life and met while attending neighboring medical schools, talk with us about their professional journeys thus far. I spoke to them about many different aspects of their career, and so this episode you’re listening to is the first of three that will be released. In this episode, Malik and Chelsea discuss getting started in medicine, from what first inspired them to become doctors to what advice they’d give their college selves. Listen on to hear all about it, and when you’re done, check out their other two episodes about life in medical school and what applying to medical school is like.
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6 Feb 2021
Becoming a Doctor: Life in Medical School (w/ Dr. Malik Dancy & Dr. Chelsea Handfield)
Episode Notes
For today’s episode, we have Malik Dancy and Chelsea Handfield, two doctors who have recently started their medical residencies in orthopedic surgery and dermatology respectively. The couple, who are actually married in real life and met while attending neighboring medical schools, talk with us about their professional journeys thus far. I spoke to them about many different aspects of their careers, and so this episode you’re listening to is the second of three that will be released.
In this episode, Malik and Chelsea discuss what life was like in medical school, from the classes and clinical rotations that they did to the way they dealt with the stress of everything. Listen on to hear all about it, and when you’re done, check out their other two episodes about getting started in medicine and what applying to medical school is like.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast if you would like to hear more, and please leave a review/rating if you enjoy Demystifying Careers! Thanks for listening!
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6 Feb 2021
Becoming a Doctor: Applying to Medical School (w/ Dr. Malik Dancy & Dr. Chelsea Handfield)
Episode Notes
For today’s episode, we have Malik Dancy and Chelsea Handfield, two doctors who have recently started their medical residencies in orthopedic surgery and dermatology respectively. The couple, who are actually married in real life and met while attending neighboring medical schools, talk with us about their professional journeys thus far. I spoke to them about many different aspects of their careers, and so this episode you’re listening to is the final of three that will be released.
In this episode, Malik and Chelsea discuss applying to medical school, from getting recommendation letters to the anxiety of waiting to hear back from schools. Listen on to hear all about it, and when you’re done, check out their other two episodes about getting started in medicine and life in medical school.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast if you would like to hear more, and please leave a review/rating if you enjoy Demystifying Careers! Thanks for listening!
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1 Nov 2020
Personal & Fashion Stylist: Building a Career in the Fashion Industry (w/ Melissa De Leon)
For today’s episode, we have Melissa De Leon, a Personal and Fashion Stylist and Entrepreneur. Melissa talks with us all about how she’s carved out a career for herself in the fashion industry while also explaining that working in the fashion industry isn’t reserved only for those living in cities like New York or Paris. During our conversation, Melissa shares with us great advice on building your own business, what skills you need to be a Personal and Fashion Stylist, and what has surprised her about the industry.
Melissa's Links:
Website: www.melissadeleonstyling.com/ (http://www.melissadeleonstyling.com/)
Instagram: @melissadeleonstyling
Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissadeleonstyling (http://www.facebook.com/melissadeleonstyling)
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6 Sept 2020
Production Assistant: Visual Effects Assistant in Film & TV (w/ Julian Sandulli)
For this week’s episode, we have Julian Sandulli, a Production Assistant for a visual effects company in Hollywood. Julian has worked on many different film and television sets, helping bring visual effects to the screen while also learning about the entertainment industry as a whole. During our conversation, Julian shares with us great advice, information, and anecdotes - including how he once learned to make fake snow for a movie’s avalanche scene. It was so great talking to Julian and learning more about his experience starting a career in entertainment.
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30 Aug 2020
PhD Student (pt 3): Imposter Syndrome, Stress, and Making Friends (w/ Reena Debray)
For this week’s episode, we have Reena Debray, a Biology PhD student at the University of California Berkeley. Reena is a 24-year-old second-year PhD student who sat down with me to chat all about PhD programs and her personal experience with her own program. We recorded multiple episodes, each one covering a different topic about PhDs, and this episode we discuss topics like imposter syndrome, making friends in grad school, and managing stress while getting a PhD. Once you’ve finished this episode, feel free to check out the others! Reena was a great guest and I’m so excited for you all to hear her talk.
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13 Aug 2020
PhD Student (pt 2): What is a PhD program like? (w/ Reena Debray)
For this week’s episode, we have Reena Debray, a Biology PhD student at the University of California Berkeley. Reena is a 24 year old second year PhD student who sat down with me to chat all about PhD programs and her personal experience with her own program. We recorded multiple episodes, each one covering a different topic about PhDs, and this episode we get a big picture look at what a PhD program is like. We discuss what Reena does in her day-to-day, how to survive a PhD program, and what has surprised her about the process. Once you have finished this episode, feel free to check out the others! Reena was a great guest and I’m so excited for you all to hear her talk.
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8 Aug 2020
PhD Student (pt 1): Admissions into a PhD Program (w/ Reena Debray)
Episode Notes
This episode, we're joined by Reena Debray, a Biology PhD student at the University of California Berkeley. Reena is a 24 year old second year PhD student who sat down with me to chat all about PhD programs and her personal experience with her own program. We recorded multiple episodes together, each one covering a different topic about PhDs, and this episode is focused on admissions.
We discuss what PhD programs are looking for from applicants, the importance of research experience, and Reena’s own journey with applying and interviewing at schools. Once you have finished this episode, feel free to check out the others! Reena was a great guest and I’m so excited for you all to hear her talk.
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5 Aug 2020
Trailer - Demystifying Careers
Episode Notes
Hey there! Thanks for tuning in. My name’s Cara and you’re listening to Demystifying Careers, a podcast where we talk to real people about who they are, what they do, and how they got to where they are today.
Every episode, we’ll talk to our guests about their personal journeys in their respective careers. We’re hoping this podcast offers people insight and exposure into the many different career options that are out there. Whether you’re still figuring out what path is right for you, you’d like to hear from someone who landed your dream job, or maybe you’re just curious to hear what jobs are out there, this is the podcast for you. I hope you enjoy Demystifying Careers, and please feel free to subscribe and rate this podcast so others can find it too.
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