What's Your 9 to 5?: Recent Episodes
Launch Pad
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.
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
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
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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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.
In episode 2 of our investigative series, Jorja hears from Kym who works directly the YWMCA 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.
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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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 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!
Welcome back to the podcast everyone! On this episode, we have a chat with Phillip Craig who is the director for the Nuclear Innovation Institute. We talk about the opportunities they have for youth in the area and how you can bring skills from previous jobs into an unrelated one. You don't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
What's up everyone! On this episode of the podcast, Kayla Baren talks about being director and mentor of the Grey County Secondary Mentorship Program and why this initiative is important for youth in the Grey Bruce area. Don't miss this one folks! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
It's good to be back! On this episode, Chris has a chat with fellow co worker and marketing genius Josh Weidner! We talk about his job and what has all happened here at Launch Pad during the podcast break! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Karina Hahn and Grace Weber about working at Neptune Scoops and planning the launch of this great youth initiative. You don't wanna miss this one. This will also be our final episode of the season! We will be back in September for season 3! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello Grey Bruce! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Filomena who is the airport manager at the Saugeen Municipal Airport. If aviation is your interest you should definitely take a listen to this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey all you lovely people! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris chat with Bryce Jaekel who is fresh out of post-secondary and working as an apprentice architect. You guys don't wanna miss out on this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Darryl of Axe N' Gear music in Walkerton about running a music store so listen up ya'll. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey guys! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Paulette and Andrea from the catholic school board about all things experiential learning. You don't wanna miss it!
What's up everyone! On todays episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a talk with Kayla who is Archaeologist here in Ontario! Ever wonder about what exactly they do? Listen up! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk it up with Angela Wainscott. Angela works at the Hanover hospital but also has her side interior design business called 'UpStaged'. You don't wanna miss this one!
Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Taryn from 'The Baker's Table'! So any future bakers out there should listen up and learn! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey everyone! Here is a bonus episode for ya'll! This episode Brooklyn and Chris talk to the Arran-Elderslie youth council and how they started up! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey everybody! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with co-founder and CEO of MacLean's Ales, Curtis Schmalz! If there are any future brewers or entrepreneurs out there, take a listen! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello everyone! On this episode we talk to Emily Dance who works as a clerk for the municipality of Huron-Kinloss! So if you are interested in working with your municipality in future, please listen! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello! All youth looking to get jobs this summer, listen up! We have on Stefanie Van Geem who is the student liaison for YMCA in Grey Bruce! We talk about what you need for your resume and tips for interviews! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello everyone! On today's episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Lauren Eby from the Hub! You won't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey everyone! Just a heads up that the audio from this episode won't be the best quality as some technical issues came up while editing. But alas, we still have the interview! We talk with Carolyn Picard who is a Vehicle Technician for the Canadian Armed Forces. Enjoy! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Blake Morrison from the University of Guelph about applying to post secondary. Don't miss it! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have the ladies from RBC on again! This time to talk specifically about all your finances and helpful tips to survive going off to post secondary! Don't miss it! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Adam Olivero about all things Wightman's TV and what his job a TV personality is like! Don't miss out on this one folks!
Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a conversation with the man known as Johnny K and his nephew Justin. We talk about the start up of Johnny K Sports and why sports in general are important in our area. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hello everyone! So glad to be back with another great episode about an important employer and workplace in Grey Bruce. Bruce Power! We have Jessica Self-Reid in to talk about what it's like working at Bruce Power, working as a women and trying to balance work and home lives. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
DISCLAIMER - This episode was prerecorded in December 2020.
Hello everyone! On this episode Brooklyn and Chris talk to Karen! An advocate for indigequeer people in grey bruce and a great person to talk to about this subject! This a really important episode so don't miss out! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
DISCLAIMER: This was recorded December of 2020.
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris get a chance to talk with Lesley who is the Virtual Program Lead at Wes for Youth. This was a great chat and we hope you enjoy as much as we did! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris chat with Chad Richards about the Clean Energy Frontier Program in Grey Bruce Huron and how it will open up opportunities for youth down the road. You won't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
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Hey everyone! On this weeks episode we talk to 3 RBC representatives about the bank and what youth should know about finance. So keep your ears open and learn some things about money! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Stuart Reid, who is the Executive Director for Community Foundations Grey Bruce! This was recorded back in December of 2020. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey everyone! We are lucky again to have Dr. Arra on the show to tell us more details about the 2nd lockdown, vaccines and much more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
Brooklyn and Chris are back to interview Social Enterprise enthusiasts Elly Green, Shaylyn and Jenna! This is the first interview done completely over Zoom since we are back in a second lockdown. Stay hydrated and Chase your dreams!
Happy 2021 everyone! We are back with an episode we thought would be perfect for these times since Grey Bruce is in a second lockdown. COVID sucks is run by Melri and Mike Wright who work for Ledge Leadership. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
Hey everyone! Happy New Year's Eve Eve! We wanted to give you guys just one more episode before 2020 is in the books so we decided to take all the best clips from season one of the podcast! Plus we show you guys some bloopers of Chris and Brooklyn! Happy Holidays guys and we'll see you in 2021!
It's the last episode of Season 1! Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Jackie Ralph and Sarah Durrer who are both advocates for Mental Health here in Grey Bruce. We talk about the stigma around mental health and depression and different ways to help yourself get through tough times. Stay Hydrated and Chase Your Dreams! Happy Holidays!
On this episode of the podcast, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Chris Knoll, the head chief of the Hanover police, and Jason Cranny, the community services officer of the Owen Sound police. Learn about why they became police officers and all about their hectic 9 to 5. Stay Hydrated and Chase Your Dreams
On this episode of the podcast, Chris and Brooklyn talk to 4-H extraordinaire Ally Spielmacher about all the things you didn't know about 4-H and also have a chat with Danielle Collins about being a policy analyst for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Marissa Lair and Gillian King of HERstory and co. and also with Spencer and Deni Wright of Make it Wright! These people are making waves throughout Grey Bruce county with support for LGBTQ+ and Women in the area.
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to grade 8 student Max about Launchpad, Apprenticeships and more! They also chat with Avryl Bender who is the student council president at JDSS and she talks about school during COVID and so much more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to two ladies who are killing it in the trades in Grey Bruce and why they decided to keep going despite going through all kinds of challenges. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a conversation with the coordinator of OYAP (Ontario. Youth. Apprenticeship. Program) Dave Barrett talking about all things apprenticeships and why more youth should be looking into them.
On this episode, we talk with well known Grey Bruce photographer Emily McCracken and we also have a chat with Executive Director of Untied Way Grey Bruce, Francesca Dobbyn.
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to the Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Arra and Director of Education for Bluewater School Board Lori Wilder about all things COVID in Grey Bruce and what their jobs have been like since then.
On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Taylor Corfield (the Grey County Business Enterprise Coordinator), and Gabe Rossiter, a 16 year old who created an online clothing brand called that donates 10% of all sales to the Canadian Mental Health Association. If you are interested in any of the programs going on at the small business enterprise centre, you can contact them at bec@grey.ca or call 519-371-3232.
Stay Hydrated and Chase Your Dreams!
On the very first episode of What's Your 9 to 5, Brooklyn and Chris interview Emily Morrison (Executive Director) and Ashley Hoy (Program Coordinator) about what happens at the Launch Pad, how they got started there and so much more!