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Welcome to the Grown Up podcast!
As kids we were all asked the same question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. The old standbys — doctor, vet, teacher, princess — often don’t end up coming to fruition. Or, sometimes they do! Grown Up features interviews with regular people on their journeys from little dreamers to grown ups with winding career paths.
Episodes
The Season 1 Finale
We end off this season with an awkward and surprising chat with Avery about what's happening with the show, where this podcast is going and what to expect in Season 2.
The Content Creator
From YouTube to podcasts, photography to social media, everything Gajan Balan touches moves him one step closer to media mogul status.
The Hollywood Success Coach
Erica moved to Hollywood in her early 20s (with zero connections) to make it big in graphic design, and now she helps aspiring actors and crew members do exactly the same thing.
The Kids Yoga Teacher
After staying home to raise her three daughters, former Kindergarten teacher Sheryl Puckering struck out on her own with a mission of teaching kids to live a joyful life through yoga, mindfulness and wellness.
The Pest Control Expert
Getting in the mind of a mouse and unleashing a bed bug sniffing dog are two normal parts of Steve Meulemeester’s day.
The Paramedic
With a positive attitude and a serious love for her work, this 5’2”, 125-pound paramedic is stronger than most people you know.
The Mushroom Farmer
Tom Brain quit his job as a police officer to open a boutique mushroom farm from his backyard in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Political Reporter
Chasing down politicians and traveling around the world are some of the things The Globe and Mail's Kristy Kirkup does best.
The Midwife
What's it like to be the first person a baby sees? Heather Taylor knows -- she's a midwife.
The Voice Over Artist
Voice over artist Derek Botten grew up as a gearhead, but when it came to choosing his career path he went in the opposite direction.
The Preview
As kids we were all asked the same question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. Welcome to the Grown Up podcast — new episodes coming soon!

Have an idea for us?
We are always looking for suggestions from our audience! Tell us who you would like to hear Avery interview!
Want to know what the 23rd hour of a 24-hour firefighting shift is like? Or, how much time a TV host spends in a makeup chair? Send us your suggestions for careers you’re interested in hearing more about and we will sprinkle some fairy dust on it and see what happens!