Women with Cool Jobs
Episodes
Get Sparked Series: Learn How You Can Interview Women with Cool Jobs, Too! (Pt. 1)
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how you can interview women with cool jobs, too! Here's a quick tutorial (& tips) for how to interview women in your own life who hav...
50th Episode: How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality, with Julie Berman and Jillian Speece
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this 50th episode of "Women with Cool Jobs" podcast, host Julie Berman and special guest cohost Jillian Speece chat about how you can tur...
Lactation Consultant Helps Moms and Babies with Breastfeeding, with IBCLC Dr. Jennie Bever
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennie Bever is a lactation consultant, also known as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), that supports mothers who cur...
Rebroadcast: Smokejumper Who Fights Wildland Fires, with Madison Whittemore
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any woman who willingly jumps out of planes for the purpose of saving people, their homes, and livelihoods is a rockstar and an incredible example of ...
Lipstick Artist Creates Art Using Lipstick and Kisses, with Alexis Fraser
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis Fraser, known as "Lipstick Lex," is an unconventional artist that uses lipstick and kisses to create gorgeous, vibrant, and unique ar...
Rebroadcast: NYC Plumber and "Tools & Tiaras" Nonprofit Founder Breaking Stereotypes and Empowering Tradeswomen, with Judaline Cassidy
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judaline is giant plumber powerhouse in a petite package. She is an incredible role model for all women in trades and in general, and this was a fanta...
Children's Book Illustrator (#1 New York Times Bestsellers List) Creates Diverse Worlds, with Holly Hatam
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Hatam is a #1 New York Times Bestselling children's book illustrator that makes magic and helps an author's words come to life through...
Rebroadcast: Nonprofit Exec Helps Caregivers Return to Full-Time Work, with Tami Forman of Path Forward
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julie chose to rebroadcast this episode, because every woman should know about "returnships"!!! Whether you're a current mama, want to ...
Stop Worrying About "IF" and Figure Out "HOW," Plus New Baby and New Biz Updates, with Host Julie Berman
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast host Julie Berman chats about birthing her new business and her new baby in 2022, plus why it's important to stop worrying about “IF”...
Bonus: Learn How to Be A High Achiever and How to Find a Mentor, with Dr. Ruth Gotian
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After years of research and interviewing more than 100 high achieving individuals, Dr. Ruth Gotian realized that all high achievers share the same fou...
Park Designer Creates Water Parks Around the World, with Burcu Karaca
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Burcu Karaca is a park designer who helps design water parks around the world. She develops a park’s theme and programming, creates master plans, de...
Ghostwriter Creates Business Books and Blogs, with Emily Crookston
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Crookston is a ghostwriter that helps busy experts write everything from books, to articles, blog posts, and LinkedIn content. She helps busines...
Director of Content Marketing and the #1 Global Voice for Working Moms, with Christine Michel Carter
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Michel Carter is a Director of Content Marketing and the #1 Global Voice for Working Moms. She is a candid, authentic, and powerful advocate...
Vice President of Concrete and Excavation Company, with Amanda Kurt
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Kurt is the Vice President and Project Manager at Kurk Inc., a concrete and excavation contracting business in Wisconsin. She manages teams of ...
Design Leader (UX) Creates Solutions for Online Tech Startup, with Jing Jin
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jing Jin is a Design Leader (UX Design) who creates solutions for users at an online tech startup and education platform. As the design manager at Out...
How to Do It Messy and Not Be a Perfectionist (2021 Reflections), with Host Julie Berman
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Berman, host and producer of "Women with Cool Jobs" reflects on her 1st full year of podcasting in 2021 and what she's learned: D...
Data Scientist Helps Companies Use Big Data to Predict the Future, with Heidi Cronkright
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi Cronkright is one of a few women in the entire world who is a Data Scientist working in predictive analytics. Her work helps predict the future ...
Air Traffic Controller Ensures Flight Safety, with Deborah O'Connell
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Deborah O'Connell is a retired air traffic controller who has over 18 years of experience working for both the military and the Federal Aviation ...
Toy Industry Entrepreneur Teaches Newbies How to Get Into the Industry, with Azhelle Wade "The Toy Coach"
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With more than 10 years of corporate experience in the toy industry at companies like Toys R Us, Madame Alexander, and Party City, Azhelle Wade is now...
Broadcast TV Meteorologist Tells Weather Story by Combining Science and Media Experience, with April Warnecke
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
April Warnecke is a Broadcast Meteorologist and greenscreen magician for Channel 3TV’s “Good Morning! Arizona”. She won an Emmy during her 16-ye...
Sotheby's Head of Photographs Curates and Sells World-Famous Photography, with Brandei Estes
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brandei Estes, the Head of the Photographs Department for Sotheby's in London, has seen and sold some of the most famous and well-respected photo...
1-Year Podversary of Women with Cool Jobs, with Julie Berman
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Women with Cool Jobs" has officially existed for 1 year, and host Julie Berman is thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you. Julie refl...
Sensory Play Dough Mompreneur Builds FacDoughry, with Julie Friedman of Young, Wild & Friedman
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Friedman went from building sensory kits across the couches, hallways, and living areas in her home to having her own factory in China producing...
Dementia Educator, Music Therapist, and Art Therapist Provide Person-Centered Dementia Care, with the Creative Dementia Collective
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Creative Dementia Collective provides person-centered dementia care in a whole new, creative way. The Collective is made up of 3 Millennial ladies...
Emmy Award-Winning Voiceover Actor Creates Art Through Narration, Animation, and Commercials, with Tasia Valenza (Ep. 26)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tasia Valenza is an Emmy nominated on-screen actor and an Emmy-winning voiceover actor who is one of the TOP female voiceover artists in the United St...
Informational Interviews and How They Can Help You Find A Cool Job, with Host Julie Berman
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can informational interviews help you find a cool job? An informational interview is an informal chat (like a chat over coffee) that you can have ...
Electrician and Handywoman Creates Her Own Business While Balancing Work and Family, with Shera Walker
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shera Walker is a master electrician and a handywoman who is breaking down stereotypes and creating a life that balances work, family, and fun. She ha...
3D Printing Scientist Uses Million Dollar Machines to Research Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Methods at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with Amy Elliott
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Elliott is an Additive Manufacturing Scientist (aka 3D Printing Scientist) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory where she researches 3D printing as an...
Chief Community Officer Helps Create Industry Standards for Community Managers, with Alex Angel
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the Chief Community Officer at Commsor, Alex Angel is a community-management expert for online environments. She manages a community of community m...
Paleontologist Puts Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Pieces Together, with Myria Perez
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Myria Perez is a Fossil Preparator (aka paleontologist) at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas. She reconstructs the Earth’s his...
Heavy Equipment Operator Digs Deep with Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, and more, with Sam Inskip
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Grader, Rock truck. What's it like to be a heavy equipment operator sitting in the cab of a giant machine where the t...
How I Created My Own Cool Job, with Host Julie Berman
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As luck (or fate) would have it, Julie Berman created her own cool job by starting the "Women with Cool Jobs" podcast in Oct. 2020. After a ...
Nonprofit Exec Helps Caregivers Return to Full-Time Work, with Tami Forman of Path Forward
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tami Forman is the Executive Director of Path Forward, a nonprofit organization that creates mid-career returnships to help caregivers return to full-...
Wedding & Portrait Photographer Creates Musuem-Quality Art, with Erin Hernandez-Reisner
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Hernandez-Reisner's start in the photography world was unexpected-- she thought she'd be an actress. Instead, her ex-husband's dad...
Toy Maker Creates Inclusive, Diverse Plush Dolls to Teach About Female Trailblazers, with Marjorie Spitalnik of Little Rebels
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Latin American mompreneur Marjorie Spitalnik created award-winning plush dolls after realizing that her daughter's textbooks didn't feature ...
Cheesemonger Shares Her Love of Artisan Cheeses, with Carly Leisk of Culture Beer and Cheese
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carly Leisk is a cheesemonger, a merchant who specializes in cheese. As Carly points out, most delicious foods have one thing in common: cheese! Pizza...
Smokejumper Who Fights Wildland Fires, with Madison Whittemore
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Smokejumper, Madison Whittemore, jumps out of airplanes and walks towards danger to put out wildland fires across the United States. As a smokejumpe...
Skinfluencer/Medical Aesthetician Discusses Skintelligence and Embracing Beauty, with Cassandra Bankson
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cassandra Bankson is a skinfluencer, medical aesthetician, and entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience as a skincare expert. She runs a Y...
Clinical Laboratory Medicine Professional Who Balanced Climbing the Ladder With Raising a Family, with Nan Ponting
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nan Ponting had an exceptional career in the field of clinical laboratory medicine and is now retired. She started as a Medical Technologist working i...
VP of Casting at CBS Studios Finds Top-Tier Actors and Talent for TV Shows, with Lori Erickson
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Erickson is the Vice President of Casting at CBS Studios where she oversees the casting process for shows across several broadcast and streaming ...
LA-Pharmacist Turned Calligrapher Starts Business to Pay Off Debt and Leads to New Career, with Rosie Chhun of Wander Crafter
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie Chhun, an LA-based calligrapher and owner of Wander Crafter, has collaborated with luxury brands (such as Jay-Z, Netflix, Neiman Marcus, and Nor...
Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Grow Your Confidence Daily, a Compilation of Inspirational Guest Quotes, with Julie Berman (Host)
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Compilation Inspiration--Amazing past guests share tips, insights, and experiences on how to: Grow your confidence, Own your awesomeness, Embrace i...
Networking Queen Helps Businesses Grow by Creating Connections and Building Community, with Gelie Akhenblit of Networking Phoenix
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gelie Akhenblit started growing communities before it was cool and is an expert at teaching small business owners and solopreneurs how to build authen...
Craft Chocolate Educator Guiding Tasting and Pairing Experiences with Jessica Henderson of Chocolate Monkey
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Henderson, the owner of Chocolate Monkey, is a craft chocolate educator with a passion for helping people understand the difference between th...
NYC Plumber and "Tools & Tiaras" Nonprofit Founder Breaking Stereotypes and Empowering Tradeswomen with Judaline Cassidy
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Judaline Cassidy is a New York City plumber, tradeswoman, activist, podcast host, motivational speaker, and the founder of the nonprofit Tools and Tia...
Transportation Engineer and Project Manager: Building Roadways, Planning Transportation Systems, and Mentoring Women with Lina Bearat
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lina Bearat designs freeways, analyzes crash data to implement safety improvements, coordinates traffic signals to get you from A to B faster--in sum,...
Growing Your Confidence Through Daily Action with Carol Sankar, Founder of The Confidence Factor for Women
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Sankar is the founder of The Confidence Factor for Women. Carol shares actionable techniques every woman can use to increase her confidence and ...
Rock-Star Women Demonstrate What Careers Are Possible with Julie, Host of "Women with Cool Jobs"
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "Women with Cool Jobs"! I'm your host, Julie, and together we're going to explore what we don't know we don't...
Building Robots and Advocating for Women in Technology with Marita Cheng, Founder and CEO Aubot and Robogals
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marita Cheng is a robot-building entreprenuer and a passionate advocate for women in technology. We discover how each step of her journey has led to h...
Nonprofit Pioneer in Farm to Early Childcare and Education with Tiana Kamen, Farm to Keiki: Cooking, Gardening and Nutrition with Children
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tiana Kamen created the nonprofit Farm to Keiki, which offers preschool curriculum along with a gorgeous book to teach young children in Hawaii the jo...
Women with Cool Jobs Trailer: Interviews with rock-star women who have unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm Julie, and welcome to "Women with Cool Jobs." Each episode will feature women with unique, trailblazing, and innovative careers. We...