//podcastplus.net/feed/the-fascinating-jobs-podcast~08e0e4de A podcast for students and career changers alike, where we explore how to get, and what it's like to have various cool jobs! New episodes every Monday Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:57:38 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/39175148/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-08-22%2F4f2474551af148f5240e47dbd34b3844.m4a In this episode of the podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Zadok Leggett, owner and artisan at Chapel Hill Forge, based in PA. Zadok is a blacksmith and metal expert who makes various handmade metal objects such as fire pokers and bottle openers, as well as other crafts such as jewelry, home decorations, and carved wooden signs. Mackenzie and Zadok chat about how Chapel Hill Forge was started, what it takes to be a great blacksmith, and what the pros and cons of the trade are. A must-listen for anyone who is interested in artisan trades or creating a small business! Check out Chapel Hill Forge: https://www.chapelhillforge.com/ Instagram/Facebook: @chapelhillforge Etsy: @chapelhillforgepa Check out the podcast: Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Get in touch: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/39175148/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-08-22%2F4f2474551af148f5240e47dbd34b3844.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/32195726/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-04-25%2Ff5d3ab6412e08162f4dbb57e685104f8.m4a On this episode of the podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Liz Marek, cake decorator and creator of the online cake decorating school Sugar Geek Show. Liz and Mackenzie chat about getting started in baking, creating your own business, seizing opportunities given to you, auditioning for the Food Network, Halloween Wars, and more in this episode jam-packed with helpful tips and lots of laughs. A must-listen for anyone who loves baking, social media, or just has a sweet tooth! Check out Liz: www.sugargeekshow.com Instagram, Facebook: @sugargeekshow Check out the Fascinating Jobs Podcast: www.fascinatingjobspod.xyz Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Get in touch: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/32195726/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-04-25%2Ff5d3ab6412e08162f4dbb57e685104f8.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/24966783/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-01-11%2F8bb241444482244654d6d68eb2d898e7.m4a In this episode of the podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Shannon Marie, a TV and Film makeup artist who also teaches us regular folks how to do makeup on her YouTube and TikTok pages. Shannon lets us know the ins and outs of networking in the industry, how she got her experience, what working on a set has been like during covid, and even how she ended up doing Andrew Yang's makeup! Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast wherever you listen if you're enjoying it, let's make 2021 the year for the Fascinating Jobs Podcast!  Check out Shannon:  YouTube, TikTok, Instagram: @makeupbyshannonmarie Check out the podcast:  www.fascinatingjobs.xyz  Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Twitter: @fascinatingjobs  Business inquiries: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:25:19 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/24966783/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-01-11%2F8bb241444482244654d6d68eb2d898e7.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/23594247/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-06%2Fc1f1dd68104589322b81550541327c69.m4a In this episode of the podcast Mackenzie sits down with Ryan and Chance, founders and owners of Utah-based bakery Sugar Fix, which specializes in fresh-baked cookies that you can buy at road stops and gas stations in the Utah/Idaho area, or buy online. Ryan and Chance talk about their journey to the thousands of cookies they bake every day, and how their business has been affected because of the Covid-19 pandemic. They also give some helpful tips on how couples can work together and stay sane, and on managing lots of orders while growing a business. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast if you're enjoying it! Get in touch: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Order cookies from Sugar Fix (shipping within the US): www.grandmasdealer.com Check out Sugar Fix on Instagram & TikTok: @thebestsugarfix Check out this podcast: Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/23594247/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-06%2Fc1f1dd68104589322b81550541327c69.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/23275200/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-30%2Fecf701bae085ee9b471d1ee4533c5a13.m4a In this episode of the podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Nina Jacinto, a people operations and Human Resources professional. Nina gives great advice about navigating a modern workplace and excelling in the HR field and beyond! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen if you’re enjoying this podcast.  Check out Nina: www.ninajacinto.com Check out this podcast: www.fascinatingjobs.xyz  Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod  Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/23275200/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-30%2Fecf701bae085ee9b471d1ee4533c5a13.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/22982178/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-23%2F8f78197930cd56d7e216908cd81fde7b.m4a In this episode of the podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Mel Ava, business expert and founder of Mel Ava Creative. Mel helps small businesses grow, and she gives plenty of fun anecdotes and advice on starting your own business! Mel and Mackenzie talk about everything from choosing your business idea to marketing in a comprehensive episode!  Get in touch: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Check out Mel:  www.melavacreative.com Check out the podcast:  www.fascinatingjobs.xyz  Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod  Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/22982178/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-23%2F8f78197930cd56d7e216908cd81fde7b.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/22334857/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-16%2F8ed830314ed306cba848bcbbc994d63e.m4a In this episode, Mackenzie sits down with Chef Dr. Mike, an interventional cardiologist, and chef who teaches culinary medicine at the University of Montana. Learn all about what culinary medicine is, how you can get involved, the coolest and most interesting parts of it, and more! Chef Dr. Mike debunks some insanely popular food and health myths as well, so if you like health, food, medicine, or new industry, this is the episode for you!  Get in touch: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com  Check out Chef Dr. Mike:  www.chefdrmike.com  Twitter: @chefdrmike  Instagram: @realchefdrmike Check out the podcast:  www.fascinatingjobs.xyz Twitter: @fascinatingjobs  Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:58:33 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/22334857/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-16%2F8ed830314ed306cba848bcbbc994d63e.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/21958791/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-01%2Fbeb2c443f684c4082fb6e5a44208d2f7.m4a In this episode of the podcast, Mackenzie sits down to chat with congressional policy advisor/legislative assistant Allison Feikes. You may know Allison from her social media ventures such as TikTok, but Allison gives us a great inside look at what goes on in congress, and all sorts of ways that members of the community can stay involved and active in government. Allison and Mackenzie talk about getting a job on the hill, funny congress traditions, how things in congress change due to elections, and the hardest and best parts of the job.   Get in touch: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Check out Allison:  Instagram/TikTok: @afeikes  Her dog Gnocchi's Instagram: @gnocchi.the.dc.corgi Check out this podcast:  www.fascinatingjobs.xyz Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/21958791/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-01%2Fbeb2c443f684c4082fb6e5a44208d2f7.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/21224462/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-9-17%2F119200053-44100-2-b8ad97f4429a4.m4a Mackenzie wishes listeners a safe and happy Halloween! Be sure to tune in Monday for a brand new episode!  Get in touch:  fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Check out the podcast: www.fascinatingjobs.xyz Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Sat, 31 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/21224462/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-9-17%2F119200053-44100-2-b8ad97f4429a4.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/21672357/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-10-27%2Fa37f0afe0c9426560919041f013fa172.m4a In this episode of the podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Janine Mercer, a writer, and podcaster who hosts the ODDentity podcast. Mackenzie and Janine chat about the ins and outs of starting and growing your very own podcast, and we get an inside look into Janine's almost 4 year run in the podcasting realm. Janine gives us some witty and interesting insights, and of course, there's plenty of good discussion.  Get in touch: fascinatingjobspod@gmail.com Check out Janine:  The ODDentity Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or www.theoddentitypodcast.wordpress.com  Twitter, Instagram, Facebook: @oddentitypod PodMoth: podmoth.network Check out this podcast:  www.fascinatingjobs.xyz Instagram: @fascinating_jobs_pod Twitter: @fascinatingjobs Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:17:48 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/308c7334/podcast/play/21672357/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-10-27%2Fa37f0afe0c9426560919041f013fa172.m4a