Real Life 101

Gracey talks with a former pro-football kicker. He has now found his niche as a kicking coach teaching his skills to others. Then Shawn will visit an Emergency Operations Center where he meets up with an Emergency Manager and learns how he coordinates operations during crises (plural of crisis) and other events. And Gracey will talk with an adoption attorney.

Shawn will introduce us to a SWAT Team leader and learn what goes into his high adrenaline job protecting citizens. Then, Gracey will visit a global farm where she meets an agricultural consultant who works with farmers all over the world to help them grow crops to feed their communities.

What comes to mind when you think of Anthropology? Bet you never thought of fast food. You won’t want to miss Gracey’s informative interview with an anthropologist. Then Shawn will talk with a marketing engineer at ABB who works to make sure her customer’s energy needs are met.

Did you know that 1 out of 3 dogs over the age of 10 will most likely develop cancer? Shawn will meet a veterinary oncologist who diagnoses and treats pets with cancer. Then Gracey will talk to a man who makes his living as a freelance drummer. She especially enjoyed his drum solo – I think you will, too!

Gracey will start us off at the bank where she meets a business banker and learn how he helps small business owners achieve their goals. Jobs are plentiful in the oil and gas industry. Shawn will meet a recruiter who tells him about some of the careers available in the field and how he connects prospects and employers. Plus, Gracey will talk with a social media manage.

We’ll take you to a beautifully landscaped home where Gracey will meet the landscape architect who designed the incredible outdoor spaces. Then we’ll get to see what goes into formulating the ingredients for cheesecakes and pizza rolls when Shawn meets up with a food scientist.

You won’t want to miss Shawn’s interview with a calibration engineer. There are many opportunities in nursing for LPNs and RNs. Gracey will meet an LPN who also uses her business skills to work as a nurse manager in a doctor’s office. And how would you like a job in law enforcement, riding a horse through city streets, keeping the citizens safe?

Gracey will introduce us to a man who makes his living as a residential appraiser figuring out what a house is worth and why this is so important in a real estate transaction. Speaking of real estate, Shawn will meet a professional Realtor and learn what motivates her each day and how she helps her buyers find the perfect home.

If you want to work behind the scenes in TV and have a knack for numbers, Shawn may have the perfect job for you as a Director of Station Research. Then Gracey will visit a physical therapy rehab unit of a hospital where she learns about the fascinating and growing profession of a hand therapist. You thought only people get acupuncture? Wrong. Shawn will speak with a veterinary acupuncturist.