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Time We Discuss | Career Exploration Podcast with Real Professionals and Real Stories

Time We Discuss | Career Exploration Podcast with Real Professionals and Real Stories

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Career discovery and career exploration at its best! Listen to career discussions and interviews with people doing real jobs and find out what it's really like in the day in the life of various occupations. In this career podcast, learn about the jobs of various professionals. Learn how to choose a career and see if it makes sense for you to go to college or jump right into a career. This career and job resource is the ultimate guide for anyone exiting high school and trying to find the right job OR for anyone in their 30s, 40s, 50s looking to pivot into a new career leveraging what you know.Time We Discuss Career Success Economics
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  • Home Baker Career: Sweet Surprises, Cake Decorating Disasters And More!

    Home Baker Career: Sweet Surprises, Cake Decorating Disasters And More!
    Jun 28 2026
    Thinking about becoming a home baker or starting your own home baking business? Before you preheat the oven, watch this!In this episode of Time We Discuss, Kathy Pry shares what it's really like running a successful home baking business from her own kitchen. From decorating custom cakes and building a loyal customer base to navigating Pennsylvania home bakery regulations, Kathy offers an honest look at the sweet rewards and unexpected challenges of the profession.You'll learn how she turned a passion for baking into a thriving side business, why social media is essential for attracting customers, and what aspiring bakers need to know about licensing, scheduling, and creating products people actually want to buy.We also discuss cake decorating, subscription dessert boxes, repeat customers, home bakery laws, and the products Kathy refuses to make because they are simply too much trouble.If you've ever wondered whether a baker career is right for you, this episode provides valuable insights into the day to day reality of running a baking business from home.In this episode, you'll learn:How Kathy turned a hobby into a profitable home bakeryWhat a typical day looks like for a working bakerWhy cakes and cupcakes are her most popular productsHow Facebook helps generate new customersWhat it takes to operate a licensed home kitchenThe importance of organization and time managementCreative ways to grow a baking businessWhy helping people celebrate life's biggest moments makes the job worthwhileWhether you're interested in cake decorating, baking as a side hustle, starting a cottage bakery, or exploring a career as a baker, this interview offers practical advice and real world experience.========================================Timestamp:00:00 - Turn Your Baking Passion Into a Business00:48 - A Day in the Life of a Home Baker Side Hustle01:25 - Baking Secrets: How to Freeze Cake Successfully02:41 - The Most Profitable Baked Goods to Sell03:30 - Transitioning from Hobby Baker to Selling Online04:59 - Marketing Your Bakery Business on Social Media06:24 - How to Avoid Tricky & Unprofitable Baked Goods07:03 - Using Edible Printers for Cookie & Cake Decorating07:48 - Launching a Driveway Cake Cart & Subscription Box09:03 - Hidden Barriers to Shipping Baked Goods10:00 - Consignment Shops & Alternative Places to Sell Food11:07 - Best Venues & Markets for Selling Your Goods13:00 - Catching Traffic from Neighborhood Yard Sales13:54 - Self-Taught vs. Culinary School for Professional Bakers15:00 - How to Level Up Your Cake Decorating Skills16:13 - The Best and Worst Parts of Being a Home Baker16:53 - Building a Business on Repeat Customers17:18 - The Hardest Parts of Home Baking: Late Nights & Power Outages18:37 - Baking Timelines: Why Cold Cake Travels Better19:56 - Understanding Pennsylvania Cottage Food Laws21:15 - The Strict Rules of a Licensed Home Kitchen22:46 - Hidden Perks: Driveway Cake Stands & Community Magic24:56 - Baking for Good: Supporting Local Non-Profits & Charities26:50 - Key Takeaways: Longevity, Organization, and Finding a Niche28:38 - Reality Check: How Much Money Do Home Bakers Actually Make?========================================Guest Information:Kathy PryKP Cakes WebsiteSt. Agnes Day Room WebsiteIcing Smiles WebsiteIcing Images - Big Blue PrinterBake for GoodAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:What It's Really Like to Be an Event Planner with Tara Thistlethwaite========================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads
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    30 mins
  • Divorce Mediation No Judges Just Real Talk

    Divorce Mediation No Judges Just Real Talk
    Jun 21 2026
    Thinking about becoming a divorce mediator? What is it really like helping couples navigate separation, conflict, and emotional conversations without going to court?In this episode of Time We Discuss, divorce mediator and attorney Mardi Chadwick Balcom shares what it is really like working in divorce mediation. We discuss mediation versus arbitration, the emotional side of divorce work, burnout in family law careers, work life balance, mediator salary expectations, and the skills needed to succeed in conflict resolution careers.Mardi also explains:How divorce mediation actually worksWhether mediators need law degreesWhy emotional regulation matters in mediationWhat a typical day looks like as a mediatorHow lawyers transition into mediation careersThe challenges of working with couples during divorceThe biggest rewards and hidden perks of the professionIf you are interested in careers in law, psychology, counseling, conflict resolution, family law, or mediation, this episode gives an honest behind the scenes look at the profession.About Time We Discuss:Time We Discuss is a podcast and YouTube channel exploring what it is really like working in different careers. Each episode features professionals sharing the realities, challenges, salaries, career paths, and day to day experiences of their jobs.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:43 - Arbitration and Mediation, What's the Difference?2:23 - Typical day for a divorce mediator4:17 - Do people use mediators alongside lawyers?5:27 - Personal qualities needed to be a successful mediator6:45 - Do mediators need to have a law degree?7:53 - Is your work mostly nights and weekends?9:13 - How many divorce mediation sessions are needed?10:35 - Do firms hire divorce mediators?11:55 - Changing careers from a divorce mediator13:15 - Mediator certifications15:17 - Learning how to run a business as a divorce mediator16:42 - Why a divorce mediator is the best job17:51 - Why a divorce mediator is the worst job19:21 - Work life balance for a divorce mediator20:16 - Hidden barriers to entry21:26 - Hidden perks for divorce mediators22:35 - Thank you Jolee Vacchi22:50 - Talent has the floor24:07 - Highlights25:58 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Mardi Chadwick-Balcom, Esq.Mardi's WebsiteThe Regulated Lawyer PodcastFree Online CourseAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:HypnotistTrauma Coach: The Unexpected Healing CareerDay in the life of a Corporate LawyerFinancial Advisor (Misty Lunch): Day in the LifeWhat It Is Really Like to Be a Family Law Attorney (Jolee Vacchi)=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads
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    26 mins
  • Fall Is Coming! Start One Of These 5 Businesses Today!

    Fall Is Coming! Start One Of These 5 Businesses Today!
    Jun 14 2026

    Are you looking to start a business but aren't sure where to begin? This episode of Time We Discuss offers essential business tips and five in-demand service based business ideas that can be ready by fall. Learn how to start a small business with low investment and set yourself up for success as the holiday season approaches. Subscribe for more career deep dives and unique paths you probably did not know existed.

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    Timestamp:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:31 - College Mentor / Academic Coaching / College Prep
    1:25 - Professional Holiday Decorator
    2:22 - Corporate Gift / Event Concierge
    3:10 - Seasonal Property Maintenance / Leaf Removal
    3:59 - Mobile Pet Groomer
    4:57 - Outro

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    Also Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:
    • Getting Started as a Private Tutor

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