Gwen Gets To Work
Hello! I am 10 year old Gwen Rose. I wanted to do this podcast so all the girls, boys and me could learn about what in different jobs really get up to at work all day. Join me in uncovering what the jobs we think we know about are actually like, and discovering some we had never thought about before. Let's get to work!
Episodes
68 episodes
The Warbird/Commercial Pilot
Bob Davy is a one trick pony; so he says....but we think he is pretty multi-talented! He flies people and cargo all around the world, and he also flies Warbirds - that's ex-military aircraft. When COVID came along, bringing the commercial airli...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:02
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The Airfield Manager
How do you go from Scotland and secretarial college to the outskirts of London, owning and managing an airfield......via a spot of car dealing?! Catherine's story shows that life can take some surprising turns, and that everything you do can be...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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21:41
The Process Engineer
What does cardboard have to do with making coffee?? Gwen’s friend Holly has a Dad with a really important job: without people like him there might not be any chocolate in the shops! Imagine!If you like maths and science and working out ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:23
The Art Logistics Coordinator
Sara's company helps museums and art collectors to move art and objects - including very big, fragile, or precious things - around from one location to another, in the UK and to other countries all over the world. They ensure things are parcell...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:42
The Poker Player
Can you imagine playing your favourite game EVERY DAY? Even better, if you got really good at it, making all your money from it? It's a risky business, but Leo the Poker Player has done just that, playing at professional tournaments and travell...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:47
The Art Publisher (Mothers Day Special)
Mother's Day Special! Gwen talks to her Mum about what she really does all day while Gwen is at school.She learns that there is more to her Mum's job than she realised, and that being a Mum is a proper actual job too.If you are ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:54
The Makeup Artist
Gwen met the Makeup Artist earlier this year, when she was lucky enough to take part in some filming on location in Kent. It was a chilly day by the coast, and Jessica was on hand with her trusty kit to tone down those rosy cheeks. Gwen, of cou...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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16:20
The Electrician
In this week's episode Gwen chats with her lovely neighbour Adam, a brilliant Electrician. She finds out that being an electrician isn't just about plugs and wires; there are also bacon sandwiches, interesting people and the occasional rat!! Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:54
The Entrepreneur - A Chat With My Step-Dad
In this week's episode Gwen and her Step-Dad, who does all the editing and production for Gwen's podcast, talk about building relationships with clients, meeting needs and growing a small business from scratch. Some good tips for budding entrep...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:44
The HR Director
Why is working in Human Resources a bit like running a marathon? You'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out from Dave, the HR Director. Gwen puts him (and herself!) through the wringer with a personality test and finds out how a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:10
The NHS Helpline Operator
Gwen puts some pretty wild scenarios to Madiha, The 111 Operator, in this week's episode! But she also gets a really clear insight into what it is line to be on the end of the phone for people who need help and advice. We think it is a really l...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:43
The Graphic Artist
WELCOME TO SEASON 2!For Gwen's first episode as a 9 year old she interviews super cool Graphic Artist Paul Farrell, whose bold, colourful, geometric style of work you may recognise from seeing his prints or build sets in galleries and a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:26
She Has Two Jobs! - Yaya Diamond
Special Episode featuring Yaya Diamond, a funk artist and podcaster from Florida, USA who also has her own range of fragrances!Yaya says “Failure only exists when you quit, but if you keep going you are successful indeed!” and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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9:13
The Zookeeper at Cotswold Wildlife Park
This summer, Gwen got the chance to talk to a real Zookeeper! She spent the morning on a Junior Keeper Experience at the wonderful
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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22:22
The Potter
This summer, Gwen visited Tweeny At The Pottery in Plymouth and got the chance to watch her in action, throwing a ramen bowl. They had a lovely chat about what it is like making and teaching all...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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12:54
The Police!
Gwen has waited along time to talk to a Police person and it was worth the wait - she got to interview three! In this episode she talks to PC Michael Havers and two of the Police Community Support Officers on his team, Lauren Jerrom and Derrin ...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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22:35
The Theatre Company Director
Gwen is back with a super fun episode and some great life lessons from Gail, the Artistic Director of Acorn, a performing theatre company. She says Acorn is a family, a tribe, a team of all...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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30:23
The Florist
This week's episode is one for everyone who loves doing art and creative projects and of course for anyone who loves flowers!Gwen is talking to Joanna, a top London florist who creates amazing floral displays or weddings and for people'...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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26:55
The Biotech Scientist
We hope you enjoy this episode with Tracy the Biotech Scientist! It's pretty cool stuff. Tracy works for Orbit Discovery. They look for new drugs and so are at the very start of the discovery process. If you are interested check out the video t...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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18:11
The Subject Librarian
Suzi is not just any librarian.....she is a Subject Librarian. That means she specialises in one topic, working in a university library focussed on art. She and Gwen have a lovely chat about books, libraries and what Suzi gets up to on a normal...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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18:10
Fighter Pilot - Mandy Hickson
What is....an Officer but not a Gentleman????? It is...Mandy Hickson! Mandy dreamt of being a fast jet pilot when she was just 13. She went on to lead an entirely male dominated Front Line Tornado Squadron, flying a multi-million pound jet in h...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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26:24
The Charity Founder
We can all do our little bit to make the world a better place. In this week's episode, Elaine the Charity Founder tells Gwen all about how some volunteering led her to eventually start a charity, working for the rights & protection of young...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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19:21
The Sailor
Would you like to spend your days and nights sailing the ocean waves? Helen The Sailor has done just that, not just sailing a big boat but teaching kids how to do it too - what a breeze! Gwen gets to work finding out how fast the boat goes, pow...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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16:58
