Podcasts by Whats Your 9 to 5?

Making Good Choices For Your Future Self from 2023-04-28T04:01:32

2 episodes in 1 week? Let's go! Today Jorja speaks with Carl who is a domestic missionary and is based in the Grey Bruce area. He is a key member to running 'The Deck' a youth drop in centre in Han...

Life of a Combat Soldier from 2023-04-24T21:43:09

Today we speak with Jono who originally from Scotland but has been living in the Grey Bruce area for some time now. He shares of his experience in working with the military and then working as a pr...

How Mindfulness Affects Our Mood from 2023-03-17T08:00:16

On our final episode of the SAD series, we speak with Whanita from Anchory Therapy and what an incredible conversation it was!

And of course Daniel & Jorja, break down the interview an...

How Exercise Affects Our Mood from 2023-03-10T20:33:13

Today we talk with two awesome ladies who own a gym in the Grey Bruce area. We talk about the benefits of exercise and all kinds of physical activity.

Also there comes so many barriers an...

How Diet Affects Our Mood from 2023-03-03T20:51:07

In our first episode of our new SAD (Supported And Devoted) Unfiltered Series, we launch straight into speaking about what we can learn on how to not just survive throughout the winters but thri...

Contributing to Something Bigger from 2023-02-08T10:01:44

Christina wears a lot of hats from firefighting to working with St John!

We had an awesome conversation and Christina expresses the importance of what it means to contribute to community a...

Working with Young People in Grey Bruce from 2023-02-01T10:01:03

This episode is with our awesome program coordinator/manager; Ashley!

We chat about her life and what led her to where she is now and the passion she carries when she works with young peo...

Keeping Up With Your Own Beat? We Want to Become Stars! from 2023-01-24T19:42:02

In the final episode of the Youth Series, we talk with Wyat Dennis & Ben Dryden. Wyat & Ben are passionate about creating and producing music. They tell us how they started, where they w...

Becoming an Author? I Need to Get Published! from 2023-01-11T20:31:09

Today we spoke with Blace who is a young aspiring author in the Grey Bruce area. He is passionate about writing and looks at authorship from all different angles. He gives us awesome advice for ...

Basketball as a Career? I’m Going to Try! from 2023-01-06T10:01:06

In our first ever Youth Stories episode, we start with having an encouraging conversation with Hope. Who plays basketball at a high and competitive level and has even played internationally in I...

Breaking the Ice with Blair from 2022-12-14T10:01:01

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get involved with a sport without being an athlete? This week, Jorja talks to the general manager of Hanover's Hockey team, the Hanover Barons. We...

Turning Your Passion into a Career from 2022-12-09T20:23:16

On this weeks episode, Jorja spoke with a longtime gymnast, Brenda Jolly, who actually used to coach Jorja when she was little. Brenda begun her gymnastics journey at a young age and is currentl...

The Importance of Mentorship from 2022-11-30T10:00:57

Today Jorja spoke with Greg from Bruce Grey Mentorship. He is doing great things in the community and is very passionate about working with young people.

Greg informed us of social mentors...

When the Host is on the Other Side from 2022-11-25T21:31:13

To kick off Season 4, we're interviewing Jorja Rae, the host of the What's Your 9 to 5 podcast for the past year.

If you don't already know Jorja, you definitely will after this episode! ...

What can we do about the Labour Shortage? from 2022-11-09T18:46:09

In our episode finale, we have an uncut interview with the local economic manager of Hanover.

Additionally, we hear from some of the young people who come to our youth drop-in centre who s...

The Truth About the Labour Shortage from 2022-11-02T09:00:57

In episode 2 of our investigative series, Jorja hears from Kym who works directly the YMCA employment services. She also speaks with a cafe owner who isn't suffering from the labour shortage and...

Understanding the Labour Shortage from 2022-10-26T09:00:29

In episode 1 of our 3 part investigative series, Jorja speaks of her personal experience of the labour shortage. She also hears from immigration, everyday people and a head chef.

Saying farewell to Chris Hoekstra from 2022-10-20T09:00:21

What's up everyone! This weeks episode is a very special one. We are saying goodbye to Chris Hoekstra, former host and producer, as he signs off of the podcast one last time and moves on to the ...

What's up with Nicholas Manglal-lan? from 2022-10-14T15:34:56

What's up everyone! You may know Nic from previous episodes, but today he is back and we're talking about his newest role here at Launchpad. Listen to this episode to hear about how Nic became E...

What's up with Lauren Schierz? from 2022-10-11T19:28:32

Meet Lauren Schierz, Launchpad's 2022 summer program assistant! In this episode, we talk to Lauren about post-secondary, her experience here at Launchpad, and wish her good luck as she heads bac...

What's up with Carys? (Her last episode!) from 2022-10-06T22:02:21

Welcome back everyone! On Carys's last episode, Jorja talks with Carys about her current life and plans for the future. We talk about a lot of different things and we finish off with saying good...

What's up with being a personal trainer? from 2022-06-29T14:30:43

Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Trevor Clerk and talk to him about how he became a personal trainer and much more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

What's up with Wedding Planning in Grey Bruce? from 2022-06-01T06:00:18

Hey everyone! On this episode, we chat with Cornelia about what all comes with the job of planning a wedding, and the challenges that come with it! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

What's up with being an Insurance Agent? (feat. Mark Rogan) from 2022-04-06T17:20:16

Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Dejardins insurance agent, Mark Rogan about his path to becoming an insurance agent and all the things that come with the job. Sta...

What's up with the Colour Jar? from 2022-03-30T21:30:20

Hey everyone! On this episode. Jorja and Carys have a conversation with the owner of the Colour Jar, an art supply store in Durham, Ontario. Don't miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dre...

What's Going on with Jorja and Carys? from 2022-03-16T16:42:30

Hey everyone! On this special episode, Jorja and Carys catch up with each other and talk about future goals. They also give their top 3 movies, songs and more! Stay hydrated and chase your dream...

Whats up with the Hanover Community Players? from 2022-03-09T14:16:58

Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Marg Poste of the Hanover Community Players. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

What's up with running a restaurant? from 2022-03-02T13:51:44

Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with the owners of the Bicycle cafe, Julie and Peter Reitzel. You won't wanna miss this one!

What's up with being a Lawyer in Grey Bruce? from 2022-02-23T07:00:18

What's up everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys talk to Selwyn Hicks about what its like to be a lawyer and how Selwyn got into the field. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

What's New at Launch Pad? from 2022-02-16T16:54:56

Welcome back everyone! After a short break we are back to chat with Emily and Nick from Launch Pad about all the new things going on here and what we want to accomplish in the new year. Stay hyd...

What's up with being a Veterinarian? from 2021-12-17T07:00:20

Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with the Hanover Veterinary Hospital's Robyn Thompson! She talks about the day to day life of her job and all the steps she took to get...

What's up with being a Veterinarian? from 2021-12-17T07:00:20

Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with the Hanover Veterinary Hospital's Robyn Thompson! She talks about the day to day life of her job and all the steps she took to get...

What's up with Culinary in Grey Bruce from 2021-12-10T17:36:26

Hey everyone! On this episode Carys and Jorja have a chat with chef Steph! He talks about how he ended up being a chef and all that comes with the very busy and hectic job. Stay hydrated and cha...

What's up with acting in Grey Bruce? from 2021-12-03T13:23

Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Edie Inksetter (Jorja's mom). She talks about the ins and outs of the acting industry and gives us some insights into what that ca...

What's up with woodworking at Launch Pad? from 2021-11-24T16:05:56

Hey everyone! On this episode, Jorja and Carys have a chat with Launch Pad's own wood shop teacher, Peter! Learn about how Peter teaches his students about more than just woodworking and how the...

What's up with Chris Hoekstra? from 2021-11-10T16:19:24

Hey everyone! On this episode, we have a our new hosts interview their first guest and its only right that they interview the old host, Chris Hoekstra. You won't wanna miss this! Stay hydrated a...

Introducing the new hosts of the podcast! from 2021-11-05T06:00:19

What's up everyone! On this episode, Chris hosts his last episode for the foreseeable future while he interviews the new hosts, Jorja and Carys! You don't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and ...

What's up with hair dressers in Grey Bruce? w/ Mikayla MacArthur and special guest Nick Manglal-lan from 2021-09-29T06:00:18

What's up everyone! On this episode we have quick chat with Mikayla MacArthur who is a hair dresser at the Garafraxa St. Salon and Spa in Durham. We also have a chat with Launch Pad's newest hir...

What's up with the Nuclear Innovation Institute? from 2021-09-22T06:00:19

Welcome back to the podcast everyone! On this episode, we have a chat with Phillip Craig who is the director for the Nuclear Innovation Institute. We talk about the opportunities they have for y...

What's up with the Grey County Secondary Academic Mentorship Program w/ Kayla Baren from 2021-09-15T06:00:19

What's up everyone! On this episode of the podcast, Kayla Baren talks about being director and mentor of the Grey County Secondary Mentorship Program and why this initiative is important for you...

What's up with Josh Weidner at Launch Pad? from 2021-09-08T06:00:18

It's good to be back! On this episode, Chris has a chat with fellow co worker and marketing genius Josh Weidner! We talk about his job and what has all happened here at Launch Pad during the pod...

What's up with Neptune Scoops? from 2021-07-14T06:00:16

Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Karina Hahn and Grace Weber about working at Neptune Scoops and planning the launch of this great youth initiative. You don't wanna ...

What's up with being an Airport Manager? from 2021-07-07T06:00:17

Hello Grey Bruce! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Filomena who is the airport manager at the Saugeen Municipal Airport. If aviation is your interest you should definitely take a li...

What's Up with Architecture? feat. Bryce Jaekel from 2021-06-30T06:00:17

Hey all you lovely people! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris chat with Bryce Jaekel who is fresh out of post-secondary and working as an apprentice architect. You guys don't wanna miss o...

What's up with Axe N' Gear music? from 2021-06-23T06:00:18

Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Darryl of Axe N' Gear music in Walkerton about running a music store so listen up ya'll. Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

What's up with Experiential Learning? from 2021-06-16T13:11:33

Hey guys! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Paulette and Andrea from the catholic school board about all things experiential learning. You don't wanna miss it!

What's up with Archaeology? from 2021-06-09T18:02:43

What's up everyone! On todays episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a talk with Kayla who is Archaeologist here in Ontario! Ever wonder about what exactly they do? Listen up! Stay hydrated and chase ...

What's up with being a foundation coordinator and interior designer? from 2021-06-02T15:53:13

Hello everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk it up with Angela Wainscott. Angela works at the Hanover hospital but also has her side interior design business called 'UpStaged'....

What's up with 'The Baker's Table' in Hanover from 2021-05-26T06:00:16

Hey everyone! On this weeks episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Taryn from 'The Baker's Table'! So any future bakers out there should listen up and learn! Stay hydrated and chase your d...

What's up with the Arran-Elderslie youth council? from 2021-05-14T16:28:29

Hey everyone! Here is a bonus episode for ya'll! This episode Brooklyn and Chris talk to the Arran-Elderslie youth council and how they started up! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

What's up with MacLean's Ales from 2021-05-12T14:49:40

Hey everybody! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with co-founder and CEO of MacLean's Ales, Curtis Schmalz! If there are any future brewers or entrepreneurs out there, take a liste...

What's up with being a clerk? from 2021-05-05T06:00:17

Hello everyone! On this episode we talk to Emily Dance who works as a clerk for the municipality of Huron-Kinloss! So if you are interested in working with your municipality in future, please li...

What's up with the YMCA in Grey Bruce? from 2021-04-28T06:00:17

Hello! All youth looking to get jobs this summer, listen up! We have on Stefanie Van Geem who is the student liaison for YMCA in Grey Bruce! We talk about what you need for your resume and tips ...

What's up with the Hub? from 2021-04-21T16:15:28

Hello everyone! On today's episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Lauren Eby from the Hub! You won't wanna miss this one! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

What's up with the Military in Grey Bruce? from 2021-04-14T19:22:21

Hey everyone! Just a heads up that the audio from this episode won't be the best quality as some technical issues came up while editing. But alas, we still have the interview! We talk with Carol...

What's up with applying to post-secondary? from 2021-04-08T15:42:46

Hello! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Blake Morrison from the University of Guelph about applying to post secondary. Don't miss it! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams!

What's up with finance help for post secondary? from 2021-03-31T15:31

Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have the ladies from RBC on again! This time to talk specifically about all your finances and helpful tips to survive going off to post second...

What's up with Wightman's? from 2021-03-24T06:00:19

Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk with Adam Olivero about all things Wightman's TV and what his job a TV personality is like! Don't miss out on this one folks!

What's up with Johnny K Sports? from 2021-03-17T06:00:22

Hello everyone! On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a conversation with the man known as Johnny K and his nephew Justin. We talk about the start up of Johnny K Sports and why sports in gene...

What's up with Bruce Power? from 2021-03-10T07:00:23

Hello everyone! So glad to be back with another great episode about an important employer and workplace in Grey Bruce. Bruce Power! We have Jessica Self-Reid in to talk about what it's like work...

What's up with Indigenous groups in Grey Bruce? from 2021-03-03T07:00:21

DISCLAIMER - This episode was prerecorded in December 2020.

Hello everyone! On this episode Brooklyn and Chris talk to Karen! An advocate for indigequeer people in grey bruce and a great p...

What's up with Wes for Youth? from 2021-02-24T07:00:20

DISCLAIMER: This was recorded December of 2020.

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris get a chance to talk with Lesley who is the Virtual Program Lead at Wes for Youth. This was a great chat...

What's up with the Clean Energy Frontier Program? from 2021-02-17T16:19:35

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris chat with Chad Richards about the Clean Energy Frontier Program in Grey Bruce Huron and how it will open up opportunities for youth down the road. You won't w...

What's up with Finance and Youth in Grey Bruce? from 2021-02-10T07:00:20

Hey everyone! On this weeks episode we talk to 3 RBC representatives about the bank and what youth should know about finance. So keep your ears open and learn some things about money! Stay hydra...

What's up with Community Foundations Grey Bruce? from 2021-02-03T16:22:18

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Stuart Reid, who is the Executive Director for Community Foundations Grey Bruce! This was recorded back in December of 2020. Stay hydrated and chase y...

What's up with COVID 19 in Grey Bruce? 2 from 2021-01-27T14:53:46

Hey everyone! We are lucky again to have Dr. Arra on the show to tell us more details about the 2nd lockdown, vaccines and much more! Stay hydrated and chase your dreams.

What's up with Social Enterprise in Grey Bruce? from 2021-01-20T07:00:20

Brooklyn and Chris are back to interview Social Enterprise enthusiasts Elly Green, Shaylyn and Jenna! This is the first interview done completely over Zoom since we are back in a second lockdown...

What's up with COVID support groups in Grey Bruce? from 2021-01-13T07:00:22

Happy 2021 everyone! We are back with an episode we thought would be perfect for these times since Grey Bruce is in a second lockdown. COVID sucks is run by Melri and Mike Wright who work for Le...

The Best of Season 1 from 2020-12-30T07:00:20

Hey everyone! Happy New Year's Eve Eve! We wanted to give you guys just one more episode before 2020 is in the books so we decided to take all the best clips from season one of the podcast! Plus...

What's Going on with Mental Health in Grey Bruce? from 2020-12-16T07:00:20

It's the last episode of Season 1! Brooklyn and Chris have a chat with Jackie Ralph and Sarah Durrer who are both advocates for Mental Health here in Grey Bruce. We talk about the stigma around ...

What's up with Policing in Grey Bruce? from 2020-12-09T07:00:20

On this episode of the podcast, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Chris Knoll, the head chief of the Hanover police, and Jason Cranny, the community services officer of the Owen Sound police. Learn abo...

What's up with Agriculture in Grey Bruce? from 2020-12-02T17:45:30

On this episode of the podcast, Chris and Brooklyn talk to 4-H extraordinaire Ally Spielmacher about all the things you didn't know about 4-H and also have a chat with Danielle Collins about bei...

What's up with Support Groups in Grey Bruce? from 2020-11-25T07:00:19

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Marissa Lair and Gillian King of HERstory and co. and also with Spencer and Deni Wright of Make it Wright! These people are making waves throughout Gr...

What's up with Students in Grey Bruce? from 2020-11-18T07:00:16

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to grade 8 student Max about Launchpad, Apprenticeships and more! They also chat with Avryl Bender who is the student council president at JDSS and she t...

What's Happening with Women in the Trades? from 2020-11-11T07:00:21

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to two ladies who are killing it in the trades in Grey Bruce and why they decided to keep going despite going through all kinds of challenges. Stay hydra...

What's up with OYAP? from 2020-11-04T07:00:15

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris have a conversation with the coordinator of OYAP (Ontario. Youth. Apprenticeship. Program) Dave Barrett talking about all things apprenticeships and why more...

What's Happening with Photography/United Way in Grey Bruce? from 2020-10-28T06:00:18

On this episode, we talk with well known Grey Bruce photographer Emily McCracken and we also have a chat with Executive Director of Untied Way Grey Bruce, Francesca Dobbyn.

What's Happening with COVID-19 in Grey Bruce? from 2020-10-21T06:00

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to the Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Arra and Director of Education for Bluewater School Board Lori Wilder about all things COVID in Grey Bruce and w...

What's up with Entrepreneurship? from 2020-10-16T06:00

On this episode, Brooklyn and Chris talk to Taylor Corfield (the Grey County Business Enterprise Coordinator), and Gabe Rossiter, a 16 year old who created an online clothing brand called that d...

What's Going on at Launch Pad? from 2020-10-14T05:00

On the very first episode of What's Your 9 to 5, Brooklyn and Chris interview Emily Morrison (Executive Director) and Ashley Hoy (Program Coordinator) about what happens at the Launch Pad, how t...

Podcast Intro Trailer from 2020-10-07T18:06:17

Starting on Oct. 14th...