PODCAST EPISODES
"Ms. Jennifer Feeney, the Nurse Practitioner!"
There are so many professionals out there supporting people’s health in the healthcare industry! Ms. Jennifer Feeney is a Nurse Practitioner working in women’s health at the UC Davis Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She joins us today to tell us all about her experience of working in different types of healthcare, how she came to specialize in women’s health, and what her role entails on a daily basis.
"Dr. Jocylen Glassberg, the OB/GYN!"
One of the many incredible things women can do is bring humans into the world and today, we get to hear all the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of obstetrics and gynecology! Welcome to another episode of What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? In this episode, we are joined by OB-GYN Dr. Jocylen Glassberg to tell us all about what her career entails, how she balances work and family, and finding her way in a STEM field as a woman. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Dr. Glassberg’s upbringing, college experience, medical school and residency journey, and becoming an OB-GYN.
"Dr. Melissa Bauman, the Neuroscientist!"
While STEM fields have come a long way in terms of increasing diversity over the past few decades, there is still much to be achieved in terms of equity. Joining us today is Dr. Melissa Bauman, a neuroscientist at the UC Davis MIND Institute, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC Davis, and director of Women in Medicine and Health Sciences (WIMHS) at the same institution. Dr. Bauman is a passionate advocate for advancing women’s careers in science and medicine, and in today’s conversation, we learn how she is helping introduce more girls and young women to STEM fields.
"Mr. Brian Maroney, the Bridge Engineer!"
Mr. Brian Maroney is a distinguished civil engineer currently serving as the Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit Chief Bridge Engineer at Caltrans. Formerly the chief engineer of the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Mr. Maroney is renowned for his contributions to earthquake engineering and his pivotal role in enhancing community safety. With numerous accolades, including the Greta Ericson Distinguished Service Award, he has been instrumental in the design and creation of famous structures globally, including the Bay Bridge.
"Dr. Ban Truong, the ER Doctor!" - Part 2
We’re back with Dr. Ban Truong, the all-in-one emergency trauma specialist, and we pick up our conversation with Dr. Ban explaining the chain reactions that occur in our bodies, as well as the importance of always asking “why”. We discover why emergency medicine training is more intensive than your standard medical school practices before taking a journey through two of our guest’s most eyewatering cases.
"Dr. Ban Truong, the ER Doctor!" - Part 1
From a young age, today’s guest, Dr. Ban Truong, was pushed by his parents to become a doctor, and his hard work ethic brought their dream to fruition – earlier than anyone expected! Dr. Ban’s professional trajectory is unique, as apart from finishing school early and getting his bachelor’s degree at a young age; he also acquired his PhD before attending medical school. In our conversation, our guest walks us through his professional journey and how he became a jack-of-all-trades. Then, we discover how his hands-on experience as a researcher made medical school a little easier before diving into his childhood and getting a sense of his incredible work ethic. We also learn about the role of amino acids in the body, what Dr. Ban did after completing his residency, how moonlighting helped shape the doctor he is today, and how he fell in love with the emergency. But that’s not all! Be sure to come back for part 2 of our conversation with the sensational Dr. Ban Truong!
"Dr. David Liang, Cardiologist at Stanford University!" - Part 2
Welcome back to What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up for the second part of our conversation with Dr. David Liang, and he continues our discussion by explaining what you’ll typically find on a resident’s schedule. We talk about the factors that lead people away from applying to medical school, the attributes of a good doctor, the transition between medical school and working at a hospital, and the (many) tests that you’ll need to take to become a cardiologist. After explaining why California is a haven for doctors, our guest walks us through his standard work day and the procedures he performs, the differences between cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons, the most bizarre case he’s ever encountered, and how Google is reshaping the landscape of modern medicine.
"Dr. David Liang, Cardiologist at Stanford University!" - Part 1
If you’ve read this episode’s title and you’re wondering if we have an actual doctor on the show, the answer is a resounding, yes! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. David Liang from Stanford Health Care, who is here to talk to us about what it takes to succeed as a medical professional. We begin by examining Dr. Liang’s other exploits before he began studying medicine, the role that engineering played in kickstarting his medical career, and the type of students and subject matter that he covers in his lectures.
"Mr. Scott Shields, Associate Director and Chief Curator of the Crocker Art Museum!" - Part 2
Welcome back to part two of this incredible miniseries, where we speak to Mr. Scott Shields, Associate Director and Chief Curator at Crocker Art Museum about what it means to be a museum curator. As an author who has written extensively about art, Mr. Shields builds on our conversation from last time by letting us in on the cost and effort of creating an exhibition catalog and sharing some of the books he has written. Tuning in today, you’ll learn more about the little title cards that go next to the artworks in a museum, how the meaning of art has evolved over time, and what makes it valuable in the first place.
"Mr. Scott Shields, Associate Director and Chief Curator of the Crocker Art Museum!" - Part 1
Art museums enable us to see and engage with contemporary and historic artworks that we otherwise wouldn’t have access to. It takes a very special person and a considerable amount of time and effort to obtain these items, verify their authenticity, store them properly, and curate exhibitions around them. To learn more, we’re joined by Mr. Scott Shields, Associate Director and Chief Curator at Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California. He grew up in Nebraska, has a master's degree and a Ph.D. in art history, and has curated many impressive exhibitions at the Crocker; drawing in large numbers of people who flock to the museum for a chance to view its collection of art and ceramics.
“Ms. Emily Lo - Davis Fire Dept Battalion Chief!" - Part 2
During Part 2 of our conversation, we dive into the relationship between the police and the fire department and the difference between a fire truck and a fire engine before Ms. Lo shares the story of one of the first fires she put out at age 20. She shares the process of moving up in the ranks and the typical daily calls she receives, before discussing why she doesn’t consider her job to be about her, but rather the people she serves. We explore balancing family life with a career at the fire department, setting priorities, and her favorite aspects of the job.
“Ms. Emily Lo - Davis Fire Dept Battalion Chief!” - Part 1
Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the responsibilities of a firefighter, the ‘four ups’ that she teaches her rookies to live by, and some of the skills necessary to excel as a firefighter. You’ll also hear what a typical week looks like for Miss Lo, different physical training requirements, and why it is so important to have a supportive team in this industry. You’ll also hear all about how she empowers other women in the field through mentorship and recruitment, how requirements differ between departments and areas, and much more!
"Dr. James Fann - Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Stanford University!"
Dr. Fann works at the Stanford University Medical Center. He attended Northwestern for both his college and medical school degrees, and then he did his residency and fellowship at Stanford. Dr. Fann is part of an amazing summer internship at Stanford called The Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills Summer Internship (CSSSI), which allows high school students to gain hands-on experience and insights from distinguished doctors and surgeons about their daily work, human anatomy, and their professional lives.
"Chemistry Around Us!"
This episode is all about the wonders of chemistry and how it is present in the world around us. Instead of tuning into an interview, get ready to learn a bunch of interesting facts about the fascinating world of chemistry. Biochemistry and the body’s processes, redox reactions, and electrochemistry kick off our journey before we dive into the weird and wonderful world of thermal chemistry and how it relates to our daily lives.
"Mr. Russell White, the Real Estate Broker!"
Today, you’ll learn some of the ins and outs of the business from Mr. Russell White, who is the owner of White House Realty in Sacramento, California, and a full-service real estate broker who has been in the business for almost 30 years. In that time, he has handled tens of thousands of real estate transactions, has personally owned over 20 rental units, and has been a partner on numerous “flips,” which allows him to provide the kind of experienced and personal service that most agents cannot.
Episode 8 - "Rishika Assomull, Sotheby's Deputy Director of Modern & Contemporary Southeast Asian Art!"
Today, you’ll hear from Miss Rishika Assomull, who is the Deputy Director and Senior Specialist of Modern and Contemporary Southeast Asian Art at Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Tuning in, you’ll find out the difference between modern and contemporary art, what Miss Rishika’s role entails, and what it takes to work at one of the biggest auction houses in the world. We also discuss the importance of building relationships and finding mentors, and Miss Rishika tells us what she loves about working in the industry and shares her advice for anyone who wants to follow a similar path. If this sounds like something you’d love to do when you grow up, be sure to tune in today to find out more!
Episode 7 - "Michael Hirst the Attorney!"
Today on The K Files, Katie talks to a very special guest: Michael Hirst, the attorney! Michael is the owner of his own law firm, Hirst Law Group in Davis, California. With experience in many aspects of the law, Michael is a renowned attorney and has 15 years of experience as an Assistant US Attorney for the Eastern District of California.
Episode 6 - "Catherine Reon the Interior Designer!"
We’re back with another episode of What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up and on today’s episode, we have Ms. Catherine Reon joining us. Ms. Reon is the co-owner of CRKW studio, an architecture and design firm in Sacramento where she is the principal designer for interiors. Ms. Reon has decades of experience working at both a big company and in her own firm.
Episode 5 - "Dr. Dennis Vo the Chiropractor!"
Welcome back to another episode of the K files, where we help you answer the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. Many of us experience pressure from our parents to follow a particular career path, which usually means becoming a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. This has always been the case for our guest, Dr. Dennis Vo, who was expected to fit into one of these boxes his entire life
Episode 4 - “Mr. Virgil Smith the CPA!”
In this episode, we talk to Mr. Virgil Smith. He has been a certified public accountant for about 45 years. He worked for the California Franchise Tax Board for eight years before he started his own CPA firm called Virgil Smith CPA in Davis, California, where he continues to work today.