Seasoned Professional
by Hannah Octavia
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Stressed about the future, kids, & generally all adult…
Stressed about the future, kids, & generally all adult…
About this podcast
Join Hannah Octavia, a 27-year-old who, like many of us, still grapples with the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Through candid conversations with Seasoned Professional(s), she delves into the complexities of finding purpose and meaning in work, offering insights, inspiration, and practical advice for anyone feeling uncertain about their career path.
Whether you're a recent graduate, a Seasoned Professional, or simply seeking direction, tune in as Hannah and her guests unpack the journey of self-discovery and help answer that age-old question: "When I grow up..."
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xx Hannah Octavia
(Theme music curtesy of Fran Lusty's song, "Functioning Adult")
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 56 episodes
- Stressed about the future, kids, & generally all adult responsibilities · 30 min · Episode 55Today I’m chatting to you from my childhood playhouse, which felt like the perfect backdrop for a more casual conversation. In today’s episode, I spend 30 minutes sharing some of…
- Dealing With Loneliness and Expectations with Maggie Hildebrand of Connection Collective · 1 h 32 min · Episode 54Today on the podcast, I speak with the lovely Maggie Hildebrand, founder of Connection Collective Toronto, and something tells me one day it will be much bigger than just…
- 500 Downloads in 30 Days, Thank You · 16 min · Episode 53Today on the podcast, it’s just me, Hannah Octavia. The Seasoned Professional community has reached an incredible milestone: 500 downloads in 30 days! That means we’re already…
- How to Grow on YouTube: Lessons from Yoga YouTuber Charlie Follows · 1 h 35 min · Episode 52Today on the podcast, I speak with Charlie Follows, a YouTube yogi who has built a community of over one million people. She began her career teaching in studios, but quickly…
- How to Spark Creativity Throughout Your Life with Max Romey · 1 h 26 min · Episode 51Today on the podcast, I speak with filmmaker, artist, environmental activist, and founder of Trailbound Sketches, Max Romey. I first came across Max at the Banff Film Festival…
- How to Talk About Death with Kate Morgan of Tomorrow Funerals · 1 h 2 min · Episode 50⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes discussions around medical assistance in dying (MAID), voluntary assisted dying (VAD), suicide, cancer, and the loss of loved ones. If…
- How to Build a Brand on Instagram with Nourished by Nic · 1 h 29 min · Episode 49Today on Seasoned Professional, I sit down with registered dietitian and nutritionist Nicole Addison, the creator behind Nourished by Nic and a thriving online community of over…
- What You Do With Your Story: Kelly Childs, Co-Founder of Kelly’s Bake Shoppe · 1 h 11 min · Episode 48⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of sexual assault, the loss of a parent and moments of not wanting to wake up. I sat down with Kelly Childs, the other half…
- Failure Was Never an Option with Erinn Weatherbie, Co-Founder of Kelly's Bake Shoppe · 1 h 35 min · Episode 47⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion around mental health and moments of not wanting to wake up. I sat down with Erinn Weatherbie, one half of Kelly’s Bake…
- The Making of an OCD Therapist with Emma Forbes · 1 h 7 min · Episode 46In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emma Forbes, an OCD therapist based in the south of England. Emma shares her inspiring career journey, which began in nursing and evolved into…
- The Life of a Vegan Chef, my conversation with Fraser Fitzgerald AKA FraserCooks · 1 h 11 min · Episode 45We’re back with another heartfelt conversation, and this week I’m joined by Fraser Fitzgerald, AKA Fraser Cooks. Fraser grew up in Toronto with three siblings, he’s part of a…
- For Better or For Worse, a Conversation with Canadian Cartoonist Lynn Johnston · 1 h 15 min · Episode 44⚠️ Content warning: In this episode, we talk openly about abuse, alcoholism, and death. Please take care while listening. We’re back with our first guest of 2026, and it is none…
- A Fresh Start: Community, Vulnerability, and 2026 Goals · 24 min · Episode 43Welcome back to Seasoned Professional, I am so glad you are here! This podcast explores the lives, lessons, and growth of people navigating their personal and professional…
- I Donated 12 Inches of My Hair for Cancer: A Conversation with Simon Webster · 54 min · Episode 42🎥 This is a visual episode, don’t miss the full experience on YouTube, linked below! For the final episode of 2025, I step out of the studio for a special on-site conversation…
- The Puma Years: A Conversation with Author Laura Coleman on Life in the Bolivian Jungle · 1 h 23 min · Episode 41In this episode, I chat with Laura Coleman, author of The Puma Years, about growing up with two psychologists as parents, struggling with self-confidence, and finding her path in…
- From Car Obsession to Career: Ashley Winston on Building a Business All About CARS · 1 h 15 min · Episode 40Today I sit down with Ashley Winston, founder and owner of Palmdale Car Finders, ex-marketing specialist, and arguably the biggest car fanatic you’ll ever meet. Ashley shares…
- All things City Girl Network with founder, and CEO Pippa Moyle · 1 h 27 min · Episode 39Today's episode, I am joined by the wonderful Pippa Moyle, founder and CEO of the City Girl Network, a mission-led organisation helping women, non-binary people and trans femmes…
- Brian Capron is Back! A Deep Dive into Fame · 1 h 5 min · Episode 38Brian Capron is back! Our last conversation, The Brian Capron Story: Before and Beyond Coronation Street, explored his full life, from childhood and early acting roles to run-ins…
- The Heart of Humankind: Lou Hill on Life, Resilience, and Passion · 1 h 21 min · Episode 37Born and raised with a spirit of curiosity and determination, Lou Hill is the founder and owner of Humankind, a yoga and pilates studio primarily based in Kemptown, Brighton…
- Between Two Worlds: Identity, Loss, and Art with Joel Chidi Sydenham · 1 h 25 min · Episode 36Born in Nigeria to an English father and a Nigerian mother, Joel Chidi Sydenham grew up on a farm surrounded by nature, creativity, and complexity. From a young age, he was a…
