Funkee Careers

In our 34th Podcast- Part 2 of 2, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Jodie Odrowaz . In Part 2 Jodie continues her career as a Chef overseas still with sensational hunger for personal growth and skill development overseas. Then Jodie reflects on her career location. Jodie loves being a Chef. Jodie decides to return to Australia to continue as career Chef, with no idea on what that will look like. Listen as her story on returning to Australia unfolds. Listening time: 48min 38 secs

In our 34th Podcast- Part 1 of 2, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Jodie Odrowaz , who tells us of her journey from growing up on the family produce farm to mucking in with farm chores to helping with the cooking of family meals. From there the seed was sown as Jodie with curiosity in hand strived to absorb all things hospitality with an initial focus on front of house. Reflecting on her experiences she asked a simple question to a Head Chef. Would you take me on as an Apprentice Chef? Now Jodie is one of 4 partners that owns and runs Messmates Dining. In Part 1, Jodie tells us of her story from developing her craft, firstly in Australia and then Overseas. Part 1 Listening time: 48min 46 secs

In our 33rd podcast David Kee, Founder of Funkee Careers, talks wellbeing elements. Rath and Harter (2010) conducted research on wellbeing and concluded there are Five (5) Essential Elements of Wellbeing. The 5 elements being 1.career wellbeing, 2.social wellbeing, 3.financial wellbeing, 4.physical wellbeing and 5.community wellbeing. These elements are explained giving context on how impactful they can be on your life. Perhaps as a starting point give yourself a rating from 1 to 10 on each Wellbeing Element. So how is your Wellbeing? Listening time: 6min 22sec

In our 32nd podcast, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Izzy Byrne-Nelson , who tells us of her first job at age 5 to becoming a qualified nurse working in a Hospital Emergency Ward. Izzy perfectly articulates the realities of life she has experienced, her feelings and her learnings, whilst continuing to embrace all that life has to offer. If you put energy, positivity and a warm personality together with a library of health science books you have Izzy. Listening time: 1hr 4min 28secA podcast to help people find their career joy by discussing the many elements that impact on the sliding door moments in a career journey: confidence, motivation, strategy, action plans, purpose, perspectives, choice, self knowledge, self awareness, support networks, skills, productivity, personality, strengths, beliefs, values, aptitudes, interests, barriers and assessments - just to name a few!

In our 31st podcast, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Lacey Yeomans, an Indigenous Australian that found a home for her “creative intelligence” as a Creative Freelancer. A truly authentic person that finds joy in putting businesses at the forefront of their target market with imaginative social content creation, brand design, web design & illustrations. Listening time: 48min 52secA podcast to help people find their career joy by discussing the many elements that impact on the sliding door moments in a career journey: confidence, motivation, strategy, action plans, purpose, perspectives, choice, self knowledge, self awareness, support networks, skills, productivity, personality, strengths, beliefs, values, aptitudes, interests, barriers and assessments - just to name a few!

In our 30th podcast, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Josh Tyrrell, an owner of a G.J. Gardner Homes franchise. When he was young in liked building cubbies in his backyard at ground level and/or up a tree. Became a qualified carpenter and progressed to building single, split level and double storey houses. Listening time: 58 min 15 sec.

In our 29th podcast, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Will about his hospitality journey in bars and restaurants from the Melbourne seaside to the ski slopes of Canada to the Scottish Highlands. Before returning to Melbourne and transitioning from hospitality operations to strategic consultancy. Speaking to Will and given Will’s extensive bar management experience, you could best describe the podcast as a “career cocktail”. Listening time: 1hr 5min 1sec.A podcast to help people find their career joy by discussing the many elements that impact on the sliding door moments in a career journey: confidence, motivation, strategy, action plans, purpose, perspectives, choice, self knowledge, self awareness, 3D support network, skills, productivity, personality, strengths, beliefs, values, aptitudes, interests, barriers and assessments - just to name a few!

In our 28th podcast, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Fraser about his experiences from qualifying as an apprentice chef to relocating to the UK and fulfilling his dream of working in an one starred restaurant as awarded under the Michelin Guide for restaurant excellence. Then COVID hit the world and like many “Plan B, C, ……….”. Please note, there is occasional swearing in this podcast. Listening time: 1hr 18min 59sec

In our 27th podcast, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Tess who owns and managers a disability support services business. She shares her ATAR and course selection experiences, the impact of the degrees she completed, the realisation of trusting the process (Journey) by learning and growing through curiosity, as well as the significance she places on being an authentic person Listening time: 50min 38sec

In our 26th podcast, David Kee, the Founder of Funkee Careers, talks to Tommy who shares his journey on transitioning from Carpenter to starting his own business as a Barber. Please note, there is occasional swearing in this podcast. Listening time: 1hr 8 min 56secA podcast to help people find their career joy by discussing the many elements that impact on the sliding door moments in a career journey: confidence, motivation, strategy, action plans, purpose, perspectives, choice, self knowledge, self awareness, support network, skills, productivity, personality, strengths, beliefs, values, aptitudes, interests, barriers and assessments - just to name a few!