A Real Piece of Work

Jul 01 2024 20 ep. 29 mins 1
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Matt Rebro of Russell Construction and Joy Dodson of PeakJoy talk with people from a wide variety of professions about what they do, how they got started, and how you might follow in their footsteps. Trying to figure out the right career for you? Check out A Real Piece of Work: The Job Podcast for Young People.A Real Piece of Work is a partnership between Junior Achievement of the Heartland and WVIK, Quad Cities NPR.

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Exploring the World of Corporate Law with Attorney Kurt Spurgeon

Jul 01 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, hosts Matt and Joy interview Kurt Spurgeon, a corporate attorney who specializes in general business and corporate law.

Nobody Cares About Your Career: Insights from Erika Ayres Badan's Book

Jun 04 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, Matt Rebro and Marc Zyla interview Erika Ayres Badan, the CEO of Food52, a home food and lifestyle company.

The Head of Change: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Matt Blaylock

May 06 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Matt and Joy interview Matt Blaylock, the founder and CEO of Cold Penny Marketing.

Lessons from a Passionate Coach: Belief, Hard Work, and Resilience

Apr 01 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of ARPOW, hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Amber Matthews, the Director of Operations and Staff Coach for FC United.

Meeting the Needs of Students and Communities

Mar 04 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Matt Rebro and Marc Zyla interview Dr. Liang Wee, the Interim Chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community College. They dive into his career journey and his role as a community college leader.

Career Not Taken

Feb 06 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Aubrey Barnes, a poet, educator, and entrepreneur from the Quad Cities.

Impacting in Waves

Jan 10 2024 31 mins  
Join hosts Matt and Joy in this podcast episode featuring Jared Johnson, the General Manager/CEO of WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, a nonprofit radio station in Rock Island, Illinois.

Making Life Delicious!

Dec 03 2023 28 mins  
Join Matt and Joy on this delicious episode of A Real Piece of Work as they talk with Sarah Bluhm Organ, plant manager at the Davenport Kraft Heinz manufacturing facility.

Behind the Counter: A Conversation with Charlie Hartig, CEO of Hartig Drug Company

Nov 08 2023 28 mins  
In this episode of "A Real Piece of Work," hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Charlie Hartig, the CEO of Hartig Drug Company, a family-owned pharmacy chain. Matt and Joy have a personal connection to Charlie, as his father and Joy's father-in-law were pharmacy school classmates, and Joy herself worked with him at a pharmacy during her school years.Charlie takes us through his career

Keeping chocolate alive from another planet!

Oct 30 2023 26 mins  
In this episode of "A Real Piece of Work," hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Ashley DuVal, a Senior Scientist at Mars Wrigley, to delve into her fascinating career in developing resilient and productive cocoa plants. The hosts express their enthusiasm to learn about DuVal's role in breeding, integrated pest management, and farming practices that support cocoa farmers and ensure a su