The What Happened Podcast
JP Pienaar interviews people from many different professions to find out what they wanted to be when they were younger and what happened after that. We look at what career path(s) they went down and how they are doing in their current job. This podcast is meant to provide help to anyone of any age who is considering what career to pursue. This includes school students who are thinking about what to study at University, people who have been working for a few years and would like to change to another career that they actual enjoy and people who think it’s too late or that they are too old to change their current career situation. Each week we interview someone to find out what it is actually like to work in their profession. If you have ever considered making a move to a different profession then this podcast will help you to find out what that profession is actually like. Most people don’t pursue their true passion. They end up working a job that they hate, to pay the bills. This podcast highlights that we all experience the same kinds of road blocks when trying to pursue our true passion as a career. Those who are truly happy are those who break through these road blocks to pursue their passion. In the words of Tyler Durden: “What did you want to be ? !!!!”
Episodes
18 episodes
#18 - Interview with an Estate Agent - Alan Screen
Alan joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of an Estate Agent is like. Alan works for Seeff properties in the Cape Town city bowl area and has been in the industry for 8 years. Alan studied at Stellenbosch University in I...
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Episode 18
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23:52
#17 - Interview with a Coach - Nick Pampallis
Nick Pampallis joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a Coach is like. Nick coaches boxing, fitness and thinking and runs operations within The Coaching Centre and the Integral Africa Institute. Nick studied personal tr...
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Episode 17
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1:16:24
#16 - Interview with a Social Worker - Jane Payne
“I have loved every job I have had as a social worker.”“If you’re looking to become a social worker do it because you have empathy. Don’t do it just because you want a job. You need something inside you that really cares about other peop...
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Episode 16
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32:22
#15 - Interview with a City Planner - Urban Designer - Ross Train
“Speak to people who are currently doing or have done what you want to do. It could be life altering.”Ross Train joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a City Planner/Urban Designer is like. Growing up, Ross had...
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Episode 15
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33:50
#14 - Interview with an Entrepreneur - Paul Simon
Paul Simon joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of an Entrepreneur is like. Enrolling in a Clothing Production Management course at Cape Technicon, Paul completed 1 of the 3 years before working at GAP in the UK. Returni...
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Episode 14
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50:48
#13 - Interview with an Artist - Managing Director/President (Oil Industry) - Pat Munro
“I expected too much after doing 2 years of fine art, I expected to be earning well quickly.”“It’s hard to earn enough money from art, unless you are extremely famous.”“An artist who has to earn their living from painting has to b...
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Episode 13
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22:02
#12 - Interview with a public health specialist - Dr. Peter Barron
“You have to be flexible enough to change as technology and your career opportunities change.”"As much as we think we can plan our lives, often circumstances determine what is going to happen.”“There is no one path that is right ...
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Episode 12
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50:30
#11 - Interview with a Project Manager (Business management and entrepreneurship) - Bjorn Train
“If I could do the year of Business management and entrepreneurship at UCT again I would, it was a great course.”Bjorn Train joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a Project Manager is like. During his 3rd year ...
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Episode 11
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44:52
#10 - Interview with a special needs teacher - Julie Doolan
“You can study theory but when you are in the classroom it is different. The positives of a teacher’s college is that they allow you to gain more practical experience.”Julie Doolan joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the...
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Episode 10
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34:04
#09 - Interview with an Estate Agent - Sales Manager - Gareth Doolan
“You have to have a very thick skin to become an estate agent. You grow every year as you face new challenges.”Gareth Doolan joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of an estate agent is like. In 2010 he became an e...
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Episode 9
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41:36
#08 - Interview with a Trainee Accountant (CA) - Tim Lewis
“As you get older, the colours of the painting merge into something that they weren’t back then.”Tim Lewis joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a trainee accountant is like. Passionate about soccer, Tim sustai...
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Episode 8
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49:50
#07 - Interview with a Buyer (Fashion Retail) - Caron Train
“You cannot buy your health.”Caron Train joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a buyer in the fashion retail industry is like. Caron left home at the age of 17 and from working reception at The Southern S...
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Episode 7
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25:58
#06 - Interview with a Teacher - Pieter Pienaar
“I simply didn’t work hard enough in high school. You have to have the basics !” Pieter Pienaar joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a teacher is like. Pieter wanted to become a radio presenter/sports com...
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Episode 6
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34:48
#05 - Interview with a PA - Di Lewis
"Don’t be aggressive, rude or sarcastic, but be assertive."Di Lewis joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a PA is like. With over 40 years of experience Di has seen it all, with some of her secretarial experien...
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Episode 5
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1:14:48
#04 - Interview with a Shopper Marketing Manager - Andy Knoop
“I would tell 8 year old me to have more faith in myself and have the confidence to decide what I want to do and just go in that direction.”Andy Knoop joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a Shopper Marketing M...
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Episode 4
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27:18
#03 - Interview with a Tech Entrepreneur - Justin Erasmus
"Do things that are true to yourself, if you don’t like playing golf and cycling then don’t pretend to."Justin Erasmus joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a tech entrepreneur is like. He takes us through what...
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Episode 3
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31:05
#02 - Interview with a Biokineticist - Justin Pienaar
Justin Pienaar joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a biokineticist is like. After obtaining 27% for matric Afrikaans, Justin went on to become one of the top 12 Biokinetics students in South Africa. His journey start...
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Episode 2
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42:29
#01 - Interview with a SENCO (Special Needs Coordinator) - Carol Pienaar
"I'm happy as a teacher, I also wanted to be a musician or doctor."Carol Pienaar joins us on the podcast for a look at what a day in the life of a SENCO at a private school is like. With over 40 years of teaching experience, this guest ...
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Episode 1
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33:03