There's No Place Like Oz

Heather the International Career (breaking) Panelist

Of course it’s a good idea to do your homework, but don’t let the logistics keep you from committing to what you really want to do. Be ready to act before you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. -Colleen Kinder, Delaying the Real World- Several years ago I picked up a copy of […]

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Heather the Aussie Representative

I love Australia. Big surprise right? I also love storytelling. Ask me a simple question and you’ll probably get a detailed response with loads of facial expressions and hand gestures. I love being a resource for others on topics I’m experienced with — you’ve got questions, I’ve got answers! Need some career or job search […]

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Heather the studio audience member

In the last year, quite a few interesting opportunities have come my way, and I’ve been able to try many new things. I’ve appeared on TV; modeled; belted out show tunes, pop, and R&B at karaoke; and experienced SCUBA diving for the first time. With my love of food and knack for appearing on Australian […]

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Heather the Whizbanger

In the last seven weeks, I’ve traveled 13,000 kilometers around Australia. Somewhere around the 9,000 km mark, I learned that I am a whizbanger. At a national park in Western Australia, a park volunteer made a mad dash toward our van as soon as we arrived at the overnight camping area she looks after. “Where’s […]

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