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So You Want To Be...

So You Want To Be...

Written by: Sydney Catholic Schools
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So you want to be a doctor…or a chef…or a lawyer…or a professional athlete... Or maybe you just don’t know what to do when you finish school?

Are you wanting to find out how to achieve your dream career? Then Sydney Catholic Schools has got you covered!

In a first for Sydney Catholic Schools, we’ve sat down with some of Australia’s most influential people, those at the forefront of their fields, and we’ve reverse engineered their career for a step by step guide on how they achieved success and how you can do the same.
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  • So You Want To Be A Makeup Artist - with Mikayla Khoury

    So You Want To Be A Makeup Artist - with Mikayla Khoury
    Jun 27 2025

    So You Want To Be a Makeup Artist With Mikayla Khoury

    What does it take to turn passion into profession — and build a brand with purpose?

    In this episode, we meet proud Sydney Catholic Schools alumna Mikayla Khoury, a rising makeup artist and entrepreneur making her mark in Sydney’s beauty scene. From self-taught skills to a loyal client base, Mikayla shares how confidence, creativity and hard work helped her turn a hobby into a thriving business.

    Hosted by Kevin Carragher and student co-host Alexis from Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood.

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    17 mins
  • So You Want To Be A Teacher - with Kiara Maguire

    So You Want To Be A Teacher - with Kiara Maguire
    Jun 20 2025

    In this episode, host Kevin Carragher and student co-host Zahli from St Patrick’s College, Sutherland, are joined by Kiara - a former Law and Commerce student whose unexpected journey led her from the corporate world to classrooms in Sydney and rural India.
    Now an educator herself, Kiara shares how her experiences have shaped her approach to teaching, especially as both a student and teacher in the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program. She opens up about what drew her to the profession, how she brings curiosity, critical thinking, and care into every lesson, and offers honest advice for students and future educators on staying passionate and adaptable. A must-listen for anyone considering a career in education, or anyone who’s ever been inspired by a great teacher.

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    26 mins
  • So You Want To Be a Professional Athlete - With Andrew Redmayne

    So You Want To Be a Professional Athlete - With Andrew Redmayne
    Jun 6 2025

    What does it take to reach the top of your game — and stay grounded in the process?

    In this episode, we meet Socceroo goalkeeper and professional footballer Andrew Redmayne, whose now-iconic penalty save helped secure Australia’s place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Andrew shares the highs and challenges of elite sport, the importance of perseverance, and how education, humility, and hard work have shaped his journey — on and off the field.

    This episode offers real-world insights for students dreaming big, navigating pressure, and chasing their goals with purpose.

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    21 mins
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