Pet trainer Shir Limazati specializes in helping kids who feel afraid of dogs embrace dog ownership. “That is my reward,” she says.

Astrophysicist Jackie Faherty researches objects in space. She hopes her work inspires others to do the same.

TFK Kid Reporter Evelyn Peng speaks with trailblazing journalist Connie Chung about her career and the challenges she's had to overcome.

“We have lawyers, we have doctors, we have business people, we have educators. Just a slew of possible careers at NASA. We’re not all aerospace engineers.”

Artists don’t just create beautiful work. Some lend their voices to important causes, like conservation.

Bees are vital to fruit and vegetable pollination, Kamal Bell says. He runs a program to teach young people about agricultural careers, including beekeeping.

Sneaker designer Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson works to inspire other women of color to pursue a career in the athletic footwear industry.

“There’s definitely a mother hen kind of feel, when at graduation you get to see all your baby chicks have grown up. They’re leaders.”

“I’ve always loved music. It’s so central to how people identify themselves, create community, and mark special occasions.”

Think you might be interested in a career in personal service? Here are some tips for things to read, watch, and listen to.

“Surprise and delight them” is buyer Brian Winters’s motto. He works for Albertsons, a large grocery company with more than 2,000 stores.

“I get to work with dogs,” says Paul Campanella, senior director of event operations for the Westminster Kennel Club. “It’s my life’s passion.”

Ivan Adames raises funds that help the Chicago Botanic Garden grow strong.

Meet a young actor who’s about to appear in his first starring role in a Hollywood film.

Imagine a career in artificial intelligence with these suggestions for things to read, watch, and listen to.

“You’re still acting, even though it’s silly cartoon voices. You still have to make the audience care for these characters.”

"I think audiences want to be surprised. They want to see new things."

Danessa Myricks took an unconventional route to the beauty industry. Now she runs her own makeup brand.

Learn more about the agriculture industry with these suggestions for things to read and watch.

David Neeleman turned his love for planes and innovation into a career in the airline industry.

“You can derive inspiration from anywhere. So always be curious. Read a lot of books. Draw every day, even if it’s just a little.”

As a kid, Carrie Giordano was never without her camera. Now she’s a professional sports photographer.

Kids spoke live with president and cofounder of Anthropic, Daniela Amodei. Watch the replay.

Marine biologist Grace Buschiazzo works at the South Carolina Aquarium's Sea Turtle Care Center, where she treats injured and sick sea turtles before releasing them back into the wild.

“Food is a connective tissue for cultures around the world. You can cross an ocean on a plate.”

“There’s a misconception that agriculture is just farming. I wanted to show kids that the agriculture industry is technology, it’s research, it’s academia, it’s economics, it’s business.”

Every drop counts! In California, engineer Lewis Bair gets water to people, animals, and crops in a way that’s efficient and sustainable.

Are you interested in a career in the hospitality industry? Let this list of things to read, watch, and listen to inspire you.

Beth Romer grew up on a farm. Now she’s in charge of Choose Iowa, a program that helps Iowa farmers promote and grow their businesses.

Food safety specialists work to keep contaminated food from reaching consumers. They play an important role in protecting public health.

Broken tractor? Mavens of machinery Nick Helton and Jody Fisher head out to the field to fix farm equipment and get farmers back in action.

As a kid, Andrea Carter spent hours digging in dirt. “It was a gift to be exposed to the outdoors, to farming, to where food comes from.”