Listen Up: Social norms? No thanks, says this young mechanic

So, she might not have it all planned out the way society sometimes expectsbut that's just fine for Kate Simmons.

The 19-year-old currently works as a mechanic, but it's her love for photography that keeps her excited about the future.

Listen to Kate as she talks about why she's choosing to live life the way she wants and not caving into the pressures people her age often face.

About Listen Up

We're delighted to bring you a new series about teenagers in Newfoundland Labrador.

With Listen Up, you'll hear teens tell their own stories, in their own words.

For the coming weeks, Listen Up airs Thursdays on your local CBC Radio morning show in Newfoundland and Labrador.

We'll also be posting the stories here online, and sharing them on social media.

Would you like to take part? Clickhereto send us a pitch note about your story.