Podcast Episodes - Page 2 of 6 - Navigating the Rise

27Aug 2020 by georgewp

[S3] [E4] The Secret Life of a Fashion & Lifestyle Influencer with Athena Ng, Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger

Creatives

Many industries are now collaborating with social media personalities to reach more audiences. Because of this opportunity, more people are aspiring to be a lifestyle influencer. You might think it's an easy job, but being an influencer takes more than taking pretty pictures. It requires hard work, dedication, and passion to be successful in this field. In this episode, Athena Ng shares her journey in becoming a fashion and lifestyle influencer. She also discusses the challenges and perks of being a social media personality, as well as the style and trends she loves. If you want to know more about the world of social media influencers, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover Athena's style and how she manages…

13Aug 2020 by georgewp

[S3] [E3] How to Express Your Authentic Self Through Acting & Fashion with Deborah Cristobal, Actor and Designer

Creatives, Culture

Are you comfortable in expressing your authentic self? Not all of us are. Maybe it has to do with the way we were raised, or perhaps we are inherently reserved and shy. Not having channels for healthy self-expression can be repressive and can hinder us from fully knowing and bettering ourselves. In this episode, Deborah Cristobal showcases her authentic self and personality through self-made clothes and acting performances. Through her experiences, we’ll see how acting and fashion aren’t at the opposite ends of the spectrum. Both are creative outlets that enable you to share your identity with the world. Listen to the full episode if you want to be inspired to work on your self-expression and show the world your authentic self. Here are three reasons why you should listen…

23Jul 2020 by georgewp

[S3] [E2] How to Pick Yourself Up When You Feel Like Giving Up with Kiki Wong, Co-Founder of Nylon Pink

Creatives, Culture, Spiritual

Addictions take on many forms: alcohol, drugs, food, video games, relationships. It could be anything that manifests fear and insecurity when you feel like giving up, inhibiting you from creating a meaningful life. In today’s episode, Kiki Wong shares her transition from alcoholism and drug abuse to sobriety and wellness. She talks about getting your mind right by finding an activity you can grow from. Tune in to the full episode to be inspired to prioritize your self-improvement! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how Kiki cleaned up her act after being riddled with addiction, alcoholism, and partying. Get motivated to live a life of purpose when you feel like giving up.Learn how to overcome the fear of rejection and failure. Resources From Hell…

09Jul 2020 by georgewp

[S3] [E1] Why Asian Creatives Are Unique in Their Special Way with Han Ju Seo, Founder of Asian Creative Network

Creatives, Culture

Success for Asians stereotypically means getting straight A's and pursuing professions such as medicine and law. When a child pursues art, it is seen as a waste of opportunity because “there's no money there.” This narrow framing of success gives Asian creatives not much of a choice when it comes to their professional careers. However, time and again, we see that these stereotypes do not hold true. In fact, many Asian creatives find success in their passion, especially with the help of a supportive community. In this episode, Asian Creative Network (ACN) founder Han Ju Seo joins us to talk about the complexity of Asian creatives. Han Ju also talks about the difference in personalization when it comes to K-Pop and the American music industry. Finally, she highlights the importance…

25Jun 2020 by georgewp

[S2] [E11] Why People Who Know How to Be Outgoing Make Great Entrepreneurs with Carl Choi, Founder & CEO at The Great Company

Business, Culture

Photo by Isaac Alvarez Navigating different cultures is always tricky, and communication can further highlight the differences between Eastern and Western cultures. Hence, some Asian-Americans might find themselves in embarrassing situations as they adjust to their environment. People who reach out to others will not only break the communication barrier but also discover something else about themselves. In this episode, Carl Choi talks about his early experiences in moving from Hong Kong to the United States. He discusses how communication differs between the two cultures he encountered. Carl shares how he overcame these challenges and cultivated a more outgoing personality which made him who he is today. If you're also struggling with the culture gap and want to be inspired to break through it, tune in to this episode. Here…

11Jun 2020 by georgewp

[S2] [E10] How to Bridge Cultural Differences in Asian & Western Businesses with Kenneth Randall, VP of Product at HED Social

Business, Culture, Tech

Culture affects us personally and professionally. Because of globalization, cultural diversity has become increasingly present in almost all aspects of life. However, bridging cultural differences is a challenge, especially for those who live and work in a foreign land. In this episode, Kenneth Randall shares how he, as an American, adapted to the Asian culture. He talks about his professional engagements with Asians and their impact on his personal life. Ken expounds on the differences between the Asian and Western cultures and how he bridges them. To know more about bridging cultural differences, tune in to this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Know the differences between Asian and Western cultures.Learn how to integrate other cultural values into your own.Understand how cultural differences…

28May 2020 by georgewp

[S2] [E9] How to Use Anxiety to Be an Effective Marketing Consultant with Sunni Sukumar, Marketing Director at preHIRED

Business, Culture, Tech

We can turn pain into something beautiful. Through the learnings we acquired from painful moments, we can be a beacon of hope to other people enduring the same struggles. This is especially true for a marketing consultant, who must focus on people's emotions. We shouldn't allow pain and fear to stop us from living a meaningful life. Instead, it should be a stepping stone to become a better person and give inspiration to those who need it. In today's episode, Sunni Sukumar discusses how he turned his pain and anxiety into a useful tool in his career as a marketing consultant. He shares with us how he provides value to his customers by igniting their “levels of desire.” Sunni also talks about why marketing is a healing art and how…

14May 2020 by georgewp

[S2] [E8] How to Awaken Your Cultural Awareness with John Eing, Partner at Abacus Wealth Partners

Business, Culture

Our upbringing determines our identity and values. Every decision we make is affected by our beliefs growing up. As a result, it can become a constraint in a diverse workplace, where you have to learn how to put yourself in the shoes of someone from another culture. By learning how to respect each other’s differences and awakening our cultural awareness, we can achieve success in everything we do. In this episode, John Eing joins us to talk about how you can advance your career without compromising your values in life. He also discusses the importance of breaking cultural norms and stereotypes in the workplace. Also, he highlights the role of cultural awareness in our multicultural interactions in the workplace and society. This episode will teach you the importance of culture…

28Apr 2020 by georgewp

[S2] [E7] Why You Can Never Be the Top 1% with Angeline Wehmeyer, Wealth Strategist and Entrepreneur Builder at Angeline Wehmeyer, LLC

Business, Culture

This week we have the opportunity to discuss with Angeline Wehmeyer on she went from making minimum wage with a master's degree to owning 1000's apartment units. Angeline Wehmeyer has always been an entrepreneur at heart. Her passion is to share her system with others to continually add more value and help them create a lifestyle filled with health & wealth, joy & abundance. Angeline's life shattered when she graduated from her master's program. Upon graduation, she could only find a minimum wage job. All the schooling she did made her realize the story that was playing in her head is no longer serving her to achieve the success she imagined as such her journey to life transformation has begun since then. New Journey The journey first started when she…

14Apr 2020 by georgewp

[S2] [E6] How to Start a Business Abroad When You Are Elsewhere with Surbhi Rathore, Co-founder at Symbl.ai

Business, Culture, Tech

This week we had the opportunity to speak with Surbhi Rathore. Surbhi Rathore is the CEO and Co-Founder of Symbl, the first conversational intelligence API Platform that automatically analyzes free-flowing human to human natural conversations to generate shared knowledge and actionable insights. Symbl recently expanded its operations from India to the United States after closing its $1.8M in venture funding, 6 months back. They have grown teams in India and Seattle to over 25 people and work as a distributed family of tech junkies spread across geographic regions. She comes with a background in various technical and customer-obsessed roles across startups and enterprises like Nevis Networks and Amdocs. Prior to leading Symbl, she was working in the Conversational AI space focussed on delivering value to Telco users. She is also…