Confoes Podcast

Confoes Podcast

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Confoes Podcast episodes

  • Social Confoes 041 – All About Podcasting 3.0 w/ Jennifer Navarrete

    In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Jennifer Navarrete. She's a Podcast & Virtual Event Producer, the founder of #NaPodPoMo, a content strategist, speaker and community builder.

    Connect with Jennifer on Twitter (@epodcaster)

    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 3:35 - What is ePodcasting?
    • 12:23 - What should new podcasters look for when starting?
    • 16:41 - At what point do you start monetizing your podcast?
    • 20:26 - Making the shift from radio to podcast
    • 23:04 - How has data analytics in podcasting developed over the past 15 years?
    • 27:59 - Preparing your podcast
    • 40:42 - Overrated or underrated
    • 50:25 - Podcasting on the Hive blockchain
    • 57:30 - National Podcasting Posting Month Challenge
    • 1:08:59 - Closing off

    Watch the RAW videos on YouTube.

    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Jean-Luc van Charante

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Capital Confoes 4 – Teaching as a Finance YouTuber w/ AJ from StraightTalks

    In this podcast we take you with us on a journey about economics and investing. By being equipped with different perspective we strive to make better and more informed financial decisions. Welcome to Capital Confoes!

    In episode 4 we had a conversation with AJ who runs the StraightTalks YouTube channel. He is CFA charter holder and CFP professional working in wealth management as a financial planner.

    Check out his content:

    • YouTube Channel
    • Patreon Channel
    • TikTok Channel
    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Getting AJ on the Podcast
    • 5:01 - CFA and CFP explained
    • 10:16 - Do these certifications translate well into non US markets?
    • 13:22 - Sending out 172 job applications
    • 17:35 - Getting your foot in the door
    • 20:21 - Why wealth management?
    • 22:47 - 401k and other accounts explained
    • 25:30 - Entering the market as a non US individual
    • 28:34 - Stock, bonds and portfolios explained
    • 34:41 - The importance of psychology in investing
    • 41:03 - How do wealth managers generate income?
    • 47:16 - Is there a future for financial planners?
    • 52:26 - Day trading and red flags
    • 57:07 - Starting a YouTube channel
    • 1:04:58 - What academic programs are there for people interested in finance?
    • 1:09:59 - Closing off
    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Gregory Bainathsah

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    Financial Disclaimer

    ** The information in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional financial advice. All content, including text, graphics and images contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your financial or tax professional **

    1 hr 15 min
  • Social Confoes 040 – The Life of a Digital Nomad w/ Saif Bechan

    In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Saif Bechan. He's a Full Stack Web Developer with professional experience building websites and web applications. However, he also did this remotely for a year in 12 different countries. In this conversation he tells us what his experience living as a full time digital nomad was like.

    Connect with Saif (all his handles are @saifbechan) on:

    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Introduction
    • 7:04 - Working in the Netherlands as a Full Stack Developer
    • 11:37 - Using a CMS instead of building from scratch
    • 17:26 - Erasmus and web development
    • 20:11 - Switching jobs
    • 24:15 - The jump to full remote work
    • 35:51 - For who is remote working NOT for?
    • 37:27 - The remote work itinerary
    • 47:11 - What was social life as a digital nomad?
    • 48:57 - Returning to normal
    • 56:40 - What would it cost
    • 1:00:38 - Overrated or underrated
    • 1:09:37 - Closing off

    Watch the RAW videos on YouTube.

    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Jean-Luc van Charante

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    1 hr 13 min
  • Creative Confoes 012 – Building an Independent Career in Music w/ Jason Herkul

    Fresh episode of Creative Confoes with Jason Herkul from Herkules Rekords. He's a music producer based in Paramaribo, Suriname. Herkules Rekords is a music production entity involved with recording and marketing original releases, corresponding videos and audio engineering services for various platforms, mediums, emerging technologies and digital networks.

    Listen to his music here and connect with Jason:

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Introduction
    • 2:07 - Starting a music production studio
    • 8:07 - How do you see the landscape of music developing?
    • 10:21 - Monetizing music and sustaining yourself
    • 17:57 - What's missing for artists to get more international exposure
    • 24:52 - Doing it yourself or outsourcing
    • 29:44 - Collaborating with other artists
    • 32:26 - How would you describe your sound?
    • 35:55 - What's the best investment you made in the studio?
    • 37:44 - Walk us through your creative process
    • 40:30 - Iconic sounds in other media
    • 43:55 - Closing off

    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Tevin Morris aka MOTEV

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    0 min
  • Social Confoes 039 – Chasing Curiosity w/ Ananta Khemradj

    In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Ananta Khemradj. A curious heart by nature, she always asks questions and often have her nose buried reading something new. Her curiosity led her to become a journalist and filmmaker with a high interest in politics. Listen to her journey journey has been full of surprises, where one thing is certain: She will always be guided by her curiosity, inquisitiveness and strong desire for learning and telling stories!

    Connect with Ananta on:

    • Instagram
    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Introduction
    • 6:36 - Are you a filmmaker or journalist?
    • 9:44 - How did you end up working at a bank?
    • 16:52 - What from the Dutch system could work in Suriname?
    • 24:01 - How do previous projects and career paths impact you now?
    • 27:04 - How to overcome the fear of transition
    • 30:28 - Overrated or underrated
    • 43:24 - How come no one likes economists?
    • 46:54 - What documentary are you working on?
    • 50:05 - If you could interview anyone in the last 2 centuries, who would it be?
    • 54:52 - Closing off

    Watch the RAW videos on YouTube.

    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Jean-Luc van Charante

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    58 min
  • Capital Confoes 3 – Data Analysis in Finance w/ Kevin Hinds

    In this podcast we take you with us on a journey about economics and investing. By being equipped with different perspective we strive to make better and more informed financial decisions. Welcome to Capital Confoes!

    In episode 3 we had a conversation with Kevin Hinds, a Data Analyst who works at one of the big banks in Barbados. We kicked it off with some backstory from Kevin on how he ended up in Data Analysis and then went straight into the relationships data analysis has in the wider economy, especially in the banking sector he works in and how small nations like Barbados and Suriname play their role.

    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Introductions
    • 1:51 - Coronavirus situation in Barbados
    • 11:39 - Day-to-day work and responsibilities
    • 29:29 - Can we even keep up with the exponential technological developments?
    • 35:58 - Separating correlation from causation
    • 40:36 - Comparing Suriname to New York
    • 44:30 - Maintaining robustness as data becomes more complex
    • 49:01 - Making predictions through the Covid-situation
    • 54:13 - Has security scaled as much as the technology?
    • 57:33 - Attracting investors to Barbados/Suriname
    • 1:07:36 - Scenario: Pension fund liabilities increasing as life expectancy increases
    • 1:13:02 - Closing remarks
    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Gregory Bainathsah

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    Financial Disclaimer

    ** The information in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional financial advice. All content, including text, graphics and images contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your financial or tax professional **

    1 hr 17 min
  • Social Confoes 038 – Talking with Ineffable Interns

    In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by some of the Interns of the Ineffable Digital Internship to talk about their experiences so far.

    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Introduction
    • 11:56 - Favorite part of the internship
    • 18:20 - Has the internship changed their Social Media perspectives
    • 25:52 - Viewer questions
    • 46:33 - Overrated or underrated
    • 55:45 - Favorite quotes
    • 1:10:46 - Closing off

    Watch the RAW videos on YouTube.

    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Jean-Luc van Charante

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Social Confoes 037 – Compounding on Opportunity w/ Moreno Jackson

    This week on #SocialConfoes, Moreno Jackson will be joining us to talk about topics as part of the theme, compounding on opportunities: - Finding and applying for scholarships and grants - How to make and maintain professional relationships - NGO's vs Businesses - Learning from travel - and we closed off with some NFT talk with overrated or underrated

    Connect with Moreno:

    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram

    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Introduction
    • 3.29 - What it means to be an entrepreneur
    • 12:56 - Engineer by day
    • 15:58 - Applying for exchange programs
    • 25:21 - Compounding on opportunities
    • 34:30 - Practical networking
    • 39:43 - Following up on new connections
    • 45:25 - Overrated or underrated
    • 1:01:36 - Closing off

    Watch the RAW videos on YouTube.

    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Jean-Luc van Charante

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Capital Confoes 2 – Universal Basic Income

    In this podcast we take you with us on a journey about economics and investing. By being equipped with different perspective we strive to make better and more informed financial decisions. Welcome to Capital Confoes!

    In episode 2 we touch a bit on Universal Basic Income (UBI)

    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Intro and defining UBI
    • 3:22 - Where does UBI money come from?
    • 9:37 - The rich and the poor have equal rights to UBI
    • 14:35 - Eliminating unskilled labor
    • 19:49 - Can UBI work in developed and developing nations?
    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Gregory Bainathsah

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    Financial Disclaimer

    ** The information in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional financial advice. All content, including text, graphics and images contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your financial or tax professional **

    28 min
  • Social Confoes 036 – From Music Artist to Influencer w/ Shaq.sr

    In this episode of #SocialConfoes we talk with Shaquille “Shaq.Sr” Marcus. He is an artist and influencer from Suriname and is signed to the record label Music Steroidz which features other local acts like Benjamin Fayah & BClazic. Shaquille is mostly known for his Rap skills but he also has a more smooth urban commercial sound. Furthermore, he's an commonly known for his sense of humor in the influencer and marketing space.

    Connect with Shaq:

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • TikTok

    Listen to his music: Music Steroids

    Episode Overview
    • 0:00 - Introduction
    • 4:24 - Taking time off from social media
    • 11:30 - Dealing with haters
    • 16:33 - Perceptions and misconceptions of being an influencer
    • 26:15 - Comedy, music, counseling
    • 33:12 - Putting yourself in a state of discomfort
    • 49:36 - What it means to make it in music
    • 58:48 - Overrated or underrated
    • 1:04:52 - Closing off

    Watch the RAW videos on YouTube.

    The Hosts
    • Diego Ameerali
    • Jean-Luc van Charante

    Feel free to join our Discord Server.

    1 hr 12 min

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