Seriously Casual

What are the differences between analysts, data scientists, and data engineers? In this Let's Talk Careers episode, we welcome Tria (Katherine) Unson, Analytics Manager at Google to help us understand these popular jargons and unpack her extensive marketing career, including becoming Google Philippines’ first hire. Tria once aspired to become Don Draper and has now found her true calling — solving complex consumer research questions with insights and analytics.

Reddit subforum r/wallstreetbets has turned GameStop into a global phenomenon. In these past few weeks, retail investors made an unforgettable dent in the financial market. Underperforming stocks including $GME, $AMC, $BB, and $NOK have all experienced never-before-seen volatility. How did it happen? In this episode, we will share our opinions and learnings from this rocketship, which went to the moon and back.

Is journaling the new chicken soup for the soul? In this episode, we interview Joshua Ng, a Measurement Lead at Google, a passionate Liverpool FC fan, and possibly the winner of the best husband award. Tune in to hear how journaling has helped him cultivate mindfulness & self-awareness during this pandemic. You can reach him for more information @ [email protected]

Did someone say 6-pack? In this episode, we will share with you our top 3 aspirations and goals for 2021. Most importantly, we will discuss the steps we are taking and the guardrails we are setting up to hold ourselves accountable. What are your new year goals? How do you plan to keep yourself motivated? We'd love to hear yours!

In this Let's Talk Career episode, we welcome Cumarran Kaliyaperumal, a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey to guide us through the world of Management Consulting. A former pilot, drone pilot and intelligence officer in the Singapore Airforce, Cumarran shares his unique experiences and career path that led him into this relationship business.

The pandemic of the decade, COVID-19 has affected millions of lives. As scientists race to produce a safe and effective vaccine for the virus, many experts are pondering whether vaccination should be mandatory. In this episode, we discuss how vaccines work, what are the available options, the controversies, and our opinions on the role that institutions should play in administering vaccines.

Welcome back to Season 3 of Seriously Casual! In this episode, we interview our friend Alex Nordmark, a Samurai bloodlined, Sámi descendant, part Swedish, and part Singaporean - a true cultural misfit. Together, we discuss his journey growing up, the search for a place to fit in, and his own cultural identity.

iPhone 12 without a cable and a charger, has Apple gone mad? Is it truly for the environment or a PR tactic to save costs? In our last episode of season 2, we discuss the role that tech companies play in building a sustainable future - by working towards carbon neutrality. Remember, without a sustainable environment, there may no longer be a top or bottom line...

The global gaming industry is projected to double in size by 2025 to $300B. Southeast Asia is now the world's fastest-growing gaming market, with more than 80% of gamers playing on the mobile platform. In this episode, we interview Vanessa Heng, who is an eSports marketing expert, gamer, and former Twitch streamer. Listen in as she gives us the inside scoop into the competitive world of eSports.

Big Tech is constantly under the microscope for their impact on society and the economy with a number of alleged violations, lawsuits and congress hearings that are pushing for greater regulation on user trust, data privacy, and more. Most recently, this is highlighted in the Netflix docudrama, “The Social Dilemma”. In this episode, we discuss our opinions on the film, the jargons surrounding data privacy and the responsibility we hold as individuals.