SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcast

In this podcast episode, the SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier Podcast welcomes a new guest host, Jonathan Tjoandi, business development lead at Rose Rocket. He dives into his current role leading the sales team, dealing with inbound and outbound leads, and building better processes within their organization. We also get a glimpse into his childhood in Indonesia, and his journey to finding his career path. In addition, the episode touches on the speaker's struggles with academics and expectations from parents after graduation, as well as the importance of constant learning and developing skills when leading a team.

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Special Guest: Jonathan Tjoandi.

In this episode, Kwame, shares his experiences with changing his name and how it has helped him embrace his authentic self and people are respectful of his choice. Kwame has spent time in Jamaica and learned more about his father's family, and through this journey, he has discovered more about his heritage. Embracing this part of himself has been a journey of self-discovery.

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Special Guest: Kwame Fraser.

In this episode, our experts delve into the crucial steps for a successful start in a new job. They emphasize the importance of having a clear understanding of the company's mission and values, being organized and prepared for your role, and being a good listener to understand the company's culture. They also stress the importance of making your boss look good, understanding your impact on the organization, and building relationships with co-workers. Finally, they offer advice on accelerating timelines for co-op positions and trusting yourself in the new role. Tune in for valuable insights to kick-start your new job on the right foot

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Special Guest: Tiffany Uman.

Dylan Adler is the founder of Mind Lock, a company that focuses on mental training for athletes. He discussed his background in taekwondo and psychology, how he started his company, and some of his experiences growing up as an athletic and competitive child. He also shared his advice on how to improve performance in sports or business by documenting progress, setting goals, and being persistent while also knowing when to move on. He emphasized the importance of organizing and structuring work early on to avoid bad habits and ensure that a system is in place when it is needed.

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Special Guest: Dylan Nadler.

In this episode, Dan Marquez and Luki speak about Dan's background in as a geeky theatre kid, is progress into engineering, consulting, then into supporting Google's mega accounts.

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Connect with Dan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquezd/

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Special Guest: Dan Marquez.

In this episode, Bruce, discusses the difference between recruiters and hiring managers, and the role of each in the recruitment process. He also highlights the importance of being prepared, honest, and able to demonstrate one's ability to learn and work through uncertainty when interviewing for a job. Additionally, both the candidate and the hiring manager should assess if there is a good fit, and the candidate should also interview the interviewer and the company to see if it's a good fit for them.

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Special Guest: Bruce Chang.

In this episode, Brian describes how playing a game helped him overcome his depression and lack of confidence. He found nostalgia in the game and began to rebuild his confidence through analyzing, competing, and networking within the game. He eventually used these skills to network and make connections in the real world, leading to a job opportunity. He also emphasized the importance of taking small steps in building confidence and the power of choice in personal development. The game served as a middle ground for them to build their social skills before applying them in real life.

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Special Guest: Brian Yang.

Alicia is an online fitness coach who helps busy working professionals prioritize their health and wellness. she mentions that she struggled with balancing fitness and work in the past and that she was an athletic kid with undiagnosed ADHD. Sports was helpful to her during school, and her parents were supportive of her sports pursuits. she played volleyball. She decided to pursue a diploma in personal training but found that it wasn't necessary for success in the field.

She gained clients by prospecting and offering free consultations while working at a gym. Eventually, she took time off from in-person training and started a full-time job before starting their own business. Now, Alicia takes a personalized approach with clients, creating custom plans and offering a training app for their clients.

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Special Guest: Alicia Kacho.

Andrea was laid off from her job as a marketing professional during the pandemic. She took time to review her severance package and consult with legal professionals before signing it. She coped with the emotional impact by shutting down emotions, focusing on legal matters, seeking support, and finding healthy coping mechanisms. However, she faced additional stressors such as a breakup and lack of support from family due to the pandemic lockdown restrictions. She used her free time to start a business.

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Connect with Andrea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msandrealo/

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Special Guest: Andrea Lo.

Jagmeet, a software engineer hailing from a South Indian community, has recently taken up cooking and working out as hobbies. Growing up, Jagmeet didn't have an inclination towards coding, but a chance encounter with C++ in 11th grade sparked a newfound interest. This interest led him to pursue a degree in computer science in college. After completing his education, Jagmeet moved to Canada for university where he faced challenges adjusting to the different education system and high tuition costs. Nevertheless, Jagmeet persevered and landed a job at a small startup company that helped import goods from the US to Canada. Now, Jagmeet is striving to enhance his LinkedIn profile, resume, and portfolio.

Connect with Jagmeet on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagmeetsinghsidhu/overlay/contact-info/

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Special Guest: Jagmeet Singh Sidhu.