Strive Chat

By StriveOpp

Welcome to Strive Chat! The podcast where successful recipients of scholarships, fellowships, and programs share the tips and insights that helped them succeed.

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FAQs about Strive Chat:

How many episodes does Strive Chat have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Strive Chat episodes:

May 10, 2023Episode #18: Tobi's unconventional path | Sustainability, climate change and decarbonizing the economy, the importance of upskilling and being more vocal and more.
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Tobi and we talk about:
His career changes and why he decided to switch to ESG.

Lessons learned from playing football and applying it to professional life.

Advice for young athletes and parents; Understanding where the parents are coming from.
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Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠⁠⁠
*TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠striveopp.com⁠⁠⁠
Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠
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Connect with Tobi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobi-adesanmi/
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40min
May 04, 2023Episode #17: Susie's unconventional path | Breaking systemic barriers when it comes to accessing venture capital for entrepreneurs, the early stage of a startup and more.
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Susie and we talk about:
What it means to be an entrepreneur out of school.

What it means to work in a startup or build a startup; Choosing a co-founder and working with friends.

Advice for those who are considering a career change and advice to women in tech.
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Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠⁠⁠
*TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠striveopp.com⁠⁠⁠
Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠
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Connect with Susie
https://www.instagram.com/susie_pan/

https://susiepan.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiepan/

https://criterioninstitute.org/

https://coralus.world/about-coralus/
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41min
May 02, 2023Episode #16: Chidinma's unconventional path | Navigating different areas of urban planning, creating a separation between corporate persona and creative persona and more
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Chidinma and we talk about:
Working in the city planning industry and tips for navigating the urban planning industry.

How to find or navigate LinkedIn for a new job while already in an existing role.

What inspired her to start the ''But What Do I Know™️Podcast''.
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Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠⁠⁠
*TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠striveopp.com⁠⁠⁠
Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠
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Connect with Chidinma
https://www.instagram.com/bwdikpodcast/

https://www.bwdikpodcast.com/
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32min
April 27, 2023Episode #15: Aditi's unconventional path | Building a program for young people to start technology companies, the importance of volunteering and extracurricular activities and more.
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Aditi and we talk about:
Transitioning from psychology to political science to law

The jump from the government agency to the tech ecosystem

Working in tech as a first-generation immigrant
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Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠⁠⁠
*TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠striveopp.com⁠⁠⁠
Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠
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Connect with Aditi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhaditi
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53min
April 25, 2023Episode #14: Archi's unconventional path | Making connections and finding opportunities as a first-generation immigrant in Canada, working in tech sales and more
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Archi and we talk about:
Tips for applying to tech specifically tech sales

Community initiatives and resources

Advice from a recruiter on building a resume

Advice to first-generation immigrants in the tech industry
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Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠⁠
*TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠striveopp.com⁠⁠
Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠
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28min
April 07, 2023Episode #13: Coralie's unconventional path | her journey into biomedical engineering, finding happiness in what you do, being a problem solver, and more
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Coralie and we talk about:
Being creative and having ambitions

Guidelines for women in STEM

Finding opportunities in community
Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠⁠
*TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠striveopp.com⁠⁠
Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠
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Connect with Coralie
https://www.instagram.com/coralie_tcheune/
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34min
April 05, 2023Episode #12: Natalie's unconventional path | building your own background, creating opportunities for yourself, connecting people together and more
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Natalie and we talk about:
Her experience as a publicist

Exploring unexploited fields

Building your own background

Advice on entering college or university and choosing a career
Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠
*TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠
Website: ⁠striveopp.com⁠
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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Connect with Natalie
https://www.instagram.com/natalienadeen/

https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallyherpod/

https://www.instagram.com/m2mrundown/
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39min
March 23, 2023Episode #11: Janae's unconventional path | creating a space where young people thrive, cultivating genuine relationships founded on shared interest and more
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Janae and we talk about:
Activism and empowerment

Unapologetically me

Navigating uni and getting internship in tech
Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*⁠
*TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*⁠
Website: ⁠striveopp.com⁠
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
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Connect with Janae
https://www.instagram.com/janae.dream/
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38min
March 21, 2023Episode #10: Kaylin's unconventional path | her experience in studying abroad and navigating wellness
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode, I am joined by Kaylin and we talk about:
Wellness and Community

Navigating business school

Studying abroad
Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*
*TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*
Website: striveopp.com
Email: [email protected]
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Connect with Kaylin
https://www.instagram.com/kaylind_/
https://www.instagram.com/catalystbykaylin/
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40min
March 15, 2023Episode #9: 1 month of building, lessons learnt, accelerator program, reflecting on increasing salary by 49K, and more
Welcome to Strive Chat! In this episode I talk about:
Lessons from the first month of building StriveOpp full time

Wins: Customers, Speaking Gigs, Programs I got accepted into -

Goals for the next month

The power of reflecting; realizing I increased my income by 49k in one year
Connect with Strive Auntie
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/striveopp/*
*TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@striveopp*
Website: striveopp.com
Email: [email protected]
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Tech Fellowship: https://ewor.io/post-idea-fellowship/
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27min

FAQs about Strive Chat:

How many episodes does Strive Chat have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.