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Amanda and I worked together on the Product Marketing team at Glu Mobile prior the acquisition by Electronic Arts. We covered how AI and mobile have impact fashion marketing, how brand and performance strategies can be synergistic instead of oil vs water, and career growth stories. There are also some fun nuggets around backpacking and rock climbing makes us better product marketers and I share a fashion story monologue about buying clothes at a boutique clothing store in Japan for my petite gf.

The recruiting industry is suffering an upheaval with AI , rising total compensation and choices for technical talent, and sourcers feeling inundated with having to filter through a flood of job applicants applying for open job recs. I talk with Technical Recruiter, Henry Ngo, on why company narrative via active sourcing is the best way for top talent to join startup companies, how AI is transforming candidate personas and recruiting workflows, and what differentiates an average recruiter from a great one. On a personal note, we explore his time in the US Army and his experience transitioning to civilian life.

I learned a lot about the behind the scenes of the recruiting function and in all honesty, possess many of the same principles in brand and performance henry

Where to Find Henry Ngo

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hngotech/

Talent Roadmap: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZFT7lkRsJ4HftNERE3Gfg

Tech ATS: https://talentroadmap.gumroad.com/

Where you can find the MJL Podcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknight

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yOotaIFhhFGCFbDWoTJ3u?si=9dJpc8vrQ_CgLnFz3kGTFQ

Filmed in April 2023, I chat with Xanthe Huynh, dub voice actor on growing up with a theatre and stage acting background that became the foundation to kickstart her anime voice acting career. She provides insightful knowledge, background, and lived expertise on how to grow, nuture, and sustain a 10+ year voice acting career. She took some time to reflect her body of work, paying it forward to new up-and-coming voice actors, and talks about how to deal with anime fame and how she interacts with her fans. 00:00:00:00 Intro 00:04:59:04 Falling in Love With Acting 00:08:58:15 How Theatre Helped Xanthe Shine in Voice Acting 00:11:34:13 Theatre Helped Prepare Xanthe for Voice Acting 00:14:48:00 What Drives Xanthe to Improve Her Craft 00:16:06:20 Stage Acting Foundation Helps Direct Voice Acting 00:20:09:01 Challenges of Starting a Voice Acting Career 00:22:20:14 How Do Voice Actors Improve Their Skills 00:25:59:09 Why Vocal Care Is So Important for a Voice Actor 00:28:18:05 The Most Interesting Warmup Routines for Voice Acting 00:30:02:11 Voice Acting Was Always the Career Endeavor 00:33:52:07 Mindset Shift When Approaching Role Preparation 00:36:11:01 Best Ways for Directors/Producers to Work with Voice Actors 00:41:37:13 Ways to Decompress From a Tough Voice Acting Session 00:44:13:10 First Impressions Matter In a Voice Acting Audition 00:48:17:12 Self Reflection of Current Portfolio vs. Goals 00:56:50:23 On Paying It Forward to Newer Voice Actors 00:59:01:03 Dealing with Fame and Notoriety in Voice Acting 01:06:29:14 How Should Fans Interact with Voice Actors 01:07:58:16 Advice for Up-and-Coming Voice Actors 01:10:36:12 Most Challenging Voice Acting Experiences 01:12:22:08 Future PlansWhere to Find Xanthehttps://www.instagram.com/itsxanthorhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3125992https://x.com/itsxanthorhttps://www.facebook.com/ItsXanthor/https://www.xanthesvoice.com/Where to Find The MJL PodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yOotaIFhhFGCFbDWoTJ3u?si=9dJpc8vrQ_CgLnFz3kGTFQ

Filmed back in March 2023, I interviewed my friend Chris Songco, a Twitch musician and entertainer, live performer, and occasional taro card reader. He shares a wealth of thoughtful knowledge on creating music, life as a musical performer, and his journey as a Twitch entertainer.

Where can people find Chris Songcotwitch.tv/songcojamyoutube.com/chrissongcomusicinstagram.com/chrissongcomusicSpotify: Chris SongcoWhere people can find the MJL Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw

I chat with my friend Christian Rodriguez about DEI in Contemporary dance and music and the Filipino American experience including Jo Koy's Easter Sunday, and his take on the term "Filipinx". It's an in-depth discussion on language, cultural understanding and appreciation, and how knowing the historical context of media can provide a more nuanced understanding and respect for dance and music art forms.  

Where can people find Christian

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_CROD

Where people can find the MJL Podcast

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• Anchor: https://anchor.fm/michael-lee398

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Recorded Mid Sept 2022  

I interviewed my good friend Christine Lu Luu aka Tiny Namaste Pottery. We talk about how she found her calling in pottery and discuss the Asian American experience as a self-made woman in the arts and social work. We briefly begin the pod by talking about her travel experiences and how it’s changed from her 20s to 30s. She’s created a pottery business that has garnered fans from across the globe and discusses how her relationship with pottery evolved from a discouraging high school class elective into a therapeutic and artistic, lifelong career.   

Where can people find Christine Lu Luu 

Where people can find the MJL Podcast   

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknight

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw

Email Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hU4wFTAnchor: https://anchor.fm/michael-lee398 

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Hey Everyone, Welcome to the MJL! I’m your host, Mike Lee, and I interview my everyday friends with non-conventional talents, experiences, and hobbies. Today on the pod, I have Conrad Cheeks, rising Tiktok creator, marketing wizard, up-and-coming actor and a man with exquisite taste in music

Where can people find Conrad Cheeks

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conradent  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conradcheeks/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ConradEntShow 

Where people can find the MJL Podcast   

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUG...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknight

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/

Email Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hU4wFT

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/michael-lee398

Andy Wong and I had never met in real life until recently, and we discuss what it's like as an Asian-Canadian comedian, martial arts, and how it's helped improve his communication skills outside of comedy. He provides advice for up and coming comedians, the ingredients you need for an entertaining joke, and the mindset needed to endure the grind as a comedian.

Caleb and I chat about the creative writing process, how he refined his copywriting craft, and the notable comics he's been involved in. 

Disclaimer: Apologies for the late delay in publishing this video. Life got in the way and I'm starting to get back on track with editing. This was recorded late April 2022.   I interviewed @FlexwithDoctorJay  who defines his brand of physical therapy, why it's important, and how his team empowers people to live pain-free lives. We talk about building accountability systems, the role of a physical therapist in overall wellness, and the trials and tribulations of starting his own physical therapy practice.

Where can people find FlexbyDoctorJay?

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