The Outliers Podcast

The Outliers Podcast

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The Outliers Podcast episodes

  • (1) Women in Engineering, Western Uni Culture, Encountering Racism, and Mentorship ft. Sirada Pittayakornpisuth
    PART 1 OUT OF 3 OF SIRADA'S EPISODE
    This episode we talk about:
    What it's like being a woman in engineering
    What to expect in your first year 
    How to handle culture shock and racism
    Feeling intimidated and countering these feelings by connecting with mentors
    Strict Asian parenting
    Party culture at Western University
    This episode we interview Sirada, a 2015 Magee alumnus! Although Sirada is now a technology consultant working at one of the largest tech consulting firms in the world, she graduated from Western University with a Bachelors in Engineering Science in 2020. Her experience working at 3 different engineering, tech, and business related co-ops/internships provide us with invaluable information for our university careers (looking at you, STEM students!).
    More about Sirada can be found on our website: mageeoutliers.com 
    All updates about future interviewees are on our Instagram: @outlierscareerpodcast
    DM us to let us know who you think we should interview next and we'll try to find them!
    Thank you Sirada - for dedicating valued time towards this project, for being so open to sharing your lessons with us, and for guiding me and others as a mentor.
    20 min
  • "Hyper-learning", Technology, and Business ft. Tyler Nee

    How does technology consulting provide an environment for exponential learning? How hard is the recruitment process? Do tech consultants really work on projects for Apple and Google? 

    In this episode, we interview Tyler Nee, a tech consultant at Apply Digital. Ty graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2020 with a combined major in business and computer science. Passionate about what's called, "hyper-learning", he shares the advice on he's learned from his challenges. Listen now to discover the realities of his career and his journey from high school to his current job. 

    Check out Ty's Instagram @finfriendtai to learn more about financial literacy

    More about us can be found @mageeoutliers on Instagram or our website mageeoutliers.com

    27 min
  • How to Produce Your Own Screenplay ft. Gilbert Adler

    Am I cut out to become a movie/TV producer? Is it worth going to film school? How can I befriend princes from foreign lands!? 

    This episode, movie producer Gilbert Adler talks about the reality behind the movie industry and shares his advice on how to get started with no experience. Having been a producer, director, and writer for over 30 years, Mr. Adler brings several perspectives to the table and provides a behind-the-scene outlook of these three significant roles behind film production. 

    Whether you're interested in pursuing film or not, the teachings provided by Mr. Adler apply to both the movie industry and life in general. More about Mr. Adler can be found on our Instagram, @mageeoutliers or our website mageeoutliers.com 

    32 min
  • The Reality of Being a Musician ft. Malcolm Craig

    Why does Malcolm consider himself to be a "glorified clothing seller"? What's the most stressful part about doing a world tour at age 15? And how does one enter the music industry with minimal experience?


    This episode, musician Malcolm Craig from  rock bands Calpurnia and The Aubreys talks about the music industry's culture, the biggest challenges that come with being a musician, how Tyler the Creator bombed his interview with Beats 1, and lots more!

    Malcolm shares his most useful advice that's helped him so far in his career. If you're interested in pursuing music, this is the perfect episode for you. And if not, Malcolm's advice still applies to everyday life.

    More information about Malcolm and us can be found on our Instagram @mageeoutliers or our website, mageeoutliers.com.

    Time stamps: 

    1:04 - Misconceptions  

    1:50 - A typical rehearsal day 

    3:48 - The reality of touring 

    4:56 - The best part about being a musician 

    6:10 - What music has taught Malcolm 

    6:55 - Festivals and fun experiences 

    9:25 - Challenges 

    12:48 - How it affects his social life 

    13:55 - Risks 

    15:27 - When his passion dwindles  

    20:33 - Skills needed to become a musician 

    21:16 - More skills to practice 

    22:39 - Success 

    23:38 - Forming a band 

    23:58 - How much he practices 

    24:32 - Getting out of a rut 

    25:09 - Advice he'd give to his younger self

    27 min

About The Outliers Podcast

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The #1 question students are asked is what they want to be when they’re older. But the truth is: most kids just don’t know. By interviewing professionals from all sorts of jobs, we hope to expose…