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- Jul 20, 202547 min
Entertainment: Nate Parker
Filmmaker and actor Nate Parker shares his powerful journey from humble beginnings in Virginia to the world of film. He reflects on how early life experiences, unexpected opportunities, and a shift in purpose led him to pursue storytelling through cinema. Nate discusses the realities of acting, the importance of creating your own work, and the deeper meaning behind his projects. He also talks about the Nate Parker Foundation and his mission to empower the next generation of filmmakers to drive cultural change. This episode is a must-listen for young people exploring creative careers and seeking inspiration to follow their calling.
- Jun 18, 202539 min
Business: Stephen Loh
In this episode, former CFO of Slickdeals, Stephen Loh speaks about his unique journey through the business world - from PwC in Hong Kong to startups and e-commerce. He reflects on childhood influences, early jobs, and lessons learned in navigating career challenges. Packed with practical insights and advice, this episode is perfect for students exploring paths in business and beyond.
- May 2, 202531 min
Professional Services: Stacy Janiak
Deloitte's Global Deputy CEO Stacy Janiak reflects on how her childhood experiences and personal values shaped her path toward a career in business. From navigating personal experiences to discovering her passion for business in college, Janiak shares that one of her professional hurdles was managing the expectations she placed on herself. But despite life's uncertainties, she encourages listeners to "be comfortable with the uncomfortable."
- Mar 22, 202524 min
Professional Services: Sandy Li
Executive coach and former investment banker Sandy Li recounts her early student experiences, from starting a career services club in high school, exploring Shakespearean poetry in college, and ultimately delving into the world of finance and entrepreneurship. Li explains that although not all of her activities directly aligned with her eventual career as an adult, they all proved to be a large factor in her later success. Listen to Li narrate how both her career interests and her character evolved, as she urges her audience to “be an asset wherever you go.”Take a look at Li's recommendation: the book Monkey Business: Swinging Through the Wall Street Jungle by John Rolfe and Peter Troob.
- Jan 14, 202517 min
Science: Julia Greer
Caltech professor of Materials Science, Mechanics and Medical Engineering, Dr. Julia Greer recounts her journey moving from Russia to America. In addition to her passion for science, Dr. Greer also enjoyed playing piano. Although she faced many obstacles along the way that would have deterred others, she was determined to pursue her path in science, always reminding herself to never give up.
- Dec 13, 20248 min
Investments: Soon Pho
Culminating as Senior investment partner at hedge fund Canyon Partners, Soon Pho has had a long career that began in investment banking. As an immigrant, Mr. Pho’s childhood experiences had an impact on his career decision toward investments. Explore the importance of capital over labor and the notion of investing in yourself before capital.Take a look at Mr. Pho’s recommendations, including The Snowball, a book by Alice Schroeder; “Becoming Warren Buffett”, an HBO documentary; and Warren Buffett’s reports on Berkshire Hathaway:https://www.amazon.com/Snowball-Warren-Buffett-Business-Life/dp/0553384619https://www.hbo.com/movies/becoming-warren-buffett-2017https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/reports.html
- Nov 9, 202420 min
Entrepreneurship: James Kim
Founder and Chairman of Dan Modern Chinese, James Kim recalls selling goods to his classmates in elementary school. It proved to be a very prescient activity in his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Kim saw several different options for the future - filmmaking, law, medicine - but he found that his true passion was in business. Despite ups and downs from starting his first endeavors to overseeing his restaurants today, Kim persists and perseveres, reminding himself to “just do it!”
- Oct 19, 202421 min
Politics: Steven Huang
San Marino Mayor, Steven Huang never realized as a child that he would take on such an important role. From dentistry to politics, listen to this episode as Mayor Huang details his journey through childhood, college, and beyond.
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About Careers
For students around the world in face of thousands of different career pathways, it can be daunting to some when deciding what type of interests to explore. So what does that have to do with this podcast? Join me as I dive into the journeys of successful individuals with experience in a variety of different careers. Not only will they tell you about their careers, but they will also describe how they got there and why they decided to do so. How will Careers work? In each episode, I will interview people of diverse occupations and backgrounds about their personal and professional experiences, how they became interested in it, and any other guidance about finding your journey throughout your education. What are your interests? What do you want to do when you grow up? If you've ever had trouble answering these questions, this is your cue to click the follow button on this podcast!
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