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

How to become a consultant | SIWIKE Podcast | Bruce McQuillen (BMcQ-001) from 2023-12-05T14:00

Join us in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE Podcast as we welcome our guest host, Bruce. Dive deep into valuable insights and practical advice on career development and personal growth with ...

How to accelerate your career through networking from 2023-11-29T14:00

Join us in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) Podcast, where our host Luki Danu dives deep into the world of career development and personal growth. Alongside our...

How to self advocate | SIWIKE Podcast | Cindy Vieria (CV-001) from 2023-11-22T03:00

Join us in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE Podcast hosted by Luki Danu, featuring our special guest host, Cindy. Dive into an engaging conversation that spans across healthcare, policy, and...

How to land a job shortly after graduation | SIWIKE Podcast | Yauhan Mehta (YM-001) from 2023-11-07T14:00

Join us in this insightful episode of the SIWIKE "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier" podcast as we dive into the world of career development and growth with our distinguished guest, Yauhan. Hosted by Luk...

How to improve your social skills as introvert | SIWIKE Podcast | Linda Pham (LPham-003) from 2023-10-31T14:00

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) podcast! Join us as our host, Luki Danu, dives into a candid conversation with guest host Linda Pham about the nu...

How to sell yourself | SIWIKE Podcast | Huong Vo (HV-001) from 2023-10-24T14:00

Join us in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier" podcast as we dive into the essentials of career development and personal growth. Our host, Luki Danu, welcomes gues...

How to be more lucky | SIWIKE Podcast | Chengeer Lee (CLee-001) from 2023-10-17T14:00

🎙️ Join us in this enriching episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, where we sit down with Chengeer, a seasoned talent acquisition expert with a rich background in materials engineering and recruiting. Lu...

When parents want one thing and you want another | SIWIKE Podcast | Gloria Sheen (GS-001) from 2023-10-10T14:00

Join Luki in this enlightening episode as he engages in a deep conversation with Gloria Sheen about the pivotal SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) moments in her career journey and personal growt...

Recover from bullying - and transform into a life of success | SIWIKE Podcast | James Elliot(JE-001) from 2023-10-03T14:00

Join Luki in this enlightening episode as he engages with James Elliot, a renowned expert in personal development and career growth, to explore the invaluable insights and SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Kn...

How to improve your mental wellness | SIWIKE Podcast | Cory Chadwick (CChad-001) from 2023-09-26T14:00

Join Luki Danu and special guest Cory Chadwick in this enlightening conversation as they delve into the SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) mindset. Cory shares his insights on mental well-being, ...

How to build passive income through hard work and luck | SIWIKE Podcast | Domenic Salerno (DSAL-001) from 2023-09-19T14:00

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of SIWIKE Podcast with Luki Danu, where we delve into the Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier! Today's guest, Domenic Salerno, shares his extraordinary career journey that to...

How to be more successful as a high school student | SIWIKE Podcast | Francesca Cadhit (FC-001) from 2023-09-12T14:00

In this enlightening episode of SIWIKE Podcast, Luki Danu explores the essentials of career growth and personal development with Francesca Cadhit, the founder of Top Class Edge. They dive deep into...

What to do if you almost fail out of university | SIWIKE Podcast | Daivik Goel (DG-001) from 2023-09-05T14:00

Join Luki Danu on the latest episode of the SIWIKE Podcast as he sits down with Daivik, a dynamic individual with a rich background in CS, startups, and podcasting. Dive deep into Daivik's journey ...

How to turn a spoiled kid into a successful entrepreneur | SIWIKE Podcast | Tony Sicheng Li (TL-001) from 2023-08-29T14:00

Join us in this inspiring episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, where we delve into the world of focus and determination. Our guest host, Tony, shares his unique insights and experiences that have shaped ...

How to roll with the punches | Patrick Wardhana SWIKE Podcast (PW-001) from 2023-08-22T14:00

Join us in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) podcast as we sit down with technology consultant Patrick. With a rich background in technology, computers, and supp...

The importance of asking the right questions | Jack Zhou SWIKE Podcast (JZ-002) from 2023-08-16T23:00

Join Luki Danu in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE Podcast as we dive into the world of questions, discovery, and personal growth. From understanding the power of asking 'So What, Now What?'...

How to deal with imposter syndrome | SIWIKE Podcast | Valerie Le / Nahian Alam (VL-NA-002) from 2023-08-09T14:00

In this empowering episode of SIWIKE, host Luki Danu dives into the complex and often misunderstood phenomenon of impostor syndrome. Join Luki and esteemed guests Valerie and Nahian as they share p...

How to leverage your communication skills | Drew Sisera SWIKE Podcast (DSis-001) from 2023-08-02T14:00

Join Luki Danu as he delves into the remarkable journey of Drew Sisera in this latest episode of SIWIKE Podcast. From Taiwan to Europe, Drew's teaching and communication expertise have shaped him i...

How to start a not-for-profit | Dan Marquez SIWIKE (DM-002) from 2023-07-24T14:00

In this insightful episode, Luki discusses the ins and outs of running a volunteer organization with special guest, Dan. They delve deep into the experiences, challenges, and SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I...

What is XR and why you should know about it | Cheryl Lao SWIKE Podcast (CL-002) from 2023-07-18T14:00

Join us in this episode of the SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) Podcast, as we delve into the exciting realm of Extended Reality (XR) with Cheryl, an XR enthusiast and budding expert. From disc...

How to become an entrepreneur | Kalyna Miletic SIWIKE (KM-001) from 2023-07-11T14:00

Join us on this insightful episode with Kalyna Miletic, a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and author who shares a wealth of knowledge from her entrepreneurial journey. She explores her path from...

How to become a leadership coach | Parm Chohan SIWIKE (PC-001) from 2023-07-04T14:00

Join us in this enlightening episode as we speak with Parm, a passionate leadership coach and a personal growth enthusiast. Parm discusses his intriguing journey from computer science to business a...

How volunteering and giving landed me a job - Lucky Osunbiyi | SIWIKE Podcast (LO-001) from 2023-06-27T14:00

Join us as Lucky Osunbiyi shares his compelling journey from his early life in Nigeria to becoming a successful software developer in Canada. In this enlightening interview, Lucky discusses the imp...

How to find your purpose with Mahima Lucille Klinge | SIWIKE Podcast (MLK-001) from 2023-06-20T14:00

Join us in this deeply enriching conversation with Mahima Lucille Klinge, a celebrated mindfulness meditation expert, motivational speaker, and international best-selling author. In this episode, w...

How to start your career in Canada | Miguel Abascal SIWIKE (MA-001) from 2023-06-13T14:00

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we delve into the personal and professional journey of Miguel Abascal. From his humble beginnings as a coffee server at Tim Hortons in Canada to becomin...

Landing your first job | Rachelle De Muy SIWIKE (RDM-001) from 2023-06-06T14:00

Join us in this episode as we chat with Rachelle Du Muy, a seasoned Campus Recruitment Lead at Deloitte Canada. Rachelle shares valuable insights from her own journey, highlighting the importance o...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome when becoming a project manager | Nahian Alam SIWIKE (NA-001) from 2023-05-31T14:00

Join us in this episode as Nahian, a seasoned project manager and career coach, shares his inspiring journey from studying psychology to project management and eventually branching out into career ...

Writing and publishing experiences from 2 authors Adam Rodricks | SWIKE Podcast (AR-002) from 2023-05-24T14:00

Join our host Luki as he engages in a deep-dive conversation with Adam, a two-time author, about the fascinating and often challenging journey of book writing. They share invaluable insights from t...

What to do when you're rejected from your dream school | Rand Enaya SWIKE Podcast (RE-001) from 2023-05-17T14:00

In this episode we chat with Rand Enaya and we chat about what to do when you're rejected from your dream school! Rand grew up in a family with 7 siblings as the middle child.The age gap with the o...

From Reading to Research: A master's with internships at Adobe, Roblox, and Meta | Cheryl Lao CL-001 from 2023-05-10T14:00

Join us in this fascinating conversation with Cheryl Lao, a Computer Science master's student, as she takes us through her academic journey and shares her experiences from interning at big companie...

Losing her voice to finding it again | Angela Purnama SWIKE (AP-001) from 2023-05-03T14:00

Join us in this enlightening episode of the SIWIKE Podcast where host Luki engages in a riveting conversation with Angela , the co-founder of Symbio, an emerging independent record label centered a...

Being patient with your ambitions and leveraging mentors from 2023-04-26T14:00

In this insightful podcast episode, host Luki chats with Shaan, a consultant at a leading global management consulting firm. They delve into Shaan's professional journey, the hurdles he encountered...

Journalism Foodie to the White House and not for profits | Ayanna Lott-Pollard SWIKE (ALP-001) from 2023-04-19T14:00

Join us for an empowering episode of the SIWIKE Podcast with Ayanna Lott, a dynamic leader, coach, and communicator who has journeyed from the field of journalism to empowering emerging leaders. Ay...

How to land your first tech job, Startups and writing on Medium | Richard Luo SWIKE(RL-001) from 2023-04-12T14:00

Join us in this inspiring episode as Richard Luo, a proficient software engineer currently working at Aspire, shares his unique career journey, the lessons he learned, and the wisdom he wishes he k...

How to be better - the importance of mental training in sports and business | Dylan Nadler (DN-002) from 2023-04-05T14:00

In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative power of mental training with Dylan , a seasoned expert in mental toughness training for the business and tech world. We explore the significa...

Shy extravert finding mentors and empowering with Whitly Theriault SWIKE Podcast (WT-001) from 2023-03-29T14:00

Join host Luki Danukarjanto as he interviews Whitly , a speaker, coach, and founder of a women's support network. Whitly shares her inspiring journey, from overcoming adversity and self-doubt to di...

Conversations: The importance of Consistency with Brian Yang SWIKE Podcast (BY-003) from 2023-03-22T14:00

In this insightful video, we dive deep into the concept of consistency and its impact on various aspects of life, from personal growth to career success. Discover how embracing consistency can lead...

Kid with a video game blog to speaker, author and marketing leader with Adam Rodricks(AR-001) from 2023-03-15T14:00

Join us in this podcast episode as we explore Adam Rodricks' inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and achieving success in the corporate world. Discover the importance of mentorship, resilienc...

How to improve yourself and others with Steve Joordens(SJ-002) from 2023-03-08T14:00

Join us in this podcast episode where host Luki and guest Steve Joordens discuss the art of giving and receiving feedback effectively. Steve, founder of Pure Scholar, shares insights on the psychol...

Dealing with minority adversity, two cancer diagnoses and swabbing the world with Mai Duong MaiD-001 from 2023-03-01T14:00

Discover Mai's inspiring journey on the latest episode of the SIWIKE Podcast! Join our new guest host, a marketing expert and media strategist, as she shares her experience growing up as a Vietname...

Against a traditional career path with Demetrios Vassiliades(DV-001) from 2023-02-22T14:00

In this episode of the SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier Podcast, guest host Demetrios talks about his diverse interests in construction project management, YouTubing, photography, and running an ...

Not knowing what you want to getting on the path to purpose and fulfillment with Daniel Chen(DChen-001) from 2023-02-15T14:00

In this episode of the SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier Podcast, guest host Daniel Chen talks about his background in tech and his experience integrating into Canadian society. Daniel discusses t...

Building skills during a recession with Micheal Fearon SIWIKE Podcast (MF-003) from 2023-02-08T14:00

Michael Fearon discusses how to build skills during times of economic downturn. They identify three categories of skills to focus on: soft skills, hard/technical skills, and life skills, and emphas...

English lit, teaching in Korea, to career development professional Valerie Le SIWIKE Podcast(VL-001) from 2023-02-01T14:00

Valerie, a career practitioner and late-career confidence coach, shares her journey of helping young adults navigate their careers. Growing up as an avid reader and learner, Valerie had a love for ...

Law to immigration to entrepreneur and tech with Josh Schachnow SIWIKE Podcast (JoshS-001) from 2023-01-25T14:00

In this podcast episode, the SIWIKE Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier Podcast welcomes a new guest host, Josh Schachnow, an immigration lawyer and founder of Visto.ai. Josh shares his journey into law an...

Not knowing what you want, business and adjusting to work with Gradi Gunawan SIWIKE Podcast (GG-001) from 2023-01-18T14:00

Gradi Gunawan shares his background in business marketing, sales, and business development. Gradi leads a team for one of Canada's largest online food delivery companies. He is passionate about soc...

Asian upbringing into Liberal Arts and finding his interest in Sales with Jonathan Tjoandi (JT-001) from 2023-01-11T14:00

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...

Being Your Authentic Self with Kwame Fraser SIWIKE Podcast (KF-001) from 2023-01-04T14:00

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 a...

Navigating your first 90 days in a new job with Tiffany Uman SIWIKE Podcast (TF-003) from 2022-12-20T14:00

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, bei...

Developing a successful mindset - Dylan Nadler DN-001 from 2022-12-13T14:00

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...

Geeky theatre kid to handling Google mega accounts - Dan Marquez DM-001 from 2022-12-06T14:00

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. TIMESTAMPS:1:37 ...

What do employers look for in a new grad hire Bruce Chang - SIWIKE Podcast BC-002 Mentor Corner from 2022-11-30T14:00

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...

How gaming helped me get a job Brian Yang - SIWIKE Podcast BY-002 Mentor Corner from 2022-11-23T14:00

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, ...

Small Town, to online Fitness Entrepreneur Alicia Kacho - SIWIKE Podcast AK-001 Mentor Corner from 2022-11-16T14:00

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...

What to do after being laid off Andrea Lo - SIWIKE Podcast AndLo-002 Mentor Corner from 2022-11-09T14:00

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 wit...

Challenging starts, small town Dev and YouTube from 2022-11-02T14:00

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 ch...

Builder, wannabe architect now helping others break into IT - Jubee Vilceus JV-001 podcast from 2022-10-26T14:00

In this episode, Jubee Vilceus and Luki talk about his journey from being a build and wannabe architect to now helping others break into IT. TIMESTAMPS:0:27 Managing partner of Yellow Tail tech 2...

Music, Psychology and advancing learning - Steve Joordens SJ-001 from 2022-10-19T14:00

Watch the episode for more details! Check out our podcast https://siwike.fireside.fm/Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized c...

Extraverted jock-gamer turned engineer-consultant Brian Yang - SIWIKE Podcast BY-001 from 2022-10-12T14:00

Brian is a senior consultant at Deloitte and is actively working on self-improvement and considering a career in life coaching. He had a background in gaming and found success in subjects that inte...

Teaching, Business, HR and working abroad Lisa Langley - SIWIKE Podcast LL-001 Mentor Corner from 2022-10-05T14:00

In this episode, Luki speaks with Lisa Langley who shares her journey from Teaching to Business to various roles in HR abroad TIMESTAMPS0:30 Lisa's current role 1:44 Lisa as a kid2:51 Imagination a...

Dealing with Discomfort Mike Santeusanio - SIWIKE Podcast MS-002 Mentor Corner from 2022-09-28T14:00

Discomfort is a part of life. In this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Mike Santeusanio shares how to deal with discomfort and live a comfortable life. Mike Santeusanio is a corporate trainer and the...

What you should know about the future of work - Brian Lau BL-002 podcast from 2022-09-21T14:45

In this episode, Brian Lau and Luki talk about What you should know about the future of work. We chat about what they thought work was growing up.Early work experience. Future of work.Advice for th...

How to improve your sales of a product Anita Agrawal SIWIKE Podcast AA 004 Mentor Corner from 2022-09-14T14:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Anita have a conversation about sales of products. Anita discusses her background in sales and developing her product company and finally settling ...

How to be better at Networking - Networking 101 Frank Abbruzzese SIWIKE Podcast FA 003 Mentor Corner from 2022-09-07T14:00

If you're looking to improve your networking skills, then this is the video for you! In this video, CEO of AlphaKor Frank Abbruzzese (and networking expert - at least proclaimed by Luki), shares wi...

Salary Negotiations Do's and Don'ts - Linda Pham LPHAM-002 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-08-31T14:00

In this episode, Linda and Luki speak about what to do and not to do during your salary negotiations. TIMESTAMPS01:19 Initial thoughts on salary negotiation 03:11 How does one determine how much th...

Becoming Leader in Digital Marketing: Narsingh Dixit SIWIKE Podcast ND 002 Mentor Corner from 2022-08-24T14:00

In this episode, Luki and Narsingh speak about psychology and marketing, what interested him to learn more about accounting, and fundamental things to learn in digital marketing. TIMESTAMPS00:51 Na...

What is cross cultural communication&how to improve diversity, equity&inclusion - Angela Chung AC-005 from 2022-08-17T14:00

In this episode, Angela and Luki talk about cross cultural communication. And how to improve your organization's diversity, equity and inclusionTopics include: Awareness of differences Communicatio...

Managing Your Personal Finances Paulson Ong PO-002 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-08-10T14:00

In this episode, Paulson and Luki talk about how to manage your personal finances. TIMESTAMPS00:39 Saving and budgeting 07:42 Guidelines on budgets and expenses14:24 RSP or TFSA 15:07 Tax-Free Savi...

Feeling Behind vs Taking Time to Find What You Want - Linda Pham LPHAM-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-08-03T14:00

In this episode, Linda and Luki talk about feeling behind vs taking time to figure out what you want to do in your career. TIMESTAMPS00:21 Linda's background 01:26 Linda as a kid02:48 How she becam...

Climbing the corporate ladder - Tiffany Uman TU-001 from 2022-07-28T14:00

On this episode, Tiffany and I discuss climbing the corporate ladder. SIWIKE #climbingthecorporateladderWe speak about: 01:25 Growing within one organization02:11 Tiffany's 7 promotions in under 1...

Self-esteem and Confidence: Angela Chung - SIWIKE Podcast AC-002 Mentor Corner from 2022-07-22T14:00

Self-esteem and Confidence: Angela Chung - SIWIKE Podcast AC 002 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Angela and I speak about Self-esteem and confidence. We share our struggles g...

Shy Kid, Consulting, and Mentorship Brian Lau BL-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-07-21T14:00

In this episode, Brian and Luki speak about how Brian came out of his shell in middle school, influences in education, learning from different people of various backgrounds, and how they influenced...

From a Competitive Hockey Player to Entrepreneurship - Nunzio Presta NP-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-07-17T14:00

In this episode, Nunzio and Luki talk about his journey from hockey to being the CEO of BuyandSellABusiness.com TIMESTAMPS00:18 Nunzio's background 01:13 Nunzio as a kid02:38 How he got into hockey...

Managing Wellness and Change in the Workplace - Nora Zayed NZ-007 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-07-11T14:00

In this episode, Nora and Luki talk about how to manage mental health and changes in the workplace TIMESTAMPS03:14 Four buckets of wellness 05:30 ERG's14:30 Scarf model Connect with Nora here: http...

Curiosity, Justice, and Customer Experience - Adity Das Gupta ADG-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-07-04T14:00

In this episode, Adity and Luki talk about her curiosity, passions for justice and economics, and how she found her career in customer experience. TIMESTAMPS00:23 Adity's background 00:57 Adity as ...

What is Cyber Security, Precautions, and Career Path - Frank Abbruzzese FA-002 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-06-28T14:00

In this episode, Frank and Luki talk about what cyber security is, steps you could take to be more secure online, and different career paths related to the industry. TIMESTAMPS00:33 What is cyber s...

From Blacklisted Co-op to Transformational Leader - Bruce Chang MENTOR CORNER from 2022-06-22T14:00

In this episode, Luki and Bruce talk about his experience being a blacklisted co-op student from IBM, discovering and rediscovering himself, and graduate school. Connect with Bruce here: https://ww...

Dance, Networking, and Marketing - Andrea Lo AndL-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-06-15T14:00

In this episode, Luki and Andrea talk about how she launched her own business during the pandemic, her passion about connecting people in Toronto, why she decided to pursue marketing, and more. Co...

Dance, Business, and Human Resources - Vanessa Colalillo VC-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-06-08T14:00

In this episode, Luki and Vanessa talk about her experience as a competitive dancer when she was a child, her interest in music, how she decided to pursue business as her career, and more. Connect...

Religion, Purpose, and Mentorship - Faaiz Ali FAli-001 STUDENT CORNER from 2022-06-01T14:00

In this episode, Luki and Faaiz talk about how he found his purpose through religion, mentorship. Faaiz is a project manager and social media manager for the Tribe, which is a youth development org...

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety | How to Overcome Fear And Anxiety from 2022-05-31T16:00

If you're struggling to overcome fear and anxiety, this is your video. Today, I'll walk you through a series of strategies you can use, so you don't drown in fear and anxiety. Given how commonly fe...

Rebel, Attending Boarding School, and Marketing - Narsingh Dixit ND-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-05-25T17:00

In this video, Narsingh talks about his experience as rebellious kid going to the Kodaikanal International School and his journey to marketing. TIMESTAMPS:00:20 Narsingh's background 01:17 Narsingh...

Technology, Human Resources, and Disabilities to Special abilities - Pol Smirnov PS-001 from 2022-05-17T14:00

In this episode, Pol and Luki talk about his journey to Canada and Ireland. Pol also speaks about how he chose between his passion in IT and HR, as well as how his disability affects his outlook in...

How to Be More Confident in Your Communication - Angela Chung AC-003 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-05-11T14:00

In this episode, Angela and Luki talk about ways to communicate with confidence. Topics include: Speech Language Pathology, challenges for newcomers from different parts of the world, how to improv...

Journalism, Culture Shock, and Research - Zilun Zhao ZZ-001 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-05-03T14:00

In this episode, Luki and Zilun talk about Zilun's background and journey of his career in journalism. Zilun is a graduate student from University of Toronto, who is now working in research. TIMEST...

Finding the Win-Win and Journey to Marketing and Sales - Melissa Trinh MT-001 Student CORNER from 2022-04-29T14:00

In this episode, Melissa talks about her background, her experience as a kid, her journey to Canada, SIWIKE, etc. TIMESTAMPS00:21 Melissa's background 01:03 Melissa as a kid02:32 Journey to Canada ...

How To Find Your Purpose In Life | 5 Simple Steps from 2022-04-22T10:00

In this episode of the SWIKE podcast Luki walks you through how to find your life purpose. If you feel like you don’t have a clear sense of where you want to go in the future, you’ll want to listen...

Getting into Blockchain, Crypto, and NFT's - Alexander Luksidadi AL-003 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-04-18T14:00

In this video, Luki and Alexander talk about what blockchain, crypto, and NFT's are, what got him into it, tokenomics, Decentralized Anonymous Organization, and many more! Alexander is the co-foun...

Getting in to Startups and YCombinator - Alexander Luksidadi AL-002 MENTOR CORNER from 2022-03-30T14:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Alexander talk about his startup journeys, the advice he has to run a successful startups, and being a part of YCombinator. Alexander is the co-found...

Episode 036: Cultivating a Success Mindset from 2022-03-23T14:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki gives advice on how to cultivate a success mindset using the STFAR Model. Watch the episode for more details!Check out our Youtube for more episodes http...

Episode 035: How to Get Into Project Management from 2022-03-16T11:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki gives advice on how to get started in your project management career. Watch the episode for more details!Check out our Youtuybe for more episodes https:/...

MENTOR CORNER: DH-001 Dustin Heywood EvilMog - The Ethical Hacker from 2022-03-01T11:45

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and EvilMog talk about his learning challenges during high school, how he found his interest in computers, his involvement with DerbyCon, and how he beca...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-010 Resilience and Self Care as a Nurse from 2022-02-15T10:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Eram talk about how she developed her resilience and the challenges she has as a frontline worker, how the pandemic affected her personal life, and h...

MENTOR CORNER: LP-001 Political Science, Chinese History, and Writing Coach from 2022-01-19T12:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Lisa have a conversation about Lisa's journey to creating her own writing coach business. She also shares some of his SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Ear...

MENTOR CORNER: SN-001 Shalini Nagrani Curiosity, Film, Finance, Tech, and Psychology from 2021-12-30T11:30

In this episode, Luki and Shalini talk about her educational background, career journey, SIWIKE, and future aspirations. Shalini is now a senior project manager at CGI. Connect with Shalini at http...

MENTOR CORNER: DR-001 Deanna Rose Shyness, Health and Wellness, Entrepreneurship from 2021-12-23T11:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Deanna have a conversation about growing up as a shy kid, health and wellness and entrepreneurship. Deanna is a Peak Performance Coach and the founde...

MENTOR CORNER: AA-001 Anita Agrawal 6 Creative Ways To Find A Job from 2021-12-21T11:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Anita have a conversation about creative ways to find a job. In this conversation, Luki and Anita share 6 ideas for finding work including creating ...

MENTOR CORNER: PO-001 Paulson Ong Art&Music, Engineering and Financial Advisory from 2021-12-16T11:30

In this episode, Luki and Paulson talks about his childhood, his interests, career journey, and SIWIKE. Connect with Paulson at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsonong/Watch the episode for more det...

MENTOR CORNER: DC-001 David Catallo Health, Wellness, and Business from 2021-12-14T09:30

On this episode, Luki and David talk about David as a kid, his health and wellness journey, and key lifestyle changes that he had developed in the past. David is now a corporate health and wellness...

MENTOR CORNER: DJOR-002 David Jorjani Some challenges with recruiting and talent management from 2021-12-09T09:30

In this episode, Luki and David talk about some challenges within the resume and hiring process. Listen the episode for more details!Watch the episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYsWh6ty...

Episode 033: Advice For New Graduates Looking For A Job They Want from 2021-11-09T11:45

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki introduces a 3 part series for new graduates. In part 2, he provides some useful tips and advice for new graduates looking for a job they want. He talks...

Episode 032: Advice For New Graduates Looking For a Job from 2021-11-03T11:45

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki introduces a 3 part series for new graduates. In part 1, he provides some useful tips and advice for new graduates looking for a job. He talks about get...

SIWIKE Podcast Book Young Professionals Edition - Authors Intro from 2021-11-01T12:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by fellow authors Tiffany, Paulson, David and Shalini to discuss the Young Professionals Edition of the SIWIKE Podcast Book. In this conversati...

MENTOR CORNER: AH-001 Alif Huq From SOCIALLY AWKWARD to The MOST POPULAR in School from 2021-10-19T14:00

Wanna know how to be less socially awkward? Don't you worry, our guest host Alif Huq is here to share some tips and tricks! On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Alif have a conversation ...

Episode 031: What is HR Human Resources and How Do I Get In? from 2021-10-12T14:00

What is HR Human Resources and How Do I Get In: SIWIKE Podcast EP 031 On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki discusses whathr human resources is and how get into human resources. He talks abo...

MENTOR CORNER: MO-001 Maliha Omar Growing Up Against The Grain from 2021-10-11T14:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Maliha have a conversation about Growing Up Against The Grain. Maliha is a Project Manager and Content Creator. In this conversation, Luki and Maliha...

MENTOR CORNER: DT-001 Danny Tseng Architecture, Anxiety and Mindset from 2021-10-04T14:00

Architecture, Anxiety and Mindset: Danny Tseng SIWIKE Podcast DT 001 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Danny have a conversation about Architecture, Anxiety and Mindset....

MENTOR CORNER: IX-001 Ian Xiao Engineering, Business and Consulting from 2021-10-01T14:00

Engineering, Business and Consulting: Ian Xiao - SIWIKE Podcast IX-001 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, I am joined by Ian Xiao. Ian is a manager at a consulting firm.He speaks...

MENTOR CORNER: CC-001 Chris Chan Art, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Content Creation and Coaching from 2021-09-30T14:00

Art, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Content Creation and Coaching: Chris Chan SIWIKE Podcast CC 001 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Chris have a conversation about Art, Ac...

MENTOR CORNER: BMCB 001C Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian Managing as a Young Leader - Setting Yourself for Success in Leadership from 2021-09-23T14:00

Managing as a Young Leader - Setting Yourself for Success in Leadership: Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian SWIKE Podcast BMCB001C Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by ...

MENTOR CORNER: BMCB 001B Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian Managing as a Young Leader - Redefining Leadership from 2021-09-22T14:00

Managing as a Young Leader - Redefining Leadership: Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian SIWIKE Podcast BMCB001B Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by Bianca Marryshow and...

MENTOR CORNER: BMCB 001 Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian Managing as a Young Leader - Starting Out from 2021-09-21T14:00

Managing as a Young Leader - Starting Out: Bianca Marryshow Carly Basian SIWIKE Podcast BMCB 001A On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by Bianca Marryshow and Carly Basian to discu...

MENTOR CORNER: JK-002 Jimmy Kim The KEY To Getting FIT Is Not What You Think from 2021-09-20T14:00

The KEY To Getting FIT Is Not What You Think: Jimmy Kim SIWIKE Podcast JK 002 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki is joined by Mentor Jimmy Kim to discuss The KEY to getting f...

Episode 030: What Is Consulting and How Do I Get In? from 2021-09-14T14:00

What Is Consulting and How Do I Get In: SIWIKE Podcast EP 030 On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki discusses what consulting is and how to become a consultant. He talks about a day in the li...

MENTOR CORNER: NZ-006 Nora Zayed Acing job interviews from 2021-09-13T14:00

Acing job interviews: Nora Zayed SIWIKE Podcast NZ 006 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Nora discuss 'Acing job interviews.' They share some of their interview experien...

MENTOR CORNER: JK-001 Jimmy Kim Entrepreneurship, Fitness and Podcasting from 2021-09-07T14:00

Entrepreneurship, Fitness and Podcasting: Jimmy Kim SIWIKE Podcast JK 001 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Jimmy have a conversation about Entrepreneurship, Fitness and...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-009 Eram Chhogala Do Family and Friends Really Know What You Do As a Nurse from 2021-09-06T14:00

Do Family and Friends Really Know What You Do As a Nurse: Eram Chhogala SIWIKE Podcast EC 009 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Eram have a conversation about What A Nur...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-007 Mintikah English-Palmer Healthy Eating from 2021-09-01T14:00

Healthy Eating: Mintikah English-Palmer SIWIKE Podcast MEP 007 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Minti have a conversation about Healthy Eating. They talk about their he...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-008 Eram Chhogala Staying Safe in COVID from 2021-08-31T14:00

Staying Safe in COVID: Eram Chhogala SIWIKE Podcast EC 008 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Eram have a conversation about Staying Safe in COVID. They talk about tips t...

MENTOR CORNER: JZ-001 Jack Zhou Tinkerer, Marketer, Entrepreneur from 2021-08-30T14:00

Tinkerer, Marketer, Entrepreneur: Jack Zhou SIWIKE Podcast JZ 001 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Jack discuss Tinkering, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Jack is the ...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-007 Eram Chhogala How to Get a Job as a Nurse from 2021-08-25T14:00

Eram and I speak about the process to get a job as a nurse. After graduating you need to complete your NCLEX exam before you get through the hiring process. We chat about:00:48 - Typical job hunt p...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-006 Mintikah English-Palmer Insecurities, Self Esteem and Body Image from 2021-08-24T14:00

Insecurities, Self Esteem and Body Image: Mintikah English-Palmer SIWIKE Podcast MEP 006 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Minti discuss Insecurities, Self Esteem and Bo...

MENTOR CORNER: EK-003C Ellie Kubisz Adulting (Minisode 3) from 2021-08-16T14:00

Minisode 3 - Adulting: Ellie Kubisz SIWIKE Podcast EK 003C Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast Luki and Ellie discuss Adulting. They talk about self-awareness, life lessons and find...

MENTOR CORNER: EK-003B Ellie Kubisz Dealing with Adversity (Minisode 2) from 2021-08-16T14:00

Minisode 2 - Dealing with Adversity: Ellie Kubisz SIWIKE Podcast EK 003B Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast Luki and Ellie discuss Dealing with Adversity. They talk about personal ...

MENTOR CORNER: EK-003A Ellie Kubisz Self Advocacy (Minisode 1) from 2021-08-16T14:00

Minisode 1 - Self Advocacy: Ellie Kubisz SIWIKE Podcast EK 003A Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast Luki and Ellie discuss Self-Advocacy. They talk about their self advocacy experie...

MENTOR CORNER: EK-003 Ellie Kubisz Self Advocacy, Dealing with Adversity, Adulting from 2021-08-16T14:00

Self Advocacy, Dealing with Adversity, Adulting: Ellie Kubisz SIWIKE Podcast EK 003 Mentor Corner This episode of the SIWIKE podcast is thr COMBINED set of 3 minisodes where Luki and Ellie discuss ...

MENTOR CORNER: MF-002 Michael Fearon A Conversation about Education and School from 2021-08-11T14:00

A Conversation about Education and School: Michael Fearon SIWIKE Podcast MF 002 Mentor Corner

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Michael have a conversa...

MENTOR CORNER: MF-002 Michael Fearon A Conversation about Education and School from 2021-08-11T14:00

A Conversation about Education and School: Michael Fearon SIWIKE Podcast MF 002 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Michael have a conversation about education and school....

MENTOR CORNER: SK-002 Sergey Kalnish Conversations on Resumes and a Better Way to Recruit from 2021-08-09T14:00

Conversations on Resumes and a Better Way to Recruit: Sergey Kalnish SIWIKE Podcast SK 002 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Sergey have a conversation about resumes and...

MENTOR CORNER: AY-002 Anu Yogeswaran Leadership Communication and Grades from 2021-08-06T14:00

Leadership Communication and Grades: Anu Yogeswaran SIWIKE Podcast AY 002 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Anu discuss Leadership Communication and Grades. They talk ab...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-005 Mintikah English-Palmer Being Yourself and Being Happy from 2021-08-03T14:00

Being yourself and Being happy: Mintikah English-Palmer SIWIKE Podcast MEP 005 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Luki and Minti discuss Being Yourself and Being Happy. They talk ...

MENTOR CORNER: AA-002 Anita Agrawal Networking and Relationships from 2021-07-28T14:00

Networking and Relationships: Anita Agrawal SIWIKE Podcast AA 002 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Anita discuss Networking and Relationships. They share some of their ...

MENTOR CORNER: SK-001 Sergey Kalnish Basketball, Sales, Recruiting and Startups from 2021-07-27T16:00

Basketball, Sales, Recruiting and Startups: Sergey Kalnish SIWIKE Podcast SK 001 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Sergey discuss Basketball, Sales, Recruiting and Star...

MENTOR CORNER: DJOR-001 David Jorjani Tech, Product, Startup from 2021-07-22T14:00

Tech, Product, Startup: David Jorjani - SIWIKE Podcast DJOR 001 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Luki and David discuss Tech, Product and Startups. David is a director of produ...

MENTOR CORNER: AW-001 Abraham Wairisal Environment, Building Science and Networking from 2021-07-21T22:00

Environment, Building Science and Networking: Abraham Wairisal SIWIKE Podcast AW 001 Mentor Corner On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Abraham discuss Environment, Building Science and ...

MENTOR CORNER: FA-001 Frank Abbruzzese Farm, Business, Sales to President from 2021-07-13T14:00

Farm, Business, Sales to President: Frank Abbruzzese SIWIKE Podcast FA 001 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Frank discuss Business, Sales, growing up on a farm and bec...

MENTOR CORNER: SF-001 Scott Fraser Law, Armed Forces and Publishing from 2021-07-02T14:00

Law, Armed Forces and Publishing: Scott Fraser SIWIKE Podcast SF 001 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Frank discuss Law, Armed Forces and Publishing. Frank is the pres...

MENTOR CORNER: AS-001 Alena Sviderskaia Psychology, Parenthood, Accounting, Coaching from 2021-06-27T14:00

Psychology, Parenthood, Accounting and Coaching: Alena Sviderskaia SIWIKE Podcast AS 001. On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Alena discuss Psychology, Parenthood, Accounting and Coachi...

MENTOR CORNER: AL-001 Alexander Luksidadi Music, Coding, Startup at YC from 2021-06-20T19:00

Music, Coding, Startup at YC: Alexander Luksidadi - SIWIKE Podcast AL 001 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Alexander discuss Music, Coding and Startups. Alexander is t...

MENTOR CORNER: NZ-005 Nora Zayed D&I Deeper Dive - Diversity in HR and Allyship from 2021-06-13T19:00

D&I Deeper Dive - Diversity in HR and Allyship: Nora Zayed SIWIKE Podcast NZ 005 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Nora discuss Diversity in HR and Allyship.We speak ab...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-004 Mintikah English-Palmer Exercise from 2021-06-06T20:00

Exercise Deep Dive: Mintikah English Palmer - SIWIKE Podcast MEP 004 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Minti and I discuss exercise. We share stories about our health journey an...

MENTOR CORNER: KC-001 Katherine Chong Accounting to Product Management from 2021-05-30T19:00

Accounting to Product Management Katherine Chong SIWIKE Podcast KC 001 Mentor Corner. On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, I am joined by Katherine Chong. Katherine is a product manager who is c...

MENTOR CORNER: MF-001 Michael Fearon Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-05-21T14:00

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, I am joined by Michael Fearon. Michael is a learning and development coordinator at the Ministry of Labour. #SIWIKE #podcast #learninganddevelopment He speaks...

MENTOR CORNER: AA-001 Anita Agrawal Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-05-20T14:00

On this episode, I am joined by Anita Agrawal. Anita runs a successful gemstone jewelry company with her mother called Jewels4Ever. https://www.jewels4ever.ca/ She speaks about:00:33 - Her company ...

MENTOR CORNER: MS-001 Mike Santeusanio Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-05-19T14:00

On this episode, I am joined by Mike Santeusanio. Mike is a corporate trainer and the founder of Train Your Minds. https://www.trainyourminds.com/ Train Your Minds is an organization that provides ...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-003 Mintikah English-Palmer Physical Health from 2021-05-18T14:00

Minti and I talk about physical health. We dive into Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise. We dive into:01:07 Minti starting her weight loss journey on YouTube channel (watch the first episode here https...

MENTOR CORNER: BB-001Brian Bachand Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-05-13T14:00

On this episode, we are joined by Brian Bachand. Brian is a priest turned chief evolution officer who has started a career coaching company "evolutionevolution"that helps individuals evolve within ...

MENTOR CORNER: NZ-004 Nora Zayed HR Human resources 101 from 2021-05-12T14:00

Nora and I dive into HR to talk about some of the domain areas. #SIWIKE #humanresources #hr101 We speak about03:21 Recruiting and Talent acquisition 05:53 1 HR practitioner for every 100 or so empl...

MENTOR CORNER: SC-001 - Sherina Cassiere Tutoring from 2021-05-06T12:00

Sherina and I speak about tutoring. We chat about myths and misconceptions. We chat about her experience being tutored as well as as a tutor.She shares tips on being a good tutor. And making the mo...

MENTOR CORNER: AY-001 Anu Yogeswaran Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-05-04T14:00

Anu is a computer information systems grad turned project manager who has started a program to empower gen-Z with leadership skills. She shares being01:54 Quiet Not motivated to learn as a kid 02:4...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-002 Mintikah English-Palmer Self-Love from 2021-04-29T14:00

Mintikah and I chat about self-love. Not the narcissistic kind, but the kind where you accept yourself for who you are and not want to constantly change yourself.

W...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-002 Mintikah English-Palmer Self-Love from 2021-04-29T14:00

Mintikah and I chat about self-love. Not the narcissistic kind, but the kind where you accept yourself for who you are and not want to constantly change yourself. We talk about:00:57 An appreciati...

MENTOR CORNER: NZ-003 Nora Zayed Diversity and Inclusion from 2021-04-28T14:00

Nora and I speak about Diversity and Inclusion. 00:39 What is diversity and inclusion?01:05 Diversity = Organization has diverse representation 01:11 Inclusion = every person can be authentic selve...

MENTOR CORNER: AF-001 Alex Florio Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-04-10T14:00

Alex is the co-founder of SWOB (swipe-job - think Tinder for job applications) http://swobapp.com with his sister. He shares his journey as a regular kid who like sports to becoming a co-founder o...

MENTOR CORNER: JG-001 Jennifer Gaudette Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-04-08T14:00

Jenn is a Certified Health and Career Coach. She shares her transition from an environmental career to starting her own workplace health/wellness business.02:28 As a kid she was always passionate a...

MENTOR CORNER: DF-001 Deron Fung Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-04-06T14:00

Deron is a corporate lawyer in private practice. He shares some of the challenges from switching from accounting in his undergrad.02:28 How he became interested in accounting and choice of "mathy"...

MENTOR CORNER: DJ-001 Dan Johnston Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-04-01T14:00

Dan is an IT infrastructure support analyst at the CRA Canada Revenue Agency He shares how he took interest in gemology to roles in high end jewelry sales.From hating English in high school to join...

MENTOR CORNER: MEP-001 Mintikah English-Palmer Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-03-30T10:00

Mintikah (Minti) is a senior motivator at Good Life and an aspiring YouTuber. This is a great video to watch if you're looking to start becoming a personality on YouTube or elsewhere.She shares ho...

MENTOR CORNER: EK-002 Ellie Kubisz What else can I do with a biology degree from 2021-03-23T11:00

Ellie and I chat about what else you can do with a biology degree. The typical options for a biology degree would be to 1. go to med-school2. do research in academia and become a professor We lear...

MENTOR CORNER: SC-001 - Sherina Cassiere Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-03-19T14:00

Sherina is a sociology and philosophy grad that continued on to teacher's college from York University who is now working as a teacher with North York Women's shelter. She shares her journey and SI...

MENTOR CORNER: NZ-002 Nora Zayed New Grad and Coop Recruiting programs from 2021-03-17T21:00

Mentor corner Nora and I chat about hiring for coop/internship and new grad programs.We walk through some of the timings and considerations for coop and new grad programs, as well as the types and ...

MENTOR CORNER: HS-001 Hammad Siddiqui Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-03-17T14:00

Hammad is a LinkedIn coach with a background in international trade and and experience in the NGO space. He started as an inquisitive kid that was able to connect with folks and build meaningful co...

MENTOR CORNER: DS-001 Dominic Stephenson Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-03-16T21:00

Dominic is a health-tech customer success practitioner, aspiring product manager and professional artist She shares her journey of art. Then pursuing a path to become a doctor and starting Future B...

MENTOR CORNER: TU-001 Tiffany Uman Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-03-15T14:00

Tiffany is a career strategy coach who previous worked as a group marketing manager at L’Oreal Canada. We chat about her journey struggling in school early on, then later on having it become a stre...

MENTOR CORNER: MD-003 Marisa Duncan What does Success Mean from 2021-03-12T21:00

Marisa and I speak about success. What does success mean. Where did our ideas of success come from. How have they changed. And what might we have done differently. Marisa is an IB high school grad...

YOUTH CORNER: RM-005 Revant Malani 005 Online Learning from 2021-03-11T11:00

Revant and I discuss learning in an online environment. He shares his experience and he provides some of the challenges and what has helped him over come them. Revant is an international student f...

MENTOR CORNER: AC-001 Angela Chung Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-03-10T11:45

Angela Chung is a speech language pathologist (SLP) and entrepreneur who is looking to help others grow in their communication through her startup Speak Fluent https://speakfluent.ca?ref=luki (let ...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-005 Eram Chhogala Nursing School from 2021-03-04T11:45

Mentor Corner In this episode we walk through Eram's experience in nursing school. Her somewhat roundabout journey to nursing that she wouldn't change.We chat about not focusing on "timelines" and ...

YOUTH CORNER: RM-004 Revant Malani 004 Finding Internships and work experience from 2021-03-04T11:00

Youth Corner Revant and I speak about First Term at university. We speak about studying, connecting with and making friends, as well as some of his SIWIKE!Revant is an international student from In...

MENTOR CORNER: GZ-002 Ghazala Zaidi - Journey to Canada from 2021-03-02T14:00

Ghazala and I chat about her journey to Canada. She shares some of the decisions to ultimately choose to land in Toronto, Canada. As well as some of the experiences and SIWIKE she had along the way...

MENTOR CORNER: EK-001 Ellie Kubisz Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-02-25T12:30

Ellie shares her career journey starting with an "understanding" that she would go to university on her way to be a doctor/nurse or researcher/professor. Then experiencing a research opportunity an...

YOUTH CORNER: RM-003 Revant Malani 003 Frosh from 2021-02-25T11:00

Revant and I chat about his experiences during his first days start school. We pick up after frosh and speak about classes, and settling in. Revant is an international student from India currently ...

MENTOR CORNER: MD-002 Marisa Duncan Imposter Syndrome from 2021-02-25T10:00

Marisa and I speak about imposter syndrome. We share some of our experiences dealing with it in our lives. We haven't exactly overcome imposter syndrome, though we're getting better at coping with ...

YOUTH CORNER: RM-002 Revant Malani 002 Frosh from 2021-02-24T14:00

Youth Corner Revant and I speak about Frosh at school. We reminisce and learn about pagers, pay phone and parading downtown (that was in Luki's day). Then speak more about "the year before COVID fr...

MENTOR CORNER: GZ-001 Ghazala Zaidi Introduction and SIWIKE from 2021-02-23T14:00

Ghazala Zaidi is a commercial credit analyst, MBA, public speaker and YouTuber/Vlogger https://www.youtube.com/user/GFZaidi She shares her wisdom and experience from a professor to a successful co...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-004 Eram Chhogala What to consider before becoming a nurse EC-004 from 2021-02-08T14:00

Eram and Luki speak about some of the considerations (and SIWIKE) someone should understand before they undertake nursing as a career path. From 12-hour shifts, to loving it with your gut, "FLU-VID...

MENTOR CORNER: HH-002 Hendra Hendrawan I have a job, now what? from 2021-02-04T14:00

MENTOR CORNER: Guest Host Hendra Hendrawan He shares his insights on starting a new role. What should you be doing in your first 30, 60, 90 days? From taking notes, to building relationships, to ge...

MENTOR CORNER: MD-001 Marissa Duncan Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-02-03T12:00

Marisa is an IB high school grad with a systems design engineering undergrad who went on to pursue her MBA and entrepreneurship She’s the founder of Time Transform Virtual Assistancehttps://www.lin...

MENTOR CORNER: NZ-001 Nora Zayed Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-02-02T14:00

Nora is a HRBP Human Resources Business Partner at Enbridge She has background and experience with recruiting across the Energy sector She is passionate about HR technology as well as Diversity an...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-003 Eram Chhogala EP003 Qualities of a good nurse from 2021-02-01T14:00

Mentor Corner Eram is Registered Nurse at Sunnybrook Hospital and Rouge Valley Health System in ER and Trauma. She teaches at Ryerson University and Centennial College. She is the podcast host of N...

MENTOR CORNER: HH-001C Hendra Hendrawan Intro and SIWIKE PART 3 from 2021-02-01T14:00

PART 3 Listen to part 1 here - https://siwike.fireside.fm/mentor-hh001Listen to part21 here - https://siwike.fireside.fm/mentor-hh001b Hendra shares his background and what his SIWIKE was when comi...

YOUTH CORNER: RM-001 Revant Malani 001 Introduction and SIWIKE from 2021-01-29T10:00

Youth Corner Revant is an international student from India currently studying Business at the University of Toronto Scarborough. He shares his background and some SIWIKE as an international student...

Episode 029: SIWIKE Tools: Choice and the STFAR method from 2021-01-29T10:00

SIWIKE Tools: Choice While Choice doesn't seem like a tool, making the right choices can have profound impacts on your life and success.We introduce you to the STFAR model to understand choice S: S...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-002 Eram Chhogala Nursing Demystified from 2021-01-25T14:00

Mentor Corner Eram is Registered Nurse at Sunnybrook Hospital and Rouge Valley Health System in ER and Trauma. She teaches at Ryerson University and Centennial College. She is the podcast host of N...

MENTOR CORNER: EC-001 Eram Chhogala Intro and SIWIKE from 2021-01-18T14:00

Mentor Corner Eram is Registered Nurse at Sunnybrook Hospital and Rouge Valley Health System in ER and Trauma. She teaches at Ryerson University and Centennial College. She is the podcast host of N...

MENTOR CORNER: HH-001B Hendra Hendrawan Intro and SIWIKE PART 2 from 2021-01-08T10:00

PART 2: listen to part 1 here - https://siwike.fireside.fm/mentor-hh001 Hendra shares his background and what his SIWIKE was when coming to Canada. He speaks about mentors and communication as impo...

YOUTH CORNER: KY-004 Kelly Yang 004 Finding Internships and work experience from 2021-01-07T10:00

Gaining work experience at school can increase your chances of landing your dream job after you graduate. Sometimes easier said than done! Listen to some experiences and get some tips and tricks to...

Episode 028: Owning your career [CAREER] from 2021-01-06T10:00

Listen to the episode for more details! Watch the episode here https://youtu.be/Ax94kYP6h8ESpecial thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme musicWant more persona...

YOUTH CORNER: KY-003 Kelly Yang 003 Academics and Social Activities from 2020-12-17T10:00

YOUTH CORNER: Kelly Yang One of the main focus areas of going to school is academics. Assignments, tests, exams. Don't be surprised if your marks drop in first year. Be mindful of how expectations ...

Episode 027: Mentors [LIFE] from 2020-12-16T14:00

What is a mentor? What are some of the myths and realities surrounding mentors?And probably most importantly, how do I find one? We share those insights in this video with probably the most import...

MENTOR CORNER: HH-001A Hendra Hendrawan Intro and SIWIKE from 2020-12-11T10:00

Hendra shares his background and what his SIWIKE was when coming to Canada. He speaks about mentors and communication as important to carer success and being comfortable being uncomfortable. Listen...

YOUTH CORNER: KY-002 Kelly Yang 002 First Year from 2020-12-10T10:00

University can be a defining period for those privileged enough to have the means. The first year of a university career can set the stage for that time period. Often filled with challenges and opp...

Episode 026: Typical Job Hunt Day [JOB] from 2020-12-09T14:00

For those that like templates, checklists and detailed guides, we outlide what a typical job hunt day should look like. Start with interviews to practice and get them out of the way.Continue with n...

YOUTH CORNER: KY-001 Kelly Yang 001 Introduction and student SIWIKE from 2020-12-03T10:00

We learn a bit of her background, growing up in small towns around Ontario, Canada. Feeling a bit lost when growing up. Then picking an unexpected option of going to a business school after growing...

Episode 025: Getting to WHY to find your Purpose [LIFE] from 2020-12-02T14:00

"Start with why" -Simon Sinek Although WHAT you want, in terms of goals, and career direction might seem like it is the most important part ot figure out, you'll find that the underlying purpose a...

Episode 024: Don't let School get in the way of Education [LIFE] from 2020-11-25T14:00

In your school experience, you'll want to make sure that you do well in your academics and studies. At the same time, you'll want to explore the career possibilities of what your degree can get you...

Episode 023: Trouble shooting your job search [JOB] from 2020-11-18T14:00

The job hunt process can be obscure, and it doesn't have to be. You want to make sure that you start tracking your applications.Watch here to understand why (CQA Episode15: Why should I start trac...

Episode 022: Habits from 2020-11-11T14:00

Research shows that what you do in a day can be about 40% habit. Basically on auto-pilot for almost half of your day. Do your habits serve you? The interesting thing is that you are always building...

Episode 021: Dealing with Stress and Anxiety [LIFE] from 2020-11-04T14:00

Let's take a step back to understand why stress and anxiety is important to have in the first place. With more knowledge, we can often learn to deal with and mitigate future stress and anxiety. Le...

Episode 020: Resume Debates [JOB] from 2020-10-28T14:00

Should a resume be 1 page or 2 or more? Should it have a summary at the top or not?How about objectives? Education or experience first?How about including a "skills" section which lists all of you...

Episode 019: Getting a promotion [JOB] from 2020-10-14T14:00

Promotions can be highly sought after. And while promotion processes might be a little unique to each company, there are common steps needed to advance in your job. Understand the administrative r...

Episode 018: Your First Days at work [JOB] from 2020-10-07T14:00

Starting a new job can be nerve wracking especially for youth that may have never previously worked in a corporate environment before. You'll want to make sure you fit in, understand expectations a...

Episode 017: Getting a Job without a resume [JOB] from 2020-09-30T14:00

When submitting resumes online, it can be a big black hole with not feedback. An alternative approach would be to network with folks and get to know them. Spend some time to build rapport and unde...

Episode 016: LinkedIn - Engagement and Connections [CAREER] from 2020-09-23T14:00

In our LinkedIn engagement and connections episode we go through some best practices and bad practices to avoid. Just like in networking, the answer to any "how to network" question on LinkedIn is...

Episode 015: LinkedIn - Basics [CAREER] from 2020-09-16T14:00

I like to refer to LinkedIn as a "networking event that's happening 24/7/365 with several hundreds of millions of participants". Many use the platform for job searching, and it has potential to ad...

Episode 014: Professionalism 101 [CAREER] from 2020-09-09T14:00

Wouldn't it be great if they taught you the basics of how to behave in a workplace. Your work is not school, and is not your home. There are different expectations and behaviours that are appropria...

Episode 013: Network Audit [CAREER] from 2020-09-02T14:00

Doing a network audit starts by taking a look at who you spend the most time with. If you are indeed the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, do those 5 people have the same values...

Episode 012: What do you want - Getting Started [LIFE] from 2020-05-18T14:00

As a follow-on to the "What do you want question", https://siwike.fireside.fm/002 listen to the episode for us to For job seekers: get specific as a starting point. Instead of just wanting a job, ...

Episode 011: Networking and Building Meaningful Connections - Deeper Dive [CAREER] from 2020-05-14T14:00

It's not what you know, it's who you know. A common piece of wisdom when speaking about success in the world. I further the quote by saying "it's not who you know, but who knows you" that can be al...

Episode 010: Interviews - Deeper Dive [JOB] from 2020-05-11T14:00

If you prepared your resume the way we suggested in the previous episode https://siwike.fireside.fm/009 then you've already started preparing for your interview. Now you need to focus on delivery a...

Episode 009: Resumes - Deeper Dive [JOB] from 2020-05-07T14:00

Resume guidance from reverse engineering the job posting and it's importance. Why format can be so crucial and what formatting elements are important.What about dates and months? what should you u...

Episode 008: What do you want - and how to find it if you don't know [LIFE] from 2020-05-04T14:00

What do you want? In the FOCUS inspired approach https://siwike.fireside.fm/002 that's the first question you need to answer. It seems like an obvious question and often folks don't take the time ...

Episode 007: Job Hunt Basics [JOB] from 2020-04-27T14:00

Learn the basics of the job hunt. Fundamentals about: Resumes: the most important considerations when creating your resume.Interviews: what to focus on when preparing and practicing for interviews...

Episode 006: Learning-to-learn Students [LIFE] from 2020-04-20T14:00

Learning to learn in a meta-skill that I am still learning more about. After I recorded this episode, I found more resources and figured I'd do a part 2 vs re-recording this one. If you're not doin...

Episode 005: Physical Health - Foundations [LIFE] from 2020-04-06T14:00

Take care of your health and you can go far. Ignore it and you might find (potentially unnecessary) challenges later. Suppose you were to take a cross country road trip. Only for them to tell you ...

Episode 004: Mindset - Choice, perspective and mindfulness as a path to success [LIFE] from 2020-04-06T12:00

"He who thinks he can, and he who things he can't, is probably right" -Confucius Often times your choice and perspective on life can be a game changer. Simply making a choice and perhaps choosing a...

Episode 003: Non-negotiable time - investing in yourself [LIFE] from 2020-04-06T12:00

"Tell me what you value and I might believe you, but show me your calendar and your bank statement, and I’ll show you what you really value" -Peter Drucker Non-negotiable time is the time you alloc...

Episode 002: Self-Service Career Coaching with FI-A: FOCUS Inspired Approach [LIFE] from 2020-04-06T11:00

To get you started on your journey to discover the SIWIKE "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier", we start with the FI-A FOCUS inspired approach. A simple 3 step career coaching framework to unlock your car...

Episode 001: Introduction - About me, my mission and what you can look forward to for the podcast from 2020-04-06T10:00

SIWIKE "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier" the podcast. The podcast that shares what you didn't know you needed to know about jobs, careers, and life. Hosted by Luki Danukarjanto: a computer scientist tu...