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

How to be more successful as a high school student | SIWIKE Podcast | Francesca Cadhit (FC-001)

September 12th, 2023  |  32 mins 14 secs

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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 the value of mentorship, life skills beyond academics, and the power of thinking long-term. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or someone looking to enrich their life, this episode is packed with actionable advice to accelerate your journey toward success.

🔗 Connect with Francesca Cadhit:

Website: https://topclassedge.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescacadhit/

👉 Listen to the full episode to learn how mentorship and life skills can be your "shortcut to success" (or rather, your accelerator)!

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome when becoming a project manager | Nahian Alam SIWIKE (NA-001)

May 31st, 2023  |  40 mins 19 secs

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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 coaching. Nahian discusses the struggles he faced, including dealing with imposter syndrome and going against his parents' wishes to carve out his own unique career path. With a deep belief in the timing of life events and a relentless passion for lifelong learning, Nahian navigated his diverse career trajectory. He encourages listeners to be open to new experiences, to continually seek knowledge, and to appreciate the interconnectedness of various professional fields. Discover how letting go of control and adopting new perspectives can open up exciting career opportunities. Tune in to be inspired by Nahian's journey and gain valuable insights for your own career progression

Being patient with your ambitions and leveraging mentors

April 26th, 2023  |  41 mins 40 secs

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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, and the strategies he deployed to navigate his career.

Shaan imparts valuable lessons about applying to internships, harnessing the power of mentorship, making the shift into the corporate world, and making informed career decisions. If you're a student or a young professional preparing to step into the corporate realm, this episode will provide practical advice on setting up your career trajectory, planning your future, and excelling in the corporate ecosystem.

Tune in as Shaan highlights the importance of opportunities like internships, mentorships, and pursuing an MBA in enhancing your professional development.

Builder, wannabe architect now helping others break into IT - Jubee Vilceus JV-001 podcast

October 26th, 2022  |  28 mins 37 secs

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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.

Art, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Content Creation and Coaching - Chris Chan CC-001 MENTOR CORNER

September 30th, 2021  |  20 mins 31 secs

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On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Chris have a conversation about Art, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Content Creation and Coaching. Chris is the co-founder of Uprotege. Uprotege is a start up that provides job help and career coaching to students, young professionals and experienced hires (https://www.uprotege.ca/)

Entrepreneurship, Fitness and Podcasting - Jimmy Kim JK-001 MENTOR CORNER

September 7th, 2021  |  19 mins 59 secs

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On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Jimmy have a conversation about Entrepreneurship, Fitness and Podcasting. Jimmy is the creator of Remix My Fitness. Remix My Fitness is a company that provides virtual workouts and programs for individuals working from home (https://remixmyfitness.com/)

Tinkerer, Marketer, Entrepreneur - Jack Zhou JZ-001 MENTOR CORNER

August 30th, 2021  |  31 mins 35 secs

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On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Jack discuss Tinkering, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Jack is the co-founder of Wizrobotics. Wizrobotics is a company where technical educators promote STEM education to inspire future entrepreneurs, engineers and innovators (https://www.wizrobotics.com/)

How to Get a Job as a Nurse - Eram Chhogala EC-007 MENTOR CORNER

August 25th, 2021  |  49 mins 45 secs

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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.

A Conversation about Education and School - Michael Fearon MF-002 MENTOR CORNER

August 11th, 2021  |  35 mins 44 secs

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On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Michael have a conversation about education and school. They talk about the history of education, income inequalities between men and women, the future of education and much more. If you're someone who is curious about education and school this is the perfect video for you!

Conversations on Resumes and a Better Way to Recruit - Sergey Kalnish SK-002 MENTOR CORNER

August 9th, 2021  |  44 mins 2 secs

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On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Sergey have a conversation about resumes and a better way to recruit. They talk about how the screening process have changed over the years, video resumes, building connections and much more. If you're someone looking to learn more about resumes and how to get that job you want, this is the perfect video for you!