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

From Reading to Research: A master's with internships at Adobe, Roblox, and Meta | Cheryl Lao CL-001

May 10th, 2023  |  30 mins 57 secs

academic journey, adobe internship, career advice, cheryl lao, computer science masters, future aspirations, graduate studies, meta internship, networking in academia, research presentation, roblox internship, self-esteem in grad school, siwike, stem careers, university experience

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 companies such as Adobe, Roblox, and Meta. She provides insights into the process of conducting and presenting research at conferences, shares her future career aspirations, and imparts valuable advice she wishes she knew earlier in her academic journey. This discussion is a goldmine for anyone considering graduate studies in Computer Science or looking to make the most out of their academic and professional experiences.

Losing her voice to finding it again | Angela Purnama SWIKE (AP-001)

May 3rd, 2023  |  35 mins 29 secs

ai, angela purnama, asian excellence, career development, chatgpt, community, creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, luki danukarjanto, music, networking, personal development, podcast, record label, siwike, social media, symbio

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 around celebrating Asian culture and excellence. Angela shares her inspiring journey, insights on following your passion, embracing personal identity, and the critical role of intuition. The conversation provides a deeper understanding of the motivation behind Symbio and the effort to foster a strong community of like-minded individuals.

Angela also talks about leveraging technology and AI tools like ChatGPT in routine tasks and handling Symbio's operations. She shares her future aspirations and her learning journey as a young professional in the music industry.

Whether you're a young professional, an aspiring artist, or someone who appreciates cultural representation and appreciation, this episode has wisdom for everyone.

Journalism Foodie to the White House and not for profits | Ayanna Lott-Pollard SWIKE (ALP-001)

April 19th, 2023  |  39 mins 32 secs

ayanna lott, business, career advice, career journey, career transition, community service, confidence, empowerment, journalism, leadership, life challenges, life lessons, mentorship, persistence, personal growth, personal vision, resilience, siwike

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. Ayanna's story is one of resilience and determination, overcoming personal losses and career challenges to forge a successful path in business and community service. She discusses the importance of mentorship, personal vision, and staying teachable throughout your career journey. Whether you're just starting out in your career, looking for guidance, or seeking inspiration, Ayanna's journey is sure to resonate and inspire.

Shy extravert finding mentors and empowering with Whitly Theriault SWIKE Podcast (WT-001)

March 29th, 2023  |  36 mins 33 secs

coach, empowerment, inspiration, mindset, overcoming adversity, personal growth, positive thinking, self-discovery, self-doubt, siwike, speaker, success, visualization, women's support network

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 discovering her passion for helping others achieve their dreams. She discusses the power of a strong support network, the importance of visualization and positive thinking, and the impact of mindset on creating a fulfilling life. Tune in to gain insights and valuable SIWIKE (Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier) advice that can help you navigate your own journey towards self-discovery and success.

Salary Negotiations Do's and Don'ts - Linda Pham LPHAM-002 MENTOR CORNER

August 31st, 2022  |  35 mins 21 secs

human resources, mentorship, podcast, salary negotiations, siwike

In this episode, Linda and Luki speak about what to do and not to do during your salary negotiations.

Becoming Leader in Digital Marketing: Narsingh Dixit SIWIKE Podcast ND 002 Mentor Corner

August 24th, 2022  |  28 mins 7 secs

digital marketing, marketing, podcast, psychology, siwike

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.

Managing Your Personal Finances Paulson Ong PO-002 MENTOR CORNER

August 10th, 2022  |  37 mins 34 secs

mentorship, personal finances, podcast, rrsp, siwike, tfsa

In this episode, Paulson and Luki talk about how to manage your personal finances.

Feeling Behind vs Taking Time to Find What You Want - Linda Pham LPHAM-001 MENTOR CORNER

August 3rd, 2022  |  34 mins

content creator, hr, networking, podcast, siwike

In this episode, Linda and Luki talk about feeling behind vs taking time to figure out what you want to do in your career.

Climbing the corporate ladder - Tiffany Uman TU-001

July 28th, 2022  |  44 mins 52 secs

climbingthecorporateladder, siwike

On this episode, Tiffany and I discuss climbing the corporate ladder.
Including discussion about Growing within one organization, Starting at the bottom, the importance of networking, imposter syndrome, and more!

Shy Kid, Consulting, and Mentorship Brian Lau BL-001 MENTOR CORNER

July 21st, 2022  |  28 mins 23 secs

consulting, mentorship, networking, podcast, siwike

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 his decision to pursue consulting.