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Our guest today has done some hard time...literally. Charged with the possibility of 25 to life, Tom was looking at a life much different than what he has presently. Today, we have the pleasure of sharing his story. From his first encounter with the police, to his time at the remand centre, to his eventual sentence and time in jail. Tom shares his experience with us, in an area where not many have ventured. This is gonna be a good one!
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Video marketing, it's something that we over here want to get into but for whatever reason have not been able to take that first step. But video marketing is a powerful tool that can boost your business up significantly, and Felix Chan of Live Inner City (https://liveinnercity.com/) uses that tool to gain more business success.
Felix is a realtor and team lead at Live Inner City and leverages video marketing to expand their reach with the ultimate goal of doing more business. His high-quality videos on Youtube (liveinnercity) are consistent and with almost 10K subscribers and over 320K in revenue generated, they are also a vital part of his business. If you're thinking about maybe getting into videos to supplement your existing business or even just making videos for fun, this episode's for you!
You can find Felix's business (@liveinnercity) on Insta which is catered towards buyers, sellers and investors.
His personal Insta (@felixchan.me) contains content for real estate agents, tips and tricks and more
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And here we have the conclusion with Su's post date experience! Is it similar to what Trevor experienced? Or completely different? Do their stories clash or are they the same? Here's your chance to tune in and discover just that!
And if you are interested in being a part of the series, send us a DM and we'll be in touch!
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Here we go! Date is done and I'm sure all our listeners are anxious to hear about it. We've got Trevor back in the hot seat as he chats about what happened, where it happened, and how it ended which I'm sure many of you are curious about. So sit back and enjoy Trevor's take!
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Here's episode 2 where we ask Su some IMPORTANT pre-date questions to see what she's looking for :) Check out episode 60 for her date's interview and maybe you can predict if there's gonna be a match...
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We heard you folks! Due to popularity, here is another blind date episode that Lance and I have had the pleasure of hosting. If you want to get a feel for how these work, check out episodes 54 to 57 for our first set of dates! We will be releasing one episode per day so stay tuned! We know you won't wanna miss this!
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If you've ever tried just having (or more like attempted) a conversation with your parents to get a little bit of an insight into their lives before being shut down, this episode's for you. Heck, If you've ever really just tried to ask them a question before being shut down with a one-word response, this episode's for you. You might think it's them, but maybe, you're just not asking the right questions. This is where our guest, Amy Yip comes in. Amy is the author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents. In our conversation, Amy takes us through her thought process on developing the idea for the book, the why, the "experiment", the discovery, and the eventual resolution between her and her parents. Our discussion goes deep and touches upon the subject of intergenerational trauma, where instances or issues that affected our parent's past lives transcend through the generations to us, which, if left unaltered or unrepaired, will continue through to the next generation. For all of us out there who have had trouble talking to our parents (which is probably about 99% of us), this is a definite must-listen.
For more information on Amy's book and to reach out to Amy, please visit amyyipcoaching.com. Her book is available at all major outlets including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can also find her on Linkedin under amyyipcoaching
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For our first episode of 2023, we sit down and have a chat with Sharon from Her Simple Sole (@hersimplesole). Sharon focuses on clothing sustainability, which includes clothing made from natural fibres like cotton, linen, wool and cashmere vs. processed fibres. Sustainability is looking at what a company is doing, how they are producing, are fair wages being paid etc. vs. fast fashion, which is mainly to chase trends and make money which in the end leads to more waste.
Sharon gives us a rundown of how she first started...then re-started with a clearer vision to become the success it is today. Making a conscious effort to buy sustainable clothing allows you to have less with more, and this mentality can cross over to your general lifestyle as well. We touch briefly on minimalism with references to the documentaries "Minimalism" and "The True Cost". If you haven't seen these, they are definitely an eye opener! For those of you who want to make a more conscious decision when purchasing clothes, this episode's for you!
Check out Sharon's site at hersimplesole.com
Sharon also references a few stores she shops at including Encircled (encircled.ca) and Kotn (kotn.com). -
Bag consignment, bag rental and bag spa, these are just some of the services available at Luxe Du Jour, a Canadian high-end luxury consignment company focusing on handbags but with other offerings including accessories, shoes, and (newly introduced) men's items. Founded in 2016, the company has grown exponentially and now has offices stateside as well. Tammy chats with us about her early lessons leading up to LDJ's success today and where it's headed. One particular highlight was the whole unauthentic "authentic" aspect of luxury bags nowadays where you could potentially be purchasing a fake bag at a retail store. You'll definitely want to check that one out!
Reach out to them at:
luxedujour.ca
@luxebagrental
@luxebagspa
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The moment you've all been waiting for is here! Part 4, the final part of our blind date series, where the guy in question is none other than our very own Eric! Check out episodes 54-56 if you haven't already so you can get a sense of the full story. And if you are interested and want us to do more episodes like this, please let us know! Or if you wanna participate...
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Here we go! The post-date interview! I'm sure some of our listeners who have listened to the first two episodes (episodes 54 and 55) have maybe made some inferences as to how the date might go, well now's your chance to test your theory! In this episode, Lance gets into the nitty gritty with Christine and breaks down the date; how it went, were there dealbreakers, how the guy's wardrobe was...if you wanna know more, be sure to check this one out!
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Welcome to part 2 of a four-part series of an actual blind date experiment that has occurred! In this episode, we hear the "mystery" man's side pre-date to see what his interests are, dealbreakers, and more. Listeners can compare this episode to episode 54 where we interviewed the woman's side pre-date and perhaps could draw some conclusions on how the date could go. If you liked these two episodes, wait till you hear the post-date discussion! Stay tuned for that soon!
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***DISCLAIMER*** Lance's audio in this episode was muffled as he was using the wrong microphone. After a scolding, he promises he won't be doing that again.
Welcome to a four-part series of an actual blind date experiment that has occurred! We set two people up, with pre-date interviews with each, followed by post-date interviews with each, to hear each person's side of how the date went. This is a complete blind date in every sense, where both people have not seen nor spoken to each other prior. We thought that this would be an interesting experience for both our listeners and the two guests, to see how different or similar viewpoints can occur at the same time. And also it would be fun just to hear about how a date went as well! Stay tuned for our next episode!
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Summer is here and with summer comes...camping! And a big part of camping is the food! Whether you're camping out on a site or backcountry camping out in the wilds, food is an important element to it and for some, it's what they look forward to the most when camping. That's where Melanie comes in, she is the owner of Off the Path provisions (@offthepathprovisions), a company dedicated to providing people with delicious, dehydrated, plant-based (vegan and gluten-free friendly) meals in minutes. The bags themselves are also eco-friendly being 100% compostable. By far the coolest thing though are the Asian-centric flavours of the meals, with Chinese, Thai, and Korean offerings. Join us as we discover the "path" Melanie took from being a marine biologist to becoming the entrepreneur she is today!
For those interested in purchasing, please check out https://offthepathprovisions.com or if you're in the Calgary local area, at Breathe Outdoors located at 7208 Macleod Trail SE.
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Jenny Toh had a successful legal career spanning almost 3 decades in Malaysia and Singapore. Yet today, she is a life coach with River Life Coaching, a company she created back in 2020 that helps individuals who are seeking answers to the missing element in their lives. The how and why though, of this career change between these two different industries is a conversation Jenny was able to share with us. Throughout the chat, we get into her inspiration in starting, her moment of calling, and in particular, how she helps introverted clients have a voice while still maintaining their inner self. A definite listen not just for those asking the why in their lives, but also for those who may be looking into a career change.
If you'd like to learn more about Jenny Toh's coaching programs, please visit www.riverlifecoaching.com
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Being a disabled female from an ethnic minority, Yehee Son has most definitely experienced roadblocks in her life. And yet through it all, she's persevered. In today's episode, Yehee tells her life story about growing up in an abusive home, going through high school not knowing whether she would be able to make college due to her status as an alien, and how certain influential people in her life made her want to be the teacher she is today. She talks about the advantages and disadvantages of teaching with cerebral palsy and her reasoning behind starting a TikTok channel (heyms.cp) which has already accumulated over 4500 followers since December. Along with all this, she also mentions the emotional significance behind some of her tattoos. This one's a definite listener for everyone out there!
During the episode, Yehee mentioned some influential people she's been listening to, here they are:
Zach Anner - https://www.cerebralpalsy.org/inspiration/artists/zach-anner
Nick Vujicic - https://nickvujicic.com/
Yeonmi Park - https://www.youtube.com/c/YeonmiParkOfficial/videos
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I can't believe we made it to episode 50! Considering we weren't even sure if we were gonna make it past 3 episodes, 50 is definitely a win. Today, we reflect on the last year and how we did, some of our favourite episodes, what some of our goals are, and stuff we need to keep working on. Also joining us in a rare appearance is our editor Ken! Off the Wok thanks all our listeners for your continued support and we hope you will keep wok'ing with us on our journey.
If you enjoy our episodes, please consider rating us on Spotify!
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Kevin Hart, Chrissy Teigen, Sean Chu and Kris Wu, all people from various backgrounds and various industries with one trait in common, they were all canceled. Cancel culture is the act of calling someone (or company) out, usually via social media as a form of group shaming based on certain things they may have said or done in the past. The question is, has cancel culture gone from a place of good intentions to a now toxic environment? Our guest @kalliepham joins us today and provides her answer to this question and much much more... and not just in North America, but China as well. Make sure to check this one out!
Kallie's also on TikTok! You can check her out @tk.tok_
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From humble beginnings to being a founding member and president of wealth management platform Zelos Capital (@zelosglobal), Gilbert Bong has had quite the journey. He gets into the details of growing up to immigrant working parents and how they helped shape a sense of work ethic that Gilbert would later use in his own career path. He also talks about how he got his first taste of the industry starting in university and the sacrifices he had to make in his early years working 90-100 hour weeks to get to where he is today. Along the way, Gilbert has encountered both failure and frustration but it's his determination and work ethic that has allowed him to enjoy success at Zelos Capital. Join us as we get into another episode of dat Asian hustle!
To learn more about Zelos Capital and their services, please visit https://www.zelosglobal.com/
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Richard Lee-Thai (@excusestoconnect) recently did a Tedx Talk called "Finding Excuses to Connect" where he addresses the difficulty in connecting with people and which is the subject for this episode. We go into the inspiration behind his talk and why he started it. From adapting the "Humans of New York" theme into his own University of Lethbridge project to starting his own podcast (Excuses to Connect) and now also moving into personal coaching, Richard has turned his "excuses to connect" model into a lifestyle. For anyone who has ever wanted to connect with someone but stopped themselves, this episode's for you!
To learn more about Richard's "Excuses to Connect" model or to book him as a speaker, check out his website at www.excusestoconnect.com - Näytä enemmän
