Hello, {Real} World!

Heartbreak 💔 is never easy yet is a reality that most people will experience at least once in their lives. Fortunately, you can come out of it stronger and better. In this episode, Emily shares how she was able to process, heal, and ultimately move on after experiencing the loss of a 3 year relationship. That said, the phases of heartbreak can be universal to the feelings of grief, failure, and l...

This summer, we were fascinated by the stories about college from our American 🇺🇸 friends and how much that differed from the Canadian 🇨🇦 university experience. So we decided to invite two of them, Michael (from Rice University) and Larry (from Duke University) onto the podcast to give us a glimpse into their college lives including frat life, “tenting” for basketball game seats and switching majo...

Hellooo it's been a hot minute since our last episode, so we wanted to do more of a catch-up on what’s been going on in our lives this summer ☀️! We talk what it's like working at Meta, living in Seattle and the Bay area, tech bro parties, new friendships, and breakups. We reflect on all the ups and downs that made this summer so special ❤️ __________________________________________________ Music:...

Sit down with us as we dive into something we've never talked with each other about before: physical appearance.  In this episode, we talk about some of the insecurities we grew up with, how our relationship with body image and self esteem changed over time, as well as how we were able to become more comfortable and confident in our own skin.  ____________________________________________...

As we get into the swing of our summer internships (this time returning to the office), finding work-life balance has been on our minds. What does having a work-life balance look like? How do you achieve it? We share our thoughts on work-life balance, and how the meaning of it has evolved over time (ex. WFH vs. in person). __________________________________________________ Music: Tape Star by Shan...

It’s tea spilling time on this week’s episode 🍵 After many first dates and ninth wheel situations, Carol shares her past hesitancy towards dating and what made this different. Listen to the story behind a relationship that grew from the pandemic (and how Emily helped to move things along 👀). ___________________________________________________ Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silverm...

In this episode, Emily and our friend Vanessa share what it was like adjusting to life in Europe while they were studying in Madrid 🇪🇸 and working in Berlin 🇩🇪. From following strangers to techno raves under a bridge to getting yelled at for jaywalking, they share the cultural differences they experienced, how they were able to make new friends, and their biggest takeaways from living abroad. ____...

Hello from Europe! As work and study abroad opportunities open up again, we wanted to make an episode to help anyone thinking/planning on going abroad (or if you just want to hear interesting stories about the process) 🌎! We’re joined by our friend Vanessa, who did an internship in Berlin Germany 🇩🇪 , along with Emily who’s currently studying in Madrid Spain 🇪🇸. In part 1, we’ll be going into eve...

There’s a lot of perceptions about what it’s like working in tech: you have to be a programmer, there’s free food and offices with bean bag chairs, everyone is trying to start the next Facebook, etc. After working various internships from start-ups to big tech as a SWE, designer and PM, we debunk some of the myths of what it’s like working in tech. We talk about our expectations going in, what it’...

“Who am I?”, the age old question and the focus of countless coming-of-age stories. In this episode, we tackle the concept of identity – what does it mean to us, how has it been shaped, and do we have a good grasp on our identity today? ___________________________________________________ Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Thank you for listening! Support us by subscri...

Hi there, don’t be a stranger 👋! Sit down with us as we play the card game, “WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS” to see how well we really know each other (and for you to get to know us better too 😳). This card game aims to deepen existing relationships and create new ones through a series of prompts, from “What is the hardest truth you had to face this year?” to “What am I most likely to get arrested f...

Hi, how’ve you been? In this more laid-back and tangent-filled episode, Emily talks about her first month studying abroad in Spain and Carol shares what it’s been like going back to in-person school at Waterloo as well as her recent trip to NYC! ___________________________________________________ Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Thank you for listening! Support us b...

Internships are an invaluable way to learn, explore, and gain experience in specific roles and industries. However, we know (very well) how stressful it can be looking for an internship. After having done it many times, we wanted to share some of our knowledge recruiting for roles in software engineering, design and product management. Here are some timestamps to help you out: 7:33 - Overview 8:52...

Dedicated to the month of love, in this episode we get serious about relationships. Joined by some special guests, our lovely friends (and roomies) Kat and Lynn, we share our experiences with dating, from looking for a partner to maintaining a healthy relationship. How do you know when you’re ready for a relationship? Do we believe in soulmates? How do we resolve conflicts in our relationships? Tu...

Teens vs. twenties, what's the difference? In media, a lot of people talk about the differences between twenties and thirties. But as 21 year olds, we’ve also recognized the many changes that happened comparing our teen years to our twenties. In part II of this series, we talk about how we ourselves have grown and changed as people as we learn to become more independent, find who we are, and our e...

Teens vs. twenties, what’s the difference? In media, a lot of people talk about the differences between twenties and thirties. But as 21 year olds, we’ve also recognized the many changes that happened comparing our teen years to our twenties. In part 1 of this series, we talk about the changes in our views and experiences with the world around us, friendships, romantic relationships, and our relat...

Some people say that 2020 was the year for absorbing, consuming, and planning, while 2021 was the year for doing. In this episode, we take some time to look back on the highlights (and lowlights) that shaped our year 💌 ___________________________________________________ Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Thank you for listening! Support us by subscribing, reviewing a...

As 20-something year olds, school and career play a big role in our identities. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about why we chose to study engineering, our journey in the tech industry so far, and our current roles as a designer and product manager. ___________________________________________________ Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Thank you for listening! Su...

Hello, {real} world! We're Carol and Emily. In this podcast, we talk about our journey as two 22 year olds navigating tech, school, relationships, and everything in between.