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

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. TIMESTAMPS 00:22 Brian's background 01:19 Brian as a kid 02:21 Coming out of his shell 04:29 Influences 10:55 How co-op helped him 11:58 Explored consulting for the fi...

In this episode, Nunzio and Luki talk about his journey from hockey to being the CEO of BuyandSellABusiness.com TIMESTAMPS 00:18 Nunzio's background 01:13 Nunzio as a kid 02:38 How he got into hockey 09:06 Influences around him 16:27 Interest in entrepreneurship 18:22 Entrepreneurship journey 19:36 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 24:22 Future aspirations Connect with Nunzio here: LINKEDIN - http...

In this episode, Nora and Luki talk about how to manage mental health and changes in the workplace TIMESTAMPS 03:14 Four buckets of wellness 05:30 ERG's 14:30 Scarf model Connect with Nora here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-zayed-664904b1/ Watch the episode for more details! Check out our Youtube youtube.com/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for...

In this episode, Adity and Luki talk about her curiosity, passions for justice and economics, and how she found her career in customer experience. TIMESTAMPS 00:23 Adity's background 00:57 Adity as a kid 02:28 How her interests led to a path in economics 08:39 Her first job 11:34 Masters experience in Saskatchewan 15:12 Networking tips 23:27 SIWIKE 26:25 Future aspirations Connect with Adity here:...

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. TIMESTAMPS 00:33 What is cyber security? 00:46 Frank's background 02:18 Why is cyber security important? 06:18 Is it a growing threat that people need to be aware of? 08:31 Cyber security checklist 18:07 Tips for home security 19:15 T...

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://www.linkedin.com/in/brucedchang/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:27 Bruce's background 01:43 Bruce as a kid 15:48 Fundraising for a Canadian Asian club 24:06 Being blacklisted from IBM 32:27 Other experiences 34:48 SIWIKE...

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. Connect with Andrea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msandrealo/ Check out Toronto dating hub: https://www.instagram.com/torontodatinghub/ , torontoeventhub.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:22 Andrea's background 01:26...

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 with Vanessa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-colalillo-aaa26483/ Contact Vanessa here: vanessacolalilo@gmail.com , vcolalilo@soundhound.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:25 Vanessa's background 01:37 Vanessa...

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 organization based in Karachi. Connect with Faaiz here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faaizali/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:16 Faaiz's background 00:53 Faaiz as a kid 06:36 Interest in searching for the truth 08:10 How he...

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 fear and anxiety show up for my clients, I thought it would be perfect for me to make a video on how to overcome fear and anxiety. Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu...

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 as a kid 03:12 His experiences at Kodaikanal International School 05:51 Journey to marketing 21:13 Advice for those deciding between working at small vs mid-size vs large companies 25:28 SIWIKE 29:16 F...

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 life. TIMESTAMPS 00:23 About Pol 02:00 Pol as a kid 03:39 Adapting in Canada 06:40 Moving to Ireland 08:55 Choosing between IT and HR for his degree 11:36 Internship experiences 15:35 Physical disabilit...

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 improve your confidence, advice for new grads and those defending their thesis. TIMESTAMPS: 01:24 How can Speech Language Pathology help people be more confident in their communication? 03:32 Some challenges a...

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. TIMESTAMPS: 00:22 Zilun's background 01:28 Zilun as a kid 03:07 Other interests and hobbies 04:13 Early writing days 07:02 His decision to pursue journalism 08:38 Journey to Canada 10:10 Culture shock 16:22 Ke...

In this episode, Melissa talks about her background, her experience as a kid, her journey to Canada, SIWIKE, etc. TIMESTAMPS 00:21 Melissa's background 01:03 Melissa as a kid 02:32 Journey to Canada 04:23 Key influences 08:40 Recent learnings 10:33 Sales leadership program 11:23 SIWIKE 14:02 Future aspirations Connect with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-trinh/ Watch the episode for m...

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 in on this episode. — Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedin.com/in/lukidanu http://focusinspired.com http://instagram.com/lukidanu http://twitter.com/lukidanu G...

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-founder of "Rose Rocket" ( https://www.roserocket.com/ ). Rose Rocket is a transportation management software that helps build the future of trucking technology. Connect with Alexander at https://www.linkedin...

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-founder of "Rose Rocket" ( https://www.roserocket.com/ ). Rose Rocket is a transportation management software that helps build the future of trucking technology. TIMESTAMPS: 00:21 Alex's startup journey and S...

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 https://www.youtube.com/c/focusinspired Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki: http://linkedi...

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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYBp3ALFsolJxcxh26XukQ Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalexanderthe2nd/ for the theme music Want more personalized career coaching or to connect with Luki:...

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 became a part of IBM's x-force red. EvilMog also speaks about his Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier and his future aspirations. Timestamps: 00:15 Dustin's career background 00:57 Dustin as a kid 06:09 Dustin in hi...

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 how the government is helping healthcare professionals. Timestamps: 00:51 How did Eram develop her resilience as a nurse? 03:43 The pandemic as a front-line worker 08:43 How the pandemic affected her pers...

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 Earlier). Connect with Lisa at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisapfau/ Check out her website: https://pfau.ca/ Listen to the episode for more details! Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/563epdE3y6g Spe...

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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalininagrani/ Watch the episode for more details! Listen to the episode here https://siwike.fireside.fm/mentor-ah001 Special thanks to https://www.instagram.com/lincolnalex ......

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 founder of Wellth by Deanna Rose. In this conversation, Luki and Deanna talk about Deanna as a shy and overweight child, her interest in psychology and naturopathic medicine, and her journey as an entrepreneur...