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

Law, Armed Forces and Publishing: Scott Fraser SIWIKE Podcast SF 001 Mentor Corner.

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Frank discuss Law, Armed Forces and Publishing. Frank is the presi…

Psychology, Parenthood, Accounting and Coaching: Alena Sviderskaia SIWIKE Podcast AS 001.

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Alena discuss Psychology, Parenthood, Accounting and Coachin…

Music, Coding, Startup at YC: Alexander Luksidadi - SIWIKE Podcast AL 001 Mentor Corner.

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Alexander discuss Music, Coding and Startups. Alexander is th…

D&I Deeper Dive - Diversity in HR and Allyship: Nora Zayed SIWIKE Podcast NZ 005 Mentor Corner.

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, Luki and Nora discuss Diversity in HR and Allyship.

We speak …

Exercise Deep Dive: Mintikah English Palmer - SIWIKE Podcast MEP 004 Mentor Corner.

On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, Minti and I discuss exercise. We share stories about our health journey and…

Accounting to Product Management Katherine Chong SIWIKE Podcast KC 001 Mentor Corner.

On this episode of the SIWIKE Podcast, I am joined by Katherine Chong. Katherine is a product manager who is cu…

On this episode of the SIWIKE podcast, I am joined by Michael Fearon. Michael is a learning and development coordinator at the Ministry of Labour. #SIWIKE #podcast #learninganddevelopment

He speaks …

On this episode, I am joined by Anita Agrawal. Anita runs a successful gemstone jewelry company with her mother called Jewels4Ever. https://www.jewels4ever.ca/

She speaks about:
00:33 - Her company …

On this episode, I am joined by Mike Santeusanio. Mike is a corporate trainer and the founder of Train Your Minds. https://www.trainyourminds.com/
Train Your Minds is an organization that provides co…

Minti and I talk about physical health. We dive into Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise.

We dive into:
01:07 Minti starting her weight loss journey on YouTube channel
(watch the first episode here https…

On this episode, we are joined by Brian Bachand.
Brian is a priest turned chief evolution officer who has started a career coaching company "evolutionevolution"
that helps individuals evolve within t…

Nora and I dive into HR to talk about some of the domain areas. #SIWIKE #humanresources #hr101

We speak about

03:21 Recruiting and Talent acquisition

05:53 1 HR practitioner for every 100 or so e…

Sherina and I speak about tutoring. We chat about myths and misconceptions.

We chat about her experience being tutored as well as as a tutor.

She shares tips on being a good tutor.

And making the …

Anu is a computer information systems grad turned project manager who has started a program to empower gen-Z with leadership skills.

She shares being
01:54 Quiet Not motivated to learn as a kid
02:…

Mintikah and I chat about self-love. Not the narcissistic kind, but the kind where you accept yourself for who you are and not want to constantly change yourself.

We talk about:
00:57 An appreciati…

Nora and I speak about Diversity and Inclusion.

00:39 What is diversity and inclusion?

01:05 Diversity = Organization has diverse representation

01:11 Inclusion = every person can be authentic sel…

Alex is the co-founder of SWOB (swipe-job - think Tinder for job applications) http://swobapp.com with his sister.

He shares his journey as a regular kid who like sports to becoming a co-founder of…

Jenn is a Certified Health and Career Coach.

She shares her transition from an environmental career to starting her own workplace health/wellness business.

02:28 As a kid she was always passionate …

Deron is a corporate lawyer in private practice.

He shares some of the challenges from switching from accounting in his undergrad.

02:28 How he became interested in accounting and choice of "math…

Dan is an IT infrastructure support analyst at the CRA Canada Revenue Agency

He shares how he took interest in gemology to roles in high end jewelry sales.

From hating English in high school to jo…