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More than 15,000 satellites are currently in orbit around our planet, with this number growing every year. For UBC's Dr. Aaron Boley, this raises some red flags about the problem of space junk. An expert in the field of space sustainability, Boley chats with Carol and Jeevan about the practical risks we face from space junk as well as the politics of space. He also dispels the myths justifying the practice of abandoning rocket components and other objects in space — and considers all that we might lose if we continue down our current path. LINKSContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardACBoley | UBC Physics & AstronomyAaron BoleyAaron Boley - Co-Director | LinkedInOuter Space Institute (00:00) - Introduction (02:13) - What Is Space Junk? (03:43) - Risks of Space Debris on Earth (08:09) - Society's Dependence on Satellite Technology (14:30) - Cultural and Ethical Impacts of Space Use (16:37) - The Legal Framework Governing Outer Space (20:35) - Attribution and Liability for Space Debris (21:38) - Humanity's Repeating Mistake (26:35) - The Military Roots and Dangers of Space Activity (28:23) - Outer Space Institute: Working Towards Solutions (32:05) - How the Public Can Get Involved (34:57) - Conclusion
There's been a lot of talk in the media about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, but what does DEI actually mean? Why do so many people seem to misunderstand its intent? In recent years, many companies moved quickly to implement DEI programs that addressed inequities in recruitment and hiring practices, mentorship, and other opportunities. But just as quickly, backlash arose to these policies. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak to Dr. Camellia Bryan, an assistant professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, about the importance of DEI and how backlash can actually be a sign that real progress is being made.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardBeyond Backlash: Advancing Dominant-Group Employees' Learning, Allyship, and Growth Through Social Identity ThreatAbout Dr. Camellia BryanContact Dr. Bryan (00:00) - Introduction (01:28) - What is DEI and Who Does it Include? (03:32) - What DEI Initiatives Look Like in Practice (06:08) - Why DEI Backlash Doesn't Mean Failure (07:44) - Who is DEI for? (09:44) - Biases in Hiring and the “Qualified” Debate (11:27) - Rise of DEI Post-2020 and the George Floyd Effect (13:26) - The Business Case for DEI and Risks of Scaling Back (15:25) - Populism, Politics, and DEI as a Cultural Flashpoint (16:42) - How to Start DEI Dialogues at Work (19:35) - Common Questions and Misconceptions (21:29) - Conclusion
For people living in remote locations and requiring urgent ultrasounds, the best option at the moment is to travel to a major city for the diagnostic test. But a UBC researcher is looking to change that. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak to David Black (BASc'21), a PhD candidate in electrical and computer engineering at UBC about his groundbreaking work on remote ultrasound imaging. Learn how he's tapping into the power of mixed reality — which enables interactions between physical and digital worlds — to bring ultrasound diagnostics directly to patients.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardLearn more about David's Mitacs Innovation AwardContact David (00:00) - - Introduction (01:34) - - David's Academic Background & Entry into Robotics (02:50) - - What is Robotic Ultrasound? (04:07) - - Why Focus on Ultrasound Technology? (06:15) - - Testing & Challenges of the Prototype (11:30) - - Importance of Community Consultation (13:50) - - Personal Connection to Remote Healthcare (14:30) - - Real-World Impact & Potential Life-Saving Applications (16:33) - - How UBC Shaped David's Research (17:24) - - Passion for Medical Robotics Over Other Fields (17:51) - - Career Aspirations Post-PhD (19:24) - - Winning the Mitacs Innovation Award (20:17) - - Balancing Research, Outdoor Adventures, and Life (21:33) - - Conclusion
What's the relationship between love and happiness? The answer is not as simple as you might think. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan talk to UBC alum Carrie Jenkins, a writer and professor of philosophy at UBC, about her research to understand love in all its forms. They discuss the limitations of romantic love, the stigma of singlehood, the realities of non-monogamy, and the social constructs that connect them all.LINKSContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardCarrie Jenkins' website Carrie's WritingWhat Love Is and What It Could Be Sad Love: Romance and the Search for MeaningNon-Monogamy and HappinessUninvited : Talking Back To PlatoVictoria Sees It (00:00) - Introduction (03:14) - Western Views on Romantic Love (05:21) - Biological & Social Approaches to the Philosophy of Love (08:53) - Romantic Love, Capitalism, and Power (13:06) - What is Sad Love? (17:01) - Rethinking Love Beyond Happiness (19:45) - The Stigma of Being Single (22:13) - Gen Z, Loneliness, and Love Today (26:28) - Conclusion & Key Takeaways
To kick off an exciting new year of From Here Forward, Carol and Jeevan get to know Bill Nikolai (BA'80, MEd'86, MLIS'08), a UBC alum who doesn't back down from much… including the idea of gliding off mountain peaks. Hear about what drives his paragliding passion, and find out what it takes to conquer fears and embrace the opportunities that arise in your life.LINKS● Contact Carol on Bluesky● Contact Jeevan on X● From Here Forward● Watch Bill's documentary● Bill's IMDb● Bill's Instagram● Bill's YouTube● Bill's Vimeo● Strava● Wedgemount Lake Hike Guide - Vancouver Trails
In this special year-in-review episode, Carol and Jeevan are joined by their producer Kylé to share some of their favourite From Here Forward moments from 2024. Find out which conversations inspired them, changed their perspectives, and even drove them to change their decision-making. Enjoy this fun throwback to the year that was.FEATURED EPISODES● Episode 16: Finding Hope in Climate Activism with Abul Bashar● Episode 12: Risky Genes: Uncovering the Genetic Basis of Breast and Ovarian Cancers with Dr. Steven Narod● Episode 11: Wildfires, climate change, and the future of forest management with Dr.Lori Daniels● Episode 17: Bringing a start-up mentality to environmental conservation with Dax Dasilva● Episode 15: Reimagining the dating experience for Gen Z with Connor Rose● Episode 19: The Bard goes digital: Emerging technologies and Shakespeare's First Folio with Dr. Pennefather● Episode 23: What's at Stake in the 2024 US Elections with Paul Quirk● Episode 13: Sipping, Savouring, and Safeguarding BC WineLINKS● Stories of Change Film (Bashar's Documentary)● Join the alumni UBC Wine club
Did you know that UBC has a glassblower on staff? In this episode, get to know Brian Ditchburn, the scientific glassblower for UBC's Chemistry Department. Find out what his days in the glass shop look like and why he feels that his job is the best one on campus. Brian shares some of his philosophy about the impermanence of glass and how he sometimes helps students relieve stress with a little destructive therapy.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEGlassblowing Services at UBC
The 2020 US presidential election and the unprecedented events that followed have set the stage for a tumultuous contest in 2024. In this episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan talk to Dr. Paul J. Quirk, professor and Phil Lind Chair in US Politics and Representation in UBC's Department of Political Science, about the upcoming election and what its outcome could mean for democracy in the US. They delve into the back story of the Electoral College, discuss possible scenarios for election night and the weeks that follow, and look at the impact this election could have on Canadian democracy too.Want some post-election analysis? On November 7, Dr. Quirk will be on the panel for the alumni UBC webinar “US Elections 2024: Analyzing the Trump-Harris showdown”.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEUBC profile: Professor Paul J. Quirkalumni UBC webinar: US Elections 2024: Analyzing the Trump-Harris showdown — register hereContinued reading:Richard Hasen's book on protecting American democracyPaul Quirk's book on democracy in the US and Canada
It's the start of a new academic year and UBC's student athletes are back in action. It's an exciting time, but for some it can be challenging to balance the pressures of being both a student and a high-performance athlete. In this episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan talk to Dr. Whitney Sedgwick, a licensed psychologist and mental performance/mental health lead for UBC Athletics, and Sam Pritchard, the senior manager of sport science and sport medicine at UBC Athletics, about the UBC Thunderbirds Mental Health Initiative, which supports student athletes so they can perform their best.Links:UBC Thunderbirds Mental Health InitiativeUBC Athletes Hub Twitter/X: Carol / Jeevan
In this special Pride episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan talk to Dr. Amin Ghaziani, a professor of sociology and Canada Research Chair in Urban Sexualities at UBC, about his new book Long Live Queer Nightlife: How the Closing of Gay Bars Sparked a Revolution. They speak about the evolution of queer nightlife, the nuances of intersectional belonging, and the importance of intentional allyship.Link ListUBC Profile: Amin GhazianiAmin Ghaziani: LinkedIn / LinktreeAmin's Social Media: Instagram / XAmin's Books: Princeton University PressAmin's NYT Review: Book Review: Long Live Queer NightlifeAmin on JVN's Getting Curious Podcast: Where Have All The Gay Bars Gone?Amin on NPR's Marketplace Podcast: Why Gay Bars Are Closing - And What's Taking Their PlaceTwitter/X: Carol / JeevanCheck out our full archive of episodes here
In this episode, Carol and Jeevan talk to UBC alum and lawyer Melanie Ash (LLB'96) about her path into the legal profession and her work to support a framework of racial justice and equity for New York City's government. They also discuss some of the differences in the legal and social justice landscape between Canada and the United States.LinksMelanie Ash: LinkedIn Twitter/X: Carol / JeevanCheck out our full archive of episodes here
When UBC acquired a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio in 2021, it was only the first step in an initiative to digitize and improve access to this historic text. In this episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan speak to Dr. Patrick Parra Pennefather, Assistant Professor at UBC Theatre and Film in the Faculty of Arts, about why this acquisition was so important to the university and how emerging technologies including touch tables, mixed reality, and generative AI are enhancing users' interactions with the folio and interpretations of Shakespeare's work.LinksUBC Profile: Dr. Patrick PennefatherDr. Patrick Pennefather: Website The Shakespeare First Folio | UBC Emerging Media Lab | UBC Twitter/X: Carol / JeevanCheck out our full archive of episodes here
In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak with Jordyn Rice and Sarah Heath from UBC's Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab about the impacts of exercise in preventing cognitive and mobility decline. They discuss common barriers to exercise, the value of health coaching, and emphasize the point that even a little bit of physical activity is better than nothing. They also offer an opportunity for listeners to get involved in a study.Links from the episode:Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab: Website Falls Prevention Clinic: Website Jordyn Rice's profile: Website Sarah Heath's profile: Website Current Clinical Study on SuPA Mobility: Website Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose's profile: Website Center for Aging Smart: Website
In this episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan speak to UBC alum Dax Dasilva (BA'23), CEO of the e-commerce company Lightspeed and the founder of the environmental alliance Age of Union. Dasilva shares his entrepreneurial origin story, discusses his early acts of environmental activism, and explains why he thinks it's critical for the next generation to get outside and fall in love with nature. He also emphasizes the impact that bold storytelling and filmmaking can have on conservation.
When UBC economics student Abul Bashar Rahman was in ninth grade, he learned that one-third of his country, Bangladesh, would be underwater by 2050 as a result of climate change. This realization set him on a path towards climate action that took him as a UBC delegate to COP27 in Egypt in 2022 and inspired him to cycle across Bangladesh to see the effects of climate change first-hand and hear the stories of some of the people most affected by it. In this episode, Carol and Jeevan speak to Bashar about some of the key moments in his activism and storytelling journey.
Have you ever found love on a dating app? In this special Valentine's Day episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan connect with UBC student and entrepreneur Connor Rose, who co-founded an app IRLY that offers a unique Gen Z spin on making a match. They discuss the app's early days in the e@UBC program, share the Cameron Dallas connection, and attempt to uncover what Gen Z is looking for in a partner.
Join hosts Carol and Jeevan in conversation with UBC pharmacy alum Avi Gill (BSc'12, BPSc'16), one of the owners behind Farming Karma, a “farm to can” soda-making company based in the Okanagan. Discover the brand's evolution from a family farm to a thriving enterprise that produces award-winning fruit sodas, and hear insights from Gill as he reflects on his “wild journey” to becoming an entrepreneur.
Join Carol and Jeevan as they sip their way through today's episode on BC wine. Hear how wine makers in the province are navigating the impacts of climate change, and the ways in which UBC research is helping to boost their resilience and adaptation during these challenging times. Plus, learn about the alumni UBC Wine Club and its December 2023 offer featuring Moon Curser Vineyards, and find out how you can support fellow alumni winemakers while enjoying exceptional Okanagan wines as a member of the club.
Join Carol and Jeevan as they explore advances in cancer detection and prevention with UBC alum Dr. Steven Narod (BSc'75, MD'79), a leading expert in breast and ovarian cancer genetics research. Dr. Narod was among a team of researchers in the 1990s who made the groundbreaking discovery of BRCA1 and BRCA2 — two genes which, in mutated form, are closely linked to breast and ovarian cancers. Learn more about Dr. Narod's research over the past three decades, including how he and his team have made genetic testing more accessible for Canadians via The Screen Project. Dr. Narod is also this year's distinguished recipient of the Research and Innovation Award from alumni UBC.
Join Carol, Rumneek, and new co-host Jeevan Sangha as they dive deep into the world of wildfires with award-winning UBC researcher, Dr. Lori Daniels (MSc'94). From the phenomenon of “zombie fires” to the fascinating paradox of using fire to suppress fire, Dr. Daniels explains what's behind BC's increasingly severe wildfires, how climate change is adding fuel to the fire, and what UBC researchers are doing, in close collaboration with Indigenous communities, to increase the resiliency of BC's forests.
Discover the fascinating changes coming to UBC's campuses — from a deepening commitment to Indigenization to groundbreaking sustainability initiatives — with Ben Johnson, Director of Campus Planning for UBC Okanagan, and Michael White, Associate Vice-President of Campus + Community Planning and the university's chief planner. Whether you're a passionate planner or simply curious about the future of UBC, this episode reveals what it takes to build world-class campuses.
Carol and Rumneek chat with UBC alum and the CBC's Justin McElroy (BA'11) on his path to journalism, the changing nature of the industry, and his love of niche topics (and charts!) that have helped him connect with audiences in creative and captivating ways.
Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Gail Murphy, Vice-President of Research & Innovation, about UBC's evolution into a world-class research powerhouse over the past quarter century. Dr. Murphy highlights several recent projects that reflect UBC's innovative and collaborative approach to research, and shares her top tips for thriving in both leadership and researcher roles.
Hear from UBC historians Herbert Rosengarten and Sheldon Goldfarb as they share their extensive knowledge of UBC's storied past – including entertaining and obscure tales that might surprise you.
UBC alum and digital activist Daniella Barreto (MSc'17) joins From Here Forward to discuss her new podcast with Amnesty International Canada — Rights Back At You — which explores anti-Black racism, policing, and surveillance in Canada. A public health graduate turned podcaster, Barreto is “passing the mic” to people working towards a more equitable future — and revealing the power of audio storytelling in the process.
Rumneek and Carol speak with UBC's Dr. Pieter Cullis (BSc'67, MSc'70, PhD'72), whose pioneering research on lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) has received global acclaim. Without the development of LNPs, which serve as the “delivery system” for life-saving therapeutics, the mRNA COVID vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna would literally not work. Cullis's success did not happen overnight, but was the result of years of collaborative effort, sprinkled with happy accidents along the way — plus critical early support from UBC.
Carol and Rumneek talk with rapper and singer bbno$ (baby no money, aka Alex Gumuchian) about his path to astounding musical success that coincidentally began in a big way on the day of his graduation from UBC Okanagan in 2019.
Just before his departure, Professor Santa J. Ono spoke with Carol and Rumneek about his time at UBC, including its special qualities, what he learned during his presidency, what he'll miss, and his advice for the university moving forward.
Carol and Rumneek speak with Dr. Greg Dipple, a professor of Geological Sciences at UBC. His company is a recent winner of the $1 Million X Prize backed by the Elon Musk Foundation, funding breakthroughs on the world's most pressing problems. Learn about his approach that uses mining waste for carbon capture.
Carol and Rumneek speak with Shannon Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Film and Theater at UBC, and also a filmmaker. Her fifth and latest film is The Gig is Up. Hear about the ways the global gig economy is impacting not only the future of work, but society as a whole.
From Here Forward shares stories and ideas about amazing things UBC and its alumni are doing around the world. It covers people and places, truths, science, art and accomplishments with the view that sharing better inspires better. Join hosts Carol Eugene Park and Rumneek Johal, both UBC School of Journalism grads, in exploring solutions for the negative stuff out there – focussing on the good for a change, from here forward.
Traveling with Music wraps up the series on a high note -- a dream surprise for five UBC students who sing with the UBC A Cappella. Superstar voice and performance coach, Tamara Beatty, who coaches for ‘The Voice,' ‘My Kind of Country,' ‘I Can See Your Voice' and ‘Masked Singer' offers them a private session. Before the big surprise, Associate Professor of Music Theory, Leigh Van Handel contextualizes three pieces of music presented in the Summer Series, while the podcast listener enters virtual rooms full of music: a Venetian sitting room for the Classical music; an NYC jazz club for the jazz and the Chan Center for the UBC A Cappella.
Our second episode, Seeking and Moving, is divided in two parts, the first half explores the world of geocaching, as explained and experienced by Jenn Sava, Senior Manager, Business Development, Geocaching (the company); and by UBC Alumnus Matthew Le Page, who lives in Surrey and has found over 15,000 geocaches. The second portion of the episode features two women on the Summer Series virtual run, Vicky Tran, a UBC alumna who has written a witty article about her exercise routine and soon-to-be alumna Olivia Zywicki.
Wonders of Wine tells the story of wine, places Canadian and BC wines in a world context, visits a vineyard in the Okanagan, explains the connection between visual art and wine, and introduces the new-found virtual wine tasting. Wine writer, educator, presenter, and total wine expert, UBC Alumna DJ Kearny provides the backbone to this episode. A highlight -- she divulges her three favorite wines (of the day). UBC Zoology professor Chris Harley joins Kearney. He describes what it's like to attend a virtual wine tasting –having hosted neighbors in his garden for UBC Alumni's first event.
Joy in the Summer: alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part series that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers. Listen to all episodes at https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/summer-series
Canada has a reputation for being a welcoming destination for new immigrants and refugees. However, this reputation is not always reflected in the reality these newcomers face in British Columbia. Gaps exist in terms of education, healthcare, employment and social services, and new immigrants often face real struggles accessing the support they require. Hear from our panel of UBC and community experts online as they discuss the barriers that exist for new Canadians and explore the ways that BC and Canada can better support these individuals and families. Moderated by Michelle Eliot, BA'98, Host, BC Today, on CBC's Radio One. Panelists The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC – Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Chris Friesen, BA'88 – Director, Settlement Services, Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) Amira Halperin – Sessional Lecturer, UBC Department of Sociology Guofang Li – Professor and Canada Research Chair in Transnational/Global Perspectives of Language and Literacy Education of Children and Youth in the Faculty of Education, UBC Danny Ramadan – Author, Public Speaker, LGBTQ- Refugees Activist Presented in partnership with the UBC Faculty of Education. Recorded November 2, 2020.
A work-optional life and early retirement seems like an unattainable yet sought after goal for most people. Can a successful investment strategy give you the freedom to live the lifestyle of your choosing, even in today's uncertain economy and volatile markets? On this episode of My Financial Life, host Mark Ting, partner with Foundation Wealth speaks to UBC alumna Maili Wong, Senior Portfolio Manager and Executive Vice-President at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth. This episode of My Financial Life is sponsored by The Vancouver Sun. 108 years as Vancouver's trusted voice. The Vancouver Sun is part of the Postmedia Network, one of Canada's largest print and digital news networks. Visit https://vancouversun.com My Financial Life is a podcast mini-series about personal finance, produced by alumni UBC.
What is an investment portfolio? What assets make up an investment portfolio and how diversified should it be to be successful? What important factors should you consider when creating your own investment portfolio? On this episode of My Financial Life, host Mark Ting, partner with Foundation Wealth speaks to UBC alumnus Ian Robertson, vice-president, director, and portfolio manager at Odlum Brown Limited. This episode of My Financial Life is sponsored by Odlum Brown Limited. Odlum Brown Limited is an independent, full-service investment firm providing disciplined investment advice and objective value-based research with a singular focus on clients. Find out more at www.odlumbrown.com My Financial Life is a podcast mini-series about personal finance, produced by alumni UBC.
New to the investing game? Trying to make sense of the different investing strategies and asset allocation for a diversified portfolio? Need help with creating a financial plan for your future? Working with a financial advisor has many benefits on the road to reaching your financial goals. On this episode of My Financial Life, host Mark Ting, partner with Foundation Wealth speaks to Bernard Letendre, the Head of Wealth and Asset Management, Canada at Manulife. This episode of My Financial Life is sponsored by Manulife. As a trusted partner of alumni UBC, the Manulife program is dedicated to helping UBC alumni get access to preferred rates on life, health & dental, and travel insurance. Find out more at alumni.ubc.ca/manulife My Financial Life is a podcast mini-series about personal finance, produced by alumni UBC.
Car-sharing has become a flexible and affordable transportation solution that is appealing to more and more people every day and shifting previous trends of personal car ownership, especially in the newer generations, to increased shared mobility, ride-sharing, and expanding public transportation. On this episode of My Financial Life, host Mark Ting, partner with Foundation Wealth speaks to UBC alumnus, Dave Wharf, Senior Manager of Customer Operations at Evo Car Share. This episode of My Financial Life is brought to you by Evo Car Share. Here to there, with room for your friends, plus Evo's hybrid fleet is equipped with bike and ski racks, allowing you to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Sign up for free at https://evo.ca, or via the Evo Car Share app using the promo code: UBCALUMNI. My Financial Life is a podcast mini-series about personal finance, produced by alumni UBC.
Do you want to feel motivated and inspired? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. Your Next Career Step is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. In this, our final episode, we explore how career paths are forged by paying attention to possibilities. In Episode 8, host, Nicole Yeasting, BA'11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program is joined by Kari Marken, PhD'19. Kari is a Lecturer at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies from the UBC Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on imagination and storytelling in teaching and learning. Join us to learn how you can pay attention to your own possibilities and how it may broaden your perspectives as you start your career. Supported by the alumni UBC Pillar Partners, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Do you want to feel motivated and inspired? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. Your Next Career Step is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. On the final four episodes, we explore how career paths are forged by paying attention to possibilities. In Episode 7, host, Nicole Yeasting, BA'11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program is joined by Carina Koo, BCom Candidate‘23, and Chirag Jadhwani, BCom Candidate‘22, hosts of the podcast, “The Empathy Show”. These two UBC students focus on the themes of empathy and emotional intelligence in their podcast that they launched last fall. Carina is a second-year student studying commerce and specializing in organizational behavior and human resources, with a minor in Sociology. Chirag is a third-year student at UBC studying commerce and computer science. Learn how these two students use empathy to address issues that exist in their daily lives and how we can all bring more empathy and change to our communities. Supported by the alumni UBC Pillar Partners, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Do you want to feel motivated and inspired? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. Your Next Career Step is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. On the final four episodes, we explore how career paths are forged by paying attention to possibilities. In Episode 6, host, Nicole Yeasting, BA'11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program speaks with alumnus Grant Munro, BSc'01. Grant is a serial entrepreneur who recently founded a B2B venture studio aimed at launching 3-4 new SW businesses a year. Prior to that, he was the founder of Flashstock Technology, a leading provider of on-demand visual content for the world's leading brands. Flashstock was acquired by Shutterstock in 2017 for $75 million Canadian. To date, Grant has helped more than 250 enterprise marketing teams, including AB InBev, L'Oréal, Nestlé, and McDonald's amongst many others, change the way they think, develop, and source creative content at scale. Supported by the alumni UBC Pillar Partners, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Do you want to feel motivated and inspired? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. Your Next Career Step is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. On the next four episodes, we explore how career paths are forged by paying attention to possibilities. In Episode 5, host, Nicole Yeasting, BA'11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program speaks with alumnus Zain Meghji, BA'00. Zain currently resides in Vancouver and is the head of video for Daily Hive, where he serves as the Creative Director of Video for their branded content arm, Hive Labs. Zain was a Bollywood actor in Mumbai, taught high school drama in England, and more recently was a broadcaster for a morning television show, and has interviewed Hollywood celebrities including Oprah, Beyoncé, Will Smith and Lady Gaga. Supported by the alumni UBC Pillar Partners, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Do you want to feel motivated and inspired? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. Your Next Career Step is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. On the first four episodes, we explore the idea of ‘Adapting through Change'. Join us in conversation as we learn from industry experts and alumni about career and professional development. In Episode 4, host Nicole Yeasting, BA '11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program speaks with Leah Allinger Pezer, BA'02. Leah is a Researcher at the University of Calgary and Principal CoFounder at Lead the Future. She shares her experience as a professional athlete, how sport and leadership are intertwined and how to better understand employees motivations during change and uncertainty. Supported by the alumni UBC Pillar Partners, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Do you want to feel motivated and inspired? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. Your Next Career Step is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. On the first four episodes, we explore the idea of ‘Adapting through Change'. Join us in conversation as we learn from industry experts and alumni about career and professional development. In Episode 3, host, Nicole Yeasting, BA'11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program speaks with Dr. Wendy Carr, MEd'97, Professor of Teaching and Senior Advisor to the Dean of the Faculty of Education at UBC. They discuss how to define and build resilience during challenging times. Dr. Carr has had a long career in education in the school system as teacher and district level consultant, as well as in post-secondary, as a teacher educator and administrator. Her work in recent years in mental health literacy education has included the co-creation of a curriculum for pre-service teachers to develop their understanding and skills related to youth mental health. Supported by the alumni UBC Pillar Partners, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Do you want to feel motivated and inspired? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. Your Next Career Step is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. On the first four episodes, we explore the idea of 'Adapting through Change'. Join us in conversation as we learn from industry experts and alumni about career and professional development. In Episode 2, host, Nicole Yeasting, BA'11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program, speaks with Magdalena Blasiak, BA'99, a UBC alumna, Certified Leadership Coach, Project Management Professional, and owner of Shine Forward Consulting about what we can do as individuals and leaders to lead effective teams while working remotely. Supported by the alumni UBC Pillar Partners, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Do you want to feel inspired and motivated? Find out how, in the middle of a pandemic, our alumni from around the world are rethinking what it means to be a leader. ‘Your Next Career Step' is a podcast miniseries with a new episode airing every two weeks. On the first three episodes, we explore the idea of ‘Adapting through Change'. Join us in conversation as we learn from industry experts and alumni about career and professional development. In Episode 1, host, Nicole Yeasting, BA '11, Manager of alumni UBC's Career Program, speaks with Adel Gamar. A UBC Sauder Executive Education instructor and CEO and Co-Founder of Gamar Leadership Group. An expert on adaptive leadership, organizational strategy, and change management. Presented in partnership with UBC Sauder Executive Education. Supported by alumni UBC's affinity sponsors, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, BMO alumni UBC Mastercard and Manulife Financial.
Are you interested in going on an internship abroad and learning more about what the benefits are for your personal, professional, and academic life? Or maybe you are already getting ready to go on an international internship or study abroad program and want to find out ways to make the most of the experience. This podcast is for you! Join us as we listen to our panelists share stories about their international internships and how they flourished through these experiences. They will share stories on how navigated the peaks and valleys, explored their interests and skills, how their networks helped them along the way, and what they learned about themselves throughout. Moderator: Denise Preira BA'17 - Co-op Coordinator, UBC Engineering Panelists: Jessica Johanson - 5th Year Natural Resources Conservation Gisèle Karuranga Umuhoza - 4th Year Global Resource System Jovin Shumbusho - 3rd Year International Relations Recorded March 27th, 2020. Presented by UBC Centre for Student Involvement & Careers with support from alumni UBC.
alumni UBC and the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers bring together current UBC international students and alumni who came to UBC as international students annually for Launch a Career in Canada. The panelists shared stories of their career journeys with attendees and gave their insights on how they made the transition from UBC to the Canadian workplace. MODERATOR: Njoki Mburu: 4th year student, Faculty of Land & Food Science PANELISTS: Aimie Lee, BCom'17 - Search Engine Optimization Specialist, Lululemon Farhan Hussain, BA'18 - Media Specialist, UBC Studios Hamza Saber, BASc'13 - Slidepath Engineer, WhiteWater West Industries Love-Ese Chile, PhD'17 - Principal Researcher & Consultant, Grey to Green Sustainable Solutions Recorded March 9, 2020, at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on UBC's Vancouver campus.
On March 10, 2020, Dean Blye Frank, UBC Faculty of Education, hosted a special talk and panel discussion on mental health, featuring Humble The Poet. Humble The Poet (Kanwer Singh) is a former school teacher turned into a best-selling author, hip-hop artist, designer, filmmaker, influencer and public speaker in the area of education, leadership and self-development. He has authored two best sellers that are thematised around mental wellbeing. Recorded March 10, 2020, at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver, BC. Presented by the UBC Faculty of Education.
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