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A podcast dedicated to sharing stories of working professionals and their personal experiences. As you listen to our guests and learn more about the advice that they give, you can discover passion in your career!

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    • Sep 23, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 38:53


    Creating Your Own Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 42:41


    Say hi to Umeesha! She's a rising Junior at Pepperdine University with a mission to help aspiring lawyers with her own start up called LawyerUp! In this episode we talk about how she juggles handling a community of nearly 1000 students while still being a full time student. Check out her episode now! Connect with her on LinkedIn here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/umeeshadalwis/

    Managing Your Blindspots

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 41:32


    You've heard of the phrase "Nobody's perfect", but that doesn't mean you shouldn't work on yourself right? For our newest episode of ET, Zakari speaks about how he came to battle his blindspots and what he did to personally improve himself. He is a great example of how we should always be reflecting on our characters and values to see what we can do to become the best versions of ourselves. Connect with Zakari on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdul-razakabubakarjr/

    Strength/Value Based Career Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 56:44


    If you ever had a hard time deciding what you want to do with your career or what your next role should be then our this episode is perfect for you! Our friend Teresa is a Technical Recruiter at Amazon and she shares her thoughts on how you can plan out your career by identifying your strengths and values! Cool right? Don't miss out on these great tips to help you figure out your next move in your career. You can connect with Teresa here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinhteresa/

    Effective Leadership and Diversity Hiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 66:20


    As an employee, have you ever thought about what to expect from upper management? In today's episode, we're joined by our friend Jamaal Sebastian-Barnes whose goal is to remind us that an effective leader should be inclusive and empower their employees to do their best! And if you're feeling distant from your manager, listen up! We'll be discussing the type of work environment companies should be focusing on and positive values that should be reflected too. Who knows, you might be able to make a difference like Jamaal is doing for his company. Feel free to connect with Jamaal on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamaalbarnes/

    Pivoting Into the Right Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 49:32


    For this episode of our podcast we're joined by our friend Jamaal Sebastian-Barnes! He's on a mission to transform his company's culture as the Global Head of Digital Talent Acquisition over at Novartis. In this episode we talk about what it means to be an effective leader and discuss strategies on how we can become more inclusive as well as transparent with those we work with. Jamaal shares his thoughts from his own personal experiences as a leader and talks about what it means to create a culture for diverse hiring. Don't miss out on this episode and let us know your thoughts!

    Navigating the Job Search & Your Career Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 40:30


    Season 2 of Engineered Talks is here! To kick off our second season, we're accompanied by Tabitha, a Senior Vendor Manager at Indeed! In this episode she'll be talking about her personal experience job hunting and any advice she has to give when it comes to your job search and your career! Connect with Tabitha on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabitha-almanza-a85a4741/

    Christine Le - Fashion & Beauty Influencer @ YouTube | Instagram | TikTok

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 30:30


    Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a social media influencer? It's not your typical corporate job so the path to becoming one can be really unclear. However, Christine Le breaks it down for us into achievable bits so that you can follow in her footsteps. Aside from having a strong Instagram presence, she's also an established YouTuber and Fashion vlogger! On this week's episode, learn more about how she uses her platform to leave a positive impact on the online community. You can find her on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @christineleeee and on YouTube @christinele. Click the link in our bio to listen now!

    Catt Phan - Field Coordinator @ CADEM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 52:52


    Our next guest Catt is on a mission to promote social equality for all! How does she do this? She gets people engaged in their local communities as a Field Coordinator for the California Democratic party! Learn more about Catt's personal journey and her experience in politics as she juggles both a master's program at USC and prepares for this year's election (psst don't forget to vote). She's the human embodiment of the popular phrase "actions speak louder than words" and she's leading by example for generations to come! You can connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cattphan/

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    Tiffany Tieu - Account Manager @ Good Hause

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 62:01


    Networking is key! Do we sound like a broken record yet? Tiffany takes some out of her day to talk about the importance of marketing. Whether it be for yourself or for your business, you need to be conscious of what people see on your platforms. Remember, perception IS reality. In this episode of Engineered Talks, Tiffany offers some great advice on how to network while presenting your best self. It's almost like she's suggesting to tell your best story. Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-tieu/

    Matt Oyakawa & Christian Sullivan - Founders @ OmniAkuto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 65:02


    Meet our special guests today on Engineered Talks: Christian & Matt! They'll be discussing their experiences of jumping ship from traditional job routes and banding together to form OMNIAKUTO. With a mission to create and inspire, they're finding their true passion by creating original content that's never been seen before! Give this episode a listen to learn about what it means to chase your dreams and do something you truly love. You can check out their content on their social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube @OMNIAKUTO

    Nam Vo - Data Analyst @ AAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 52:13


    Everything in moderation. That's what defines this podcast with Nam Vo, a Data Analyst for AAA. We discuss the importance of being involved outside of academia, specifically as it pertains to extracurricular activities. He also offers a refreshing perspective as he is a big advocate on the social aspect of your education and work experience. Take a listen and see what it means to work hard and play hard. Connect with him on LinkedIn!: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nam-vo/

    Derrick Nguyen - Software Engineer @ Axon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 70:54


    Today we're joined by our friend Derrick who is a software engineer, developing applications that can make policemen's work more streamlined! From working at LinkedIn in the Bay Area to Axon in Seattle, Washington, Derrick has a lot of advice and insight as to what it takes to become a successful software engineer. Listen to this episode to learn more about what it takes to become a software engineer. You can find Derrick on LinkedIn using this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickhn/

    Kelsey Yonemura - Staff Accountant @ Live Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 56:16


    Today we sat down with Kelsey Yonemura, a Staff Accountant at Live Nation Entertainment. This episode focuses on her experiences in college as well as her time in the workforce. She provides great insight on how to market yourself as an employee as well as a fresh perspective on what it should be like working for a company. Feel free to contact her on LinkedIn if you have any questions! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-yonemura-963080151/

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    Engineered Talks - Pilot Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 2:30


    Get to know the hosts of Engineered Talks! Our mission is to help people tell their stories and inspire others to chase their career goals. This pilot episode will give you a brief history of how Engineered Talks came to be and the origins of the business owners themselves.

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