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Powerful Nonsense is a weekly podcast for young entrepreneurs, side-preneurs and creatives. Cem & Wayne's weekly discussions and interviews will give you ACTIONBLE steps for getting ahead in the digital economy. We want this podcast to support students, graduates and anyone else in adapting to the d…

Cem & Wayne weekly discussion on entrepreneurship, education, creativity and technology.


    • Apr 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Don't Let Your Quarantine Go To Waste

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 62:18


    In this special episode for these unusual times, Cem and Wayne discuss the effects of the coronavirus both now and more importantly, the future. We talk about the impact of the covid-19 outbreak on the general population, small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs

    2019 - Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 77:39


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne return for their annual year in review, looking back at the rollercoaster of adulting that is 2019! Also, they both address the elephant in the room and explain why the Powerful Nonsense podcast feed has been so quiet throughout the majority of the year....

    Is The Future of TV Interactive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 11:43


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss the success of Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch and how interactive tv may improve our experience of films, tv and possibly retail. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80988062 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Give_Yourself_Goosebumps 

    Help Me FocusMate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 9:36


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne riff on a new invention called FocusMate which helps you to overcome procrastination then working from home by having a stranger watch over you on webcam to make sure you’re getting on with the task at hand! Reference: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46624137

    Year In Review 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 51:57


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne take a look back at 2018 and audit some of the highs and lows. We put together some lessons learned and create a vision and theme for the New Year ahead!

    A Few Thoughts On Personal Branding

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 13:23


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne share a few thoughts on personal branding after being asked about whether someone in the medical profession really needs a personal brand at our recent Q&A workshop in Northampton Uni.

    Your Next Job Interview Could Be With a Robot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 12:04


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss how the future of hiring will involve robots and AI and why your interview answers won’t be the only thing being scrutinised! Reference: https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-time-for-your-job-interview-youll-be-talking-to-yourself-1543418495 

    Q&A - How Do You Overcome Failures?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 5:07


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne stopped by at The University of Northampton’s  Alumni event to answer students questions and share some of their learnings since graduation.

    Q&A - Passion or Pay When Looking For A First Job Out Of Uni?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 4:31


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne stopped by at The University of Northampton’s  Alumni event to answer students questions and share some of their learnings since graduation.

    Why Millennials Love Subscriptions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 9:53


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why pick-and-mix subscriptions services are booming amongst time strapped commitment adverse millennials whether it travel with Uber, takeaway deliveries with Deliveroo or food shopping with Amazon Prime.

    Discounted Degrees For "Softer" Subjects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 10:13


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why lowering the price of "softer" degrees could either open up competition between universities forcing them to improve their value for money but could also create a two-tier system with "lower status" subjects being frowned upon by higher priced degrees such as the sciences.

    Is Phone Addiction Really A Problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 12:37


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss if our phone addictions are getting worst with a detrimental effect or whether our reliance on technology is just an evolution in how we function as humans.

    Co-living, the new way to live?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 11:46


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss whether co-living is the natural progression for millennials who want more from their accommodation redefining the way they live, work and play!  

    Which One Of My Ideas Should I Pursue?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 9:16


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne try to help you make the decision on which one of your many ideas your should pursue. We explain why practicality and gut feeling will often nudge you in the right direction and why procrastinating on an idea can be down to a lack of confidence or just an idea you don't truly believe in!

    The Future of Retirement Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 12:53


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss the future of retirement for millennials and whether retiring early is a realistic expectation or does it make more sense to have “retirement experiences” throughout your working career.

    Single And Proud Of It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 11:21


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why millennials are making an active effort to stay single in a bid to get that all important me time.

    Pay Me For After-Hours Work Emails!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 11:05


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss whether employees should be paid for doing out of work emails or is this just another push in the direction of France’s ‘Right to Disconnect’ law?

    How To Deal With 'Keyboard Warriors'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 10:28


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne riff on why keyboard warriors and internet do-gooders often don’t have the influential impact they hope to based on the latest research. From fake news to that one annoying friend on Facebook we cover all bases in this weeks episode of Powerful Nonsense.

    Who Wants A Four Day Work Week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 12:59


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss the recent news that trade unions wants to push for a four day work week. We explain what the implications may be for businesses and the wellness and productivity benefits that employees could experience.

    How To Stop People Pleasing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 11:45


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why trying to please everyone is detrimental to your long term happiness. We explain why we all desire to be liked and why that makes your vulnerable to be taken advantage of but also to pass up on opportunities in our lives.

    Is A Creative Career Realistic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 13:30


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne answer the question, “Is a creative career realistic?” We explain why it takes time to gain enough talent and experience to live solely off of your creativity. We also discuss why real artists don’t starve if you develop high demand skills that will help to fund your creative pursuits as well as cover your lifestyle costs.

    Freelancing, What's The Catch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 8:05


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne give explain why freelancing isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. We discuss why freelancing, especially at the start, means being every element of the business and why the benefits usually come with time and experience.

    Why You Need To Manage Your Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 9:37


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne give some simple tips and tricks on how to optimise your energy so you can get more done. We share both psychological and biological ways to keep your energy tank topped up and energy vampires at bay!

    What Are You Getting Better At?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 7:04


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne pose the question, “What are you getting better at?” Hold of stagnation and improve your mental health by making positive progression a daily habit.

    How To Figure Out What You Enjoy Doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 6:54


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne share some practical advice on finding out what you enjoy and why your passions may develop over time as your experience more things.

    What's The Best Way To Quit Your Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 7:04


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss the best ways to quit your job!

    Should I Go Travelling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 5:46


    In the Minisode Monday Episode, Cem and Wayne discuss if there's a right or wrong time to have a Gap Yah!

    #224 There Is No Career Ladder

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 29:55


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne explain why the career ladder no longer exists amongst millennials who are changing jobs more frequently than any other generation. We also discuss why being realistic could be stunting your ambition and why a cashless society is closer than we think.

    #223 Mum, Show Me The Money!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 35:31


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne get excited by the trillions of inheritance money set trickle down into the millennial generation! We explain why financial planning is the conversation all millennials should be having with their parents. In tech news, we delve into the future of health care and why our children will be growing up integrated with multiple AI devices and what implications that may have to longevity. We round the episode up by asking, "Why are millennials such bad tippers!" Tune in to find out.

    #222 Your Effort To Ambition Ratio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 36:14


    In this "what are you up to?" episode, Cem and Wayne share what's going on in their lives both personally and from a business / freelance perspective, whether it's outsourcing to tackle overwhelm or scheduling in time to unwind and recover you'll get an insight into why your effort needs to match your ambition on your creative or entrepreneurial journey.

    #221 Should Side-Hustles Be Banned?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 35:06


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss if side-hustles are disrupting your day job and should be banned by managers. We also explore whether prohibiting the mobile phone in schools is the right move for already disengaged students.

    #220 IGTV & Voting With Your Wallet!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 37:09


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why better business ethics come from smarter consumer spending. We share our thoughts on Instagram TV and how it can be the perfect platform for building out your personal brand!

    #219 Enough With The Millennial Bashing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 36:21


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne defend millennials against the constant negative portrayal they get in media. We also explain why millennials are on track to be the first generation to be less healthy and happy than our parents by the time we reach middle age.

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    #218 Who Wants To Be A Millennialaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 32:07


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why studies says millennials are in fact less entrepreneurial and fail more often but over half still think they will become millionnaires in their lifetime. We also decode why millennials are skipping breakfast in favour of brunch!

    #217 Adopt A Millennial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2018 35:02


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why traditional interviews don't work for millennials and why employees need to focus on extracting information about their attitudes and motivations rather than academic credentials. We also discuss the real reasons why millennials are finding it so hard to fly the nest and what parents can do to help them.

    #216 Shortcuts To Controlling Your Entitled Millennial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 34:17


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss how employers can control their entitled millennials, why Siri Shortcuts will improve your laziness by 50% and how Youtube can make you a better adult.

    #215 'Citizen inheritance' And Convincing Chat Bots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 36:02


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why giving young people £10,000 may not be the answer to the current housing crisis and in this weeks tech news we discuss whether convincing chat bots will be booking your diner date in the very near future!

    #214 Beating Lifestyle Bloat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 37:32


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne catch up on their latest struggles, whether it's figuring out when to leverage technology or hiring staff, the overlooked cost of doing everything yourself or auditing your spending when your lifestyle costs begin to creep up! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/214 

    #213 Millennials And Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 40:53


    In this episode, we discuss the changing values of millennials males. Will Snapchat spectacles 2.0 do any better the second time around and in this week millennials killed... We ask, "Do millennials really need a living room?" Tune in to find out! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/213 

    #212 Are You Afraid To Start Over?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 31:44


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why millennials are so afraid to start over from scratch and why that is mostly down to extrinsic reasons aka what other people may think or how they may perceive you. We explain why starting over can actually be the most brave decision you can make but also the most rewarding in the long run. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/212 

    #211 The Freelance Future & Smart Surveillance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 38:09


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne explain why more and more millennials want control over their lives by taking up freelance opportunities. How high tech surveillance may change out society as well as track our emotional states. Finally, could your home security give you feedback on your relationship? Find out in this weeks episode of Powerful Nonsense! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/211 

    #210 The Unglamorous Pursuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 31:44


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why we need to develop grit to pursue our entrepreneurial or creative dreams. We share why chasing a life on your terms may involve a lot less glamour than expected especially early on and why always being accountable to your effort will help you to keep your skin in the game! References Available At: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/210 

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    #209 Job Hopping And Brain Backups!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 40:27


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne decide whether job hopping makes you look flakey or ambitious, we also ask the question, "would you store your memories digitally with fatal consequences?" Join us technophiles for another techsploration into the future! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/209 

    #208 Tech Junkies And Concept Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 42:52


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss just how much millennials are spending on rent up to the age of thirty. We question whether technology is stealing our attention and messing with our brains and finally we finish up with asking whether millennials killing things is just an example of inefficient items and industries getting their ethics exposed or becoming outdated! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/208 

    #207 Head Banging Quarter-Life Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2018 48:48


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne explain why rocking your socks off to heavy metal can improve your mental health. We break down the rise and cause of quarter-life crisis among millennials and the political implications of 5G connectivity on tech and our health! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/207 

    #206 Return Of The Milkman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 46:33


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne are universities 'ripping off' students and why their future will rely heavily on home grown influencers and their experiential nature. We discuss why millennials are bringing back the milkman in a bid to cut down on plastic consumption and we give a brief reviews of Gary Vaynerchuck's latest book, Crushing It! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/206 

    #205 Ringing The Bell On Dating Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 36:21


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne find out how much millennials are to paying to live and home with mum and day, why 12% of millennials would happily date a robot and why the future of the doorbell hang in the balance! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/205 

    #204 Who Ate All The Pies? Millennials.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 39:45


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss reasons why we are set to be the fattest generation and it may have nothing to do with their food choices! Why selfie taking highlights loneliness and why marriage is dying amongst millennials. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/204 

    #203 Kidults And AI From Beyond The Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 39:19


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne discuss why parents could be damaging millennial money mindsets by paying for their rent and/or Netflix. Would you text your dead friend? We talk AI from beyond the grave and finally, is caffeine to blame for your constant tiredness? References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/203 

    #202 The Gig Economy: Mass Exploitation Or Mass Liberation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 39:59


    In this episode, Cem and Wayne defend the gig economy after the backlash stating that it is the "mass exploitation of workers." We discuss why you should see the 'gig economy' as another word for 'freelancing,' why it can lead to better business acumen and why perceived instability can actually lead to greater freedom and control over your life and income. We also talk about some new autonomous tech you won't want to miss out on! References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/202

    #201 Choose Your Own Pornstar: The Face Swap Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 44:31


    In this new style of episode, Cem and Wayne discuss whether Facebook should go ahead with a dislike button, why deepfake technology is raising the debate in online ethics and why big retailers such as Costco will go bust if they don't take millennial buying habits more seriously. References Available at: http://www.powerfulnonsense.com/201 

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