The Curious About Podcast

Welcome back to the Curious About Podcast. This is a special episode where we deep dive on a topic that Diana has been interested in for a long time - resilience. She spoke with the founder of Giant, a resilient specialist - Rob Wright today. Show highlights: What is resilience?Rob's early memory of traumaHow has trauma shaped Rob's behavior and habitsRob's favorite authorRob's went bankruptThe process of overcoming challenges The process of becoming resilientTo support the show, please share and subscribe the show! 

In this episode of the Curious About Podcast, Diana discovers the difference between Eastern vs. Western well-being with the founder of Mogami, Saori Okada. First, what does Mogami mean? Mogami, in Japanese is 最上(もがみ), means best or highest level. It's the idea that drives Saori, to empower individuals with a holistic development approach. Let's hear about Saori's perspectives on well-being. Show highlights:Let's welcome Saori, the founder of Mogami Why did Saori choose to use the word ‘empower'? The difference between eastern vs. western well-being What does it mean to explore yourself from the within? What to do when you don't know how to reach inside yourself? Do we change our values over time?Why do people want to stay in control?How to truly accept yourself? How to live in the moment? How to accept your own emotions?Support my content creation - please go to buymeacoffee.com/curiousabout. 

Welcome back to the monthly culture series of the Curious About Podcast. In this episode, Diana talks to Vignes Mustola, a confident mother and a coordinator from Häme University of Applied Sciences. Unlike other mothers Diana has met, Vignes embarked a much different journey. She's an ambitious career woman from Singapore, who moved to Finland with her husband. She decided to become a full-time mother and did that for a decade long. Show highlights: Vignes, why did you move to Finland? Why did Vignes decided to become a full time mother?Educational systems between Singapore and Finland Career exploration for Vignes back in SingaporeLanguage barrier when living in Finland What happened when she picked up the language? What did Vignes enjoy the most living in Finland?The importance of spending time alone 

In this episode of the Curious About Podcast, Diana talks about stress, burnout, and toxic productivity with the founder of Moodally - Erika Ferszt. Originally from New York City, Erika spent the last two decades as a senior advertising executive, winning over 70 awards for her work. At the same time, she was coaching and mentoring people. In 2015, Erika was hospitalized for 10 days after suffering stress-related vision loss. Let's hear Erik's story & why she's advocating for employee's well-being. Show highlights:Erika's experience of extreme burnout (caused her to lose vision) How and why Erika became devoted in talking about stress, moods, and well-being The relationship between burnout and your feelings toward the jobThe role of culture in toxic productivityHow come burnouts are repeated? Solving stress is about reverse your system Is there a generational difference in stress tolerance? The understanding of panic attack Effective ways to de-stress yourself (what you consume matters!)What can companies do to improve employees well-being The role of leadership in employee stress Support my content creation - please go to buymeacoffee.com/curiousabout. 

In this episode of the Curious About Podcast, Diana explores the concept of money mindset with Paje Ray. When Paje dropped the message "you don't need to be rich to be financially free", Diana felt intrigued. Paje has an interesting backstory. Originally from the Philippines who later migrated to Canada, she experienced what it was like not to have money. Though she didn't know at the time, her experience and relationship with money evolved as she learnt to change her money mindset. Show highlights:How Paje's migration experience shaped her view on moneyPaje's background, upbringing, identity of money Older generation's mindset on money in the PhilippinesYou can't be rich while being spiritual How to stop feeling guilty when you have to charge people for services?Why do we need to give back to the society? (Financial contribution)You don't need to be rich to be financially freeWhat is the idea of financial freedom?The value of building passive incomes 

In this episode of the Curious About Podcast, Diana Shih invites Jason Tay from Singapore. Jason transitioned from traditional banking into Fintech 2 years ago. Since then, he's been consulting, advising, and working with different FinTech companies/startups. Show highlights:Jason's story from traditional finance into fintech What's Fintech about in the past years? The security function in the world of cryptocurrency vs. traditional finance The importance of education in cryptocurrency The psychology of traders (e.g., why people fall for scams easily)The rise of mobile banking in Fintech Jason's thoughts on NFTWhat's the utility function of NFT?Is the NFT market a bubble? (A cause of concern)The balance between buying NFT vs. appreciating the art What did people tell Jason when he left traditional banking?The regret minimization framework Jason's life philosophy 

Welcome back to Curious About monthly culture series. We discuss cultures in multiple contexts, whether in life, work, or personal growth. In this episode, Diana Shih and Manon Couzin, the founder and CEO of Braining Agency discuss Manon's opinions on the popular TV show - Emily in Paris. Show highlights:Why do people think French people are all from Paris?Manon's opinions on Emily in ParisHow foreign media painted Paris/French culture vs what a French person think about Paris/French cultureAre French people more romantic?Are French people are more sexually open?You have to speak French when you Iive in FranceHow does the French language impact the culture?Can't you text about work on weekends/off work hours? Are French people lazy? French food culture Cultural inaccuracies in Emily in Paris How stereotypes affect people's knowledge of the foreign cultureWhy do French people protest all the time? Manon's American dream

In this episode of Curious About, Diana welcomes another experienced freelancer on the show to discuss more details of a freelancer's career! Daniella Cummings is an experienced freelancer who specializes in social media marketing, brand design, and brand identity. They discuss her growth strategy, what to do if you don't have clients (build a portfolio!), and how to niche down. Daniella shares her secrets of creating a successful social media profile across TikTok and Instagram, including video content, duration, hashtags, and engagement tips. Diana asks Daniella about client management, time management, and what to do when you face painful clients. They discuss the impact of freelance work on mental health and what to do about it. Finally, they talk about different freelance platforms freelancers can use (Upwork, Fiverr, freelancer.com) and Daniella's vision for her business. 

In this episode, Diana Shih speaks with the CEO and co-founder of Portfolio Collective Ben Legg on the topic of a portfolio career. They discuss the definition of a portfolio career and who is it for. Also, what are the advantages of having a portfolio career? What are the four types of portfolio professionals? They also discuss why Ben founded Portfolio Collective, his vision for the company, and why portfolio professionals can be good for companies. In the final part, Diana asks Ben for time management tips, how to jump-start a portfolio professional, and the deeper meaning of portfolio professionals for society. 

In this episode, Diana Shih speaks with the creative director of Sherpa Way Marketing about entrepreneurship. They discuss her journey to Thailand and Colombia. How did these travel experiences change her; how did she experience spiritual awakenings from the hardships; how did Elizabeth start her business, what did she learn from failures, and what failures mean to her. They also discuss how Elizabeth cultivated resilience over failures, how did she discover the truth about herself, and what she'd say to her past self. 

In this episode, Diana Shih speaks with Dr. Daria Chrobok about her journey from a scientist to an artist/entrepreneur. Dr. Daria Chrobok got her PhD in plant physiology and she is now a scientific illustrator and founder of DC SciArt. They discuss her PhD in plant physiology, her journey from science to art, her support from previous supervisors, and how she explored her career path. They also discuss the connection between science and art, systemic problems of academia, the path to entrepreneurship, and social media marketing strategies. 

In this episode, Diana Shih speaks with Dave Liu about his experience as a 30-year veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley. They discuss his advocacy in breaking the Bamboo ceiling. Specifically, the hardship of Asian Americans moving towards executive suite positions. They discuss how to tackle microaggression at work, how Dave started his career on Wall Street, what he learned during his time on Wall Street, and his advice for young people. 

In this episode, Diana explored Liz's story. Liz Soliai quit her 9-5 job and started her social media marketing business. Her business GETCHO LIFE empowers burnt-out millennials to live the life they deserve and replace their income by working online. However, it was not always this easy for Liz. How did she find the courage to quit her job and start her business? What sorts of internal journeys did she go through? 

In our first recording of the culture series, Curious About host Diana Shih explored Toyo Ushioda's story when he moved from Japan to Singapore. Toyo is enthusiast about culture diversity, and he's actively learning more about the Singaporean culture, values, and meanings. Listen to Toyo's story on his career path, cultural assimilation at work (vs. team members), and why he is actively advocating on the topic of culture diversity.  

Being a mother while working a full-time job can be challenging. Being a working mother means that you need to be very good at time management, while in reality, it is difficult. As a working mother, you juggle around a job, kids, marriage, and many other things. When does a working mother have time for herself?! In this episode, Alice Graves talk about her journey as a working mother, time management tips, self-care advice, and how she grows from being a working mother. 

Why does the world need more women in leadership roles? Because women who become leaders can provide different qualities and skills. Women bring in different culture and structure for companies and organizations. In this episode, Henriette Danel, a business coach who helps other female entrepreneurs, shares her experience working with other women entrepreneurs. Henriette shares her take on qualities women leaders bring to the others, struggles women leaders face, and how women leaders grow.

What is leadership? This is a hot topic. Good leadership is praised, but it is rarely experienced by people. Defining leadership starts by asking yourself questions, and guide yourself to understand who you are. Peter Karius joins us today to answer some of the most important questions on the topic of leadership. He is a leadership coach who has worked with many international executives, managers, and directors. Peter will guide us through his journey of becoming a leadership coach and what leadership means to him. 

The great career reset is happening during the COVID-19 pandemic. People realize the purpose of their lives and what brings them the meaning of their career. What's going on? In this episode, Dr. Ian Brooks discussed his new book "intention" and talked about why people are going through self-transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. What capabilities are required to transform? What is the first 

What is the Curious About podcast about? The content creator and host of the show - Diana Shih, is here to tell you what the Curious About podcast is about.

What is ADHD? For those who struggle with ADHD, work can seem a bit strange to you. Jessica Machaels, an ADHD advocate and coach who received her ADHD diagnosis at the age of 38 is here to share her story. She provided tips and advice on ADHD workplace accommodations and strategies ..

Do you want to become a freelancer? Do you know what the freelance career is about? Eric Bedell, a professional coach has been a freelancer for the past decade, this is what he will tell you ..

Have you heard of intermittent fasting before? It's more than just weight loss. Practice intermittent fasting while working a regular job can be challenging, but it's about getting the step one right. Ben Tanner, a physician assistant who's been fasting for 5 years can tell you more ..

Taking risks in your career can be scary, but not for Shin Ando. He knows his worth and he's been taking risks throughout his career. Dropped out of college, he decided to start a tourism company. After the company was sold, he started coding. His story begins by exploring what he wants ..