In this podcast episode, Yee Xuen, a co-founder of the Malaysia After High School podcast, shares his experiences in university, entrepreneurship, remote working, and freelance digital marketing. He discusses his involvement in clubs and societies during high school and university, driven by a desire to challenge himself and try new things. Yee Xuen's interest in entrepreneurship was sparked by watching Shark Tank and being inspired by his entrepreneur father. He chose to study commerce in university to gain the necessary skills for entrepreneurship. Yee Xuen also talks about his experiences with remote working and the challenges and benefits it brings. He shares his strategies for balancing freelance work with a full-time job and how he manages burnout. Yee Xuen finds solace in nature and explores museums and forests during the winter months. Overall, he emphasizes the importance of finding a balance and taking breaks to maintain productivity and creativity. Yee Xuen discusses the trust culture and work-life balance in Australia, as well as the challenges of living there. She highlights the difficulty of making friends with locals and the high cost of living. Yee Xuen also shares her coping mechanisms for stress and loneliness, such as enjoying small things and talking to strangers. She talks about her podcasting experience and how it helped her change her career trajectory. Yee Xuen emphasizes the importance of being open to new perspectives and challenges.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:37 From Shark Tank to Entrepreneurship

03:38 Choosing Commerce for Entrepreneurship

04:52 Studying in Melbourne and Remote Working

06:27 Balancing Freelance Work and a Full-Time Job

08:04 The Pros and Cons of Remote Working

09:58 Nature as a Source of Solace and Inspiration

11:32 Hybrid Work and Building Relationships

14:01 Entering the Digital Marketing Field

15:58 Freelance Digital Marketing and Consulting

17:52 Challenges of Freelancing and Setting Rates

19:00 Balancing Freelance Work and a Full-Time Job

20:45 Dealing with Burnout and Finding Balance

23:30 Exploring Museums and Forests During Winter

24:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

25:17 The Trust Culture and Work-Life Balance

26:31 Challenges of Living in Australia

28:19 Coping with Stress and Loneliness

39:11 The Power of Podcasting

42:14 Embracing New Perspectives and Challenges

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In this episode, Ashvin, a mechanical engineering graduate turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from studying engineering to starting a personal branding agency and eventually founding his own AI tool startup. He discusses the mental shifts he experienced, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of finding a support network. Ashwin also shares his strategies for networking and meeting new people, including reaching out online and setting a goal to connect with someone new each week. The conversation explores the themes of self-confidence, the importance of community and sharing, and the love for learning. The speakers discuss the struggles they face in building self-confidence and how sharing their experiences with others helps. They also emphasize the value of surrounding oneself with supportive people and celebrating small wins. The conversation highlights the need to focus on the journey rather than the outcome and the importance of gratitude and reflection. The speakers also express their excitement for new adventures and learning opportunities. The conversation explores topics such as the origin of the degree system, the fear of death, and the definition of success. The hosts discuss the importance of curiosity, embracing wonder, and living a life without regrets. They also share their personal experiences in finding startup ideas and co-founders. The episode concludes with a discussion about Cleave, a content assistant tool.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:55 The Challenges and Loneliness of Entrepreneurship

07:30 Strategies for Networking and Meeting New People

13:09 Journaling and Creative Outlets for Stress Management

21:01 The Adventure and Personal Growth of Entrepreneurship

26:52 Utilizing Connections to Expand Your Network

32:02 Building Self-Confidence and Overcoming Doubt

45:11 The Power of Community and Sharing

50:56 Embracing the Journey and Practicing Gratitude

01:01:17 Thriving on New Adventures and Learning

01:04:14 The Origin of the Degree System and Embracing Wonder

01:11:33 Defining Success and Finding Startup Ideas

01:19:27 Building a Network and Sharing Your Journey

01:34:27 Introducing Cleave: A Content Assistant Tool

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In this podcast episode, Nafisa, a psychology and cognitive neuroscience student, shares her experience of moving abroad and starting a new chapter in Germany. She discusses the challenges of making friends as a working adult and the differences in social dynamics compared to university life. Nafisa also talks about the support of her family back home and the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship. She highlights the cultural differences in DIY and external services, as well as the impact on her lifestyle. Nafisa reflects on the sacrifices and adjustments she has made while living abroad. Nafisa discusses the challenges of domestic housework and the time it takes away from her weekends. She compares her experience in Germany to her home country of Indonesia, highlighting the convenience of domestic services in Indonesia. Nafisa also talks about the ease of travel in Europe and shares her passion for exploring new cities. She provides tips for efficient and enjoyable travel, including taking walking tours and seeking recommendations from locals. Nafisa mentions the countries she has visited and expresses her love for Greece, particularly the picturesque islands and rich history of Athens. In this part of the conversation, Nafisa discusses her experience in Greece and how she manages her finances while traveling. She highlights the beauty of Greece, the warmth and friendliness of the Greek people, and the importance of personal finance. Nafisa shares her tips for saving money, including using the Revolut app and automating her expenses. She also talks about the challenges of moving and the importance of having an emergency fund. In this final part of the conversation, Nafisa and Andrew discuss the convenience of reading ebooks and using digital note-taking tools. They also share tips for moving and packing, including utilizing AI to help with organization. Nafisa reflects on her love for exploration and personal development, as well as her self-belief and resilience. They conclude the conversation by discussing Nafisa's Instagram account and her plans to share travel tips and stories.

Find Nafisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventurousnafi/

Find Nafisa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nafisa-athiya/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 Moving Abroad and Starting a New Chapter

07:59 Challenges of Making Friends as a Working Adult

14:06 Family Support and Long-Distance Relationships

18:56 Cultural Differences in DIY and External Services

24:58 Sacrifices and Adjustments of Living Abroad

32:04 Comparing Daily Life in Indonesia and Germany

35:22 The Impact of Domestic Housework

44:34 The Ease and Enjoyment of Traveling in Europe

49:14 Tips for Efficient and Enjoyable Travel

52:41 The Beauty of Greece

01:01:58 Exploring the Beauty of Greece

01:04:06 Managing Finances While Traveling

01:05:21 The Importance of an Emergency Fund

01:19:30 Challenges of Moving and Minimizing Belongings

01:28:20 The Convenience of Ebooks and Digital Note-Taking

01:29:06 Tips for Moving and Packing with AI

01:31:46 The Importance of Seeking Help and Expressing Gratitude

01:49:23 Embracing Adventure and Personal Development

01:57:26 Sharing Travel Tips and Stories on Instagram

Music: Election Time, Funky Brass Instrumentals for Podcasts and Quiz Games - by Kjartan Abel.Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project.This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.