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Send us a textWe’re back again with Dr. Justin Sung & Michael Tsai, Co-Founders of iCanStudy for another two-part series to dive more into their insights and learnings within the education space.In Part 1, we’re discussing the difference between US vs Australian students, certain limitations within the education system and how current learning curriculums lag in the modern world.We also get a little more personal with Justin and Michael as we talk about their learnings with the ‘fear of failure’ and the perception of being perfect.iCanStudy: https://icanstudy.com/https://www.instagram.com/icanstudy/https://www.facebook.com/icanstudyauhttps://www.youtube.com/@icanstudyyt/videosDr Justin Sung:https://www.youtube.com/@JustinSunghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-sung/Michael Tsai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tsai-a86170224/

Hosts discuss their different upbringings and perspectives on money, including growing up 'poor' in an Asian household and carrying frugal tendencies. They explore the hot topic of property purchasing vs. renting or traveling. They also delve into the generational divide in money mentality and parents using kids as a retirement plan.

Send us a textToday, we’ve got a special episode where we discuss topics from our own experiences as Asian women! We deep dive into the discussions around the challenges of being an eldest daughter, societal and peer pressures when it comes to beauty standards and the ongoing debate around choosing your career versus having kids – and whether or not you should tell your boss about this decision.Kan, Davie and Noel – who are each business owners, also weigh in from their perspectives. 

Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by Michael Wong, the founder of Mizko Media and The Designership.With a platform of over 100K on YouTube, Michael shares with us how he built a large and engaged following on YouTube and social media and emphasises the importance of learning 'soft skills' as a natural introvert and balancing trial and error with striving for perfection. Michael also shares his insights on the perfect business model from his extensive experience in the tech industry and how he started 'The Designership' to help businesses grow.Show Notes Links:https://www.thedesignership.com/https://www.mizko.net/https://linkedin.com/in/mizkohttps://youtube.com/mizkohttps://instagram.com/mizko

Exploring the emotional rollercoaster of moving out, the hosts share their personal stories filled with humor and insight. They discuss the guilt and excitement of newfound freedom, humorous roommate mishaps, and balancing family expectations. The complexities of mixed-parent dynamics and the cultural pressures unique to Asian families add depth to their experiences. Listeners can relate to the trials of independence while navigating familial responsibilities and mental health challenges. It's a candid reflection on personal growth amid cultural ties.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Level: Asian Podcast, we're joined by Carrie Kwan, co-founder of Mums & Co. We chat to Carrie about balancing parenthood and work life for Asian-Australian women. Carrie shares her personal story and experiences, including her entrepreneurial journey and the growth of Mums & Co.She also addresses the challenges faced by women and offers other mums and aspiring business women advice.Show Notes Links: Mums & Co: https://www.mumsandco.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/mums.and.co/https://www.linkedin.com/company/10683298https://www.facebook.com/ausmumsco/Carrie Kwan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwancarrie/

Send us a textWe're joined by Alex and Tomo, the founders of Sprintlaw, a new-age law firm in Australia.In this episode, we chat with Alex and Tomo about their unique backgrounds, the formation of Sprintlaw, and their experiences working in the legal industry.We delve into the early days of Sprintlaw and how they leveraged technology to find clients instead of following the traditional law pathway. We also hear about the importance of maintaining a strong business relationship, the future goals for Sprintlaw, and their advice for aspiring lawyers. Show Notes Links:https://sprintlaw.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/sprintlaw/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sprintlaw/https://www.facebook.com/sprintlaw/Alex: https://au.linkedin.com/in/asoloTomo: https://au.linkedin.com/in/tomoyuki-hachigo

Send us a textWe’re joined by Friska Wirya, a change management thought leader who transforms large organisations to enable them to respond better to the changing environment. Friska is the former Head of Change at the largest gold mining company in the Southern Hemisphere, leading digital transformation changes that achieve exponential annual savings. In this episode, we hear about Friska’s upbringing with growing up in Perth, how she developed her interpersonal and communication skills and what her experience was like as the only Asian female in the mining industry. Show Notes Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/friska/https://www.instagram.com/freshbyfriska/?hl=enThe Truth About Future Fitness & Digital Transformation | Tedx

Send us a textWe’re joined by Kevin La, aka SydneyFoodBoy! In this episode, we chat to Kevin about balancing a full-time optometrist job with creating incredible food content. Kevin talks to us about the inspiration behind ‘SydneyFoodBoy’, how he grew his platforms so quickly and we also dive into Kev’s favourite food spots & future plans for his brand. Show Notes Links:https://www.instagram.com/sydneyfoodboy/https://www.youtube.com/c/SydneyFoodBoyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyfoodboyhttps://www.facebook.com/sydneyfoodboy/

Send us a textHappy Lunar New Year! In this special episode, we’re joined by Steph from @luckydragonsupperclub. Steph’s a whiz in the kitchen, creating content that shows us just how easy it is to put on a spectacular food spread for friends and family. We cook up all of our favourite Lunar New Year dishes at Steph’s house and reminisce on our own Lunar New Year experiences. You can check out the video version of this over at our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@levelasianpodWe chat to Steph about her mixed upbringing and how she went from graduating with a music degree to diving into tech. Steph also gives us insight into the future of Lucky Dragon Supper Club and the exciting content that we can expect this year! Enjoy the episode!