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May 22, 2025 • 53min

Episode 58: Rachel Donald on Climate Corruption & Gen Z Power 🌎 “Think local instead of global.”

In this engaging discussion, Rachel Donald, an independent climate journalist and creator of Planet: Critical, tackles pressing environmental issues and climate corruption. She reveals the paradox of green mining and its real costs, explores how billionaires exploit greenwashing, and critiques the fashion industry's false sustainability claims. Rachel emphasizes the backlash against climate activists and the importance of localized action, urging Gen Z to reclaim their power for impactful change. Her insights empower listeners to think critically about activism and consumer choices.
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May 8, 2025 • 25min

Episode 57: Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at SFU’s biggest hackathon — StormHacks?

🚀 Meet Matthew, President of SFU Surge, as he joins us to chat about his journey through the electrifying world of hackathons — from late-night coding sessions as a hacker to leading one of SFU’s most anticipated tech events as an organizer.💡 Discover what sparked his passion for community-building, how organizing hackathons has shaped his view on tech, and what it really takes to pull off an event like StormHacks.Whether you’re a seasoned hacker, a first-time attendee, or just curious about the hustle behind the code — this episode’s for you!🎧 Listen now and get inspired to build, connect, and innovate.Podcaster: Josie 🎤Guest speaker: Matthew Wong https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwong1129/Editor: Stellar ✂️
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Mar 6, 2025 • 27min

Episode 56: 🎙️ Landing the Right Co-op: Regan’s Recruitment Journey at Ledcor

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in recruitment? This week, we’re chatting with Regan Shiu, a Recruitment Coordinator Co-op at Ledcor and an SFU student, about his co-op journey and what it takes to find (and hire) the right people. From breaking into recruitment to choosing the best work environment, Regan spills the tea on the lessons he’s learned along the way. If you’re navigating co-op, job hunting, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of hiring—this one’s for you!✨ Host: Stellar🎤 Guest: Regan Shiu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-shiu/🏗 More About Ledcor: https://www.ledcor.com/🎬 Editors: Kim & JosieHit play and let’s dive in! 🚀
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Jan 16, 2025 • 24min

Episode 55: Happy NYE! Club Talk #4 with Komleen Chawla - former VP of Outgoing Exchange at AIESEC SFU

🎉Happy New Year!! Long time no chit-chat and this week, join us as we chat with Komleen Chawla, former VP of Outgoing Exchange at AIESEC SFU, about the highs and lows of leading one of SFU's largest clubs. Discover how she balances full-time studies with leadership, the skills and connections gained, and her advice for aspiring student leaders. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a glimpse into the dynamic world of university club management!  Podcaster: Stellar  Guest Speaker: Komleen Chawla - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/komleenchawla/ AIESEC SFU bio - upcoming application for Spring 2025: https://www.instagram.com/lc_sfu/  Editor: Kim, Stellar
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Nov 7, 2024 • 19min

Episode 55: Club Talk #4: Club Talk with Josie Trinh - VSA Club President at SFU

🎉For this upcoming club talk, we’re chit chatting with Josie Trinh - Club President of Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at SFU. Josie first joined the club as a freshman, and by her second year, she’s already taking on a leadership role. With her unique perspective, she shares how club involvement has transformed her personal development and deepened her connections within the community.  Podcaster: Stellar  Guest Speaker: Josie Trinh - LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nghi-trinh-josie VSA SFU bio: https://linktr.ee/vsasfu  Editor: Kim 
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Nov 4, 2024 • 49min

Episode 52: Career Talk with Rebecca Whitmell - Gen Z vs Job switching

🎉Long time no career talk! This time we’re bringing the career talk back with a very special friend. Formerly worked at BCI as an HR co-op student, Rebecca now shares her inspiring stories behind the scenes of working in the HR department and why she chose to study HR. Is it just HR that Rebecca loves? Because her peers know she started in the aviation industry in the first place 🛩️ Follow us along for this fun talk and connect with Rebecca for more resume advices on LinkedIn!  Podcaster: Stellar Guest Speaker: Rebecca Whitmell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawhitmell2000/ Editor: Kim
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Oct 24, 2024 • 29min

Episode 54: CLub Talk #3: Exploring the SFU Investment Club: Your Path to Financial Literacy

In this podcast episode, we will sit down with Keith Vermeulen, a third-year BBA student and the. Co-President of the Simon Fraser Investment Club, to explore his journey in the world of finance. Keith has gained insights from working in wealth management at CIBC, private equity, and an investment banking role. We’ll discuss his passion for capital markets, and how these experiences are shaping his career aspirations. He will also provide an in-depth look at the Simon Fraser Investment Club—its goals, activities, and how it supports its members in developing their financial acumen and his advice for aspiring finance professionals. Podcaster: Gaurav Guest Speaker: Keith Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-vermeulen/
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Sep 5, 2024 • 34min

Asian Kids Talk #4 : Sống và trải nghiệm: Góc nhìn của người trẻ gốc Việt ở nước ngoài

Trong tập này của "Asian Kids Talk," cùng tụi mình chào đón một thành viên mới của team GenZ Vi Vu. Hãy cùng tụi mình lắng nghe những trải nghiệm khi sống giữa hai nền văn hóa của một người con gốc Việt. Tập này sẽ mang đến những câu chuyện về cách Brian đã thích nghi với môi trường mới, đối mặt với những thử thách, và duy trì bản sắc văn hóa của mình trong khi hòa nhập vào xã hội nước ngoài. Mong mọi người sẽ có khoảng thời gian vui vẻ khi nghe tập này nhé! Podcasters: Thư và Brian Editor: Kim 
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Aug 22, 2024 • 19min

Episode 51: Club Talk#2 Chitransh Motwani and Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)

🎉For our special summer club talk series, we were joined by Chitransh, VP of Events for SFSS and former President of the SFU Indian Student Federation (ISF). With his extroverted personality and a passion for bringing the party scene to SFU, Chitransh works hard to create a balance between work and social life by providing opportunities for SFU students to connect outside the classroom. Overseeing more than 25000 students, organizing events can be a challenge, but not for Chitransh. So, join us on this podcast for an inside look at SFSS and event planning in general. Podcaster: Jasleen and Gaurav  Guest Speaker: Chitransh Motwani  LinkedIn:https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chitranshmotwani?trk=public_profile_browsemap  SFSS SFU bio: https://sfss.ca/  Editor: Kim 
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Aug 20, 2024 • 41min

Summer Talk Series - Ep 2: Năm đầu chọn sai ngành

Năm đầu chọn sai ngành phải làm sao? Trong tập podcast lần nãy, hãy cùng lắng nghe trải nghiệm của Tâm và Thư trong những khó khăn khi vào học ngành BBA năm nhất đại học tại Canada. Đây là quan điểm chủ quan của tụi mình rút ra từ những trải nghiệm cá nhân, nên những thông tin tụi mình chia sẻ chỉ mong góp phần động viên các bạn cùng trang lứa gặp vấn đề tương tự, và để tham khảo thôi nhé! Speakers: Stellar, Thư Editor: Kim 🎵Music credit🎵: Music by sunshine blvd. - daylight - https://thmatc.co/?l=D6257BAB Music by Naomi - A Christmas Present - https://thmatc.co/?l=33FF7990 8 Money by Giant’s Nest Các bạn hãy lên fanpage cùng tên để giao lưu, chia sẻ những câu chuyện về chủ đề cuộc sống đi du học hoặc là gửi về email: Genzvivu@gmail.com những câu chuyện, câu hỏi các bạn muốn tụi mình giải đáp nhé! Thank you all and take care!

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