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Life Confessions - SYOK Podcast [ENG]Is Gen-Z Really A Hiring Nightmare? Hiredly's Founder Answers | Life Confessions S4E16Hiredly’s founder, Derek Toh, breaks down the hiring trends shaking up Malaysia’s job market and Gen Z’s gig-economy mindset. He then lays bare the personal failures that forged his resilience and the hard lessons schools never teach about career setbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-2848 min
Enterprise ExploresFrom Salary to Culture: What Makes People Say Yes to a JobWhat do job seekers in Malaysia really want in 2025? It turns out, it’s not just about salary anymore. While pay still matters, many are prioritising things like growth, flexibility, and a workplace that actually respects their time. And what they won’t put up with? Vague job roles, slow hiring, and toxic cultures.In this conversation, Derek Toh, Founder and CEO of Hiredly Group, discusses the hard truths behind what’s driving people to accept (or reject) job offers today. He shares fresh insights from Hiredly’s latest Work Culture Report, what younger generations expect f...
2025-05-2028 minEnterprise ExploresMalaysia’s Talent Crunch: Are Businesses at Risk?Malaysia faces a talent crunch as fewer young people are choosing to continue into their tertiary education, which means that there are fewer workers entering the job market. With many SPM graduates opting for low-paying jobs over further studies, the value of a degree comes into question as the youth consider the cost-to-benefits of a degree in the current landscape. What does this mean for businesses? What can companies do in order to adjust to the talent squeeze in the job market?Today, we speak with Derek Toh, Founder and CEO at Hiredly Group as...
2025-02-2433 min
Inside StoryStanding Out With A Recommendation LetterA student is suing his school for allegedly mishandling his recommendation letters, claiming they had not made sure they were signed by teachers who had personally interacted with him, and that these letters were a copy of a standardised template. This got us wondering about the value of reccommendation letters when it comes to our careers; so we speak to Derek Toh, about exactly this. Later, we discuss with our listeners about their experience writing and asking for a recommendation letter (and whether it played a critical role in whether one got the job or not!).Image...
2024-01-2253 min
Open For BusinessHiredly’s Journey to Meet Evolving Demands of WorkplacesPost-pandemic, Malaysia has experienced a gradual decline in unemployment, however the paradigm shift in work dynamics during the pandemic continues, and now sees many of the younger generations placing different priorities on what they seek in a job.Hiredly, a leading hybrid recruitment platform in the realm of talent acquisition, specifically targets Gen Y and Z, recognizing their evolving working preferences. It comprises both a job portal and a headhunting recruitment solution, focusing on junior to mid-management talents.Today on Open for Business, we speak with Derek Toh, the Founder and...
2024-01-0940 min
The Leftover Pizza PodcastOur Favorite Treehouse of Horror & Simpsons Halloween Things!- Leftover Pizza Podcast #36Is there anything better than a Simpsons Halloween special? For more than three decades, Treehouse of Horror & Halloween have gone together like chocolate & peanut butter, so we thought it was about time to finally sit down and talk about some of our favorite TOH things! From comic books to video games and even a Burger King promotion or two, join Grimey & Derek as they profess their love for this spooky touchstone of pop-culture.
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2023-09-221h 13
The Leftover Pizza PodcastOur Favorite Treehouse of Horror & Simpsons Halloween Things!- Leftover Pizza Podcast #36Is there anything better than a Simpsons Halloween special? For more than three decades, Treehouse of Horror & Halloween have gone together like chocolate & peanut butter, so we thought it was about time to finally sit down and talk about some of our favorite TOH things! From comic books to video games and even a Burger King promotion or two, join Grimey & Derek as they profess their love for this spooky touchstone of pop-culture.You can now support us on Patreon & get access to bonus episodes & exclusive articles by visiting patreon.com/leftoverpizzaclubIf you enjoy...
2023-09-221h 13
Conspiracy ClearinghouseOctopus’s Garden: Dan Casolaro, INSLAW & Death (WIW 10)EPISODE 92 | Octopus's Garden: Dan Casolaro, INSLAW & Death (WIW 10)
A number of unusual deaths, law enforcement software, mob families, casinos, drug running, arms dealing, and a possible nationwide, possible international, conspiracy known as the Octopus – this wild and complicated tale reads like a whole series of thriller novels and is further proof that the world is weird indeed.
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2023-08-3054 minEnterprise ExploresHow ‘Lazy Management’ And ‘Fake Work’ Are Strangling The Tech IndustryThe phenomenon of "fake work" is steadily gaining attention in major tech corporations, and it's raising considerable concerns regarding company culture and efficiency. Fake work refers to the tasks that often carry no discernible impact on a company's broader objectives. It includes actions such as creating unnecessary reports, having unproductive meetings, and performing tasks that only exist to justify an employee's role or to embellish a manager's portfolio.We hear from Derek Toh of Hiredly, the leading hybrid recruitment platform for junior to mid-management talent to shed some light on the topic.
2023-07-2627 min
Le GreedalysteThe Greedalyste #19 : Enfin un épisode sérieux !1 - For Play (Day One) - Derek Plaslaiko - Month of May [BK047] - The Bunker New York
2 - Lake Bachman - E.R.P. (AKA Convextion) - Untitled
3 - After Thought - Freddy Fresh - IMAN EP - EPMmusic
4 - Dog Eared - Henry Greenleaf - Dog Eared - YUKU
5 - Deep In The Jungle - Madben - Troisième Sens
6 - Alone - O'o - Spells - InFiné
7 - Ghost - Silvestre - Resina - Padre Himalaya
8 - Swollen Heart - TINKAH - Apathy Is Death - Knowledge
9 - Of all the places I could be - E-Unity...
2023-06-251h 49
Actsplore ThisEP 48: How to Thrive in an Evolving Work Environment with Derek TohWith the rise of remote work, widespread layoffs, and technological disruptions, it can be challenging to navigate and thrive in this evolving (and frankly, sometimes overwhelming!) work environment. To shed light on this topic, we have Derek Toh on the pod with us this week.Derek is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry. He is the founder and CEO of Hiredly, a groundbreaking AI-driven recruitment platform that connects companies with top talent. Derek is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and is a thought leader on the future of work.
2023-04-0345 min
808 Radio CMM808 Radio #296 / Overmono, Young Marco, BEWIS DE LA ROSA / Radio CLM – 28/1/23Un nuevo 808 Radio que nos descubre las últimas creaciones de Young Fathers, Young Marco u Overmono entre muchos otros. Pone en marcha el Generador de Ideas junto a Pavel Sidorenko para conocer el momento actual del llamado metaverso y Bewis de la Rosa nos habla de su rap rural.
La Lista I:
Chaos In The CBD - Higher Elevation [fabric Records]
Derek Carr - Allez [Trident]
Asleep Country - Timelessness Depot (Placeless and Dazed in Brussels) [New Motion]
Max Cooper - Ascent (Rebüke Remix) [Mesh]
Lllit - Montes Ripeos [Lllit]
Al Habla: BEWIS DE LA ROSA
La Lista II:
BE...
2023-01-292h 00808 Radio808 Radio #296 / Overmono, Young Marco, BEWIS DE LA ROSA / Radio CLM – 28/1/23Un nuevo 808 Radio que nos descubre las últimas creaciones de Young Fathers, Young Marco u Overmono entre muchos otros. Pone en marcha el Generador de Ideas junto a Pavel Sidorenko para conocer el momento actual del llamado metaverso y Bewis de la Rosa nos habla de su rap rural.
La Lista I:
Chaos In The CBD - Higher Elevation [fabric Records]
Derek Carr - Allez [Trident]
Asleep Country - Timelessness Depot (Placeless and Dazed in Brussels) [New Motion]
Max Cooper - Ascent (Rebüke Remix) [Mesh]
Lllit - Montes Ripeos [Lllit]
Al Habla: BEWIS DE LA ROSA
La Lista II:
BE...
2023-01-292h 00Enterprise ExploresInterns Are Not Free Labour.Internships are part of many university students’ training programmes to ease them into the workforce before they step into the ‘real world’. With that being said, most interns are given little to no salary. Besides, Malaysia’s minimum wage does not cover interns, unfortunately. We speak to Derek Toh, founder and CEO of Hiredly to discuss why interns are not covered under the minimum wage and whether it is even legal for companies to offer unpaid internships.Photo Credit : Shutterstock | stoatphotoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-12-1530 min
SEA of StartupsDerek Toh - HiredlyThis week we are joined by Derek Toh of Hiredly, which is a a leading online to offline recruitment platform for junior to mid-management talent, including both a job portal and headhunter recruiter solution.This was a great conversation where we go from Derek’s time as a headhunter to his realization of the importance of information beyond the job description and beyond the CV. We talk about scaling the two sides of the marketplace and what the typical job postings are. We wrap things up by talking about their future plans and a bit about the outl...
2022-11-2242 minEnterprise ExploresStartups’ Wishlist For Budget 2023Budget 2023 is set to be tabled with the theme “Strengthening Recovery, Facilitating Reforms Towards Sustainable Socio-Economic Resilience of Keluarga Malaysia”. Along this vein, we decided to take a hard look at Malaysia’s current employability rate and job market with a check in on our startup ecosystem with Derek Toh, Founder and CEO of Hiredly. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance LifeImage Credit: Shutterstock | Natee K JindakumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-10-0629 min
Notepad with Ibrahim SaniIbrahim Sani's with Notepad: Budget 2023 | Empowering YouthJoin Derek Toh, Founder & CEO, Hiredly to talk about Budget 2023: Empowering Youth.
2022-10-0425 min
Resource CentreDo You (Want To) Know How Much Your Teammates Are Paid?While salary transparency is a big step towards pay equity, experts say Malaysia is quite a ways away from embracing open communication about compensation for various reasons. Derek Toh from Hiredly talks to us about first steps in Malaysia; if it’s OK to openly speak about your salary, and how this will impact employees and organisations here.Image Credit: Shutterstock | eamesBotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-2624 min
NYY Takes (Yankees Podcast)Ep. 58: An Awkward Derek Jeter Ceremony, The Yankees Avoid Collapse and Jordan Montgomery's R2C2 AppearanceOn this episode of NYY Takes Toh and Coles discuss their experience at Derek Jeter's Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday night (including a live unboxing!), the Yankees saving their own season, and Jordan Montomery's choice words during his appearance on the R2C2 Podcast.
2022-09-1456 min
AWANI ReviewAWANI Review: Matching the right talent to the right rolesGetting the right people into the right roles is just the first step. It takes commitment to continuously grow them. “If they can see a vision for themselves, not just for the company, the tendency to stay is much higher,” says Hiredly CEO Derek Toh.
2022-07-2324 min
Hello MentorEP 37 | Jenn Low - What is Compassionate Leadership?In this podcast episode, Jenn shared the importance of compassionate leadership in an organisation and the traits of a compassionate leader. She talks about making tough decisions and handling areas where business needs are in conflict with employee needs. Jenn shares some challenges of being a compassionate leader and how she handles instances where employees take this leadership style for granted.
To check out Wanderlust + Co and the previous episode as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:
https://spoti.fi/3djuSW9
https://www.wanderlustandco.com/
https://www.ins...
2022-03-181h 03
Hello MentorEP 36 | Sean Tan (iherng) - What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First PropertyIn this podcast episode, Sean shares his first property purchase and how it happened. Sean talks about the top three factors to consider when buying a property in Malaysia and what kind of property should young Malaysians be looking for. Sean also shares common ruinous mistakes and investment advice for beginners that are looking to invest in real estate.
To check iherng’s Youtube channel as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/c/Iherng
With the intention of funding his architectural studies overseas, SeanT...
2022-01-191h 13
List Hai Toh Hit HaiFilms based on musical themeWelcome to one podcast that's based on special themes from movies and shows, this one’s List hai toh hit hai Im your host Nikhil for today.There is nothing more enjoyable than head bobbing and foot-tapping to high-octane song-and-dance routines. Be it Hollywood or Bollywood, musicals are always dependable crowd-pullers. Here are a few musical movies and shows that you can watch again and again. Mary PoppinsThis is a 1964 American fantasy film starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and Karen Dotrice. The story is about the titular Mary Poppins, who becomes a nan...
2022-01-1104 min
Hello MentorEP 35 | Wong Wai Ken - Stash Your Money The Right WayIn this podcast episode, Wai Ken shares the common ruinous mistakes a newbie diving into investments makes. He talks about how much money he would advise a beginner to allocate for investment and some common investing advice people should ignore. Wai Ken shares the success rate of earning returns based on the history in StashAway. At the end of the podcast, Wai Ken talks about the popularity and practicality of investing in Crypto currencies and NFTs.
To check StashAway as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.stashaway.my/
...
2021-12-081h 20
Hello MentorEP 34 | Advent Phang - Behind The Scenes of a Tech Startup“Being in a startup is tough. People that want to join a startup might think you will free up your time and achieve financial freedom, but there is actually a lot of grind behind the scenes.” --- Advent Phang
In this podcast episode, Advent shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey with HealthMetrics. He talks about the differences between being a CTO in a tech startup and a corporate company. Advent shares the challenges faced and lessons learned when building a tech startup.
To check HealthMetrics as mentioned in the podcast, here is the li...
2021-11-1749 min
Hello MentorEP 33 | Melvin Chee - Behind The Brands: Pocket Angel, Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab and more!“I grew up in a small town in Perak with barely internet access throughout my life because my parents were really strict with the internet. When I went to Melbourne, I was like ‘wow, people actually transact online and I’ve never thought about e-commerce or online business.’” --- Melvin Chee
In this podcast episode, Melvin shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey since 2014 back in Melbourne. He talks about how and why he started RPG back then in Melbourne and why he returned to Malaysia. He shares the biggest lesson learned over the years while buildi...
2021-05-111h 03
Hello MentorEP 32 | Andrew Yap - Crazy Low Prices from Big Bad Wolf Books & BookXcess“One day, a book distributor from overseas approached us and said ‘Hey, we have some books to clear’. We tried selling all the books for RM8 and it just went crazy.” --- Andrew Yap
In this podcast episode, Andrew shares personal stories of how he started his entrepreneurial journey at 14 years old. Andrew talks about the Big Bad Wolf book sale and how he managed to sell books at such affordable prices. He shares the biggest challenges during the pandemic and how it has forced his company to grow stronger. He shares advice to people who want to...
2021-04-151h 35
Hello MentorEP 31 | Edmund Tan - The Inside Scoop of Inside Scoop“I always knew that I wanted to start my own business at some point in time and I worked in corporate finance for about 10 years. In my eighth or ninth year, I was already itching to get out to try something on my own.” --- Edmund Tan
In this podcast episode, Edmund shares behind the scenes of Inside Scoop and how he started the company with his wife, Shiew Li. He speaks about challenges faced during MCO and they coped with the pandemic. He talks about the process of introducing a new ice cream flavor. Lastly...
2021-03-2442 min
Hello MentorEP 30 | Adlina Nadirah - On Building a Homegrown Cosmetics Brand in Malaysia: Velvet Vanity“I had a lot of free time during my last semester in University, so I decided to take orders for beauty products from overseas to Malaysia.” --- Adlina Nadirah
In this podcast episode, Adlina shares the story of why and how “Velvet Vanity” started. She talks about the advantages of being an indie cosmetics brand competing with the more established companies. She shares challenges unique to operating in the Malaysian beauty market and how she overcame the challenges. She talks about her future plans and her newest scarf line, Plush.
To check out Ve...
2021-02-2458 min
Hello MentorEP 29 | Goh Ai Ching - On Building An All-In-One Visual Communication Tool: Piktochart“I got very sick and I was bedridden for 3 months. I was wondering ‘what on earth am I doing with my life? I’m so young to go through this.’” --- Goh Ai Ching
In this podcast episode, Ai Ching shares stories of how and why she started Piktochart. She talks about her working experience in corporate companies and how these experiences have changed her. She shares lessons learned over the years while building Piktochart and gives advice on building effective communication as well as useful interview advice.
To check out Piktochart as...
2021-02-101h 30
Hello MentorEP 28 | Charis Ow - Can You Make A Career Out of Youtube?“The biggest change was not being able to have photo shoots during the MCO. I have to expect that things may not happen but I’m very thankful that I still have opportunities and I’ve also pivoted.” --- Charis Ow
In this podcast episode, Charis shares personal stories about her career as a singer, host and content creator. She shares popular and less common advice that people should follow and advice that people should ignore. She talks about her future plans and her new venture that she has been working on.
To check...
2020-12-231h 18
Hello MentorEP 27 | Amy Zheng - On Building a Malaysian Healthy Snack Brand: Amazin’ GrazeIn this podcast episode, Amy shares personal stories and experiences living abroad before moving to Malaysia to start her own venture. Amy talks about the journey of building Amazin’ Graze, the healthy and tasty local snacks brand. She shares some of the biggest lessons learned over the years while building the company and advice to young people who aspire to start a business like Amazin’ Graze.
Amy Zheng (@amyuzheng) was born in the bustling city of Shanghai, grew up in Australia’s cultural capital Melbourne, and has become an integrated resident of Kuala Lumpur after living...
2020-12-091h 51
Hello MentorEP 26 | Sandra Woo - On Being A Wellness Instructor, Yoga and More“I was never the kind that could survive our school system. At the age of 17, I told myself I’m either going to make it and I’m going to make it very differently or I’m going to crumble.” --- Sandra Woo
In this podcast episode, Sandra shares how she first took up the practice of yoga and how it has shaped her values in life. She talks about the common misconception about yoga and what are some of the first things people should try if they are new to yoga. She shares the challenges...
2020-11-261h 23
Hello MentorEP 25 | Talitha Tan - From Covering Songs on Youtube to Being A Singer-Songwriter“Back then, I didn’t know anything about the music scene in Malaysia. My parents were overprotective and didn’t allow me to go out at all. It was music that opened so many doors for me.” --- Talitha Tan
In this podcast episode, Talitha shares the story behind why decided to pursue music as her career and her family’s thoughts about her career. She talks about the challenges faced when she released her first single. Talitha shares her song-writing process and her approach on days when she doesn’t feel inspired. She gives advice to you...
2020-11-121h 44
Hello MentorEP 24 | Sharina Shahrin - What Is It Really Like Being A Full-time Visual Artist?“I’ve always loved expressing myself. I’ve always loved communicating my emotions through art and performing. By the time I had to decide for University, I knew I wanted to do something creative because this is what I love.” --- Sharina Shahrin
In this podcast episode, Sharina shares personal experiences living abroad and how this has shaped her perspective in life. She talks about her career being a visual artist in Malaysia and some of the challenges behind the scenes. Sharina shares her creative process when it comes to creating art and how she gets insp...
2020-11-051h 35
Hello MentorEP 23 | Mark O’Dea - Former Boy Band Member Turned Malaysian Show Host and Youtuber“If it wasn’t for the boy band, I wouldn’t have come to Malaysia and really fell in love with it. When I was in the boy band, I had so much free time so I started a Youtube Channel and that’s when I got noticed by The 8TV Quickie. ” --- Mark O’Dea
In this podcast episode, Mark shares how he made the decision to move to Malaysia many years back to join the boy band - The London Boys. He talks about being a social media personality and how he first started buildi...
2020-10-291h 19
Hello MentorEP 22 | Josiah Ng - On Being A Three-time Olympian and The First Malaysian in the Cycling Olympic Finals“I remember getting grounded and all the physical altercations with my parents at age 16 until one day my dad finally said to me, ‘Hey son, you look like you’re determined so when you turn the age of 18, you’re officially an adult, you can choose your own pathway but not under our rooftop.’”--- Josiah Ng
In this podcast episode, Josiah shares inspiring stories on his journey on becoming a three-time Olympian, representing Malaysia in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Josiah talks about his passion for bicycles and how he pursued his dreams in a fairly traditional family from...
2020-10-271h 39
Hello MentorEP 21 | Hannah Tan - On Being An Actress, Singer-Songwriter and Model Who Dropped Out of High School“I was a very emotional child and running away from home was my first instinct, I was rebellious and I wanted to show my parents I don't want to conform. Life begins at that moment when I realised how difficult it was to crawl through life.” --- Hannah Tan
In this podcast episode, Hannah shares personal stories and lessons learnt ever since running away from home at the age of 16 and how she sustained herself at that time. She talks about her journey and career as an entrepreneur, TV host, singer and an actress. She gives...
2020-09-302h 18
Hello MentorEP 20 | Maggy Wang - Behind The Scenes of A Radio Host in FlyFM, TV Host, Certified Fitness Coach and More“I’ve always wanted to be an actress, but somehow along the way I found hosting then fell in love with it.” --- Maggy Wang
In this podcast episode, Maggy shares the ups and downs of her journey as a radio host in FlyFM for seven years. She gives advice to young people who want to build a career as a radio presenter. She shares about one of her biggest motivations to do well in life and how she coped with hardships. She talks about building Motion Lab with her partner and gives advice to couples...
2020-09-231h 25
Hello MentorEP 19 | Dian Lee - On Being One of The Youngest Property Developers in Malaysia“I was quite a rebellious teenager, I’ve always had a mind of my own and have always been very, very curious. ” --- Datin Dian Lee
In this podcast episode, Datin Dian shares how she became one of the youngest property developers in Malaysia when she founded The Clearwater Group, an award-winning boutique property development company. She talks about entrepreneurship and how she juggles multiple businesses at the same time. She shares struggles of building her own business despite coming from a business family and how she overcame those challenges.
To check out The Clearwater Group a...
2020-09-101h 30
Talent Talk with Andrea RossWOBB Takes On Malaysia {Ep. 25}Some would say setting up a rival job search platform in Malaysia where competition is high is pure madness. But for this born and bred entrepreneur Derek Toh, Founder & CEO of WOBB and podcast host for “Hello Mentor” his unwavering focus on the Gen Y and Gen Z job seekers sets his board apart from the rest.
Derek Toh, a qualified accountant that progressed his career to Associate Director level at Robert Walters, Malaysia, and now runs an award-winning job portal. He’ll share his experiences on how he went about obtaining funding in the early days, his advice on how no...
2020-08-2958 min
Hello MentorEP 18 | Anwar Jumabhoy - What is Entrepreneurship?"If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would start a business." - Anwar Jumabhoy
In this podcast episode, Anwar shares the challenges entrepreneurs face in Malaysia. He talks about the most common reasons why entrepreneurs fail in Malaysia. He gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and tips to overcome the common challenges entrepreneurs face.
To check out Anwar’s website as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.anwarjumabhoy.com/
Anwar Jumabhoy (@ajumabhoy) works closely with Entrepreneurs and CEO’s as a Mentor and Business Coach. Anwar serves on the Adv...
2020-08-261h 05
Hello MentorEP 17 | Ahmad Hakym - What Is It Really Like To Be An Architect?“Most of us have an artsy side that we have not discovered yet. I was really timid to show my drawings to my father when I was younger because my father is an architect and he was also a cartoonist in the 80s.” - Ahmad Hakym
In this podcast episode, Hakym shares personal stories such as his motivations in architecture, how Hakym’s upbringing influences his love for art and more. Hakym talks about KL Sketchnation and gives advice to fresh graduates who aspire to be an architect. He shares the importance of community building and adv...
2020-08-191h 13
Hello MentorEP 16 | Zee Avi - A Malaysian Youtube Sensation Making Waves From Local to Global“I was actually born and bred to be a lawyer but I was very rebellious. I did not tell my family or friends that I was posting music on Youtube as Kokokaina. My parents knew that I love singing but I was really afraid at first, that’s why I did it in secret.” --- Zee Avi
In this podcast episode, Zee Avi shares her dreams growing up as a Sarawakian. She talks about what made her come home and how she reconnected with the local music scene after residing in the United States for many ye...
2020-08-051h 37
Hello MentorEP 15 | Julian Yee - On Being Malaysia’s First Ever Olympic Figure Skater“We were so narrow-minded back then because skating was very new to us, we didn’t know much. A lot of things we did were just within our community and that made me realize there’s so much more I can do with skating. ” --- Julian Yee
In this podcast episode, Julian shares his inspiring journey of being the first Olympic figure skater in Malaysia. He talks about his Olympics Winter Games experience in Korea and tips to cope with stressful situations. He shares ways on how to stay disciplined and several important lessons he learnt thr...
2020-07-291h 25
Hello MentorEP 14 | Ta Wan Qian - On Being the Founder of Tata Studios and A Content Creator“I’ve always had a thing for video production. When I was in primary school, I used to carry a video camera around and that’s when I developed my interest for video-making and video production.” --- Ta Wan Qian
In this podcast episode, Tata shares how she turned her video-making hobby into a career. She shares behind the scenes of being a content creator as well as the ups and downs of her profession. She gives advice on how to pursue your passion if you feel lost. She talks about Tata Studios and interesting collabora...
2020-07-221h 08
Hello MentorEP 13 | Andrea Ross - What Is It Really Like Being a Recruiter?“It’s a great career, it pays really well, you get paid to talk to people everyday, you meet fascinating people, why would you not work to have that? “ - Andrea Ross
In this podcast episode, Andrea shares her journey in recruitment and what it really means being a recruiter. She shares advice to fresh graduates that are currently deciding on a career to pursue. She gives tips on how job seekers should stay competitive when looking for a job in the new normal and more. Lastly, she talks about The Career Establishment and the solutio...
2020-07-151h 01
Hello MentorEP 12 | Nana Al-Haleq - On Being A Fitness Enthusiast and An Entrepreneur“When I was in my early 20s, I suffered from depression as a result of feeling lost after graduating from university. I took a leap of faith and devoted myself to fitness — and it saved my life.” — Nana Al-Haleq
In this podcast episode, Nana shares her journey from being a psychology major to starting a career in fitness. She talks about techniques and tips to help people who struggle to get started with working out as well as several workout techniques at home. At the end of the episode, Nana talks about the challenges of being a co-founde...
2020-07-011h 35
Hello MentorEP 11 | Aiman Azlan - On Being Successful Despite The Uncertainties“I have always been a talkative kid and I grew up wanting to be a motivational speaker. Even though it is difficult and uncertain, I had to figure things out as I went. It is scary but exciting at the same time.” - Aiman Azlan
In this podcast episode, Aiman shares uncommon advice to students that are currently deciding on a degree to pursue or young professionals that are currently paving their career paths. He talks about his first full time job and his journey as an author, youth mentor and a motivational speaker. He also speaks abou...
2020-06-171h 15
Hello MentorEp 10 | Finding Your Way in an Uncertain Job MarketWith the current pandemic, COVID-19 affecting the entire world, many job seekers are naturally concerned about job stability and are worried that they are unable to find a new one, or with fresh graduates who are entering the job market soon at such an unfortunate time.
To address this, we have invited some experts from industries that are still hiring, Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, Dawn Seng and Siew Mee to weigh in on the current job market in Malaysia and to help job seekers find their way in these uncertain times - in an online panel discussion....
2020-06-111h 20
Hello MentorEP 9 | Rozella Marie - On Positive Body Image and a Career as a Local Musician“People used to call me names because I was born with a birthmark on my face and it affected my confidence a lot. I shied away from a lot of things and people and that’s how my love for music developed.” - Rozella Marie
In this podcast episode, Rozella talks about her experience growing up with a birthmark on her face and how she has struggled with body image issues. She shares about overcoming low self-esteem and building confidence. Rozella talks about her career as a local musician in Malaysia as well as being the founder of a s...
2020-06-021h 23
Hello MentorEP 8 | Bella Kuan - Life of a Digital Content Creator and an Entrepreneur“I work as a digital content creator and many people might think it’s not a real job or a profession.” - Bella Kuan
In this podcast episode, Bella shares how content creating has changed from blogpost to Instagram. She talks about some common misconceptions about being an influencer and content creator to young people who want to be a social media content creator. She speaks about how luck and timing play a role in success and being a co-founder of the organic skincare brand - Handmade Heroes.
To check out Handmade Heroes as mentioned in the...
2020-05-191h 31
Hello MentorEP 7 | Jenn Low - On Being an Entrepreneur and Behind the Scenes of Wanderlust + Co“I’ve always loved fashion, I knew that I wanted to make more money, eat better food and buy nicer things without asking for more money from my dad. I was studying in Melbourne, and I thought to myself that if I waited until graduation to get a job, wouldn’t that be just too late?” - Jenn Low
----more----In this podcast episode, Jenn shares personal stories and memorable lessons throughout her entrepreneurial journey - from her part-time job in Australia until today. Topics such as being a compassionate leader, being gritty, luck and more were discussed in this...
2020-05-061h 41
Hello MentorEP 6 | Melissa Tan - On Resilience, Timing and Zero-Waste Living“The light was getting dimmer and dimmer and I was getting older. I got rejected each time but I still throw my name in the hat every year.” --- Melissa Tan
In this podcast episode, Melissa shares her transition from corporate companies to the entertainment industry. She shares her story and what it was like competing in Asia’s Next Top Model. Melissa talks about zero-waste living and shares some tips on how you can start reducing and recycling waste.
To check out Melissa’s blog and Instagram (as discussed in the podcast), here are the links...
2020-04-211h 09
Hello MentorEP 5 | Giden Lim and Penny Choo - On Starting an E-commerce Business with Your Spouse“Our home was our office, production place and the fresh flowers we bought were kept in our own fridge. It was just the two of us handling everything from operations to website building, to customer service and delivery for at least eight months.” - Giden Lim & Penny Choo
In this podcast episode, Giden and Penny share stories on building BloomThis together as a couple and how conflict resolutions look like in their household. They talk about their background and how it shaped and contributed to their successes today. They share advice to young entrepreneurs who want to star...
2020-04-071h 41
Hello MentorEP 4 | Hugh Koh - On Building a Malaysian Streetwear Brand: Pestle & Mortar from Scratch“Arnold, Arthur and I wanted to start a clothing line when we were 16. We had no money and knew nothing about business. We tried it but nothing quite materialised from it.” --- Hugh Koh
In this podcast episode, Hugh shares the journey of building a Malaysian streetwear brand with his best friends since 2009. Hugh talks about mistakes and lessons learnt during this journey, as well as common misconceptions about building a fashion retail business. He shares his views on e-commerce because Pestle & Mortar is both online and offline.
To check out Pestle & Mortar Clothing (as discu...
2020-03-241h 22
Hello MentorEP 3 | Fong Wai Hong - From Geeky Gamer to Successful Entrepreneur“I was the geeky gamer kid who failed subjects in school and nobody wanted to be friends with. I was the kid who got picked last in basketball.” --- Fong Wai Hong
In this podcast episode, Wai Hong shares how he suffered from computer gaming addiction that caused him to fail five subjects in university. Wai Hong then talks about how he became an accidental entrepreneur. He shares some of the challenges faced while scaling Storehub (his latest venture) rapidly, and the importance of culture and values in an organisation.
Fong Wai Hong is Chieftain and c...
2020-03-101h 51
Hello MentorEP 2 | Anabelle Co-Martinent - Starting Up a F&B Enterprise“I came to Malaysia on a dependent pass and many friends advised me against moving to Malaysia. They said it will be hard for me to get a job.” --- Anabelle Co-Martinent
In this podcast episode, Anabelle shares her journey on moving to Malaysia and the transition from a corporate environment into entrepreneurship (La Juiceria). She talks about the challenges in starting an F&B business and common misconceptions about the industry. She shares advice on business branding, recruitment, productivity, etc.
Anabelle (@anabelle_co) founded La Juiceria (https://lajuiceria.com.my/) in 2013, Kuala Lumpur...
2020-02-131h 37
Resource CentreSir Spammalot It is something that has been on a lot of employers’ minds, but no one has really come out and say anything. Why job seekers spam? That’s a burning question from Derek Toh, founder of WOBB, a job-finding platform for millennials. We explore how technology has not only helped but also hindered the industry with the spammy job seeking behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2016-06-1615 min