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APCDA PodcastJimmy Pham AM: Building Futures with Purpose and HeartIn this episode of the APCDA Podcast, Felicity Brown sits down with Jimmy Pham AM, founder of KOTO and co-founder of VietHarvest, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Speaking from his car in Hanoi, Jimmy reflects on his early life journey from Saigon to Sydney, the founding of Vietnam’s first social enterprise, and the core values that have guided his decades-long commitment to empowering marginalized youth. From personal philosophy to future plans, Jimmy shares stories of resilience, purpose, and service—offering not only insight into his work, but a powerful reminder of how one person’s vision can shape thousa...2025-07-0733 min
American Girl TalkTwo Hens Clucking - Recapping Kirsten, Samantha, and MollyThis week, we're taking a break from reading and getting straight to yapping as we compare and contrast the OG 3 Girls - Kirsten, Samantha, and Molly. Join us for historical ponderings, undeserved superlatives, and some potential fan fiction about the series so far, and stay tuned next week for our next girl, Felicity!
This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Characters mentioned from the American Girl Doll books are the property of the Pleasance Company. 2025-04-2953 min
APCDA PodcastS5E3: From Thailand to the Boardroom: Tamerlaine Beasley's Intercultural Journey
Tamerlaine Beasley: Life-changing high school student exchange leads to intercultural business. In this episode Felicity and Sam interview Tamerlaine Beasley, Founder and CEO of Beasley Intercultural. Tamerlaine recounts how her influential early experiences living in Thailand led to a successful business delivering intercultural training programs to a diverse, globally connected workforce.
0:20 Key takeaways from Samantha and Felicity
4:00 Introducing Tamerlaine
5:30 Her growth spurt in Thailand
11:05 Purpose-driven work
13:10 Tips for working with people from different cultures
16:00 Getting into business at a young age
23:00 Hustling before hustling was a thing
27:00 Most important career (business) decision...2025-04-1539 min
APCDA PodcastAPCDA Podcast Season 5 Episode 2Benjamin Loh recounts his career journey from a bullied child and introvert through to becoming a public speaker to audiences of thousands. His insights on developing confidence and defining success are memorable. Join us to hear about this Singaporean who is bucking career stereotype trends everyday.
0:00 Benjamin Loh's career journey and insights
2:22 Introduction to Benjamin Loh
3:23 From accounting to sales to professional speaking
6:03 The leap (of faith)
8:04 Building confidence and overcoming challenges
10:05 Balancing career and personal life
14:25 Defining success
15:27 Biggest lesson learnt
18:50 Drawing boundaries - How do we know that we have given enough as a helper
21:22 One m...2025-03-2337 min
APCDA PodcastAPCDA Podcast Season 5 Career Journeys Episode 1APCDA Podcast is a monthly series on career-related discussions. The podcast is in its fifth season in 2025, continuing the theme of ‘Career Journeys’ where the co-hosts interview a range of people with fascinating career journeys to learn about their key career decisions and career advice.
0:05 Hosts' learnings
2:05 Introduction to Angela
4:13 What drives her
5:32 How she got started in her business
6:28 Early career exploration
8:20 Happenstance and Career Management
14:32 Coping with burnout
16:32 Balancing different life roles
19:45 Angela's career values
23:48 One most important career decision
29:42 Best career advice
30.27 Best self-care tip2025-03-0634 min
APCDA PodcastFrom Sales to Future Proofing OrganisationsAbe is the founder of Future Proof Global which is a business transformation consultancy that specializes in strategy, response to disruption, ESG implementation, organization design and development, leadership development and talent management. In his previous engagements, he has held senior management roles across geographies and functions in a career spanning more than 30 years.
Join us in this chat with Abe to learn more about his journey.
00:06 Introduction
02:12 Current Work
05:26 Early Years
09:12 Defining Years at Singapore Army
11:42 Career Thoughts in Secondary School
13:07 First Degree and First Job
15:27 Approach to Career Decision Making
20:48 Key Influences
23:30 Using Self-Awareness to...2024-11-2935 min
APCDA PodcastDr. Marilyn Maze on Life, Work, and GrowthIn this episode, Dr. Maze shares her inspiring journey from a career in mathematics and computer programming to her impactful work in career counseling and assessment. She discusses her early influences, time in the Peace Corps, and the founding of APCDA, offering insights into how personal drivers like happiness shape our career paths. Dr. Maze also explores the role of AI in career counseling and offers practical advice for anyone seeking growth in their personal and professional life. Tune in for her reflections on life lessons, career advice, and what’s next on her horizon.
00:59 Introduction to Dr Ma...2024-10-2921 min
APCDA PodcastDisability to PossibilitiesDaniel Lee was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta commonly known as brittle bones disease. He has not let that define him and is now a para-athlete, motivational speaker, and a social impact leader. He is also the founder of 360 All Ability that works to create an inclusive world for people with disabilities.
Join us in this chat with Daniel to learn more about his journey.
00:06 Introduction
01:11 Current Work
03:55 Childhood
07:57 Interests as a child
09:10 Thoughts on career as a young person
15:20 Journey to becoming a leader and mentor
17:45 Journey to becoming a...2024-09-2948 min
APCDA PodcastOpera Singer to Public Servant and CEOMichael Wilson has had a career spanning opera singing, public service, international development, and active politics. He is now the CEO of e-water and is based in Australia.
Join us in our chat with Michael to learn more about his journey.
00:35 Introduction
01:55 Career plan
03:26 Influence of personal values
04:23 Dropping singing as a career
07:05 Growing up years
10:25 Childhood heroes
14:45 Career thoughts during high school and university
22:21 Decision making at a key crossroad
26:14 Choosing various job roles
33:32 Transition to e-Water
41:30 Requirements for a diverse and successful career
46:03...2024-08-1748 min
108.9 The Hawk with Jason Gore and Geoff GarlockHAWK SPECIAL EDITION: ULF with Kristen BartlettWelcome to 108.9 The Hawk: Special Edition! In these episodes, we take a look back at some our favorites and fan favorites and give a little insight into the recording of the episode - what we were thinking if we were thinking at all? Did it all come together like we thought it would? Etc. And then we all get to relive the 108.9 The Hawk episode together. If you’re listening for the first time, WELCOME! If you’re a longtime Hawk fan - HELLO!In this Special Edition we look back at - ULF...2024-08-051h 08
APCDA PodcastStreet kid to Obama Scholar and Social EntrepreneurHuong Dang is a 2023 Obama Scholar, 2022 Yale World Fellow, and the founder of Hope Box. Hope Box is a social enterprise that provides psychological and economic recovery services to victims of gender based violence in Vietnam.
Join us on this chat with Huong Dang and listen to her incredible journey in life and career.
00:05 Introduction
01:45 Huong as a person
02:33 Current roles
05:32 Life story that led to Hope Box
12:54 Childhood Heros
17:05 Most important career decision
23:24 Trusting KOTO
32:00 Identifying the right trainee in social projects
35:22 Walking the path unknown
39:14 Heros Today
46:47 What i...2024-07-1055 min
APCDA PodcastAcademics to AI Research CommercialisationDmitry Mikhaylov is professor, scientist, business innovator and an author in the area of big data and artificial intelligence. He is based out of Dubai.
Join us in our chat with Dmitry to learn more about his journey.
00:04 Introduction
00:33 Guest Background
06:30 Childhood Years
13:45 Childhood Influences
15:34 Academic Journey
18:22 First Job
24:25 Balancing Teaching and Commercialisation
27:19 Most Important Career Decision
30:00 Key Achievements
33:35 What is next in the journey
35:47 Final Thoughts
Guest:
Dmitry Mikhaylov | AI Scientist and Deeptech Entrepreneur | LinkedIn Profile for Dmitry Mikhaylov
2024-05-2437 min
APCDA PodcastManagement Consulting to Startup FounderAzran Osman-Rani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Naluri. Naluri is a digital health therapeutics platform that combines behavioural science, data science, and digital design, to help users become mentally resilient and adopt healthy lifestyles that are sustainable. Join us in our chat with Azran to learn about his incredible journey.
02:05 Three principles; Connection, Curiosity and Courage
02:50 Younger years
05:57 Deciding his degree programs
10:33 Getting out into the real world
11:28 Job application process rejection, feedback, tweaking
13:13 Starting iFlix, resilience
19:51 Encouraging his children to make their own career decisions
21:00 Returning to Malaysia (via Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea)
22:00 Chance events – from privatizi...2024-03-2246 min
APCDA PodcastE-Sport and Sport PsychologistRebecca Wong works as a psychologist with elite sports teams and athletes to prepare them for global and regional competitions like the Olympics.
Join us in our chat with Rebecca to learn more about her journey.
00:05 Topic Introduction
02:25 Growing Up Years
11:40 Admission into Sport Psychology
18:26 Move from Sports to eSports
25:06 What Rebecca likes best in her job
26:42 Most important career decision
30:37 Next steps for Rebecca
37:13 Life Motto
Guest: Rebecca Wong | Esport and Sport Psychologist | LinkedIn Profile for Rebecca Wong
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APCDA PodcastSeason Finale: TakeawaysThis is the final episode of Season 3.
Join me on this chat with fellow APCDA members Elisabeth Montgomery, Sujata Ives, and Liliya Tleukenova to talk about our learnings from the season.
00:12 Introduction
01:13 Guests Background
05:05 Career decision-making in different cultures
13:46 Micro credentials
27:05 Unique insights
34:09 Using industry information
41:59 Key takeaways
Guests:
Elisabeth Montgomery | APCDA Program Committee Chair | LinkedIn Profile
Sujata Ives |APCDA Program Committee Co-chair | LinkedIn Profile
Liliya Tleukenova |APCDA Program Committee Member | LinkedIn Profile
2024-01-2246 min
APCDA PodcastCentral Asia – Insights and Opportunities
What kind of developments are taking place in Central Asia?
What are the key labour trends in the region?
What are the employability skills that are in demand by employers but lacking in job seekers?
If these are some questions on your mind, join Liliya Tleukenova and I on this chat with Bolat Mynbayev and Natalia Timofeeva where we talk about the economic and talent landscape in Central Asia.
00:10 Topic Introduction
01:57 Guest Background
03:28 Regional integration updates
08:25 Impact of transport infrastructure development on economies
14:20 Needs and focus of different countries
17:36 Economic and labour challenges due...2023-12-2435 min
APCDA PodcastWater Security – Landscape and Careers
How can we start addressing water scarcity immediately?
What is the government doing about water pollution?
As the world moves towards urbanisation, will the cities have enough water to support the growing population?
If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Ravi Subramanian where we talk topics related to water scarcity and opportunities available for the creative minds to tackle this urgent issue.
00:08 Topic Introduction
02:05 Guest Background
03:08 Targeted actions that impact water scarcity
07:00 Tech developments for small farms
11:40 Addressing water pollution
18:10 Improving publ...2023-12-0128 min
The LiterariesEpisode 31: Friends By Choice (Writing Siblings)Join us this week as we delve into literary siblings and how we write them, especially in historical fiction. We also explore some more American Girl favorites.Books Mentioned: American Girl Felicity Series by Valerie Tripp, American Girl Samantha Series by Susan S. Adler, American Girl Molly Series by Valerie Tripp, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins Media Mentioned: PEARL (2022), FELICITY: AN AMERICAN GIRL ADVENTURE (2005), SAMANTHA: AN AMERICAN GIRL HOLIDAY (2004), MOLLY: AN AMERICAN GIRL ON THE HOME FRONT (2006), THE HUNGER GAMES (2012)I...2023-11-2845 min
The Magic of Storytelling, in Your Pocket With Full AudiobookBall at Versailles Audiobook by Danielle SteelListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 679232
Title: Ball at Versailles
Author: Danielle Steel
Narrator: Maxwell Hamilton
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:15:00
Language: English
Release date: 11-21-23
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women
Summary:
Four American debutantes attend a renowned Paris cotillion in #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steels captivating new novel.
Its the summer of 1959 and the Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will make history. It is an exclusive dusk-to-dawn ball in which a select group of American and French debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty...2023-11-219h 15
APCDA PodcastBusiness of Water – Industry and Careers
I thought water was just used for drinking and sanitation. How do companies use water?
What are companies doing to address the water crisis?
Given the looming water scarcity, what does the future of the water industry look like?
If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Irshaad Hakim where we discuss issues that the water industry is looking to solve and how you can be a part of it.
00:18 Topic Introduction
02:37 Guest Background
03:52 Water Industry Landscape, Usage Issues, Digitalisation, and Future of the Industry
13:37...2023-10-2119 min
Empower Talks - Insurance CareersFelicity & Megan - Breaking Insurance StereotypesSam sits down with Megan and Felicity, both participants in the Zurich graduate scheme, who are also the creative minds behind the TikTok page ‘The Life Of A Grad’. With over 10,000 likes, the duo aims to challenge prevailing insurance stereotypes and promote the potential of insurance careers to young professionals. Through ‘The Life Of A Grad’, they also document their own career journey, offering a personal touch to their advocacy for the insurance sector. They share their experiences surrounding their growing TikTok page, discussing the steps they took outside their comfort zones to generate content, and the l...2023-09-221h 00
Emerging ExcellenceGlobal Leadership in Occupational Hygiene: A Deep Dive with Samantha ConnellIn this episode, Felicity is joined by Samantha Connell, a Global Occupational Hygiene Leader and President Elect of the International Occupational Hygiene Association. During the discussion, Samantha unpacks the essence of leadership, emphasising behaviour and evolving skills over titles. They into the nuances of leading across cultures, the transition from technical roles to influential leadership, and the transformative power of mentorship. This episode celebrates authentic leadership, active listening, and the courage to pave non-traditional career paths. To learn more about Samantha's work, connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin...2023-09-0734 min
APCDA PodcastSupply Chain Trends and Emerging Careers
How do products reach us?
What is the global supply chain crisis?
Why do some companies take a longer time to restock my favourite products?
If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Sharath Ram Santhanam where we will talk about developments taking place in the supply chain industry and careers that will gain prominence in the changing landscape.
00:25 Topic Introduction
02:10 Guest Background
04:40 Supply Chain Landscape, Vulnerabilities, and Reconfiguration
24:30 Emerging careers
29:39 Skills in Demand
34:22 Closing Comments
Guest: Sharath Ram Santhanam | Head...2023-08-2536 min
APCDA PodcastFood Industry: Production
What is wrong with our food production model?
Despite all the technological advancements, why are we still tackling hunger as a key challenge?
Will be we able to feed our growing population with all the challenges that climate change is throwing at us?
If these are some questions on your mind, join me on this chat with Howard Story where we will talk about the issues around food production and careers that are emerging as solutions.
00:12 Topic Introduction
02:05 Guest Background
04:15 Landscape and issues in the current approach to food production
22:40 Corporates...2023-07-2339 min
Pridefinder: The Rainbow Road Trip PodcastSamantha - BendigoSamantha (she/her) is a transgender woman who has lived in Bendigo since 1992.In this episode, Samantha shares her experience of growing up and starting hormones in the 1970s. She has a pretty coloured history, including working at Les Girls and she shares some darker times that befell her LGBTQIA+ friends. Trigger warnings: This episode features adult content including sex work, drugs, incarceration, murder, rape and assault. Please keep yourself safe and if you find this content distressing, please seek support from a loved one or one of the helplines listed at the bottom of this...2023-07-1125 min