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Skift Daily BriefingWhat's Happening in Short-Term RentalsEpisode NotesBooking.com is targeting U.S. travelers to tap into the increasing demand for short-term rentals, writes Reporter Christiana Sciaudone. Eric Bergaglia, Booking.com’s vice president of Homes & Growth Segments, said at the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit that the company needs to be more U.S.-centric in how it develops products. Sciaudone reports Booking.com is focusing on in particular payments, liability insurance, damage policy to appeal to American consumers. Bergaglia said that U.S. consumers aren’t as aware of Booking.com as those in other markets worldwide are.
2024-06-0603 min
Teatime With JesseMaking it in Mandopop (and Jazz!) - Oolong and Music with Terence HsiehOur last special Taiwan episode (for now) is with my rockstar popstar jazzstar friend Terrence Hsieh.Jesse and Terrence sip on some Roasted Alishan Oolong Tea while we chat with Terrence about his experience studying Chinese as a Chinese American, cultural expectations of the diaspora, and making it in music in Asia.FULL PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M2PVnajKrQsq3hgcmESLa?si=SHP2AKlLTd6vw6MG-BIggQJesse in Taiwan Oolong Sampler Box (Pre-Order): https://jessesteahouse.com/products/jesse-in-taiwan-mystery-tea-drop...
2024-02-161h 04
Narrated239: Mislaid in Parts Half-KnownThis week we discussed Mislaid in Parts Half-Known, the latest installment in the Wayward Children series, written by Seanan McGuire and narrated by Jesse Vilinsky. We also shared some of our recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. Mislaid in Parts Half-Known [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Arisia Short Fiction Spotlight: "One Man's Treasure" written by Sarah Pinsker, narrated by Matt Peters [Uncanny Magazine] - Issue Fifty "The Year without Sunshine" written by Naomi Kritzer, narrated by...
2024-01-1621 min
The Savvy DentistZappos Insights - Lessons from our US field trip
The best ideas often come from outside the industry.
Now, I've been looking at other businesses for decades, having long held the view that what happens in other businesses is directly relevant to what we can do in our local dental practice.
The market has evolved, and the needs of today's practice owner are farmore sophisticated than traditional practice management paradigms.
The market has moved on. And so as business owners, we need to be constantly educating ourselves. We need to be constantly at the forefront.
Zappos is a company I've been fa...
2023-10-0320 min
PITY PARTY OVERChoices and Chances: Designing Successful Strategies - Featuring Jessy HsiehThis episode explores the importance of assumptions, choices, viewpoints, and purpose to formulate a successful strategy. My special guest is Jessy Hsieh, Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University Stern School of Business. Jessy’s research interests include strategy, creativity, digital sociology, and philosophy of education. A good strategy questions all certainties and assumptions with a curious, open, and flexible attitude. Strategy is not a rigid plan based on dangerous false assumptions but the smallest set of choices that optimally guide or force other choices. The best strategic ideas require leveraging different points of...
2022-07-2831 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryJerry Austin & A Lesson in Old School PoliticsSend us a textJerry Austin is probably best known as the campaign manager for Reverend Jesse Jackson's '88 Presidential Campaign that won 11 contests and led in delegates deep into the calendar...and he also served as manager, media consultant, advisor to names like Paul Wellstone, Carol Moselely Braun, Sherrod Brown, Paul Tsongas and many more. In this conversation, Jerry talks the '88 Jackson race and high points and lessons learned from decades working with some of the biggest names in American politics. Plus Jerry previews his book series TRUE TALES FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL...
2022-07-2649 min
Book Lounge by LibbyMarch's Biggest Books!Books mentioned in this episode:I Was Better Last Night – Harvey FiersteinFour Aunties and a wedding by Jesse Q SutantoIn a New York Minute by Kate SpencerThe Book of Cold Cases – Simone St. JamesThe Tobacco Wives by Adele MyersSmile and Look Pretty by Amanda PellegrinoDisorientation – Elaine Hsieh ChouAll My Rage by Sabaa TahirThe Golden Couple by Greer Henricks, Sarah PekkanenWhen We Were Birds – Ayanna Llyod BanwoThe Cartographers by Peng...
2022-02-241h 01
Corporate ThoughtConversation 63: A "Fan"tastic Conversation with Jesse ColeMy “fan”tastic conversation with Jesse Cole
We discussed 10 Ideas a Day, which I first learned about from James Altucher.
Jesse mentioned Seth Godin’s quote on What is Remarkable? “Something worth talking about."
Jesse mentioned a quote by Henry Ford about faster horses.
Jesse was excited about the 2022 Banana Ball World Tour. I hope to make it to a game.
I mentioned having my legal team read “Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh
Jesse talked about dropping shipping charges and building fans by reducing “friction points”. I had an amazing e...
2021-10-2745 min
The Uncooked Rice ShowGoing into the Workforce - Advice for Co-op Students and Future Engineers (Collab w/ The Novice Experience)In the final episode of Season 2, Jesse talks to Calvin Chan of The Novice Experience to talk about his experiences as an engineering student and what advice he had for co-op students going into their work terms.
Calvin talks about the lessons he's learned from his university years: we talk about the push vs. pull method when seeking out work from your supervisor, building meaningful relationships, and dealing with criticism from colleagues.
Follow Calvin's journey on Instagram at @callvin_cc. Check out The Novice Experience Podcast at @thenoviceexp. Follow us at @uncookedriceshow and @jessejhsieh!
2021-09-0248 min
The Empathy Showroasting our lives w/ jesseOUR VERY FIRST PODSWAP :DIn this episode, Chirag and Carina invited their very first guest of the season: Jesse Hsieh aka The Uncooked Rice Show's host! They dived into a conversation about stepping outside their comfort zones to follow their goals and passions. At one point in the podcast, they all just started roasting their lives and discussing how they felt brainwashed in year1 of university. TLDR: don't be a sheep, and just be your unique self! Go to @TheUncookedRiceShow for part 2 of this podswap! You are part of our Empathy Family ❤️T...
2021-07-0952 min
The Uncooked Rice ShowRoasting Our Lives Pt. 2: Pressures, Expectations, and Identity (w/ The Empathy Show)This is the second-part episode from our pod-swap with The Empathy Show! Be sure to listen to the first part on The Empathy Show, available on all your favourite podcasting platforms.
In this collaboration episode, Jesse, Carina, and Chirag dive into the experiences we've had in the past where pressures and expectations forced ourselves into making decisions that we ended up regretting. We also talk about how young students too often try to force themselves into doing so much and end up either burning out and losing a big part of their identity once they lose their...
2021-07-0953 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowG&G x Uncooked: Podcasting, Privilege, and PressuresIn this amazing collaboration with G&G Podcast, listen as Jesse (he/him) and Gaven (he/him) explore numerous queer-related topics; touching on our experiences growing up and coming to terms with our sexualities, societal pressures and toxic masculinity, straight-passing privilege, what it means to be an activist, and the concept of Respectables vs. Provocateurs when it comes to LGBTQIA+ activism work. This episode was one of the longer ones we've done on the show, but it was one of the most inspiring, enlightening, and enjoyable conversations to date. The episode is also uploaded on the G&G Podcast...
2021-06-031h 13The Uncooked Rice ShowLong Distance RelationshipsIf you thought commitment was scary, long distance certainly takes that fear to a whole new level. In this new episode (after ANOTHER long hiatus... if you're noticing a pattern, don't come for us, we're students ok), Jesse and Carina talk about their own experiences with long distance relationships and the lessons they've learned.
Carina Koo is the co-host of The Empathy Show, and a B. Commerce Student at UBC Sauder. In this episode, we dive into the myths of long distance, the reasons why we think every relationship should go through a long distance period, and...
2021-04-081h 01The Uncooked Rice ShowChoosing Engineering over Humanities (w/ Barton Lu, Red Pocket Magazine)Why would anyone willingly subject themselves to years of pain and suffering? In this new episode (after a long hiatus), Barton explains his reasonings.
Barton Lu is the founder and editor-in-chief at Red Pocket Magazine, an international literary magazine for youths of the Asian diaspora. Their five key pillars are Culture, Autonomy, Creativity, Diversity, and Empowerment. In this episode, Jesse and Barton talk about why Barton decided to pick engineering even though he has a passion for the humanities, the lessons he's learned from Red Pocket Magazine, as well as what his cultural identity means to him.
Follow Barton's journey...
2021-02-1849 min
The Iowa Idea Podcast61. Dave GouldThe Iowa Idea: Dave Gould
“Feeding friends and community.”
In this episode of The Iowa Idea Podcast, I sit down with David Gould. Dave is a modern-day embodiment of the Iowa Idea. He is a self-described accidental academic. David is a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Iowa’s Public Policy
Center. Previously, Dave served The University of Iowa as an administrator at the Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent, the Associate Director of Professional Student Development in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences,
Lecturer in the Department of Hea...
2021-01-2551 min
The Novice Experience18. A high schooler's guide (Part 2) w/ Jesse HsiehJesse Hsieh, in part two of this episode, offers his advice on how to establish connections, network with industry professionals, and overcome the fear of socializing and being judged. As a champion of student mentorship, he is passionate about empowering young people to proactively build relationships with others in the community. Jesse also previews Season 2 of "The Uncooked Rice Show" podcast, which covers topics about friendships, online school, activism, culture, and online dating.
2021-01-2133 minThe Novice Experience17. A high schooler's guide (Part 1) w/ Jesse HsiehJesse Hsieh, host of "The Uncooked Rice Show" podcast and advocate for youth leadership with a particular focus on Asian representation, gives his advice on how to find one's true passions as a high schooler, meanwhile navigating the college and university application process. In part one of two episodes, he emphasizes the importance of self-discovery as young students explore different activities and hobbies that can potentially become their careers.
2021-01-1434 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowConfronting Online SchoolIs online school draining you out? Are you finding it difficult to be motivated to do schoolwork? Yeah, same here. In this episode, Jesse and Yuchi Lin both talk about how to deal with lack of motivation, especially with school being online for the next while and a half. Will this episode help you? Hopefully. If not, maybe it's time to drop out of school... jk don't do that.
Follow Yuchi's journey on instagram at @the_yuch8. Follow us at @uncookedriceshow and @jessejhsieh!
Be sure to subscribe and review our show on your favourite podcasting...
2020-12-0328 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowOnline Dating Apps Are All About Marketing?! (Gaysian Edition)Tinder, Grindr, Hinge: limited pictures, limited characters for your bio. Basically, it's all just about marketing.
Jesse sits down with Aydin Quach to talk about their experiences growing up as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and how online dating apps have played into that journey.
Slide into Aydin's DMs on instagram at @aydin_quach. Follow us at @uncookedriceshow and @jessejhsieh!
Be sure to subscribe and review our show on your favourite podcasting platform, and please consider sharing our podcast on your social media (tag us so we can see)!
2020-12-0353 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowBalancing Two CulturesMaggie is the author of "Trekking the Pacific: The Cornerstone of Two Cultures", a collection of her personal stories, pictures, and journals depicting the influence that her two cultures have had on her childhood. In this second episode of season 2, Jesse sits down to talk with Maggie to talk about her journey exploring her familial roots in China and how she has managed to balance that aspect of her life with her Canadian childhood.
We explore the difficulties of language, how that translates into connecting with her family back in China, and what motivated her to want...
2020-12-0339 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowHorny for FriendsWelcome to Season 2. Nothing's changed except our content is becoming more random and raw. In the very first episode, Jesse's horny... for friends. Oh, and Connie's back to listen to Jesse rant about it. She also talks about her plans to start a marketing scheme where she sends her friends to find new friends on dating apps, without warning them that they could be sent dick pics. What fun!
Slide into Connie's DMs on instagram at @conn.lee. Follow us at @uncookedriceshow and @jessejhsieh!
Be sure to subscribe and review our show on your favourite...
2020-12-0343 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowActivism as a Second Generation ImmigrantWhat does activism mean for a second generation immigrant, especially a Gen Z immigrant?
Anson Yu has been actively involved in many advocacy organizations throughout her high-school career, and as she's entering university, she doesn't plan on stopping. In this episode, Jesse and Anson talk about what the current climate of activism looks like, and ways in which Gen Z youth can push for advocacy, starting with their own parents. Is there something unique about the way activism has evolved into in this era?
Follow Anson's journey on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram at @anson.yu...
2020-12-0350 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowTurning Passion Into A Business (w/ Liang Liu, BitBox Design)In episode 19, Jesse sits down with Liang Liu, founder of BitBox Design, a Vancouver-based web design and marketing company. We talk about Liang's journey growing up in Canada, and how he managed to turn his interests/skills in web design into a business. We also touch on Liang's experience winning the Horatio Alger Scholarship, the conflict between hustling and luck, as well as tips on how to teach yourself valuable skills beyond academia.
Join us as we explore how inspiring individuals went from being a bag of uncooked rice to a perfectly steamed bowl of yummy goodness.
2020-10-1931 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowPerfectionism SucksIn the 18th episode, Jesse sits back down with Jessalyn Chen to catch up and talk about their struggles with perfectionism. We explore how striving for perfection has damaged our mentalities, team cohesiveness, and our overall motivation to actually complete our projects.
Join us as we explore how inspiring individuals went from being a bag of uncooked rice to a perfectly steamed bowl of yummy goodness.
2020-10-0728 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowPursuing Leadership Despite Criticism & Doubt (w/ Annie Lai, Charity Brighouse)In episode 17, Jesse sits down with Annie Lai to talk about her experiences starting an Interact club at her former high-school, being the regional director for the non-profit Charity Brighouse, and her work initiating the Youth Civic Engagement Program.
We talk about her experience trying to explain volunteering and leadership to her parents, the difficulties of trying to build a team and developing her personal style of leadership, and her journey in learning how to build projects up from scratch despite criticism from others.
Join us as we explore how inspiring individuals went from being...
2020-09-1732 min
Leadership Beyond the TrenchesLeadership and Culture: "Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast"This episode is on how Culture interacts with leadership. As culture is a broad topic, I discuss how culture impacts leaders from three perspectives:
· Organizational Culture
· National Culture
· Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Here are the references that I used to create this episode:
Davis, Karen D., and Justin C. Wright. “Culture and Cultural Intelligence.” In Cultural Intelligence and Leadership: An Introduction for Canadian Forces Leaders, edited by Karen D. Davis. Kingston, ON: Canadian Defence Academy Press, 20
Groysberg, Boris, Jeremiah Lee, Jesse Price, and J. Yo-Jud Cheng. “The 8 Types of Company Cult...
2020-09-1324 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowMaintaining Mental Health During Quarantine (w/ Andre Pak, Creative Resilient Youth)In episode 16, Jesse sits down with Andre Pak, a 19 year-old student who is a part of Creative Resilient Youth, a collective dedicated to bringing awareness towards mental health through art making!
We talk about the struggles of trying to help our parents and traditional Asian family members understand what mental health is, the importance of keeping yourself happy during quarantine, and how to deal with stress in a positive way.
Join us as we explore how inspiring individuals went from being a bag of uncooked rice to a perfectly steamed bowl of yummy goodness.
2020-09-0127 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowBalances of Being Biracial (w/ Audrey Pillsbury/Junan, the Junan Podcast)In this episode, Jesse sits down with Audrey Pillsbury, or better known for her artist name, Junan.
Junan is a recent graduate of MIT where she double majored in chemistry and music. She works in the aerospace engineering field and is also the creator behind the narrative podcast, Junan Podcast. She loves to find connections and synthesize her artistic and technical skills, channeling this into her music and scripts.
We talk about the struggles she's faced growing up being biracial, having to face criticisms and critiques on people trying to put her into specific categories...
2020-08-2839 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowBridging Chinese-Canadian Cultures and Granting Youths a Voice in Policy (w/ Franco Ng, YouthTalkNation)In episode 14, we talk with Franco Ng, a 2017 UBC Sauder School of Business Alumnus, an avid youth advocate, and involved community leader. He currently serves as the President and Founder of YouthTalkNation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a platform for youth innovation and a channel for dialogue with high level government officials and industry.
We talk about his experiences working with political parties in increasing engagement of Asian voters, and how he has worked to build a bridge of relations between Chinese tradition and Canadian culture. We also touch on the topics of his work at...
2020-08-2047 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowThe Voice of the Underdog: Fighting Racism Through Music (w/ Alan Z, Singer-Songwriter & Rapper & Actor)In the 13th episode, Jesse talks with Alan Z, a musical triple threat (singer, rapper, and songwriter), about his career in music and his journey so far. We talk about the challenges that Alan had to face growing up as an Asian-American, dispelling the Model Minority Myth, and challenging racism both through his music and his path in further educating himself on the history of social issues.
Alan Z is the voice of the underdog and the definition of a lover and a fighter: while he does make R&B/pop songs catered to women, he is...
2020-08-1332 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowFrom Law to Music: Pursuing a Creative Path (w/ Tom Fublé, Lofi Pop & Chill EDM Artist)In the 12th episode, Jesse talks with Tom Fublé, a lofi pop & chill EDM artist and music producer based in Sydney, Australia, about his journey from pursuing law into the field of creatives. We talk about the benefits of pursuing a career in something you enjoy and have a passion for, which goes against many traditional desires of parents when it comes to wanting their child to secure a safe, stable, and secure job in life.
Tom writes songs about this own revelations and emotional experiences, and his songs can be best described as hopeful. They are a...
2020-08-0638 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowUni Advice for High-Schoolers (w/ Hayley Ma & Sachi Chan, Green Light Mentorship)In the 11th episode, Jesse talks with Hayley Ma and Sachi Chan, two of the co-founders of Green Light Mentorship, to discuss the lessons they've learned when it comes to mentoring high-school students in preparation for university!
Green Light Mentorship is a program that connects high school students world-wide to Ontario university mentors, to provide course help and support with navigating post-secondary decisions. Founded in March of this year, Green Light has already reached over 700 students, across Canada and internationally.
Join us as we explore how inspiring individuals went from being a bag of uncooked r...
2020-08-0451 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowDiscovering True Authenticity (w/ Vincent Trieu and Chris Tsang, The EaTing Cast)In this 10th episode, Jesse chats with Vincent Trieu and Chris Tsang, the hosts of The EaTing Cast to talk about being true to yourself, dealing with mental health and issues of toxic masculinity, as well as the experiences of growing up Asian in America.
The EaTing Cast is a podcast that strives to bridge communities via dialogue over food and drinks. Both Vincent and Chris believe stories are not meant to die with you in the grave, and strongly recommend that everyone share their stories, because you never know who needs to hear them.
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2020-07-3048 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowSupporting Environmental Sustainability as StudentsIn the 9th episode, Jesse sits down with Jason Pang to explore how the youth can continue to support environmental sustainability, advocate in the face of adversity, and tackle the discouragement that comes from ignorance and unsupportive adults.
Jason is best known for his leadership involvement in environmental programs at the City of Richmond, UBC's Faculty of Land and Food Systems, and Alma Mater Society. At age 16, Jason was awarded as one of the North American Association for Environmental Education 30 Under 30 and was also selected as the Canada Service Corps Delegate for the United Nations Association in...
2020-07-2845 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowBecoming a Music Composer, Being Inspired as a Geek, and Diversity in New Media (w/ George Shaw, Composers Diversity Collective)In the 8th episode, Jesse sits down with George Shaw, a musical composer for film, TV, games, and new media. Some of George's many accomplishments are: having co-written "Ode To Geeks" with Marvel Legend Stan Lee and being the creator of "Star Wars Musical". George has also worked with Geek & Sundry, Wong Fu Productions, and Joey Graceffa's "Escape The Night".
We explore how George entered the musical composing industry, the lessons he's learned, and the work he's doing with the Composers Diversity Collective in supporting and advancing diversity in the musical industry.
Join us as...
2020-07-2349 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowBenefits of Having a Positive MindsetIn this episode, Jesse talks to Joey Huang about the benefits of having a positive mindset, focusing on both your physical and mental health, and how to balance work and life.
2020-07-1833 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowFriendships Are WeirdIn the 6th episode, Jesse talks about a recent conversation he had with some of his friends. Along with Connie Lee, the two explore the different types of friendships and how people have different views on friendships.
Ultimately, the conversation reveals one universal truth: friendships are weird.
2020-07-0949 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowPersonal Branding and Public Speaking (w/ Vivian XYZ Tan, YOUth of BC)In the fifth episode, we sit down with Vivian Tan, founder of YOUth of BC, which serves as a platform that assists students to better prepare themselves for post-secondary life. We talk about her experiences building up her non-profit, the lessons she's learned through her numerous public speaking experiences, and what it means to build a personal brand for yourself.
Join us as we discuss our experiences as young Asian-Americans!
2020-07-0743 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowBeing Queer Is Not A FaultIn the fourth episode, we sit down with Kyle Yeung, a Chinese-Canadian who just recently graduated from high-school. Kyle was involved in the development for the SOGI Program in his school district, and together we sit down to discuss his experiences with being queer in public school, the curriculum involving LGBTQ+ education, and why students should be active in fighting against discrimination, homophobia, and stigma.
Join us as we discuss our experiences as young Asian-Americans!
2020-07-0234 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowStep Up and Stop Fearing Failure (w/ David Yang He, The Global Spotlight)In the third episode, we sit down with David Yang He, a 3 times TEDx Speaker and founder of the Global Spotlight, a youth-led initiative that shines a light on impactful stories to empower, educate, and enable youth to take action across the world. We talk about his journey in becoming more involved in his community, public speaking, and the importance of providing exposure to accurate representation for young minorities.
Join us as we discuss our experiences as young Asian-Americans!
2020-06-2549 minThe Uncooked Rice ShowPolitical Engagement (w/ Jaeden Dela Torre, Former Federal NDP Candidate)In the second episode, we sit down with Jaeden Dela Torre, a former NDP candidate for Steveston - Richmond East, and the current co-chair for the BC Young New Democrats, to talk about his ups and downs running for political office at the age of 18.
We talk about the importance of encouraging youths to become more politically active and civically engaged, and how we can further push for more accurate representation of minority groups in government.
Join us as we discuss our experiences as young Asian-Americans!
2020-06-131h 09The Uncooked Rice ShowMarketing and RepresentationIn the very first episode, I sit down with Jessalyn Chen, a marketing major at UBC Sauder to discuss her journey throughout high-school, the lessons she's learned so far pursuing marketing as a career, and what representation means in the media.
Join us as we discuss our experiences as young Asian-Americans!
2020-06-1059 min
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