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The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastEp. 043- Lori Chai: How One UX Designer Transitioned From Travel To TechIn this episode, I chat with Lori Chai - a UX Designer and Co. Lab Alumna, about her experience living and working abroad in Japan (one of my bucket list destinations!). She shares what drove her decision to transition in a UX career, the state of UX design in Japan at the time and how she started her own co-hosted podcast: Designer Sushi. For the first episode of this season, Lori was kind enough to be the guinea pig for the This or That segment. I had so much fun and a lot of laughs r...2023-03-131h 07
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Checking In With a Life Update and Reflecting on My Podcasting Journey Thus Far*Correction: I have been in my current role as a Product Manager at an e-commerce startup for just over a year now. The previous year and a bit, I was working on trying to break into the industry. Popping in with a solo episode to share some life updates to explain why I've sort of been MIA. Hoping to add a few more solo episodes to the mix in the future, including why and how I got into product management. FOLLOW THE BACON BITS 'N BYTES PODCAST Twitter - @baconbits_bytes Instagram...2022-08-3109 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastJames Mulvany: How To Leverage Audio For Your Brand and BusinessNOTE: This episode was recorded back in May 2021 That feeling when you get to interview the creator of a product you are absolutely in love with. I was beyond thrilled to have James Mulvany, founder of Radio.co, Podcast.co and matchmaker.fm (my fave platform to connect with podcast guests and other podcasters). Really enjoyed learning about his entrepreneurial journey (he started his first business when he was 16) and about his 30 podcasts in 30 days experience (it was actually more than that). James also shares a lot of valuable advice with respect to podcasting- including...2021-07-0646 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastThe Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast TrailerNot ready to commit 30-60 min of listening time? What about 1 min? Check out this trailer for The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast. Ciao for now! 2021-04-0101 min
ANDWHY. by Annie Law34. Take That Chance + Don't Listen To Haters - Karen Swyszcz : Founder of MakintheBacon & Kabigan ConnectionDo you need to get inspired?
Karen Swyszcz is a Filipino-Canadian who believed that the 9-5 was going to be it for her. It all changed when she started MakintheBacon, a blog to help others. It became a growing opportunity for her to build her own digital space. It then led to other endeavors which include Kabigan Connection, which was founded to help uplift other young Filipino entrepreneurs. Although it seems limited to Filipinos, it's not! Karen believes in going after what you want for your life, and ignore those who are going to judge you no m...2021-03-0336 min
Two Party PodcastKaren SwyszczI interview Podcast Host Karen Swyszcz from The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast! Take a Listen!
I believe in asking questions, seeking opportunities and creating opportunities for yourself. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Science in biochemistry but am not using my degree in that sense. I have gone through several jobs, career paths and applied to grad school twice to realize that I enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes from working remotely and working on things/at jobs you love.
I started a blog - Makinthebacon (nothing to do with actual bacon) in 2012...2021-02-0154 min
Smart Man, Smarter Woman PodcastEpisode 38: Karen Swyszcz - How Being An Entrepreneur Is Like Rock ClimbingGold Nuggets in this Episode: If you have a set vision or plan in your head, you tend not to pay as much attention to external factors. Karen didn’t have a plan when starting her blog or her podcast, and her philosophy was “start it, try it, and then decide”. This meant she could be more adaptive to the environment. “If 2020 has taught us anything, I think it has absolutely convinced even perhaps some of the non-believers that the ability to pivot is absolutely key to success.” “With respect to your entrepreneurial toolkit, I believe that written...2021-01-2136 min
The Polymath PolyCast with Dustin PolyInnovatorTaking the First Step Forward with Karen Swyszcz [Interview]Today we are talking with Karen Swyszcz the Founder of Makin the Bacon blog, Fitness Instructor, and host of the Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast!Links:Site: makinthebacon.comhttps://twitter.com/MakintheBacon1/https://www.instagram.com/makinthebacon1/Lighting The North Book: https://goldenbrickroad.pub/collections/pre-order/products/lighting-the-north-an-anthology-of-feminism-and-cultural-diversity-from-across-the-nation-pre-order?afmc=KAREN20The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SaAJoYIYvUkdeWZ9q8mUE?si=fCC4sJgGRFeyr75n0EfCkghttps://www.instagram.com/baconbitsnbytes/https://medium.com/@karenswyszczh...2020-12-031h 25
Mitchell Report Unleashed PodcastEpisode 247: Karen SwyszczOn the podcast today, I get a chance to sit with my podcasting doppelgänger, Karen Swyszcz a business consultant from Makinthebacon, she has a podcast called The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes & is a Co-Founder of Kaibigan Connection. We had a chance to speak about all good things when it comes to entrepreneurship, building the creative mind and making things happen. Karen's passion ventured her to land and become a co-author for a best-selling book in women's health on Amazon called Fitness To Freedom. What you can learn on this episode is the element called creation and ownership, especially in t...2020-10-2339 min
Silicon AlleySolving Financial Literacy | William Glass Guest Appearance on the Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast47: Solving Financial Literacy, host William Glass is interviewed on The Bacon Bits ’n’ Bytes Podcast by Karen Swyszcz. Together they discuss why financial well-being and financial literacy are so important as well as the vision for Ostrich.
On that note, Ostrich is approaching a public beta release and will of course give early access to Silicon Alley listeners who want to be the first to join the Flock!
Be on the listen for further updates in the coming weeks about how to get that VIP early access.
The Bacon Bits ‘n’ Bytes Podcast is a busi...2020-10-0241 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastBreaking Down The Barriers Around Financial Literacy, William GlassFrom online banking to digital payment processing, the fintech industry has evolved and continues to evolve tremendously. In this episode, I have an open and honest conversation about finances with FinTech entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CEO of Ostrich, William Glass. His mission is improving financial well-being globally. As founder & CEO of his company, Ostrich, William’s mobile app addresses financial literacy deficits by creating social community and accountability around money - think saving & investing with friends. In addition, William hosts the Silicon Alley Podcast providing a platform for entrepreneurs from all industries and bac...2020-08-1840 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastHow To Be A Great Leader, Entrepreneur and Run A Bootstrapped Business Adam Mendler is the CEO of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures across a wide variety of industries: Beverly Hills Chairs, the leading seller of refurbished Herman Miller Aeron chairs in the country; Custom Tobacco, a one-of-a-kind e-commerce platform where customers can create fully customized, private-label cigars in real-time; and Veloz Solutions, a technology consulting and software development practice. Adam is a also a nationally acclaimed thought leader, writer and speaker on topics including leadership, entrepreneurship and management. Adam is the creator and host of the podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, where each w...2020-08-1042 min
Silicon AlleyDon't Just Focus on the Money | Karen Swyszcz, Founder of Kaibigan Connection38. Don't Just Focus on the Money, host William Glass sits down with Karen Swyszcz, a best selling author, entrepreneur, and teacher. Karen talks about how she didn't grow up with the entrepreneurial bug and her career has been more of a rock-climbing wall than a clear path.
Karen Swyszcz is the co-founder of Kaibigan Connection - an organization that is dedicated to connecting Filipinx entrepreneurs and professionals.
In 2019 she co-authored the Best-Selling Book in the Women’s Health category on Amazon - Fitness To Freedom and launched a business and technology podcast - The Bacon Bits ‘n’...2020-07-3148 min
More Than Graphics PodcastPivotReady for another dose of awesome sisterhood conversations from women in the tech industry? With all the things swirling both physically and mentally around COVID-19 (recorded before the current protests) we all could use some inspo on how to PIVOT. Be encouraged and inspired by our special guest Karen Swyszcz, published author, speaker and entrepreneur trailblazer.
Karen Swyszcz graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She started Makinthebacon as a hobby blog back in 2012, as a way to escape her monotonous day job. Over the years, it has evolved into a p...2020-07-0136 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastEp. 021 - Developing Your PR Strategy During A PandemicDue to self-isolation and the current social distancing rules, it's no doubt that people are spending even more time online on social media, surfing the net, streaming shows and listening to podcasts. This is the time where you may want to consider pitching yourself to journalists and to podcast hosts. Media expert Christy Laverty shares tips for entrepreneurs on how they can get visible in a big way with media coverage by being mindful in your approach during these unprecedented times. Follow Christy on Twitter: @ChristyALaverty and Instagram: @ChristyALaverty Learn more: ht...2020-05-2645 min
The JAK'ed Up PodcastMASTERING THE PIVOT | The JAK'ed Up Podcast: Episode #11 - Karen SwyszczKaren Swyszcz is a remarkably busy woman! What started in 2012 with a simple blog that was meant as a hobby to escape her day job, has turned into becoming a successful entrepreneur, podcaster, teacher, group fitness instructor, and a best-selling author.
Her story is a true testament to the power that lies in realizing when the path you are on just isn’t right for you and having the courage to pivot.
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The 6 Initiative Podcast6 - Karen Swyszcz PART 2 - Connecting Filipinos All Around CanadaKaren Swyszcz an entrepreneur, author, podcast host and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Kaibigan Connection an organization created to support and connect Filipinx professionals, entrepreneurs, and students based in the Greater Toronto Area. She is the founder of the blog "MakinTheBacon" and the "Bacon Bits N Bytes" Podcast. She is also a fitness instructor and a co author of the book Fitness to Freedom. In this first part, Karen tells us what it was like to co-author a book and how she came about that opportunity in the first place! She also dives deep into how she created...2020-05-0421 minThe 6 Initiative Podcast5 - Karen Swyszcz PART 1 - How To Use Your Blog To Progress Your Career and BusinessKaren Swyszcz an entrepreneur, author, podcast host and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Kaibigan Connection an organization created to support and connect Filipinx professionals, entrepreneurs, and students based in the Greater Toronto Area. She is the founder of the blog "MakinTheBacon" and the "Bacon Bits N Bytes" Podcast. She is also a fitness instructor and a co author of the book Fitness to Freedom. In this first part, Karen tells us what it was like to co-author a book and how she came about that opportunity in the first place! She also dives deep into how she created...2020-04-2735 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastBONUS EPISODE - Bloopers With Kevin PetersThis episode is the first bonus episode for the podcast. It's a short one that highlights the many bloopers that happened during the recording of this episode. We say "pause" a lot. Enjoy!2019-10-0702 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastShe Podcasts: The Podcast About Podcasts. For Women. By Women.This has probably got to be the funniest episode I have recorded thus far. Every time I have listened to it, I have laughed out loud. I am so honoured and excited to bring you this episode with Jess Kupferman, co-founder of She Podcasts - a podcast about podcasting stuff and other tech stuff by women, for women. We chat about doing shows dates as far back as her childhood when she and her sister pretended to be game show hosts and record them on a tape recorder. Other topics found in this episode include t...2019-09-1047 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastEpisode 005 - Tech Under 20: Connecting Youth To Business & Technology OpportunitiesIn this episode, I chat with Denys Linkov and Nicole (Xiner) Chen, The Team Lead and VP of Program Marketing/Iroquois Ridge Chapter Lead, respectively of Tech Under 20. Tech Under 20 is an organization that whose main goal is to connect students aged 15-20 in the Halton region who are interested in technology and business. The organization has several initiatives: 1. Learn To Get Hired 2. Tech Under 20 Cup (Entrepreneurship competition) 3. C3 Tech Conference - one day conference for people who have a passion for business and technology 4. Pol...2019-07-2331 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastPeer to Peer Fashion Rental Company - Sonder TorontoIn this episode, I chat with Megan Ramwa, the founder and CEO of Sonder Toronto, a fashion-tech company that encompasses a sustainable solution to the growing amount of textile waste affecting Canadian landfills. The idea for Sonder came from personal experience. Megan was a student and was looking for affordable outfit options to wear to an awards ceremony. She couldn't find suitable options or the clothing was only meant for weddings. There is a huge sustainability issue with clothing. Sonder is all about solving a problem and tackling an environmental issue. The Sonder tea...2019-07-1529 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastMeet Your Host: Karen Swyszcz - A Quick Background StoryIn this second solo episode, I share my background story and how blogging helped rekindle my love for writing. I used the skills I learned from blogging to leave an unsatisfying government job and join an ad tech startup. Tune in to the episode to learn what happened after that! FOLLOW THE BACON BITS 'N BYTES PODCAST Twitter - @baconbits_bytes Instagram - @baconbitsnbytes LinkedIn - The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6EwCOimwNSzH5PDEUdYYw2019-06-2407 min
The Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastHi and Welcome To the Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes PodcastThanks for tuning in to the first episode of the Bacon Bits 'n' Bytes Podcast. The first episode is a brief solo episode by the host, Karen Swyszcz, founder of Makinthebacon. She shares her reasoning for starting the podcast and the fact that this podcast had been several years in the making. The podcast is available on Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud and iTunes. Please subscribe to the show and follow on social media: Facebook: @baconbitsnbytes Instagram: @baconbitsnbytes Twitter: @baconbits_bytes2019-06-2403 min