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Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHighlights from Season 3 of Fintech Files from BCG PlatinionJoin hosts Nora, Annika, and Bianca as they wrap up the season with a special compilation episode of FinTech Files from BCG Platinion. This episode revisits the season's standout moments, featuring a diverse lineup of guests from around the globe. From the transformative power of generative AI to the challenges and opportunities of cloud transformation, this episode covers key themes that have shaped the fintech landscape. Listen in as our hosts highlight insights on financial inclusion, women in fintech, regulatory landscapes, and predictions for the future of financial technology.Discussion Highlights:Representation Across the Season: Our...2024-05-2923 minFintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG PlatinionHighlighting Saving and Financial Literacy with Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of ThriftplanHow financially prepared are you for retirement? It’s a question that too many people don’t think about until it’s too late. Reem Ikram, CEO and Co-Founder of Thriftplan is on a mission to change that. In this episode we’ll explore how Thriftplan is revolutionizing savings for both employees and employers, promoting long-term financial stability. We dive into the importance of financial literacy, approaches to financial inclusion and regulation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the vital role of women in fintech.Discussion Highlights:The Importance of Savings: Reem Ikram opens the conversa...2024-05-1530 min
LOL ADULTHOODSurviving the Utah Desert with David HolladayYo, adrenaline junkies and podcast freaks, strap in and crank the volume!! For our season 5 special finale , get ready to drop into the wild with Michael Guynn's epic saga of real-life survival in the bone-dry, unforgiving Utah desert. This ain't no ordinary story; it's eight days of Michael pushing his limits, starring alongside survival guru and legend, David Holladay. 🌵🔥This episode doesn't just spotlight human endurance; it's a hat tip to David Holladay's insane skills and the untamed beauty of the wilderness. It’s survival, it’s bromance, it’s untamed nature—all wrapped in one. Don’t ghost on this...2024-05-081h 04LOL ADULTHOODMonkey Man: Dev Patel's Unstoppable Journey that Puts John Wick to ShameTune in to this sizzling episode as we rock out with Dev Patel's hot new movie, "Monkey Man." Reem, Michael and Hunter dish out the cool, honest review you've been craving, complete with spoilers that'll have you on the edge of your seat. Brace yourselves because Dev Patel isn't just a star—he's the ultimate John Wick upgrade, and we're here for it! Get amped for a thrill ride of laughs, exclusive insights, and a deep dive into the electric world of "Monkey Man." Get ready—it's gonna be lit! 🎬🔥Support the show2024-04-2437 minLOL ADULTHOODFrom Pineapples to Backpacks: The Journey to MinimalismGet ready to dive deep into the world of minimalism with the latest episode of your favorite show! Join the gang as they tackle some mind-bending topics that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about possessions, wealth, and living with intention.In this episode, our crew takes on attachment theory, historical laws that once prohibited luxury, and even the unexpected symbolism of... wait for it... pineapples! Yep, you heard that right. Pineapples were once a status symbol, and our hosts are here to break it down for you.But that's not all...2024-04-1733 minLOL ADULTHOODLost Luggage, Imminent Danger, and the Secret Island: Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 4)In chapter 4 of our thrilling backpacking journey through Brazil, we recount one of the craziest experiences yet! After flying from Foz de Iguacu to Belem, Reem and Michael find themselves stranded without their luggage. But instead of succumbing to despair, they decide to take an audacious leap into the unknown, making their way to a remote Prison island off the coast of Brazil. Join us for an unforgettable tale of lost luggage, exciting wilderness, and a hidden paradise on the coast of Brazil. Follow along as we recount the thrills and spills of our backpacking journey, and l...2024-04-1029 minLOL ADULTHOODElon MuskThis guy takes "go big or go home" to a whole new level! We're talking Teslas, SpaceX, hyperloops, and more - Elon's practically a real-life Tony Stark.But let's not forget the other side of the coin - the man's a walking controversy machine. The dude's been known to say some crazy sh*t, and he's not exactly orthodox when it comes to his behavior.So, what's the deal with Elon Musk? Is he a genius or a hot mess? Tune in to our latest episode to find out.Support the show2024-04-0322 minLOL ADULTHOODBackpacking South America - Brazil (Part 3)Reem and Michael continue their recollection on backpacking through South America. This week, the two recall their first taste of backpacking as they travelled down the south coast of Brazil. Their adventures take them to their first work exchange in Foz do Iguaçu at Tetris Hostel. Talking points include: making international friends, stealing eggs, drinking caipirinhas and how to save money when backpacking. Support the show2024-03-2731 minLOL ADULTHOODLifenautsSeason 5 is kicking off with a new team! Reem welcomes Michael and Hunter to the LOLA Family. Talking points include: adulting, Lifenauts, innovations behind uploading consciousness to a digital server and the state of the world under a robot rule. Disclaimer:The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts, Reem, Michael and Hunter. The discussions and topics covered are intended for entertainment purposes only. The views and perspectives shared do not represent the views of the podcast platform or any affiliated individuals or organizations. It's important to note that the mention of...2024-03-2045 minLOL ADULTHOODBackpacking South America - Brazil (Part 2)Reem and Michael continue their recollection on backpacking through South America. This week, the two recall their first taste of backpacking as they travelled down the south coast of Brazil. Their adventures take them to Ilha Grande and BarraMansa. Talking points include: touring Rio's largest Favelas, attending a Brazilian cooking class, and hiking through an armadillo infested jungle with the protection of a fellow island dog in the dark !Support the show2023-12-2741 minLOL ADULTHOODBackpacking South America - Brazil (Part 1)In this episode, Reem and Michael talk about their 7-month backpacking adventure across South America. Highlights include their feelings prior to departure and their misadventure at Ipanema Beach during a heavy rainstorm. Support the show!Support the show2023-12-2035 minLOL ADULTHOODParanormal experiencesIn this episode, Reem listens to real-life paranormal encounters shared by guests Jordan and Andrew. Support the show!Support the show2023-12-1319 minLOL ADULTHOODAdulting, Why Dark Tourism is Dope & DisneyIn this episode, Reem joins fellow comedy writer Wesley Shen-Li Ryan to discuss where has life has taken each other so far as they enter their late twenties. Topics include, Burial after death, Reem's experience with Dark Tourism in Colombia, Disney movie plots and why it's ok to body shame Dan Schneider.Support the show!Did you like the energy Wesley put out? Follow him on his socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegedlyverifiedshenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wesley.ryan.1428921Website: https://www.wesleyshenryan.com/ Di...2023-12-1147 minLOL ADULTHOODThe story of a burning monkThis week, Michael tells Reem the story of Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death in protest against the South Vietnamese government. Conversation focal points include the process of mindfulness, the concept of samadhi. Samadhi defined means a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In Hindu yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached (before or at death).Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram or Tik Tok @loladulthood. ALSO, help us grow ou...2022-03-0748 minLOL ADULTHOODThe supernatural, religion and death meditationOur earth is littered with genies, walking mummy demons and clay monsters awakened through the crafty spells of Rabbis everywhere. It is through the power of religion, the supernatural comes alive. This week, Reem teams up with Michael to discuss the topic of impermanence. Impermanence is a key theme in Buddhist philosophy illustrating the concept how everything changes and nothing lasts forever. This ideology is then applied to society and their viewpoints on religion, the supernatural and death. Focal points include Jinns, Golems, Pretas and death meditation. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us...2022-02-2048 minLOL ADULTHOODCryonicsCurrently, 118 dead people are being cryopreserved in Phoenix, Arizona in hopes to be "woken up" years later. Why? Because they believe this will win them a second chance at life.This week of LOL Adulthood, Reem discusses cryonics and cryogenics. Cryonics is the low-temperature freezing and storage of human remains, with the speculative hope that resurrection may be possible in the future. Is life after death is plausible? Find out in this episode of LOL Adulthood.Reference LinksAlcor Alcor Cryonics Video TourCryopreservation: ‘I freeze people to cheat death’Frozen child: The youngest...2022-02-0726 minLOL ADULTHOODMurder on the mindThis week, podcast host of Espresso, Enigmas, & Extraordinary Evils, Mckinlee Mayer joins LOL Adulthood to share the profile of Anatoly Yuryevich Moskvin, a Russian linguist, philologist, and historian from Nizhny Novgorod who was arrested in 2011 after the mummified bodies of 26 girls and women between the ages of 3 and 25 were discovered in his apartment. Reem then shares the chilling inspiration of cult classics, Silence of the Lambs, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and American Psycho: Edward Theodore Gein, also known as the Butcher of Plainfield or the Plainfield Ghoul. Gein is an American convicted murderer and body snatcher....2021-09-041h 06LOL ADULTHOODMirrors, black magic, beheadings and phantom limbsAs we begin to enter fall, Reem and guest Michael discuss the magic behind mirrors, the ugly truth about beheadings and the creepy science regarding phantom limbs. Conversation focal points include mirror superstitions around the world, how to create a mirror portal, mirror gazing meditation, the story of Narcissus, Consciousness after decapitation, and mapping phantom movement representations in the motor cortex of amputees.Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts....2021-08-241h 16LOL ADULTHOODThe history of cannibalism around the world - Part 1As a normal person living in the 21st century, you probably would say cannibalism is totally not okay.... but as a normal person roughly 800,000 years ago, you would argue otherwise. Back then you would say, human flesh had nutrients to cure any wound, ailment, or disease. It was the miracle meat that many across the world found unexpectedly nourishing.Tune in this week to learn about the history of cannibalism around the world. Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's podcast, The Game of Death a listen.Have an idea...2021-07-3145 minLOL ADULTHOODWhat is neuroplasticity and do we have free will?Do you ever feel stuck and completely unmotivated? It's as if life itself just takes control of your decisions and forces you to live in a world where you are unhappy? Well, what if I told you there is a way to undo that sense of dread?This week, DSU undergraduate psychology researcher Michael Guynn joins LOL Adulthood to discuss neuroplasticity, free will, and self actualization.These three concepts illustrate the power of the human mind and how we as people are capable of creating an ideal reality. Discussion focal points include the...2021-07-2139 minLOL ADULTHOODThe epic story of Hanuman, the monkey God!The monkey god, Hanuman, is known to be invincible and immortal. How did he get these powers? This week we dive into the epic saga of Hanuman and his influence in Hinduism.Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's podcast, The Game of Death a listen.Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.ALSO, help us grow our podcast! We'd love to dedicate more time...2021-06-3045 minLOL ADULTHOODAnime, Shintoism & ArmageddonThis week, a fellow weeb joins LOL Adulthood to shed light on the rise of anime, and talk about current trending topics of 2021. Conversation focal points include Death Note, the philosophy of Shintoism, Amaterasu : The Japanese Goddess of the Sun, divine energies called Kami, real life bug music, the rise of actual talking dogs, and the sign of the times AKA the end of the world. Youtube videos that were referenced in this episode:Have you ever heard crickets chirping slowed down Meet Bunny the talking dogHave an idea for our...2021-06-2436 minLOL ADULTHOODAdulting sucks, can I get a refund?This week, Reem and Gabe talk about their career trajectory as a TV writer and as an Animation artist, the pains of adulthood, the death of hollywood, and the rise of the internet!Stick around towards the end to hear about Reem's quest to find a sword in a rock, in the wild forest of American Fork, Utah. Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's podcast, The Game of Death a listen. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our...2021-06-161h 15LOL ADULTHOODThe breakdown of TimeThis week LOL Adulthood is joined by a fellow undergraduate psychology researcher to discuss the concept of Time. Conversation focal points include what time means, Presentism, Growing Block Universe Theory, Eternalism, the science behind time perception, cerebral akinetopsia/ motion blindness and episodic memory. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.ALSO, help us grow our podcast! We'd love to dedicate more time in creating content for you, but due to the chaos t...2021-06-0619 minLOL ADULTHOODWhat is consciousness?Do you know what is consciousness? Well, consciousness refers to your individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environments.This week we explore the concept of consciousness and break down the main understandings behind it all. Conversation focal points combine ideas of philosophy and neuroscience-based studies.Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.Support the show2021-05-2135 minLOL ADULTHOODDamn really?This week we explore some weird, insane, and cryptic events that are 100% true and have taken place throughout history. We talk about a french guy who steals the identities of children from all across the world, the relationship between a king and a restaurant owner, a moment where college kids hijack an airplane before 911, and the time the CIA tried to mind control randos with a shitload of LSD. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more...2021-05-1148 minLOL ADULTHOODWhat is spirituality?This week LOLADULTHOOD discusses the concept of spirituality. Focal talking points include what it is, where it comes from, how to garner it, and how we can further implement it into our day-to-day lives. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.Support the show2021-04-2037 minLOL ADULTHOODTECH IT OUT AGAINThis week we discuss new projects that are in the works during 2021. Topics include the rise of SpaceX, universal wifi, bitcoin, A.I, and digital fashion! Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.Support the show2021-03-311h 06LOL ADULTHOODWhat is occultism & reasons why they lowkey fireIn this week's episode, we discuss occultism. Conversation focal points include occultism fun facts, Islamic mysticism, Joseph Smith and the Church of the Latter-day Saints, Satanism, David Bowie's crack cocaine addiction, incest babies, and even Hitler!Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.Support the show2021-03-241h 04LOL ADULTHOODHabits and the will to liveWhat are Habits? How are habits influenced and what can we as humans do to maintain healthy ones? Tune in to this episode to understand the breakdown of habits, free will, and the rule of yin and yang.Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.Support the show2021-03-1758 minLOL ADULTHOODExistentialismWhat is life? What is the purpose behind mankind? These were the questions asked by society during the 19th century. Tune in this episode to understand the philosophical theory of Existentialism.Focal talking points include the concept behind human existence, moral code, free will, and the meaning of life. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.Support the show2021-03-1019 minLOL ADULTHOODConspiracy TheoriesIn this episode, Reem joins fellow comedy writer Wesley Shen-Li Ryan to discuss a couple of conspiracy theories. Theories include Dulce Airbase, Bohemian Grove, and Hollow Earth.Disclaimer: None of the conspiracies shared in this episode have sound and factual backing. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts.Did you like the energy Wesley put out? Follow him on his socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shenliryan/...2021-03-0341 min