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The Unmasked PodcastAgainst All Odds ft Astawa AlamAfter getting kicked out of school twice, Astawa took his education to the proverbial streets by building DxM Creative– an innovative web design agency.
Astawa's story exemplifies success against the odds. By traditional standards, he shouldn't have succeeded. Today, Astawa has led DxM Creative to boast a roster of clients including award-winning entrepreneurs, international non-profits, and (ironically) large universities.
Astawa's unconventional path against the grain taught him many lessons. The most impactful of these lessons being that you don't need permission to start building a business. Astawa shares these lessons regularly with business st...2021-04-051h 13
The Quarantine LifeA Gift Of Time - Astawa AlamMarketer | Entrepreneur | Speaker
How To Connect with Astawa
Instagram: @astawa.ca
Email: astawa@dxm.to2020-05-111h 11
Share Your Drafts | Astawa AlamProve You Belong in the League | #5ThingsHappy Saturday!
Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts.
#5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton.
Here's what I Learned This Week:
1. De-hype Your Prospects
2. There's Gold in the Follow-Up
3. Prove You Belong in the League
4. Learn How to Ask Questions (start here: https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-surprising-power-of-questions)
5. Change is the Only Constant
Hit me up on Instagram (@astawa.ca) and let me know what...2019-12-0704 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa AlamKeep Social Media Social | #5ThingsHappy Friday!
Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts.
#5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton.
Here's what I Learned This Week:
1. Be Your Best Client
2. Your Skills Get Rusty
3. Competing on Price is a Race to the Bottom
4. History Doesn't Repeat Itself, But it Rhymes
5. Keep Social Media Social
Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa) and let me know what you learned...2019-11-2904 min
AryaRumpiSIAPA BILANG PEREMPUAN IMUT GAK BISA SETANGGUH LAKI-LAKIYunita adalah sahabat (adik kelas) saya semasa SMA. Orangnya imut-imut dan lemah lembut. Setelah sedekade lebih gak jumpa, saya cukup kaget sewaktu melihat foto-fotonya di IG, dimana Yunita yang berprofesi sebagai dokter, dinas di BPBD. Setahu saya, tupoksi BPBD tentu terkait dengan kebencanaan baik bencana alam, kebakaran, kecelakaan, dll, yang dominan dikerjakan oleh laki-laki karena tingkat pekerjaannya membutuhkan fisik yang tangguh serta cekatan, ditambah tersedia selama 24 jam. Itulah yang membuat saya penasaran pada Yunita, bagaimana bisa dia memilih dinas di BPBD2019-06-2616 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa AlamAny Mistake is an Income | #5ThingsHappy Saturday!
Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts.
#5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton.
Here's what I Learned This Week:
1. Choose Your Regret
2. Attach Yourself to a Daily Project
3. Know When You're Not Ready
4. Any Mistake is an Income
5. Wok on Being Less Stressed
Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa) and...2019-04-0604 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa AlamNetflix and Chill with Purpose | #5ThingsHappy Saturday!
Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts.
#5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton.
Here's what I Learned This Week:
1. Trust = Consistency + Time
2. Outsiders Are The Best Disruptors
3. Be Your Own Coach
4. Netflix And Chill With Purpose
5. Don't Be Romantic About Your Startup
Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa) and let...2019-03-0902 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa AlamYour Impact > You | #5ThingsHappy Saturday!
Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts.
#5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton.
Here's what I Learned This Week:
1. If Your Team Isn't Happy, You're Finished
2. Templatize Everything
3. Always Have a Contingency Plan
4. You're Living Your Niche
5. Your Impact is Greater Than You
Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa...2019-02-1604 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa AlamMarketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs | A Panel Discussion
What marketing strategies should you focus on when you’re just starting out?
This was one of the questions that we were faced with last night on EDA York’s “Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs”
Here are some of the key takeaways from my fellow panelists and I.
1️⃣ It's not always about pushing content. Engage in conversations. - Emily Focault
2️⃣ Study the app store to learn why those apps are successful. - Mahfuz
3️⃣ Build your portfolio for free t...2019-02-1448 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa Alam#5Things | February 9th, 2019Happy Saturday! Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts. This week I wanted to introduce you to something new— 5 Things I Learned This Week. #5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton. Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa) and let me know what you learned this week! Enjoy!2019-02-0903 min
Slay The Mic Podcast With Jam GambleSlay The Mic Podcast [Episode #13] Astawa Alam @a.stawaEntrepreneur, co-founder of DXM Creative, Tech + Innovation dude at the Brampton Economic Development, part-time rapper, (TAKES A DEEP BREATH) and full-time Brampton man with the SLICKEST beard, shares his voice, story, and wisdom on this episode of Slay The Mic Podcast.To connect with me further:Twitter/IG/FB : @IamJamGamblewww.msjam.cawww.slayerofthemic.comslayerofthemic@gmail.comTo connect with Astawa and see hear him drop wicked biz tips follow him on IG @a.stawa2019-02-0654 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa Alam#5Things | February 3rd, 2019Happy Sunday! Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts. I know, I know – I’m a day late.. But hey! Better late than never, right? #5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton. Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa) and let me know what you learned last week! Enjoy!2019-02-0303 min
Ideas Into Action#2 - Astawa Alam Astawa Alam is a great exhilarator of one of Canada’s youngest and fastest-growing cities, Brampton. As an Innovation & Technology Coordinator with the city’s Economic Development Office, he’s working tirelessly to raise the burgeoning city’s profile and awareness. And who better to tell its story than a proud, social media savvy digital native? As the Co-Founder & Lead Marketing Consultant of DxM Creative, this young entrepreneur has helped dozens of forward-thinking brands to build their brands.
In this episode we talked about combating stereotypes, investing in communities, building legacies, role models, sleep habits, caffeine regulation, and so muc...2019-02-011h 13Share Your Drafts | Astawa Alam#5Things | January 26th, 2019Happy Saturday! Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts. This week I wanted to introduce you to something new— 5 Things I Learned This Week. #5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton. Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa) and let me know what you learned this week! Enjoy!2019-01-2703 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa Alam#5Things | January 18th, 2019Happy Friday! Welcome back to another episode of Share Your Drafts. This week I wanted to introduce you to something new— 5 Things I Learned This Week. #5Things is my way of documenting and sharing the little tidbits I'm learning everyday through building DxM Creative and my work with the City of Brampton. Hit me up on Instagram (@a.stawa) and let me know what you learned this week! Enjoy!2019-01-1805 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa Alam22 Things I Learned at 22Reflections from a Year of Growth. An annual series inspired by Hamza Khan. This is the first edition of many more to come.
If you'd like to read the blog post, check it out here: https://medium.com/@astawa/22-things-i-learned-at-22-ce63359b6398
Would love to hear some of the lessons you learned at 22! Tweet me @astawaalam
Thanks so much for listening, guys. 🙏🏼2018-09-0309 min
The Business Leadership LiveTbll004 Why School Is A Prison For Entrepreneurs With Astawa AlamTbll004 Why School Is A Prison For Entrepreneurs With Astawa Alam by Edwin J. Frondozo2018-07-0323 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa Alam2017: The Year of "Finally"2017 was my best year yet. Around the last quarter of the year, I FINALLY made the decision go all-in on me. I took a lot of L's but got even more lessons. Here's what my best year yet taught me.2018-05-2606 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa AlamBuilding a Startup in Brampton in 54 Hours9 Lessons Learned From Startup Weekend Peel 20172018-05-2605 minShare Your Drafts | Astawa AlamShare Your DraftsTell your story before someone else writes their own version for you.2018-05-0107 min