The Novice Experience Podcast

28/03/2021

Episode 26 and the season 1 finale is out! Host Calvin Chan discusses the importance of self-reflection in our busy lives, and reflects on 26 episodes of the show to wrap up the first season.

Listen to "Practicing self-reflection (Season 1 Finale)" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

12/03/2021

Episode 25 is out! Brinton Chua () shares his extraordinary culinary journey from being inspired by mum’s cooking, to studying at , and finally to becoming a sous chef at . He talks about demonstrating leadership and tenacity in the kitchen to create memorable dining experiences for his guests.

Listen to "Bon appétit" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

05/03/2021

Episode 24 is out! Queena Zeng ( ) shares how she shaped her BBA degree at by specializing in Strategic Management and learning Marketing, her greatest passion, through experiences outside of the classroom. She encourages young students to "never settle" and seize unique opportunities outside of their comfort zones.

Listen to "Managing self-engagement in the marketing world" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

26/02/2021

Episode 23 is out! In part 2 of our episode with Jon Leung (), he talks about his 13-year journey to becoming a seasoned leader in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Program. A self-described “playmaker,” Jon discusses the different leadership roles he has observed over the years, and how one can discover their own leadership potential.

Listen to "The making of a leader (Part 2)" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platforms!

18/02/2021

Episode 22 is out! Jon Leung ( ) reflects on his early years and the moments that ultimately shaped his character and values. In part 1 of 2 episodes, he discusses his own personal growth journey and how young people today can enrich their own experiences with a passion for lifelong learning.

Listen to "The making of a leader (Part 1)" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platforms!

11/02/2021

Episode 21 is out! Emily Ip ( ) talks about her experiences as a high school teacher after recently graduating from the program. Inspired by many of her former teachers, Emily aspires to be a lifelong learner of this profession in the classroom.

Listen to "Transitioning from student to teacher" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

04/02/2021

Episode 20 is out! Adrian Cheng ( ) shares his experiences studying physiotherapy at and interacting with patients. He gives advice on how to prepare for the program and develop the proper interpersonal skills for the job.

Listen to "Working it out in physiotherapy" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

28/01/2021

Episode 19 is out! Franco Ng (), co-founder of Live Unlimited (), joins the podcast to talk about youth empowerment and mentorship. He shares advice on how young people can get involved and make their voices be heard in society.

Listen to "Empowering youth to live unlimited" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

21/01/2021

Episode 18 is out! Jesse Hsieh () talks about the challenges of socializing and networking with strangers as a young person in part 2 of our chat. Drawing from his personal experience, he gives advice on how to overcome fear and exude confidence while talking.

Listen to "A High Schoolers' Guide (Part 2)" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform! Check out Jesse's podcast on youth empowerment and Asian representation! ()

15/01/2021

Episode 17 is out! Jesse Hsieh () is giving high school students advice on how to find their true passions before making decisions on higher education. In part 1 of our chat, he details how to think and plan ahead as a young student.

Listen to "A High Schoolers' Guide (Part 1)" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

07/01/2021

Episode 16 is out! Chris Girard ( ) shares his experiences working in the filmmaking industry as a new Motion Picture Arts graduate. He emphasizes the importance of having a positive attitude and building relationships in order to learn and grow in the industry.

Listen to "Behind the scenes" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

02/01/2021

Episode 15 is out! Kathleen Kong ( ) and Emily ZhouWang ( ) share their story of founding at to support female students and professionals in business. They discuss what women often struggle with in the workplace and how society can better support gender equality. 💼

Listen to "Becoming Businesswomen" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

24/12/2020

Episode 14 is out! Kwan Fung () talks about his mission to educate young people about the importance and impact of mining engineering in society through his non-profit . The mining industry will play a large part in advancing technology and transforming how we live!

Listen to "Mining for our future" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

17/12/2020

Episode 13 is out! Isaac Sy ( ) joins the podcast to share his journey from graduating at the University of Waterloo to joining Apple in Cupertino. He gives advice on how to build resilience and mental fortitude in challenging times.

Listen to "From the Creative Capital to the Silicon Valley" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

10/12/2020

Episode 12 is out! Eddy Chiang ( ) shares his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship as a recent engineering grad. He talks about his journey that eventually led him to starting his own company and how it has transformed him.

Listen to "Engineering your business idea" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

10/12/2020

Episode 4 is out! Nigel Lai () talks about starting his beverage company .zhh and the different lessons learned along the way.

Listen to "Experiences of a beverage start-up" on your favourite podcast platform!

04/12/2020

Episode 11 is out! Sisters and founders of The Giving Truck () Raisa and Renai Jose ( .jose) share their story of transforming their family vehicle into a truck that spreads love and kindness within our community! They detail their inspiration in founding the non-profit and learning from being of service to others.

Listen to "The Giving Truck" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

27/11/2020

Episode 10 is out! In part 2 of our episode with Jessica Hwang (jessicahwaang), she details how to put your thoughts and plans into action. There are so many challenges when you implement change in your life but it makes you more resilient!

Listen to "Embracing Change (Part 2)" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

19/11/2020

Episode 9 is out! In part 1 of 2 episodes, Jessica Hwang () shares her personal story of changing her career path to pursue what she is truly passionate about. She details the mental and social challenges of going against other's expectations, and how that leap of faith defined who she is.

Listen to "Embracing Change (Part 1)" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

12/11/2020

Episode 8 is out! Justin Park () joins the podcast to share his journey to studying medicine after graduating from with an engineering degree. He discusses how his technical training has prepared him for med school, and how innovation and technology are so important in medicine today. 💉

Listen to "Studying medicine after engineering" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

29/10/2020

Episode 6 is out! Caitlyn Lam () shares her journey from being a young Air Cadet, to earning her glider and private pilot's license, and now mentoring as a flight instructor. She talks about her advocacy for women in aviation and how you too, can reach your aviation dreams!

Listen to "Women in Aviation" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

25/10/2020

After recording the 5th episode of The Novice Experience, my guest Mani () and I talked about pursuing our respective passion projects - a blog and a podcast - and what inspires us to have these creative outlets.

If you're thinking about stepping out of your comfort zone and putting your interests in action, check out our post!

Link: https://maniidhillon.com/pursuing-our-passion-projects-im-on-a-podcast/

22/10/2020

Episode 5 is out! Mani Dhillon () shares her journey to becoming a young consultant at a Big 4 firm. She emphasizes importance of keeping an open mind early in your career, and being comfortable with not immediately knowing what you want to do.

⚠️ Check out our co-written post on the blog THIS WEEKEND!

Listen to "Navigating the start of your career" on YouTube or your favourite podcast platform!

08/10/2020

Episode 3 is out! Jeffrey Cheung ( or .fk7) shares his experiences as both a leader and a team member, in addition to giving his advice on how to take initiative meanwhile resolving disagreements and conflicts.

Listen to "Pitching ideas and managing interactions in a team" on your favourite podcast platform!

01/10/2020

Episode 2 is out! Carlos Yeung () shares his experiences as a musician auditioning for colleges around the world, and what he learned from the admissions process 🎻

Listen to "A student's journey from a musicians perspective" on your favourite podcast platform!

01/10/2020

Our podcast has officially launched! Host Calvin Chan discusses the purpose of this podcast in the inaugural episode using Simon Sinek's "Start With Why."

24/09/2020

One week to go. Are you ready? 📣

24/09/2020

It's OK to take the time. It's OK to explore different interests. Stay true to yourself and keep setting big goals - the sky's (not) the limit! 🚀

24/09/2020

Never fear or back down from challenges. Grind through it to get what you want! 💪

24/09/2020

We've all been through some memorable and defining moments in life! 📚

24/09/2020

Rethinking what it means to be a "novice" 🙄

24/09/2020

NEW PODCAST ALERT ⚠️
"In education, career, and life, young adults and students encounter different opportunities and challenges that are explored in “The Novice Experience.” Host Calvin Chan delves into fun and inspiring stories to discuss their meaningful lessons and how they can influence others."

21/09/2020