In Episode 70 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Meg Kuang a recent UBC Commerce graduate who has been sharing her story online for a few years now.  Meg is a Vancouver-based creator who creates, connects and seeks discomfort. Curiosity is her cardio, people are her muse, and growth is her driver. Meg has her own podcast "I'm In My Twenties" where she chats with others about their experiences during this interesting time in many people's lives.  Meg and I chat about how she navigated her post-graduate life amidst a pandemic, and what she does to make sure that the work she does feels impactful to her. She also shares some insightful tips for graduates-to-be and what you can do to make sure you stand out amongst your peers.  Thanks again for tuning in to today's episode. Have a wonderful day! ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website: https://www.beneathvancouver.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beneathvancouver Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beneath-vancouver-radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beneath.vancouver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeneathVancouver   ~ CONNECT WITH MEG ~ Website: https://www.megkuang.com/ Instagram: @MegKuang

In Episode 69 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with my good friend Josh Loh. I met Josh in my early days at Beneath Vancouver and we finally got the chance to talk more about his background and life story. Josh shares the importance of getting into your "deep work" state as a creative and how to remove any distractions. Josh is also a product designer and talks about the thought process behind the decisions made in that role. Thanks to all of our listeners who have supported the podcast and we are happy to be back with a new season!   ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website: https://www.beneathvancouver.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beneathvancouver Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beneath-vancouver-radio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beneath.vancouver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeneathVancouver   ~ CONNECT WITH JOSH~ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshsloh/ Website: https://www.joshloh.com/

SEASON 3 RE-LAUNCH In Episode 68 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, our first episode of season 3, I chatted with Tim Reitsma, co-founder and General Manager of People Managing People, an online publication focused on building a better world of work. He is experienced with people & culture, leadership, business strategy, and operations with a focus on building great teams who are excited about their craft and their organization. In this episode we go over the importance of knowing your values when finding a job, setting yourself up for success and the value of learning. Thanks to all of our listeners who have supported the podcast and we are happy to be back with a new season! ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website TikTok Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH TIM~ LinkedIn Website

In Episode 67 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with founder of WestCoast SCI, a local physiotherapy that has various locations around the Lower Mainland. Gabriel shares the early start of WestCoast SCI 10 years ago, and how it led to the business it is today. Gabriel talks about the difficulty of wearing multiple hats as an entrepreneur, and the resources that are available for people to look at. Thanks again to everyone tuning in - this will be our last episode of 2021. Thank you for all your support!   ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH GABRIEL~ Instagram Website

In Episode 66 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with co-founder and president of TTT Studios, a local digital innovation studio that aims to create software that impacts a billion lives.  Chris shares the early stages of being an entrepreneur and the importance of finding your core group of co-founders when building a business. He also shares the truth of the "entrepreneurial plunge" and the risks that it carries. Lastly, Chris also talks about the future of tech and how Vancouver can be at the forefront of its growth. Thanks again for listening and hope you enjoyed!    ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH CHRIS & TTT STUDIOS~ Instagram Website

In Episode 65 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Vivian from kyth+kyn, a local business that provides a modern take on the traditional Chinese herbal shops. Throughout the episode, Vivian shares the intimate backstory behind the brand and the meaning behind the name. She also talks about the importance of work-life balance and how quickly burnout can affect you. We also talk more about her hobbies and interest outside of her business and she shares her latest Netflix binge. Thanks again for listening and hope you enjoyed!    ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH VIVAN~ Instagram Website

In Episode 64 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Chloe from The Permanent Rain Press, a Vancouver-based music news and interview media outlet. They are a collective of writers and photographers who bring passion to the forefront of what they do. Chloe founded The PR Press in 2012 with her sister and has been a part of their lives ever since. In this episode I chatted with her about the difficulties of starting a media brand pre-Instagram and social media mainstream, and how she came across in finding all her interviewees. Chloe also shares what has kept her going for these past 9 years and what she hopes to achieve with the brand. Thanks again for listening and hope you enjoyed!    ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH CHLOE & THE PR PRESS~   Instagram Website

In Episode 63 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Hedi from Pasta Padella, a family owned business that brings a taste of Italy to Vancouver. Pasta Padella sells authentic pasta made in Italy, and brings it over to Canada to allow others to enjoy what Italy has to offer. Hedi shares more about the hardships of entering the food industry amidst a pandemic and how one viral post changed the business!    --- USE CODE "BENEATHVANCOUVER" TO GET FREE DELIVERY OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE -- ~ OUR SOCIALS ~ Website Podcast Instagram Facebook ~ CONNECT WITH HEDI & PASTA PADELLA~   Instagram Website

In Episode 62 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Angela Ha, founder of The Rosy Weekend. Angela started her small business during the pandemic due to her frustrations while working as a Medical Radiation Technologist and wearing a mask for long hours. A few restless nights later and The Rosy Weekend was born. Angela and I chatted about her ups & downs of being a business owner, and the struggles of finding the time for your "passion"  Make sure to keep an eye out for her men's line coming soon! I hope you enjoy this week's episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~FOLLOW ANGELA & HER BUSINESS~ INSTAGRAM WEBSITE --- USE CODE "BV10" TO SAVE 10% OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE --

In Episode 61 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Jonathan; CEO of Pokey Okey, a Vancouver-based poke shop that offers locations in Richmond, Burnaby and Downtown Vancouver. Jonathan shares the beginnings of Pokey Okey and how he kickstarted the business with his partners and the reality of being an entrepreneur. Jonathan also shares the importance community has played in the last year, especially during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan and his team has also provided great food options for the local community and make sure to give them a try if you haven't already. I hope you enjoy this week's episode! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~FOLLOW JONATHAN & HIS BUSINESS~ INSTAGRAM WEBSITE