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In the season 4 finale of Voices of Western, Hossein is joined by Stephanie Curcio, CEO and Co-founder of NLPatent.

We discuss Steph's schooling journey, the pivot from potential medical school to law school, and get an insight into the AI and patent world.

🚀 Don't miss our 'Hot Takes' section, where Steph and Hossein discuss their hot takes on the portrayal of lawyers in TV shows like Suits compared to the realities of practicing law in the real world 🚀

In today’s episode, William and Gregory (our co-hosts) are joined by Milan Mammen, a third-year BMSc student and our club president. Listen along as Milan offers her thoughts on Humans of Western, her hobbies, and the rewarding experience of being a student mentor.



Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

06:45 - Milan’s favourite podcast guest

08:19 - Go-to order at the Spoke

16:36 - Growing as a person throughout university

20:14 - Being out of date

29:43 - SRAs

35:00 - Getting into a productive mindset

40:23 - Favourite libraries

In today's episode, Hossein is joined by Bita Pejam, a seasoned community organizer with experience in public policy advisory and strategy. She earned her undergraduate degree in political science at Western and went on to get an MBA at McMaster.


Her previous experiences include working on trade policy at the Department of Foreign Affairs, serving as a municipal economic advisor, and working as a management consultant in KPMG's advising division. She is currently the Manager of Operations and Stakeholder Relations for the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern ON on Parliament Hill.


We discuss Bita's schooling at Western and beyond, how she got exposure to politics, and get an insight into the day-to-day responsibilities that come with this unique profession.

🚀 Don't miss our 'Hot Takes' section, where Bita and Hossein discuss their hot takes on how social media's increasing influence is shaping political narratives, and the pros and cons that come with it.🚀



Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Bita’s journey

4:06 - How were you introduced to politics growing up?

7:39 - How did you nurture your interest in politics at Western?

10:47 - Insight into what it’s like to volunteer on a campaign for a Political Candidate

14:26 - Hot Takes: What's your take on social media's increasing influence in shaping political narratives? Is it improving our political conversations by including more voices, or do you see it causing more problems by making people more divided?

21:20 - Pursuing an MBA degree and landing a full-time job offer while in University

26:22 - How was your exchange experience in Germany? What did you learn about their culture?

32:16 - What are some of your day-to-day responsibilities in your current role?

35:05 - How has your Persian heritage served you in your role?

39:04 - What are some of the myths people think about when thinking about politics?

42:33 - Mystery Question: If money weren’t a factor, would you still be pursuing the career that you currently have? If yes - why do you think that’s the case? If not - what else would you be doing?

In today's episode, Emmanuel is joined by Sophie Bouquillon, a fourth year Psychology student at Huron, Senior Photo Editor at the Western Gazette and two-time nominee for Canadian University Press’ Student Photojournalist of the Year award.

We explore Sophie’s passion for photography, her personal and professional aspirations and inspirations, and how her role at the Western Gazette has helped accelerate her photojournalism career.

Check out Sophie’s portfolio:


Website: https://www.momscamera.com/


Instagram: momscamera

In today’s episode, William and Gregory (our co-hosts) are joined by Jen Jang, a third-year residence don at Delaware and a cello player. Join us as Jen shares her wide range of community involvement in EthnoUSC, Western heads East, TedxWestern and her work for SHAD!




Timestamps:

00:00 - Start

01:20 - Jen’s commitment to the Cello and her involvement to Western Chamber Music

04:50 - Burnout and other challenges with learning an instrument

08:40 - Other clubs and commitments

10:22 - Involvement in EthnoUSC 

12:50 - Involvement in Science Student Council International Outreach Committee

14:52 - SHAD experience and their cultural night 

17:58 - Favorite SHAD projects

22:50 - Personal and professional development from extracurriculars

24:50 - Being a Residence Don

27:28 - Intramural dodgeball

29:00 - Residence Donning and Don Rooms

33:11 - Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone

In today’s episode, Hossein is joined by Savio Joseph, an award-winning entertainer with over a decade of experience in the event space. He hosts engaging and memorable events through the use of magic, hypnosis, and mentalism. Chances are that you have seen him perform at Western during O-week or on a much larger scale, at Canada’s Got Talent (CGT) 2022 Finals on national television.



We talk about his journey growing up, getting introduced to magic, behind the scenes of CGT, his outlook on life, and the day-to-day lifestyle that accompanies this unique profession.



🚀 Don't miss our 'Hot Takes' section, where Savio and Hossein discuss their hot takes on how people could explore life after graduation. Are we in too much of a rush to grow up after finishing university? 🚀



You can find Savio on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @Saviojosephtv and follow his journey.