The Novice Experience

26. Practicing self-reflection (Season 1 Finale)

Host Calvin Chan wraps up Season 1 of The Novice Experience podcast by discussing the importance of self-reflection and how to live an examined life. Stay tuned for Season 2 of the show!

25. Bon Appétit w/ Brinton Chua

Brinton Chua, a sous chef at Minami Restaurant of Aburi Restaurants Canada, tells his culinary story that began when he enrolled in the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and graduated with a Dual Diploma in Culinary and Baking & Pastry Arts. An experienced chef with professional experience in restaurant management and operations, he talks about leading by example and earning the trust of his team members in the kitchen.

24. Managing self-engagement in the marketing world w/ Queena Zeng

Queena Zeng, a digital marketing specialist with a Bachelor of Business Administration, shares her unique experiences as a University of Toronto alumni who chose to major in Strategic Management and instead explore her marketing interests through work experiences and extra-curriculars. An avid learner who values the human connection, she talks about how young students can make the most of of their college experience by always taking risks and following their passions.

23. The making of a leader (Part 2) w/ Jon Leung

Jon Leung, in part two of this episode, offers his advice for young people on how to grow into a strong leader with diverse interpersonal skills for any team environment. An officer in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Program for 13 years, he reflects on his experience searching for and building relationships with his past mentees.

22. The making of a leader (Part 1) w/ Jon Leung

Jon Leung, a Captain in the Canadian Forces Cadet Instructors Cadre, reflects on his humble beginnings and the events that shaped his character as a young adult. In part one of two episodes, he discusses the lifelong process of personal growth and how to enrich different experiences in life.