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S3E3: Chris Potter – The Path God Built

In this episode of Be Brilliant with Jing Lang, Chris Potter—principal at Northern Border Investments and founderof the All the Little Ones —shares how a successful investment career laid the groundwork for his globalhumanitarian work. From transporting rescue animals to aiding trafficked women in India’s red-light districts and setting up relief routes inwar-torn Ukraine, Chris reflects on the work he leads—bothpersonally and through the YouCanFreeUs foundation. He opens up about his battle with addiction, and how a life-altering injury deepened his faith and redirected his purpose toward service.

S3E2: Antonio Ienco – From ATVs to Red Carpets

In this episode of Be Brilliant with Jing Lang, we sit downwith Antonio Ienco, co-founder of the Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF), to unpack what it really means to live a creative life. From filming in abandoned warehouses with shoestring budget to running a global short film festival, Antonio shares his candid, hilarious, and heartfelt journey of building something from nothing—literally while covered in mud and bring rolled over by All-Terrain Vehicles. We talk about: * How short films open doors for emerging creatives * Why building a creative career equals running naked * And how to spot the people worth building with Whether you're a student filmmaker, a corporate escapee, orsomewhere in between, this episode will hit home. It's part pep talk, part film school, and all heart. 🎬 Plus: * The $10K post-apocalyptic film that started it all * The student competition giving high schools a reason to dream big ✨ It’s a masterclass in creative grit—and a love letter tothose brave enough to tell their stories. #BeBrilliant #VFF25 #staycreativewithvff #vaughanfilmfest#ShortFilm #CreativeJourney #FilmmakingLife #IndieFilm #FilmFestival #FromDreamToCareer #BeBrilliantPodcast#EmergingFilmmakers #TalkingFilm #SupportCreatives #StayBrilliant

S3E1:🎙️ LIVE from ASNA 2025 – The Ultimate Actuarial Student Experience! 🚀

900+ students. 40+ sponsors. Endless opportunities. For the first time ever, Be Brilliant with Jing Lang and The Official ASNA Podcast teamed up for a LIVE video podcast at the largest actuarial student convention in North America! From the heart of Niagara Falls, we captured career breakthroughs, bold leadership moves, and the stories that shape the future of the profession. 🌟 What’s inside this episode? 🔹ASNA’s massive growth & why it’s the place to be for aspiring actuaries.🔹 Leadership insights from ASNA’s exec team – past, present, and future. 🔹 How networking, internships, and stepping outside your comfort zone can change your career. 🔹A candid conversation on mindset shifts, risk-taking, andwhat it really takes to stand out. ✨ Plus, a look ahead to ASNA 2026 in Ottawa—bigger,bolder, and packed with even more opportunities. 📢 Don’t just hear about ASNA—experience it. Tune in now! #ASNA2025 #BeBrilliantPodcast #FutureActuaries #Networking#ActuarialScience #Leadership #CareerGrowth #ASNAConvention

S3E1: Live from ASNA 2025 - TRAILER🚀

🚀 Inside the Biggest Actuarial Student Event in North America! What goes into pulling off the largest actuarial student gathering on the continent? Go behind the scenes with the powerhouse leadership team that made it happen—900+ students, 40+ sponsors, and a weekend packed with career-changing opportunities. 🔥 Exclusive access to the minds shaping the future of the profession. Don’t miss it! #ASNA2025 #FutureActuaries #Leadership #Networking #ActuarialScience #BehindTheScenes #CareerGrowth

S2E11: Jing Lang – 11 Things I Learned in Podcasting

🎉 Season 2 Finale! 🎉 Seven months, 22 episodes, 17 inspiring guests (and one AI clone)—what a journey it's been! Join Jing Lang as she reflects on the milestones and lessons learned during the production of Be Brilliant with Jing Lang. In this special episode, Jing shares 11 lessons from hosting and producing the podcast. She also teases exciting plans for Season 3, including on-location episodes and a broader range of topics to connect with an even wider audience. Whether you’re a creator, a listener, or just curious about the world of podcasting, this finale offers inspiration, humor, and wisdom to take into your own life. ✨ Tune in for a dose of curiosity, courage, and brilliance—wrapped in gratitude! 📍 Follow us: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts 💌 Stay brilliant, always!