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What are the differences between analysts, data scientists, and data engineers? In this Let's Talk Careers episode, we welcome Tria (Katherine) Unson, Analytics Manager at Google to help us understand these popular jargons and unpack her extensive marketing career, including becoming Google Philippines’ first hire. Tria once aspired to become Don Draper and has now found her true calling — solving complex consumer research questions with insights and analytics.

Reddit subforum r/wallstreetbets has turned GameStop into a global phenomenon. In these past few weeks, retail investors made an unforgettable dent in the financial market. Underperforming stocks including $GME, $AMC, $BB, and $NOK have all experienced never-before-seen volatility. How did it happen? In this episode, we will share our opinions and learnings from this rocketship, which went to the moon and back.

Is journaling the new chicken soup for the soul? In this episode, we interview Joshua Ng, a Measurement Lead at Google, a passionate Liverpool FC fan, and possibly the winner of the best husband award. Tune in to hear how journaling has helped him cultivate mindfulness & self-awareness during this pandemic. You can reach him for more information @ eeffocian@gmail.com

Did someone say 6-pack? In this episode, we will share with you our top 3 aspirations and goals for 2021. Most importantly, we will discuss the steps we are taking and the guardrails we are setting up to hold ourselves accountable. What are your new year goals? How do you plan to keep yourself motivated? We'd love to hear yours!

In this Let's Talk Career episode, we welcome Cumarran Kaliyaperumal, a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey to guide us through the world of Management Consulting. A former pilot, drone pilot and intelligence officer in the Singapore Airforce, Cumarran shares his unique experiences and career path that led him into this relationship business.