The MJL Podcast

EP11 | How AI is Transforming the Tech Recruiting Industry | Henry Ngo

The recruiting industry is suffering an upheaval with AI , rising total compensation and choices for technical talent, and sourcers feeling inundated with having to filter through a flood of job applicants applying for open job recs. I talk with Technical Recruiter, Henry Ngo, on why company narrative via active sourcing is the best way for top talent to join startup companies, how AI is transforming candidate personas and recruiting workflows, and what differentiates an average recruiter from a great one. On a personal note, we explore his time in the US Army and his experience transitioning to civilian life. I learned a lot about the behind the scenes of the recruiting function and in all honesty, possess many of the same principles in brand and performance henry Where to Find Henry Ngo Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hngotech/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hngotech/] Talent Roadmap: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZFT7lkRsJ4HftNERE3Gfg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZFT7lkRsJ4HftNERE3Gfg] Tech ATS: https://talentroadmap.gumroad.com/ [https://talentroadmap.gumroad.com/] Where you can find the MJL Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknight [https://twitter.com/kokiriknight] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yOotaIFhhFGCFbDWoTJ3u?si=9dJpc8vrQ_CgLnFz3kGTFQ [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yOotaIFhhFGCFbDWoTJ3u?si=9dJpc8vrQ_CgLnFz3kGTFQ]

EP10 | Anatomy of a Voice Actor | Xanthe Huynh

Filmed in April 2023, I chat with Xanthe Huynh, dub voice actor on growing up with a theatre and stage acting background that became the foundation to kickstart her anime voice acting career. She provides insightful knowledge, background, and lived expertise on how to grow, nuture, and sustain a 10+ year voice acting career. She took some time to reflect her body of work, paying it forward to new up-and-coming voice actors, and talks about how to deal with anime fame and how she interacts with her fans. 00:00:00:00 Intro 00:04:59:04 Falling in Love With Acting 00:08:58:15 How Theatre Helped Xanthe Shine in Voice Acting 00:11:34:13 Theatre Helped Prepare Xanthe for Voice Acting 00:14:48:00 What Drives Xanthe to Improve Her Craft 00:16:06:20 Stage Acting Foundation Helps Direct Voice Acting 00:20:09:01 Challenges of Starting a Voice Acting Career 00:22:20:14 How Do Voice Actors Improve Their Skills 00:25:59:09 Why Vocal Care Is So Important for a Voice Actor 00:28:18:05 The Most Interesting Warmup Routines for Voice Acting 00:30:02:11 Voice Acting Was Always the Career Endeavor 00:33:52:07 Mindset Shift When Approaching Role Preparation 00:36:11:01 Best Ways for Directors/Producers to Work with Voice Actors 00:41:37:13 Ways to Decompress From a Tough Voice Acting Session 00:44:13:10 First Impressions Matter In a Voice Acting Audition 00:48:17:12 Self Reflection of Current Portfolio vs. Goals 00:56:50:23 On Paying It Forward to Newer Voice Actors 00:59:01:03 Dealing with Fame and Notoriety in Voice Acting 01:06:29:14 How Should Fans Interact with Voice Actors 01:07:58:16 Advice for Up-and-Coming Voice Actors 01:10:36:12 Most Challenging Voice Acting Experiences 01:12:22:08 Future PlansWhere to Find Xanthehttps://www.instagram.com/itsxanthorhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm3125992https://x.com/itsxanthorhttps://www.facebook.com/ItsXanthor/https://www.xanthesvoice.com/Where to Find The MJL PodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknight [https://twitter.com/kokiriknight]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/]TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast]YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw]Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yOotaIFhhFGCFbDWoTJ3u?si=9dJpc8vrQ_CgLnFz3kGTFQ [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yOotaIFhhFGCFbDWoTJ3u?si=9dJpc8vrQ_CgLnFz3kGTFQ]

EP9 | Spark Musical Creativity From Live Performances to Twitch Streaming | Chris Songco

Filmed back in March 2023, I interviewed my friend Chris Songco, a Twitch musician and entertainer, live performer, and occasional taro card reader. He shares a wealth of thoughtful knowledge on creating music, life as a musical performer, and his journey as a Twitch entertainer. Where can people find Chris Songcotwitch.tv/songcojamyoutube.com/chrissongcomusicinstagram.com/chrissongcomusicSpotify: Chris SongcoWhere people can find the MJL Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcastYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw

EP8| DEI in Dance, Music, and Filipino American Experience w/Christian Rodriguez | The MJL Podcast

I chat with my friend Christian Rodriguez about DEI in Contemporary dance and music and the Filipino American experience including Jo Koy's Easter Sunday, and his take on the term "Filipinx". It's an in-depth discussion on language, cultural understanding and appreciation, and how knowing the historical context of media can provide a more nuanced understanding and respect for dance and music art forms.   Where can people find Christian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_CROD Where people can find the MJL Podcast * Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknight [https://twitter.com/kokiriknight] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/] * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast] * YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw] * Email Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hU4wFT [http://eepurl.com/hU4wFT] * Anchor: https://anchor.fm/michael-lee398 [https://anchor.fm/michael-lee398] #jokoy #eastersunday #eastersunday2022 #filipinoreaction #asiancomedy #podcastinterviews #filipinopodcast #moviereview #collegedance #dancecrew #hiphopdance #hiphopdancers #danceeducation #asianhiphop #podcast #asianpodcast #culturalarts #culturalidentity #podcastinterview #asianamerican #collegedancecrew #asiandancecrew #dancetips #filipino #filampodcast #chineseamerican #asianhiphop #dance #voiceofryanreynolds #filipinohiphop #filipinoculture #dancecrew #filipinx #filipinodance

EP7 | Growing a Full-Time Pottery Business, Social Work, and Travel with Entrepreneur, TinyNamastePottery

Recorded Mid Sept 2022   I interviewed my good friend Christine Lu Luu aka Tiny Namaste Pottery. We talk about how she found her calling in pottery and discuss the Asian American experience as a self-made woman in the arts and social work. We briefly begin the pod by talking about her travel experiences and how it’s changed from her 20s to 30s. She’s created a pottery business that has garnered fans from across the globe and discusses how her relationship with pottery evolved from a discouraging high school class elective into a therapeutic and artistic, lifelong career.    Where can people find Christine Lu Luu  * Instagram: Instagram @tinynamastepotterty  * Website: www.tinynamastepottery.com      Where people can find the MJL Podcast    Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokiriknight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themjlpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themjlpodcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUGuzy-jlb8ZyLtWgOIzqw Email Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hU4wFTAnchor: https://anchor.fm/michael-lee398  #pottery #tinynamastepottery #socialworker #traveltips #podcastinterview #potteryinterview #potteryart #pottersofinstagram #pottersjournal #themjlpodcast #asianamerican #traveltips #potteryart #potterystudio #potterydesign