Dear Future Boss
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Hosted by The Mentorship Founder Eira Joy Aringay, the Dear Future Boss podcast is produced for young people, especially those pursuing alternative careers in industries such as the media, arts and entertainment. This is a series filled with stories, insights and advice on what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creative person.
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Spotlight: Meriam Nedri
October 12, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThe Spotlight series introduces and celebrates the next generation of thinkers and makers as they enter the professional workforce. We are proud to support Australia's emerging creators, leaders and contributors as they share their skills, passions, ideas and experiences as young people ready to make a positive difference in the world. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Meriam Nedri, a final year student at LaTrobe University, undertaking a Bachelor of Psychological Science. Mer...
S2 Essential Skills Ep6: Patience
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBWe've come to the end of the 'Essential Skills' series! If you haven't yet, I encourage you to listen to the previous 5 episodes as I share some insights into why building these specific skills is important for cultivating a purposeful and meaningful life. I wanted to round out the series with Patience - no doubt a virtue that we're all struggling to honour right now! If you're feeling stressed and anxious about this seemingly never-ending pandemic, perhaps this episode will help y...
S2 Essential Skills Ep5: Optimism
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBDo you consider yourself an optimistic person? Some people might think that being optimistic is simply a personality trait - that some people just are, and some are not. However my view is that optimism is a skill that requires constant development, something that each and every one of us should be working on regularly if we aspire to achieve great things in life. I've learned throughout the years that optimism is connected to employing perspective, harnessing gratitude and havin...
S2 Essential Skills Ep4: Adaptability
August 04, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBIn this episode, I discuss the importance of being adaptable in our fast-moving world - one that is now more than ever, troubled with fear of all that is uncertain and unknown. It has become a recurring theme across my content that not being able to change what happens on the outside, should not deter us from creating change from within. I've found it to be true in my life that once you learn to embrace and then focus on the control that you do have, you free yourself from the exp...
S2 Essential Skills Ep3: Discipline
July 30, 2020 02:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBIt's often a struggle to get moving on things we don't enjoy doing, but that must be done. Any arduous task, or one that takes us out of our comfort zone, is something that most of us try to avoid at all costs. Yet learning how to build the discipline required to accomplish such tasks, is an essential skill - because discipline makes us more responsible, productive and empowered people. When we strive for discipline, whether it's in our career or general lifestyle, we start to cr...
S2 Essential Skills Ep2: Resourcefulness
July 28, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.62 MBWe live in a culture that often fixates on what we lack in life - of what we don't have enough of - whether it is in material things or standards of beauty and success that we are exposed to across our multiple screens, standards that we feel we'll never measure up to. These messages then encourage us to spend money and buy things we don't really need - sometimes recklessly investing in superficial solutions to our very real problems. What can get lost amidst all of this is the f...
S2 Essential Skills Ep1: Acceptance
July 23, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBI'm excited to be presenting my new series entitled, Essential Skills! We've been hearing this word a lot these days, in the context of what jobs and industries are 'essential' amidst the current pandemic; and for creatives it can often feel as though our work is not valued by the society and economy we live in. However as someone who doesn't believe we should be defined only by our jobs, I propose that the notion of what is 'essential' expands beyond employment, and into what ski...
Sounds of the future with Darcy Read
May 26, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOver the last month-and-a-half, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with some amazing young people, hearing about their experiences in lockdown, their thoughts about this brave new world and sharing ideas on how to navigate it all. They’ve helped me focus on the things that really matter: inner peace, connectedness and the power of creativity to help us heal and find meaning in our lives. I learn as much from the youth of today as I can only hope they learn from me, and it is because...
Creating & embracing new opportunities with Maria Romas
May 19, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIt’s well over a month now since lockdown measures have been in place, and despite coffee catch-up withdrawal, social distancing hasn’t stopped us from having great conversations with young creative people! This week we chat with Maria Romas, a Media graduate from RMIT University, passionate freelance production coordinator and volunteer photographer at the RSPCA Animal Welfare Shelter. In the age of advanced technology, communications and social media, we discuss the vast and va...
Practising mindfulness and gratitude with Gabrielle Downes
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, we had another enlightening At Home conversation with another talented young creative: Arts graduate, writer and traveller, Gabrielle Downes. Gabby as she is more fondly known, shares her experiences and insights during quarantine, and explains how building a mindfulness and gratitude practice is helping her make sense of our rapidly-changing world. As a passionate reader and learner, Gabby relays the importance of following your intuition when it comes to what you consume - l...
Practising mindfulness & gratitude with Gabrielle Downes
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week, we had another enlightening At Home conversation with another talented young creative: Arts graduate, writer and traveller, Gabrielle Downes. Gabby as she is more fondly known, shares her experiences and insights during quarantine, and explains how building a mindfulness and gratitude practice is helping her make sense of our rapidly-changing world. As a passionate reader and learner, Gabby relays the importance of following your intuition when it comes to what you co...
Mental wellbeing amidst uncertainty with Claudia Bonnici
May 05, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome to another installment of our At Home series! This time, we chat to Claudia Bonnici, a Media and Communications graduate with a passion for content creation and mental health advocacy. In this episode, we deep dive into how the current lockdown and social distancing is affecting the lifestyles and mental wellbeing of young people on the verge of starting their careers. We discuss how societal pressures add to the struggles of young creatives, given the ‘non-essential’ clas...
School, work & life beyond the pandemic with Rochelle Liu
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIt’s the second episode of our At Home series and we chat with Rochelle Liu, a writer, editor and consultant in the education sector. As someone who works with students and soon-to-be-graduates (as well as being a young creative herself!), Rochelle shares her unique perspective on how the current crisis is affecting the way we study, work and plan for the future. We discuss the possible long-term effects of the pandemic on the education and arts sectors, and explore the different ...
Episode 10: School, work & life beyond the pandemic with Rochelle Liu
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIt’s the second episode of our At Home series and we chat with Rochelle Liu, a writer, editor and consultant in the education sector. As someone who works with students and soon-to-be-graduates (as well as being a young creative herself!), Rochelle shares her unique perspective on how the current crisis is affecting the way we study, work and plan for the future. We discuss the possible long-term effects of the pandemic on the education and arts sectors, and explore the different ways we c...
Life in lockdown with Ezra May
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIt’s an understatement to say that the last few weeks have been strange for every single one of us, no matter who we are or where we’re from. The world as we knew it is no longer - we’re faced with a new kind of reality, a new kind of anxiety and without any certainty about the future beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. And so, I’ve decided to press pause on an official Season 2 for now, in order to have important conversations about what’s currently happening, how we’re feeling about i...
Episode 9: Life in lockdown with Ezra May
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIt’s an understatement to say that the last few weeks have been strange for every single one of us, no matter who we are or where we’re from. The world as we knew it is no longer - we’re faced with a new kind of reality, a new kind of anxiety and without any certainty about the future beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. And so, I’ve decided to press pause on an official Season 2 for now, in order to have important conversations about what’s currently happening, how we’re feeling about it and how...
Episode 8: Brave Spirit
March 09, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBWell here we are, the final episode of the very first season of Dear Future Boss! If you’re tuning in for the first time, I do encourage you to return to the beginning, because I’d love for you to hear my introductory thoughts on why I started this podcast and our mission to help young creative people. If you’re up-to-date, thank you - it means the world to have you on this ride with me. I'd like to also take this opportunity to thank my wonderful sister Ezra May who has been passionately...
S1 Ep8: Brave Spirit
March 09, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBWell here we are, the final episode of the very first season of Dear Future Boss! If you’re tuning in for the first time, I do encourage you to return to the beginning, because I’d love for you to hear my introductory thoughts on why I started this podcast and our mission to help young creative people. If you’re up-to-date, thank you - it means the world to have you on this ride with me. I'd like to also take this opportunity to thank my wonderful sister Ezra May who has been pas...
S1 Ep7: Dream On
March 02, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWhat do the bands Aerosmith, Earth, Wind & Fire and legendary performer Judy Garland have in common? Well, apart from being iconic musicians and artists of their generation, each has performed a song about the power of dreaming. As a believer in the value of being a big dreamer, I dedicate this episode to the gift of music and its ability to allow us to express our dreams, understand our dreams and find the courage to pursue them. While dreams may not protect us from the sting of...
Episode 7: Dream On
March 02, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWhat do the bands Aerosmith, Earth, Wind & Fire and legendary performer Judy Garland have in common? Well, apart from being iconic musicians and artists of their generation, each has performed a song about the power of dreaming. As a believer in the value of being a big dreamer, I dedicate this episode to the gift of music and its ability to allow us to express our dreams, understand our dreams and find the courage to pursue them. While dreams may not protect us from the sting of life’s h...
Episode 6: Just Work
February 25, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBI've always been a big believer in the power of words - their ability to shape our thoughts, influence our behaviours and help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. Any lover of reading and writing would agree I'm sure, but even if you aren't either of these, I want you to know that words can be powerful tools to help you find perspective and courage in whatever situation you might be facing. This week's episode explores these two little words - Just Work - which although...
S1 Ep6: Just Work
February 25, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBI've always been a big believer in the power of words - their ability to shape our thoughts, influence our behaviours and help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. Any lover of reading and writing would agree I'm sure, but even if you aren't either of these, I want you to know that words can be powerful tools to help you find perspective and courage in whatever situation you might be facing. This week's episode explores these two little words - Just Work - which...
S1 Ep5: It's Noisy Out Here
February 18, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe infinite access to knowledge in our modern world - though bearing great benefits - can cause great anxiety, fear and doubt about ourselves and the future. We live in very noisy times and when we want answers and need solutions, we often look to the outside, rather than within. In this episode, we discuss where all of the noise comes from, how it negatively impacts us and most importantly, how we can learn to listen to our own voice and live our truth amidst the various messages...
Episode 5: It's Noisy Out Here
February 18, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe infinite access to knowledge in our modern world - though bearing great benefits - can cause great anxiety, fear and doubt about ourselves and the future. We live in very noisy times and when we want answers and need solutions, we often look to the outside, rather than within. In this episode, we discuss where all of the noise comes from, how it negatively impacts us and most importantly, how we can learn to listen to our own voice and live our truth amidst the various messages thrown a...
S1 Ep4: Millennial Things
February 11, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBI'm a little hyped about this one! Why? Because I'm ready to break down and challenge the 3 common stereotypes about Millennials that affect the way older generations perceive us. If you've listened to Episode 1, you'll know how much I don't like to subscribe to labels, but since we're often judged by labels in the culture we live in, it's worthwhile having a better understanding on how they have come about and how we can rise above the typical cliches. I'm here to share some new ...
Episode 4: Millennial Things
February 11, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBI'm a little hyped about this one! Why? Because I'm ready to break down and challenge the 3 common stereotypes about Millennials that affect the way older generations perceive us. If you've listened to Episode 1, you'll know how much I don't like to subscribe to labels, but since we're often judged by labels in the culture we live in, it's worthwhile having a better understanding on how they have come about and how we can rise above the typical cliches. I'm here to share some new perspecti...
S1 Ep3: The Experience Trap
February 04, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBIf you're a recent graduate looking for work you know all too well how it goes...you can't get a job because you don't have experience but you can't get experience because you don't have a job...a seemingly endless loop! In this episode, we discuss and help re-define the concept of 'experience' and how we as young job-seekers can start creating our own opportunities. Yes, there is the matter of the new work reality, where the job market is more competitive than ever, but before yo...
Episode 3: The Experience Trap
February 04, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBIf you're a recent graduate looking for work you know all too well how it goes...you can't get a job because you don't have experience but you can't get experience because you don't have a job...a seemingly endless loop! In this episode, we discuss and help re-define the concept of 'experience' and how we as young job-seekers can start creating our own opportunities. Yes, there is the matter of the new work reality, where the job market is more competitive than ever, but before you get car...
Episode 2: A New Mindset
January 28, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBA few years ago I discovered a secret... Okay, not so much a secret, but a new mindset - or philosophy, if you will - that is the ultimate key to unlocking a fulfilling and sustainable creative career. Once I learned about it and implemented in my life, I felt more free and powerful as a creator - no longer did I default to playing victim to the creative struggle, the stereotypes or the criticisms thrown my way as I pursued an unconventional, uncertain path. This is an important episode b...
S1 Ep2: A New Mindset
January 28, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBA few years ago I discovered a secret... Okay, not so much a secret, but a new mindset - or philosophy, if you will - that is the ultimate key to unlocking a fulfilling and sustainable creative career. Once I learned about it and implemented in my life, I felt more free and powerful as a creator - no longer did I default to playing victim to the creative struggle, the stereotypes or the criticisms thrown my way as I pursued an unconventional, uncertain path. This is an important ...
Episode 1: An Introduction
January 27, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MBWelcome to the very first episode of Dear Future Boss! This podcast is one part of a larger project started by Eira Joy Aringay, founder and director of The Mentorship, a social enterprise based in Melbourne Australia, dedicated to educating and empowering a new generation of creative thinkers and makers. Upon leaving her corporate media job to venture into the unknown world of entrepreneurship, Eira felt compelled to document her past experiences and life lessons, with hope that it might...
S1 Ep1: An Introduction
January 27, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MBWelcome to the very first episode of Dear Future Boss! This podcast is one part of a larger project started by Eira Joy Aringay, founder and director of The Mentorship, a social enterprise based in Melbourne Australia, dedicated to educating and empowering a new generation of creative thinkers and makers. Upon leaving her corporate media job to venture into the unknown world of entrepreneurship, Eira felt compelled to document her past experiences and life lessons, with hope that...