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Powering Through Adversity

8 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -

Join Sam Kwong and Matt Diamond as they extend a helping hand and work with you in overcoming adversity in the COVID-19 world. If you have been laid off or are feeling unsure about your financial stability we want you to know that you are not alone and we want to help.

Self-Improvement Education Health & Fitness Alternative Health goal setting discipline growth adversity self-improvement personal finance job search mental health self-help find a job
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Episodes

008 - Living with and working to overcome Endometriosis with Jess Mason

June 19, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

008 - In this episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam and Matt sit down with Jess Mason to discuss what is like to live with endometriosis, a chronic, often extremely painful condition, that has no cure. Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, which is approximately 176 million women across the globe, yet we still no little and about it. This episode aims to shed light on an unfortunate human experience that is often overlooked.  Tune in here to listen: https://linktr.ee/powe...

007 - On Being Laid Off & How We Persevered Through It

May 29, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

007 - In this episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam and Matt open up and reveal what it was like to personally be laid off, the main mental hurdles that kept them from properly moving forward, and how they ultimately persevered through a time of adversity.   If you've recently been impacted by a layoff, we know your pain. This episode is dedicated to you! Tune in here to listen: https://linktr.ee/poweringthroughadversity Please Enjoy! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotif...

006 - How To Differentiate Yourself & Stand Out While Being Your Authentic Self with Marc Lipkin

May 22, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

006 - In this episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam Kwong and Matt Diamond sit down with Marc Lipkin a veteran recruiting leader hailing from marquee companies such as Google, IAC, Gap, Twitch, Amazon, and Walmart e-commerce. With Marc's unique lens on how the Gold Standard of companies approach hiring, he helps us tease out strategies, tips, and tricks that candidates in this job market can use to differentiate themselves among the pack while being true to their authentic self. If you ...

005 - Conquering the COVID-19 Job Market with Riece Keck and Scott Dicke

May 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

005 - In this episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam Kwong and Matt Diamond sit down with Scott Dicke and Riece Keck, two veteran agency recruiters to discuss the current state of the job market during COVID-19 and how to persevere through it.  Tune in here to listen: https://linktr.ee/poweringthroughadversity  Please Enjoy! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. You can also watch the inte...

004 - How to Manage and Plan Your Finances During Covid 19

May 08, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 92.6 MB

In this episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam Kwong and Matt Diamond sit down with Brian Fry, CFP and Francis Sameon to discuss how to properly manage and plan your finances during times of adversity like COVID-19. Brian is the founder/CEO of Safe Landing Financial a fee-only financial planner providing financial planning, retirement planning and investment management to individuals and families. Francis is a self-proclaimed personal finance nerd, level 2 CFA holder, tax advisor to high...

003 - 8 Simple Strategies To Make Money Today

May 01, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

#003 - In this episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam Kwong and Matt Diamond, discuss 8 different strategies to put money in your pocket today. Tune in here to listen: https://linktr.ee/poweringthroughadversity Please Enjoy! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. You can also watch the interview on YouTube.

002 - 6 Steps to Overcoming Your Fears

April 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

#002 - For their 2nd episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam Kwong and Matt Diamond, dive deep on how to confront, identify, define, and start to take action on your fears. Tune in here to listen: https://linktr.ee/poweringthroughadversity Sam and Matt share habits, tips, and strategies, they have used in their own lives to cultivate resilience in the face of fear and adversity. Please Enjoy! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcast...

001 - How to Cultivate a Positive Mindset When Encountering Adversity

April 11, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

#001 - For their first episode of Powering Through Adversity, Sam Kwong and Matt Diamond, kick off the series by tackling how to cultivate mindset and perspective when encountering adversity, especially as it relates to COVID-19. Tune in here to listen: http://www.poweringthroughadversity.com Sam and Matt share habits, tips, and strategies, they have used in their own lives to stay not only mentally clear and focused on the positivity ahead. Please Enjoy! Listen to the episode on Apple ...