In this podcast episode, Yee Xuen, a co-founder of the Malaysia After High School podcast, shares his experiences in university, entrepreneurship, remote working, and freelance digital marketing. He discusses his involvement in clubs and societies during high school and university, driven by a desire to challenge himself and try new things. Yee Xuen's interest in entrepreneurship was sparked by watching Shark Tank and being inspired by his entrepreneur father. He chose to study commerce in university to gain the necessary skills for entrepreneurship. Yee Xuen also talks about his experiences with remote working and the challenges and benefits it brings. He shares his strategies for balancing freelance work with a full-time job and how he manages burnout. Yee Xuen finds solace in nature and explores museums and forests during the winter months. Overall, he emphasizes the importance of finding a balance and taking breaks to maintain productivity and creativity. Yee Xuen discusses the trust culture and work-life balance in Australia, as well as the challenges of living there. She highlights the difficulty of making friends with locals and the high cost of living. Yee Xuen also shares her coping mechanisms for stress and loneliness, such as enjoying small things and talking to strangers. She talks about her podcasting experience and how it helped her change her career trajectory. Yee Xuen emphasizes the importance of being open to new perspectives and challenges.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:37 From Shark Tank to Entrepreneurship
03:38 Choosing Commerce for Entrepreneurship
04:52 Studying in Melbourne and Remote Working
06:27 Balancing Freelance Work and a Full-Time Job
08:04 The Pros and Cons of Remote Working
09:58 Nature as a Source of Solace and Inspiration
11:32 Hybrid Work and Building Relationships
14:01 Entering the Digital Marketing Field
15:58 Freelance Digital Marketing and Consulting
17:52 Challenges of Freelancing and Setting Rates
19:00 Balancing Freelance Work and a Full-Time Job
20:45 Dealing with Burnout and Finding Balance
23:30 Exploring Museums and Forests During Winter
24:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
25:17 The Trust Culture and Work-Life Balance
26:31 Challenges of Living in Australia
28:19 Coping with Stress and Loneliness
39:11 The Power of Podcasting
42:14 Embracing New Perspectives and Challenges
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