Best Nelson Wang Podcasts (2024)

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‘The Eagle’s Daughters’ by Ellen van Neerven 11:44

1y ago11:44

11:44

An Australian writer of Aboriginal Mununjali Yugambeh and Dutch heritage, Ellen van Neerven has won various literary prizes for their works of fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. Their fable invites us to reflect on the relationship between humans and the lands we inhabit, giving us a bird’s eye view on how we can better understand our connecti…

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‘The Seasonal Scurry’ by George Walker 12:31

1y ago12:31

12:31

As a senior scribe at Aesop, George Walker has a deep interest in the power of words and the transformative impact of sharing stories. When he isn’t writing for Aesop’s stores, website or amber bottles, he can be found working on the draft of a first novel, following tutelage at Faber’s ‘Writing a Novel’ course and years spent filling notebooks. In…

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‘The Three Golden Nails’ by Stephen Graham Jones 13:00

1y ago13:00

13:00

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Stephen Graham Jones is the author of nearly 30 novels, collections, novellas and comic books. His writing typically spans horror, crime and science fiction, and references his heritage as a Blackfoot Native American. In this darkly comic tale, Jones urges us to accept life’s inevitabilities, even the frightening ones.…

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‘A Day of Snaky’ by Regina Kanyu Wang 9:40

1y ago9:40

9:40

A writer, researcher and editor, currently working toward her PhD at the University of Oslo, Regina Kanyu Wang artfully weaves together gender politics, environmental issues, and an otherworldly perspective. Following her deep interest in science fiction, this playful yet poignant tale invites us to reflect on the importance we place on the opinion…

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‘Forever We Shall’ by Caleb Azumah Nelson 8:32

1y ago8:32

8:32

The work of avid photographer, South East London resident and award-winning novelist Caleb Azumah Nelson is influenced by his Ghanaian heritage, visits to local cinemas and galleries, and the playlists that soundtrack his writing. His second novel, Small Worlds, was released in May 2023. In his fable, two canine companions grow to understand the pr…

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Blake Gansborg (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP) 18:10

2y ago18:10

18:10

Blake Gansborg, a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Denver, Colorado office, shares his personal experiences with anxiety throughout his career and what has worked for him in overcoming anxiety. He also reflects on what the legal profession can do to de-stigmatize the topic of mental health.…

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'Sleep is All Hers' by Mieko Kawakami 7:01

2y ago7:01

7:01

Mieko Kawakami’s Future Fable invites us to reconsider common fears, while underlining the preciousness of friendship. Mieko Kawakami was recently shortlisted for the International Booker Prize for her novel Heaven (2009), translated by David Boyd, who also translated this fable. Her latest novel is All the Lovers in the Night. The theme music for …

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'The Pack' by Rivers Solomon 8:13

2y ago8:13

8:13

In Solomon’s Future Fable, we join a pack of wolves to discover the importance of community. Rivers Solomon is an award-winning author, self-proclaimed gender malcontent and keen bird watcher, whose novel An Unkindness of Ghosts featured in the Aesop Queer Library last year. Their most recent novel Sorrowland was released in 2021.…

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'The Butterfly Man' by Lydia Millet 6:13

2y ago6:13

6:13

Lydia Millet’s Future Fable explores the nature of change through the tale of a slightly stubborn insect. Lydia Millet is a prolific author of over 13 books, whose collection of short stories Love in Infant Monkeys (2010) was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Her most recent novel, Dinosaurs, was published 11 Oct 2022. Artwork by Chioma Ebinama…

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'The River Cat's Brother' by Akwaeke Emezi 6:56

2y ago6:56

6:56

Emezi's Future Fable highlights the importance of accepting help from others. Akwaeke Emezi has won a plethora of prestigious awards, and have been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine as a 2021 Next Generation Leader. Their most recent novel, You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty, was released in 2022. Artwork by Chioma Ebinama…

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'The Rat & The Hamster' by Amelia Abraham 7:56

2y ago7:56

7:56

In a playful tale of friendship, envy and empathy, Abraham’s Future Fable features a pair of ambitious rodents. Amelia Abraham is a journalist and the author of two books—Queer Intentions (2020) and We Can Do Better Than This (2021), an anthology which brings together 35 voices on the future of LGBTQIA+ rights. Artwork by Chioma Ebinama…

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Sheri Wang (Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP) 15:04

2y ago15:04

15:04

Sheri Wang, Co-Founder of Beyond the A and a Securities Regulatory Lawyer at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, talks about normalizing the topic of anxiety in the legal profession, the relative hurdles individuals may face in law school and beyond, and what has helped her to overcome anxiety.

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Clinton Tang (Peter A. Allard School of Law) 28:30

3y ago28:30

28:30

Clinton is currently at a 3L student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law and completed his 2L summer at Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, a Vancouver-based full-service law firm. In this episode, we talk about navigating through anxiety during law school and his advice on how to excel during law firm interviews.…

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Dave Namkung (Mosaic Executive Search, Smith Legal Search) 44:25

3y ago44:25

44:25

Dave is the founder and managing partner of Mosaic Executive Search, as well as a partner with Smith Legal Search, a legal recruitment company. He has unique expertise and interest in executive search mandates relating to legal and professional services, non-profits, crown corporations, post-secondary institutions and impact-driven businesses. In t…

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Colena Der (Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP) 37:07

3+ y ago37:07

37:07

Colena is a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and also serves as the co-chair of the firm's student committee. In this episode, we talk about anxiety, student recruitment and everything else in between. This was, by far, one of our favourite episodes. Take a listen! Colena’s practice focuses on advising Canadian and foreign-based clients on t…

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Joshua Mamdani (Dentons Canada LLP) 21:25

4+ y ago21:25

21:25

This past Saturday, we sat down with Joshua Mamdani, Dentons Canada LLP and co-founder of Beyond the A. In this podcast episode, he shares his wisdom on how to thrive as a Summer Law Student, Articling Student and beyond. Josh was recently hired back to the firm he articled with during the midst of COVID. He breaks it down to three important princi…

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Vivian Li (MacDonald & Partners LLP) 18:58

4+ y ago18:58

18:58

We are thrilled to have Vivian Li on our podcast. She spoke at an in-person Beyond the A event that we hosted over at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and have invited her to join here on the podcast to share her learnings with all of us. Vivian is a family lawyer with MacDonald & Partners LLP and serves on the board of the Federation of As…

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Rajeev Majumdar (President of Washington State Bar Association) 26:16

4+ y ago26:16

26:16

It was such a pleasure to chat with Rajeev Majumdar, current president of the Washington State Bar Association and the first state bar president of South Asian descent in all of the United States. We went deep in this conversation on his initial pitfalls starting out as a lawyer and his journey through anxiety and depression and how he was to pick …

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Professor Andrew Benjamin (University of Washington; Faculty of Law) 26:22

4+ y ago26:22

26:22

Dr. Benjamin received his B.A. at the University of Oregon Honors College and his M.A., J.D., and Ph.D., at the University of Arizona. While working with families engaged in high-conflict litigation and lawyers suffering from various mental health and drug abuse problems, Dr. Benjamin was named "Professional of the Year" by the Washington State Bar…

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Edward Ngo (KMK Law; Global Lawyers of Canada) 27:26

5y ago27:26

27:26

Edward Ngo is a wills and estates lawyer at KMK Law and a director with the Global Lawyers of Canada. In the era of social media - where we are able to watch others develop and grow in their personal and professional lives - the constant comparison subjects us to a sense of restlessness and anxiety. In Edward’s view, anxiety started with the LSAT. …

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Professor Thomas Telfer (Western University of Law) 19:39

5y ago19:39

19:39

We were honoured to have Professor Thomas Telfer chat with us about his experiences and teachings on the topic of anxiety and mindfulness. As a member of The Faculty of Law at Western University, his research and teaching interests include bankruptcy law, contract law, and mindfulness. He is a frequent speaker on mental health issues and mindfulnes…

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Samson Chan (London Drugs) 22:32

5y ago22:32

22:32

Anxiety is a double-edged sword. It affects one’s performance, and may even become detrimental to finding a fulfilling career in law. The lack of dialogue on the topic at a firm can further exacerbate the experience felt by each individual and ultimately lead to departure. In the uphill battle of our high performing profession, Samson Chan offers h…

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Raminder Hayre (Harper Grey LLP) 24:53

5y ago24:53

24:53

Raminder is a Litigation associate at Harper Grey with a focus on insurance defence. Prior to law school, Raminder obtained a MBA from Bond University and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of British Columbia. Raminder is a Director of the South Asian Bar Association of BC. Why did you get involved with Beyond the A? Having suffered from anxi…

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Motivation Minute - 10 Ways To Enjoy Life More 3:52

8y ago3:52

3:52

CEO Lifestyle Podcast presents:Motivation Minute - 10 Ways To Enjoy Life MoreBy Nelson Wang

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CEO Lifestyle #4- 10 Ways Successful People Motivate Themselves 9:59

8y ago9:59

9:59

CEO Lifestyle presents this week's podcast:10 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO TO MOTIVATE THEMSELVESBy Nelson Wang

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Motivation Minute #1: The Secret To Getting Motivated Every Single Day 2:08

8y ago2:08

2:08

CEO Lifestyle Presents: Motivation MinuteGet motivated in just one minute. Simple as that.This podcast features: "The Secret To Getting Motivated Every Single Day."By Nelson Wang

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Who inspires you most and why? 6:12

8+ y ago6:12

6:12

This is the story of one of my best friends Erik and why he inspires me. You'll be inspired to live life to the fullest after hearing it.By Nelson Wang

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The One Story that Inspires Me Every Time I Think About It 8:54

8+ y ago8:54

8:54

What does Jerry know about happiness that we don’t?The day after his high school prom, Jerry woke up with swollen ankles the size of baseballs. Thinking that his ankles were sprained, Jerry went to the hospital to get treatment.Instead, what he learned that day would change his life forever.At the age of 17, Jerry was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndr…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Nelson Wang Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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CEO Lifestyle

Nelson Wang

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Future Fables

Aesop

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Beyond the A

Beyond the A

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‘The Eagle’s Daughters’ by Ellen van Neerven 11:44

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‘The Seasonal Scurry’ by George Walker 12:31

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‘The Three Golden Nails’ by Stephen Graham Jones 13:00

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‘A Day of Snaky’ by Regina Kanyu Wang 9:40

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‘Forever We Shall’ by Caleb Azumah Nelson 8:32

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Blake Gansborg (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP) 18:10

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'Sleep is All Hers' by Mieko Kawakami 7:01

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'The Pack' by Rivers Solomon 8:13

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'The Butterfly Man' by Lydia Millet 6:13

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'The River Cat's Brother' by Akwaeke Emezi 6:56

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'The Rat & The Hamster' by Amelia Abraham 7:56

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Sheri Wang (Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP) 15:04

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Clinton Tang (Peter A. Allard School of Law) 28:30

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Dave Namkung (Mosaic Executive Search, Smith Legal Search) 44:25

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Colena Der (Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP) 37:07

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Joshua Mamdani (Dentons Canada LLP) 21:25

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Vivian Li (MacDonald & Partners LLP) 18:58

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Rajeev Majumdar (President of Washington State Bar Association) 26:16

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Professor Andrew Benjamin (University of Washington; Faculty of Law) 26:22

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Edward Ngo (KMK Law; Global Lawyers of Canada) 27:26

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Professor Thomas Telfer (Western University of Law) 19:39

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Samson Chan (London Drugs) 22:32

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Raminder Hayre (Harper Grey LLP) 24:53

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Motivation Minute - 10 Ways To Enjoy Life More 3:52

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CEO Lifestyle #4- 10 Ways Successful People Motivate Themselves 9:59

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Motivation Minute #1: The Secret To Getting Motivated Every Single Day 2:08

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Who inspires you most and why? 6:12

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The One Story that Inspires Me Every Time I Think About It 8:54

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