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Kevin Hsieh
Welcome to Sushi Spill Podcast! My name is Kevin Hsieh and I'm currently a 4th year college student at the University of California, Irvine! This lifestyle podcast will serve as a platform for me to share my ideas, thoughts, opinions, and experiences with y'all! From college life to personal stories, you're in for literally anything and everything! For more information and updates, follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram! New episodes every Monday!
Many people in their mid-20s have made their transition into the big giant world of corporate America. In this episode, Kevin shares his experience & insight as a 24 year old project manager working in corporate. He shares his take on what project management is & offers tips / advice for anyone that is looking at PM as a potential career path!
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COMING BACK TO YOU WITH SEASON 2 OF SUSHI SPILL PODCAST!! Join me in talking about where I've been since my last upload (April 2021)! Be sure to follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram for more information and updates!
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With 6,500 languages spoken in our world today (English being only one of them), we rely on people who are able to read, write, listen, and or speak two or more languages to translate & communicate information in order to keep our world connected. If you think about it, you wouldn't be able to watch Japanese anime if it weren't for people who either dubbed or subbed it from Japanese to English (or another language). The same goes for Korean dramas: unless if you know how to listen to & speak in Korean, you wouldn't be able to understand a word of what the characters are saying without any subtitles. In today's climate, being bilingual not only allows you to be more attractive to an employer, but it also allows you to connect & communicate with others that know & understand the same language.
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Working 40+ hours a week through a full time job is tiring, but it's one of those things that we must do to make money & survive. There are times where it gets overwhelming and unbearable when your job works you to the brink of exhaustion, but please know that your efforts are valued and needed to keep our society functioning. You are making an impact on the world whether you know it or not~
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Sometimes we have moments where we feel like we went completely astray & question the decisions we made in the past that got us to where we are today. Join Kevin in this episode as he contemplates on whether or not he even chose the right major in college. After making a decision to not move forward with the accounting career path (despite studying accounting in college), he talks about other career paths that catches his interest such as marketing & media and even possibly optometry (through the influence of his current job)! Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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A short review of [The Penthouse: War in Life 펜트하우스] aka my favorite K-Drama of all time :) ***DISCLAIMER: If you haven't watched both season 1 and season 2 of 'The Penthouse' yet, streamer discretion is advised. There are plot spoilers in this episode, so please be sure to watch both seasons of 'The Penthouse' Korean drama television series before streaming this episode!
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Having a dream is important because not only does it allow you to envision something that you're willing to passionately work towards, but also it provides you with immeasurable value and purpose in life. Join Kevin in this episode as he shares some of his own dreams and encourages you to formulate and manifest your own dreams as well! Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Ever since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic last year during March of 2020 up until now, the United States has seen a 150% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. With a surge in the use of racist rhetoric and behavior, many Asian-owned businesses have suffered significantly & members of the AAPI community have been targeted to be victims of harassment, assault, and violence. It's important for us to use our voices and speak up loudly to bring justice to the 8 individuals -- 6 of them Asian women, who lost their lives on March 16th in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you, a family member, or friend experiences a hate crime incident, make sure to report it at stopaapihate.org
For more resources and community action, please visit www.hateisavirus.org
Driving is just one of those unavoidable life skills that most people have to learn as we grow up. We rely on the notion of driving to get us from point A to point B -- but to be quite honest, some people just aren't very great at it (aka me). Join Kevin in this episode as he talks about everything 'driving' related. From the lengthy process of getting a drivers license at the DMV to parallel parking, he casually speaks about his anxiety that comes with driving on the freeway and how people tend to be judged by the car (or lack thereof) that they drive. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Your personality is the combination of characteristics and qualities that form your individual distinctive persona & behavior. It's an intriguing notion that has a major influence on every part of your life: the people that you're friends with, the job that you work for, the person that you're dating...all of these things have a lot to do with your personality! Join Kevin in this episode as he talks about the 16 different personalities defined by the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Test and explains each letter that represents different traits shown in the four letter type indicator sequence (ESFJ, INTP, etc.)
If you haven't taken the MBTI Test before, you can access it at www.16personalities.com
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We all know that UCI is home to many ABGs. The term 'ABG' stands for many things: Asian Baby Girl, Asian Boba Girl, Asian Boss Girl, Asian Bible Girl, Asian Baby Gay...the list goes on. In this week's episode, we are joined by Tiffany & Angel, two of my lovely friends who just so happen to be Asian Boba Girls! They walk us through their unique experiences working at Feng Cha as boba baristas and share some of their personal favorite boba drinks! Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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The 21st century is a wild era to live in. You've got self-driving Teslas, new Apple products being released every year, and technology all around that it sometimes gets difficult to keep up with our evolving world. Join Kevin in this episode as he chats about life in the information age where technology and social media has made everything much more convenient and accessible. He also explains why society emphasizes the importance of receiving a higher education at a university because jobs in the digital age heavily rely on the use of technology, information, knowledge, and critical thinking skills. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Being single on Valentine's Day can sometimes be discouraging. On February 14th each year, many people face that internal frustration of not having a significant other to spend the day with. Join Kevin in this episode as he talks about how single he is and highlights the notion that Valentine's Day isn't an occasion that is exclusively reserved for couples. Rather, it's actually just a day to give love: whether if it's romantic, platonic, or familial, it's important to honor and celebrate love in all forms.
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Craving some yummy, sweet, tasty-licious mochi donuts, but don't know where to get them? In this week's episode, we are joined by Michelle, founder of her mochi donut small business: 22 Sweet Street! She talks about her foodie blog account on Instagram, including her experiences on why she got it started and explains the entire behind-the-scenes process (from start to finish) on everything she has to do before making an eye catching food Instagram post. Michelle also goes into detail about several rewarding and challenging parts about running her own business and wholeheartedly illustrates her story that inspired the guiding mission & purpose of 22 Sweet Street~
CHECK OUT MICHELLE BELOW:
FOODIE INSTAGRAM BLOG: @milktmeesh
MOCHI DONUT BUSINESS IG: @22sweet_street
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You just graduated from college, what's next? In this week's episode, we are joined by Megan & Aaron, two recent UCI college graduates now working in the real world! Both of them share a little bit about their postgraduate experiences and where they're at in life right now. Aaron & Megan also talk about their 9-5 work life at Amazon & AmeriCorps respectively and offers some comforting advice to anyone who just graduated & feels lost trying find a job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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There is no doubt that we see a lack of Asian representation in mainstream media. Join Kevin in this episode as he talks about his favorite Netflix reality TV show: Bling Empire! He discusses how the film industry is a business and it's all about making profit - movie producers propose their pitches to wealthy investors for the primary purpose of funding (because producing a movie or TV show is expensive). However, top hits such as Crazy Rich Asians and Bling Empire have pushed us in the right direction in terms of Asian representation in Hollywood. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram! ***DISCLAIMER: If you haven't watched 'Bling Empire' on Netflix yet, streamer discretion is advised. There are plot spoilers in this episode, so please be sure to watch 'Bling Empire' before streaming this episode!
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The Asian American identity is associated with many different stereotypes and lived experiences that we face on the daily. From pursuing a young Asian professional (YAPPIE) career for stability to being referred to as the "model minority", our racial identity has a massive influence on what the idea of "success" means to us. Join us in this week's episode featuring one of my best friends: Celene! We narrate our own experiences growing up in an Asian household, talk about some of our favorite Asian influencers & celebrities in media, and ultimately share our cultural tendency to do subtle Asian things. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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We all grow up thinking that our intelligence is measured by the grades that we get in school. However, what we don't realize is that human intelligence levels can widely vary within different intelligence modalities, and is not something evaluated solely on a single general ability. Join Kevin in this episode as he talks about the multiple intelligences, some of which include linguistic intelligence, spatial intelligence, and interpersonal intelligence! Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Hand-lettering, digital lettering, and calligraphy are all popular styles of visual letter presentation often times used in marketing. It can quite literally be found everywhere: on sidewalk chalkboards, publicity designs, stickers, brand logos, wedding invitation cards, you name it! Join us in this week's episode featuring my artistically talented friend: Zenny! We discuss some of the differences between hand-lettering and calligraphy as well as chat about several fun projects that Zenny has actively took part in. Zenny also opens up about her journey to finding her passion in hand-lettering & calligraphy, all of which inspired her to start her own Etsy sticker shop business!
CHECK OUT ZENNY BELOW:
INSTAGRAM: @letter_zen
ETSY SHOP: LetterZen
WEBSITE: sites.google.com/view/letterzen
PERSONAL IG: @zing_zen_zenny
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Let's be real: 2020 was a really long year. We all initially thought that 2020 was gonna be THE year for all of us, but it played out to be the exact opposite of how we wanted it to. Join Kevin in this episode as he revisits back on different events that happened this year from January to December and shares his thoughts on being a 21 year old college student functioning during a global pandemic. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram! Thank you for sailing with me in 2020 & I'll see y'all next year in 2021! Love y'all <3
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High school is that really awkward phase in your life where the only thing that most think about is getting into a decent college. In this week's episode, we are joined by Eva, one of my best friends whom I met in high school! We chat about how we got to know each other in our English 10 Honors class to some of our favorite teachers and AP Classes that we took. Eva also tells her favorite high school experiences being involved as an officer for Key Club and voices her thoughts on the drastic differences between life in high school vs. life in college. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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College students in the U.S. find themselves drowning in debt by the minute they enter college. On top of having to take out loans and pay for their expensive tuition, they must also manage to pay for food, housing, transportation, and living expenses. Join Kevin in this episode as he chats about his life as the typical broke college student attempting to manage his personal finances. Since there's way too many life expenses to pay for, maybe finding a sugar daddy is the best way to solve your money problems after all~ Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Have you ever wondered what it's like being a big? Join us in this episode featuring my incredible Chinese Association (CA) co-big during the 2019-2020 academic year: Joelle! We give our perspective on being a big to approximately 25 littles within one of the biggest multicultural organizations on campus and share our unforgettable experiences at different CA family events & inter-family socials that we planned. Joelle also presents her opinion on both the most rewarding and challenging parts about being a family head big and offers advice to anyone that is currently a big or is thinking of being a big in the future. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Studying abroad during your college years can be considered a once in a lifetime experience. Join us in this episode with our two lovely guest speakers this week: Valerie & Claudia! They talk about their 6 week UCEAP summer study abroad trip to Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea and touch upon everything from their favorite memories at Yonsei to navigating their way in a foreign country. We also march right in to discussing our love for Korean culture......K-Dramas, KPOP, Korean cuisine, you name it! Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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What are the seven deadly sins? In this episode, Kevin goes into detail on different characters in the 'Seven Deadly Sins' animated series that represents the seven cardinal sins reflected in Roman Catholic theology. He also briefly touches upon the seven virtues that counter the seven vices we refer to as sins. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram! ***DISCLAIMER: If you haven't watched the 'Seven Deadly Sins' animated series yet, streamer discretion is advised. There are plot spoilers in this episode, so please be sure to watch 'Seven Deadly Sins' before streaming this episode!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Innovation is one of the biggest factors that advances technology and drives society forward in the 21st century. Entrepreneurship and tech startup culture in the Silicon Valley are all built upon the core notions of originality and imagination. Join us in this episode with our valued guest speaker this week: Brian! We discuss everything from Brian's life at UC Berkeley to his software engineering internship experiences in the Silicon Valley. Brian then goes to explain what venture capital is and also offers advice to people that are hunting for computer science or engineering based positions. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Time is one of the most valuable assets that an individual can have. Join Kevin in this episode as he explains how time relates to everything you do in your life. Whether if it's finding a job, working towards a college degree, or even building relationships, all wonderful things in life requires a good amount of time -- so it's important to trust the process. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Did you know that League of Legends is one of the most played multiplayer PC video games across the entire globe? Join us in this episode with two of our guest speakers this week: Eric & Daniel! We discuss everything from the general purpose and setup of the game to how the current pandemic situation has influenced our individual experiences virtually connecting with others through League. We also talk about how we first got into playing the game as well as share some of our favorite roles and League champions that we play. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Stressful situations can be overwhelming, so what are some ways that we can alleviate stress? In this episode, Kevin discusses Type A and Type B personalities and how each corresponds differently to stress. He also provides different ways on how you can conquer stress and emphasizes how planning ahead & getting organized can be incredibly helpful in reducing one's stress levels. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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What exactly is the CA intern life like? Join us in this week's episode with four of my lovely Chinese Association (CA) co-interns: Cassidy, Jasline, Michelle, and Truc! We talk about everything from our very first impressions of each other to our intern interview experiences and how CA has actively shaped a large part of our college career. We also touch upon how we first heard about this multicultural organization on campus as well as look back on some of our favorite memories as interns! Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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Self-love is a concept that a lot of people struggle with at any point in their life. Sometimes we get so caught up in offering love and support to others that we forget how to love ourselves. In this episode, Kevin gives you 10 reasons why you should extend some love to yourself. He also touches upon the 5 different love languages and how people can use these love languages to show their love and appreciation for others. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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What are the four elements of nature? In this episode, Kevin goes straight in and talks about each one of these four elements. He ties it in with the 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' animated series as well as astrological zodiac signs and how the different elements serve to be a basis that help shape personality & individual characteristics for each sign. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram! *IMPORTANT NOTE: If you haven't watched 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' yet, streamer discretion is advised. There are plot spoilers in this episode, so please be sure to watch the ATLA animated series before streaming this episode!
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In this episode, we welcome our very first guest speaker: Colette Nguyen! Join us as we divulge how we first met and reflect on valuable memories during our time as high school students teaching English in Chiayi, Taiwan. We go into detail about our experiences while teaching as well as look back on enjoyable moments with our teaching squad. Last but not least, come and find out why we love the Island of Paradise! Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Message & follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram!
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A lot of us have been to a college residential dining hall to eat with friends during our days back when we lived in the dorms, but have you ever wondered what it's like to work there? Join Kevin in this episode as he shares his perspective working at the Anteatery, the dining hall commons in Mesa Court at UCI. He gives you a grand audio tour of the place and recounts several highlight events he experienced as an employee. Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram for more information & updates!
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Stepping into college can sometimes be confusing & scary. For most of us, it's such a huge transition from high school: you control your own schedule, lecture attendance is now optional, and you suddenly have so much freedom to do whatever you want. In this episode, Kevin offers advice to incoming 1st years on how to start off their college career strong. He also talks about classes under his major (Business Economics) and his minor (Accounting). Have any comments or questions? Want Kevin to cover a certain topic in a future episode? Follow @sushi.spill.podcast on Instagram for more information & updates!
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I love listening to podcasts; they're informative, entertaining, and authentic -- so, I decided to start a podcast channel of my own! In this pilot episode, I briefly introduce myself, explain how I chose the title for this podcast channel, as well as talk about my love for sushi and Japanese cuisine & culture.