👋Hello again! It's been a while. I'm back with another episode. This week I'm tackling a topic that I think a lot of us struggle with - having difficult conversations. You know those times when you really need to have a talk with someone but have been putting it off because it's not going to be easy? I've got this thought from the movie that highlighted all the unsaid conversations two people had - The Marriage Story. How many things went unaddressed that likely could have changed the course of...
May 02, 2024•25 min
Hello 👋 As the late night hours blend into the early morning, my mind drifts to games of various sorts - specifically chess, poker, and pondering the broader "games" we engage in across politics, relationships and life in general. I start with factual reflections on chess, noting how it focuses strictly on strategy without luck involved. One player's gain only comes at the direct loss of another. Does this reflect a zero-sum view of success? Are certain real-world arenas similarly cut-throat, w...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Hello! 👋 ( ⬇️ Scroll down to read more) This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Thandar Aung Soe, a bright young woman from Myanmar who was selected as a Chevening scholar for the 2022-2023 intake. Thandar shared her inspirational journey of becoming one of just 8 Chevening scholars from Myanmar last year. She discussed her background and what motivated her to apply for this prestigious UK government scholarship program. The Chevening scholarship provides full financial support for schola...
Sep 25, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Hello! 👋 This week I had the opportunity to catch up with my former colleague Ma Thiri Yadanar Kyaw, who is now working as a Product Manager in the U.S. Thiri shared insights into her career journey and role as a Product Manager. Thiri walked me through how she transitioned from her background in finance into product management. A Product Manager acts as the voice of the customer and helps teams build products that meet customer needs. Her day-to-day involves a lot of meetings, facilitation, ...
Jul 09, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1
👋Hello again! In this week's episode, I dive into the design thinking process for life and career planning using insights from Bill Burnett and Dave Evans’ book “Designing Your Life”. I have been feeling stuck recently in mapping out my next steps, so I revisited this practical handbook on applying design thinking principles to live. The first step in the design process is to identify the problem by clarifying what exactly isn’t working. This involves collecting data over time through self-refl...
Jul 02, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 5
👋Hello again! In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Laura about the concept of minimalism and how to embrace it in our daily lives. Laura is someone I have always admired for her calm and composed nature. Through our friendship, I have come to realize that her minimalistic mindset and lifestyle contribute greatly to her sense of peace. While the minimalism movement has gained mainstream popularity recently through Netflix shows and social media, she has been practising minimalis...
Jun 25, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
👋 Hello again! In this episode, I explore the concept of choice overload and analysis paralysis with my friend Ricky. We discuss Barry Schwartz's book The Paradox of Choice and how having too many options can be overwhelming and stressful rather than empowering. The dilemma extends far beyond choosing which Netflix show to watch or perfume to buy. It impacts crucial life decisions like selecting a career, finding a partner and deciding where to settle down. For me personally, an overabu...
Jun 20, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
👋 Hello again! In this episode, I aim to explore themes of connection, purpose and forgiveness in an reflective way. I will be drawing insights from the anime film Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki and a podcast episode on self-forgiveness from The Atlantic. Spirited Away follows Chihiro, a girl who finds meaning and strength in a strange world. This resonates deeply as we all struggle at times to navigate change and discover our purpose. The podcast discusses a 5-step method for self-forgiveness...
Jun 12, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
👋 hello again! It's been a while. In this episode, I will be reviewing the book "Lost Connections" by Johann Hari and connecting some of the ideas to a recent dhamma talk I listened to by Sayadaw U Zawtika on finding a sense of nobility. As I read through "Lost Connections" this week, I found Hari's research and conclusions about the societal causes of depression quite fascinating. He argues that while serotonin and our individual biochemistry do play a role, there are deeper causes rooted in h...
Jun 04, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
I've been disappearing from this Podcast platform for a while now and now I'm back. And I'm back with an unusual topic, something that I'd never consider broadcasting- political situations. On the morning of 1 February 2021, the Tatmadaw—Myanmar's military deposed democratically elected members of Myanmar's ruling party, NLD and staged the coup. From the nights that followed, residents across the country show the dissent by banging pots and honking car horns. Day-7 in and the pot-banging gets lo...
Feb 07, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In episode 4, I conversed with Ko Swan, from whom I inspired "Ask and you shall receive"-the drive and courage to keep exploring and pushing the boundaries. We are quite close- we used to work together, travel places, talk to people and explore new possibilities outside and within. He was my #1 guest list of this podcast yet, in first attempt, we ended up talking over life than actually recording this. So, we tried again! This time, not face to face yet we cover pretty much everything we want to...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
About Ep- 003: In episode 3 of Project Curiosity-Burmese Podcast, I try something different- Mental Health. I converse with a good friend, an educator and counsellor- Ma Ju @ Ma Kyu Laie Thu with whom I can't stop sharing my feelings and stories. She is someone who could make anyone comfortable presenting their true-selves, We conversed about: -Her journey from a language teacher to becoming an Educator/ Counsellor. -Mental Health, the importance of it, indicators of mental illness. -Stigmas and...
Jun 09, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
About Ep- 002: In episode 2 of Project Curiosity-Burmese Podcast, I converse with my childhood's inspiration, now a good friend-a doctor, a former TV personality, a director and an author- Ko Naythar. I explored what he's learnt throughout different careers, fear and motivation behind them, how he handles fame and popularity while keep dreaming BIG and building his personal brand around sincerity. In my second attempt doing a podcast, I invite Ko Naythar, who I find inspirational and interesting...
May 23, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2
About Ep: 001 (Part-1): In the Part-1 of the debut episode of the Project Curiosity-Burmese Podcast, Win converses with his colleague, Ma Phyu Mon Theint, Head of Design at Yoma Bank, and a wonderful mom (on Mother's Day!) about what is Design to her, how she found her career in it, current industry-landscape of Design in Myanmar, how her mentors helped guide her career and how she does the same now. Her charisma, honesty and transparency create a unique culture and vibe in her team of creative ...
May 16, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
About Ep: 001 (Part-2): In the Part-2 of the debut episode of the Project Curiosity-Burmese Podcast, Win converses with his colleague, Ma Phyu Mon Theint, Head of Design at Yoma Bank, and a wonderful mom (on Mother's Day!) about How she defines purpose in the intersection of Data, Design and People, how she motivates and builds a culture in her team, what gets easier and harder as a leader, a mom and the personal values that she holds on. About Project Curiosity: Finally! I’ve been talking, over...
May 15, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
