Too Long; Don’t Listen

E25 Becoming a Musician

In this Episode, Yasmine Gill talks about her journey as a performing artist in London. From studying Communication at London School of Economics (LSE) to following her passion for music, Yasmine shares her experience as a singer from Montreal to London. If you want real-time updates from TL; DL, you can join me on:Patreon Community 🚀 patreon.com/user?u=89903495 Instagram 🤳 https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/ LinkedIn 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/Twitter 🐦 https://twitter.com/tldltodayYouTube 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@tldltoday00:00 Welcome & Introduction 01:41 Studies & Career Choices07:20 Music Scene In London 11:40 How Do You Write Songs?15:00 Feel Melody Explained19:40 Collaborating With A Remote Team24:30 Next Steps In Singing Career26:50 Personality Test & Closing

E24 Running My First Marathon

This is my first solo episode based on your request!I am answering all of your questions, from 'what made you do it' and 'did you hit a wall' to 'what kept you going throughout the race'. I cover all of these and more.If you want real-time updates from TL; DL, you can join me on:Patreon Community 🚀 patreon.com/user?u=89903495 Instagram 🤳 https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/ LinkedIn 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/Twitter 🐦 https://twitter.com/tldltodayYouTube 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@tldltoday
 
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00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:20 How I Started Running and Why I Love It05:25 Why A Marathon?08:45 What Kept Me Going10:32 The Runner’s High13:10 Psychological vs. Physical14:20 My Personality Type18:50 Training Plan21:00 Closing and Summary

E23 Espree Devora, The Girl Who Gets It Done

Espree Devora, aka The Girl Who Gets It Done, is a well-known entrepreneur, podcast host, and community builder in the tech industry. Espree is the founder of WeAreLATech, a platform that showcases the startup ecosystem in Los Angeles, and the host of the Women in Tech podcast, which highlights the stories of women making a difference in the tech world.
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E22 Launching A Tea Company In London

Michelle is a young female entrepreneur who kickstarted a career in Fintech (full-time) while working on a family-owned tea brand called Row & Ma, in both Paris and London.Her experience and story showcase her willingness to learn and grow as a young entrepreneur to ultimately found her own business.
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00:00 Welcome & Introduction
01:15 From Business to Marketing
4:00 The Story of Row & Ma
7:00 Worklife Balance
10:40 Brand Expansion 
15:00 Personality Test & Closing

E21 Women In Tech Edition: Revolutionising Restaurant Discovery

This is the first episode where I'm joined by two guests, Isabella and Derin, co-founders of LocalMeal.LocalMeal's mission is to rebuild trust in restaurant recommendations wherever you are. Tune in to hear from LocalMeal's co-founders, the challenges faced, and the business growth strategy. If you want real-time updates from TL; DL, you can join me on:Patreon Community 🚀 patreon.com/user?u=89903495 Instagram 🤳 https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/ LinkedIn 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/Twitter 🐦 https://twitter.com/tldltodayYouTube 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@tldltoday
00:00 Welcome & Introductions02:00 Introducing LocalMeal 05:00 Building LocalMeal07:24 The Product09:45 Marketing, Team, and Community13:00 Community Growth17:05 Time Management Between Studies and Work24:33 Personality Test: Protagonists29:50 Closing & Final Tips

E20 Founding a Health Tech Startup

Oliver founded Tailoraid after quitting medical school to pursue an MSc in Digital Health Management & Data Intelligence at EM Lyon.
During his student experience, he met his co-founders. Through passion and hard work, the three graduates have built a product that aims to shape and disrupt the future of patient data and healthcare.If you want real-time updates from TL; DL, you can join me on:Patreon Community 🚀 patreon.com/user?u=89903495 Instagram 🤳 https://www.instagram.com/toolongdontlisten/ LinkedIn 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/too-long-don-t-listen/Twitter 🐦 https://twitter.com/tldltodayYouTube 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@tldltoday
00:00 Welcome & Introduction4:00 Why Healthcare? 7:20 Decision-Making Process To Quit Med School13:40 Why and how Tech?17:30 Tailoraid 18:30 Challenges
23:15 Importance of the Team24:30 Personality Test: The Protagonist27:30 Tips & Closing

E19 The intriguing correlation between personality types and career decisions

Thomas Erikson, the bestselling author of "Surrounded by Idiots," joins me in Episode 19 to discuss the intriguing correlation between personality types and career decisions. Thomas shares valuable insights and practical tips for anyone who wants to make informed choices about their professional future.
 
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00:00 Welcome & Introduction02:30 Why & How Thomas Wrote The Book07:44 Surrounded By Idiots, A Sneak Peak13:30 How To Identify Your Personality Type
19:30 How Much Is It Nurture vs. Nature?23:50 Can I Go From One Colour To Another?33:40 Is There An Actual Correlation Between Personality & Career Decisions?42:10 Personality Test & Closing

E18 Launching The First Gen Z Led Social Media Agency

In 2020, Erifili launched the Z Link, the first Gen Z-led social media agency helping brands reach the generation of digital natives. In this episode, Erifili takes us through how she founded and scaled the business, and shares practical tips along the way.
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00:00 Welcome & Introduction01:35 Founding The Z Link 04:00 Identifying A Passion05:40 Applying To University08:00 Studying MSc Strategic Marketing 11:00 Time Management System 12:20 Scaling The Z Link15:10 The Gen Z Club 17:34 Personality Test: The Advocate (INFJ) 20:12 Tips & Closing

E17 From graduating in Tunisia to working in tech marketing in San Francisco

Maya moved to the US from Tunisia and graduated in BBA Business Management & Marketing at the University of San Francisco. After graduating, she joined Twilio, a cloud management system, where she works as a Field Marketing Coordinator. In this episode, Maya talks about her journey from Tunisia to SF, to then working in tech, something she never thought she would do.
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00:00 Welcome02:21 Moving To San Francisco09:50 Working In Tech 12:30 Field Marketing In B2B Marketing14:12 Next Steps16:50 Personality Test: The Protagonist (ENFJ)20:55 Tips & Closing

E16 From competitive Basketball in Cyprus to Strategy Consulting in London

Michael joined the Cypriot army at the age of 18 after High School. Following his service, he moved to the UK and completed a BSc in Business Management from the University of Kent with an Athletic Scholarship for Basketball. Upon spending a year in industry in Norway, he developed an interest in both Strategy and the Energy industry. This led to him to pursue an MSc in Economics & Strategy at Imperial College Business School. Today, Michael works in Strategy Consulting in Energy & Commodities at Accenture.
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00:00 Welcome & Introduction 02:35 The Cypriot Army And Choice Of Studies 05:08 Cyprus vs. The UK 06:40 Norway And The Energy Industry 09:00 Choice of Master Studies 12:30 Accenture As A Grad Analyst 16:42 Personality Test: The Commander 20:40 Tips & Closing