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Overcoming Dissociation

Today is very special because I have NO guests on the podcast! It’s my first solo episode in about a year, and I’m excited to start doing more solo episodes again. I talk about my journey with memory, how I am overcoming dissociation, and the steps I’m taking to remember more of my life.

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Why Creatives Need to Take Advantage of AI ft. Sarah Stoker

Today I am joined by the delightful Sarah Stoker, co-founder of Seatd.io, an AI consulting agency working to simplify the world of AI for creatives. We talk about why creatives need to start taking advantage of AI and how they can utilize AI tools to bring efficiency to their creativity. Be sure to subscribe to their newsletter at Seatd.io 🙂

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Nipple Piercings, Lazy Gen Zs, and Marriage Myths ft. Tanvi Agrawal and Alyssa So

Today I bring together two of my best friends to play a fun game of Never Have I Ever! Tune in to find out who has nipple piercings, our thoughts on Gen Z in the workplace, and why marriage is not needed in the 21st century.

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FU Elmo

Today I talk about how Elmo is having a moment on Tik Tok, how Gayle’s hit new single “ABCDEFU” became viral inorganically, and how Prada started a digital marketing campaign asking influencers to break ornaments.

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Struggles of a Chinese American ft. Alyssa So

Today I am joined by my friend Alyssa So. We met at UC Berkeley where we both starred in a play called Open Lab: Identity and Belonging. After over 5 years, we reminisce about what the play meant to us. We also talk about our experience growing up Chinese American and the struggles of a first-generation immigrant family.

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How Much #IWeigh

Yes, I lost weight. But I don’t think your self worth should be defined by a number on a scale. This is a bit of a clickbait title if you don’t understand the #IWeigh movement. Sincere shoutout to Jameela Jamil for the brilliant campaign. Today is really different from my other episodes. No guests. Just me talking about my weight loss journey and how it made me a better person. Hope you enjoy!

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How Photography Helped a Computer Scientist ft. Lucy Song

Today I am joined by Lucy Song, a junior at Arizona State University studying Computer Science. We talk about how photography helped her be a better computer scientist and how having hobbies can positively impact your work. Strangely enough, we also have very similar life stories. Hear us talk about that, as well as our struggles with iPhone storage because we never delete photos, and why we believe the 1-page resume mentality needs to go!

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Let’s Redefine Digital Privacy

Every day there seems to be another story about how technology is used to invade people’s privacy. Whether it be through microscopic cameras or exploiting user data, someone always seems to be watching. At this point, we don’t even blink an eye at stories about privacy breaches. How should we redefine digital privacy? Simple. We must remove the mystery behind how user data is exploited and give users full control over their personal information.

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Peloton’s Stock Pedals Backwards

On Wednesday, Peloton released its second earnings report since going public in September. Pelton’s stock has dropped 16% in the last two days following the release of the report. This decrease reflects the Efficient Market Hypothesis. In this podcast episode, I talk about Peloton’s controversial holiday ad that might have led to a decrease in sales, as well as how Peloton is positioning itself as a tech company to fight off copycat competitors like Flywheel.

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The Wild Wild Amazon

Amazon is one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the world. However, most of their profit is not coming from their retail sales. Because of their other profitable ventures, products on Amazon are often cheaper than other vendors, creating a stronghold on the retail industry. Consumers are attracted to the easability of ordering from Amazon, and companies have no choice but to sell on its platform. The low entry level required to be a seller has led to a plethora of counterfeit items. Small businesses who cannot afford to take legal action against these copycats are the ones taking the biggest hit. We have entered the wild wild west of the Internet age, and big companies are having difficulties regulating the content on their platforms. Join me on today’s podcast as I discuss the problems with Amazon, as well as the traumatic realities of being a Facebook moderator.

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The Future of Virtual Influencers

Virtual beings are characters that you know aren’t real but with whom you can build a 2-way emotional relationship. Nowadays, social media platforms are beginning to see the rise of virtual influencers, CGI generated humans that look completely human and getting major brand deals and paid endorsements. The biggest virtual influencer, Miquela Sousa, who has 1.6M Instagram followers, just landed a big Calvin Klein video ad campaign with Bella Hadid. However, many are deeming the ad unrealistic, even going as far as saying it’s offensive for “queer-baiting” consumers since Bella is heterosexual and Miquela is well… a mass of pixels. What does this mean for real-life influencers and how are these virtual influencers going to affect society as a whole? Join me on today’s episode to hear my take on the future of virtual influencers.

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Woodstock 50 is not the New Fyre

Watkins Glen International Racetrack, the proposed venue for the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, officially pulled out of the festival this Monday. This back out among many other misfortunes has left people wondering if Woodstock 50 will happen this August and if it will be the next Fyre Festival, a notoriously failed luxury music festival that took place in 2017. While there are doubts that Woodstock 50 will succeed, I don’t think it can compare to the Fyre Festival disaster. Join me on today’s podcast as I talk about the nitty gritty details of Woodstock and how it is different from Fyre Festival.

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Hello Disney and Goodbye Netflix

Hello Disney and goodbye Netflix! Disney plans on releasing its own streaming service this November called Disney+. In an ambitious move to gain subscribers, they plan on taking all of their TV shows and films off of Netflix, including all the content from their subsidiaries such as Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, etc.. Netflix is rapidly churning out its own original content, creating content that will keep their subscribers hooked. However, it is going to be a major uphill battle for them to gain the credibility that Disney has as a studio and production company. Even more frightening is the fact that Disney also owns Hulu and ESPN+ and plans on packaging the three streaming services. As people are reaching their subscription threshold, can Netflix stay relevant enough to keep its subscribers when Disney joins the content streaming market? Join me on today’s episode as I discuss all the nitty-gritty details of Disney+ and the fate of Netflix.

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The End of James Charles

Four days ago, beauty guru Tati posted a video explaining why they were no longer friends and would not be working with beauty guru, James Charles. He has lost over 3 million subscribers on YouTube because of this video, as well as losing many of his social media followers, including big celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes, Jeffree Star, David Dobrik, and Shane Dawson. In this short span of time, James has gone from one of the most revered makeup artist to a disgrace in the beauty community. Does he deserve this backlash? Join me in today’s episode as I talk about the downfall of James’ career and whether or not I feel this takedown is justified.

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Facebook’s Future is Private

Facebook’s Developer Conference was last Tuesday, and there are major changes to both Facebook’s back end and front end. From secure data storage to an emphasis on Facebook groups and the Messenger app, one thing is for certain: Facebook’s future is private. In today’s episode, I dive deep into the changes Facebook plans on making to not only its interface but also Instagram’s interface. Like counts on IG may disappear from the app, ushering a new era of social media that is more secretive than ever before.

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Faking Going to Coachella and the Rise of Photo Artists

Gabbie Hanna, one of my favorite YouTubers, faked going to Coachella with the help of Kellan Hendry, a 21-year-old photographer who takes ordinary portraits of people and Photoshops them into fantastical wonderlands. They had me and the entire Internet fooled, which made me think about how there is a new artist being born in the digital age: Photo Artists. Along with painters and sculptures, Photoshop and Lightroom editors are using these technologies to create masterpieces. The rise of the “Photo Artist” makes me think about a media studies theory I learned at Cal, which is Walter Benjamin’s notion that the aura for a work of art is lost with the rise of mechanical reproduction. Can a highly Photoshopped image be considered art, or does its ability to be reposted make it lose its credibility? What happens when photo and video manipulation goes too far and is used for political gain? All this and more will be discussed on today’s episode!

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Artemis Fowl: How the Movie and Book will Differ

As a kid, I adored the Artemis Fowl book series. Now the first two novels are being turned into a Disney movie that is set to release August 9th of this year! In this episode of Daisyish Days, I dive deep into the latest news about the movie, including major changes to two of the main characters. I will also give my predictions about which plot points will be altered or left out of the movie.

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Nothing Is Lost On The Internet

Nothing is lost on the Internet. Once you post, it will be online forever. But only for people with devout followers who screenshot their every move… What about us common folk? In today’s episode of Daisyish Days, I dive into how our experience on social media is vastly different from that of a celebrity. I talk about Ariana Grande’s misspelled Japanese hand tattoo, people finder sites that allow you to find the contact info for literally anyone, and the Kardashians’ endorsements of pseudoscience detox/weight loss products on their Instagram accounts. I also highlight British actress and activist, Jameela Jamil, who is trying to change the notion of beauty with her “I Weigh” movement that promotes weighing yourself based on what you are thankful for, rather than the number you get when you step on a scale. Listen to find out why all of this matters and what we can do to stop body shaming ourselves and others.

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Tik Tok: The Door to the Next Wave of Social Networking

Tik Tok is a social media app that is growing rapidly and getting a lot of traction with the Generation Z demographic. Its quick adoption by teens gives us a look at the next wave of social networking. This short video platform full of lip syncs and comedic sketches showcases how nowadays social media content creation is more about creatively expressing yourself, rather than documenting your memories. In this episode, I will be breaking down how Tik Tok works and how AI curated content and machine learning technology is changing our current digital landscape.

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