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Social Confoes 118 - An Unqualified Take on the Oil & Gas Industry

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:05:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Confoes, hosts Diego and Jean-luc explore a variety of topics, including the economy, extractive industries, and the rise of new economic powers. They also touch on the importance of understanding history and how it can inform our present decisions. Throughout the episode, they offer insights and hot takes on various issues, making for a thought-provoking discussion.

Key Takeaways:

The world is experiencing a shift in economic power, with new players emerging and taking control of industries previously dominated by the West.
Extractive industries, particularly oil and gas, have played a significant role in the development of the global economy, but alternative forms of energy are gaining ground.
Understanding history and learning from the successes and failures of past societies can inform our decisions in the present.
The rise of new economic powers is leading to a more competitive global market, with new opportunities and challenges emerging.
It's important to keep up to date with developments and continue learning in order to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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Social Confoes 117 - The Story Behind PLU

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Social Confoes, where we talk to creative minds from all around the world. Today's guest is Hedwig de la Fuente, also known as PLU, a graphic designer and photographer with a unique story behind his name. He's the founder of de la Fuente design and Pics by PLU photography brand. In this episode, we'll be discussing his creative journey and the importance of finding your own identity in the art world. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

He shares his insights on the importance of having a good product before investing in fancy equipment, the role of branding in enhancing a business, and the power of social media for networking and news. PLU also gives us a glimpse of his personal studio setup and shares his thoughts on properly presenting and taking pictures.

Key Takeaways:

Don't prioritize investing in expensive equipment over having a good product.
Proper branding can enhance a business and its individual brand.
Social media can be an effective tool for networking and staying up-to-date on news and trends.
Scanning efficiently and not wasting time on irrelevant information is an important skill for social media consumption.

Connect with PLU on all the socials.

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Social Confoes 116 - What is Money

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:15:00 +0000

Welcome to Social Confoes! In this episode, Diego and Jean-luc discuss the road to financial independence. We explore the concept of money and its definition, as well as the popular FIRE movement and the importance of having a low time preference.

Here are 5 key takeaways from this episode:

Financial independence is about having the freedom to decide what you do with your money.
The popular FIRE movement involves working hard to accumulate wealth early in life, so you can retire and do the things you love later on.
Consistency is key in achieving financial independence.
It's important to have a low time preference, which means delaying gratification for later higher value use cases.
Understanding your own spending habits and being conscious about your financial decisions is crucial in achieving financial independence.

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Social Confoes 115 - The 'Work for Yourself' Dream

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:05:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Confoes, the hosts discuss the hype surrounding entrepreneurship and the impact it has on society and the economy. They cover topics such as access to information and online resources, the rise of social media influencer culture, and the shift in work culture and values among different generations. The hosts also touch on the concept of overnight success and the role of luck in entrepreneurship.

Key takeaways:

Access to information and online resources has made entrepreneurship more accessible to a wider audience.
Social media has created a culture of instant gratification and the concept of overnight success.
The shift in work culture and values among different generations has led to a greater focus on quality of life over state of life.
Perseverance is more important than luck in entrepreneurship.
The impact of entrepreneurship on society and the economy is complex and multifaceted, and requires careful consideration.

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Social Confoes 114 - Leadership and Empowerment w/ Jodie Padilla

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Social Confoes podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Jodie Padilla as our guest. Jodie is an engineer with a specialization in higher education and a master's degree in innovation and development of business. She is the founder of "Líderes Hub", an organization that trains future leaders in specialized leadership, such as promoters of equity and inclusion, and competitiveness and innovation. Jodie is also an activist, postgraduate professor, author, and scientific researcher. She has been recognized internationally for her work, including being a Climate Reality Leader trained by former Vice President of the USA Al Gore, and the first Ecuadorian winner of the Global Writing Contest "Share Your Voice" by Girls In Tech HQ San Francisco. In this episode, Jodie will discuss the importance of volunteer work and community involvement, her experience with leadership in volunteer organizations, and how to empower others to become leaders in their own communities. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation with Jodie Padilla.

Matilde is the first Ecuadorian to have her doodle on Google. And the Doodle is not only appearing in Ecuador, it's appearing in Latin America, Italy, Ireland, and United Kingdom. And I said, I apply for that. I send my proposal. I asked for it and I couldn't believe it.

Here are 5 major take-aways from Jodie:

Jodie emphasizes the importance of being present and happy in everything you do, even if it doesn't seem to be leading to immediate success.
She encourages people to explore different aspects of their lives and not to get stuck with anything, even if it means leaving a certain place or person.
Jodie recommends volunteering as a way to develop skills, make connections, and give back to the community.
She believes that everyone has something to offer and should consider themselves a leader, even if they are not in a formal leadership position.
Jodie stresses the importance of connecting with people on a human level and focusing on the things we have in common, rather than our differences, in order to build strong communities.

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Social Confoes 113 - Using AI in Real Life Situations

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:15:00 +0000

this episode of Social Confoes, the hosts discuss the use of AI in real-life situations with guests Antoine and Iwan. The conversation covers a range of topics, including AI-generated art, the impact of AI on education, and the potential for AI to automate certain tasks. The guests also share their experiences with AI tools and their thoughts on the future of AI.

Key Takeaways

AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in various industries and applications, including art and education.
AI tools can be useful for increasing productivity, but they should not be used as a shortcut to learning or understanding a subject.
The quality of AI-generated content varies widely, and it is important to review the output to ensure accuracy.
AI is still a learning process, and there is much potential for its use in various industries and applications. However, it is important to approach it with caution and to understand its limitations.

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Social Confoes 112 - Arts and Creativity

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:01:10 +0000

Welcome to the latest episode of Social Confoes, the podcast where we discuss the intersection of creativity, technology, and society. In this episode, hosts Diego and Jean-luc delve into the relationship between creativity and productivity, and how to balance both in a business setting. They also explore the concept of artists being trapped by the expectations of a wider audience, and the potential impact of AI on the creative industry.

Key Takeaways

The balance between creativity and productivity is crucial when working on a project with a restricted time frame, and it requires setting a framework and then pushing creativity within it.
When an artist becomes mainstream, they face the pressure of meeting the expectations of a wider audience, and this can lead to a loss of authenticity and creativity.
AI is just another tool in the arsenal of the creative industry, and the danger lies in not adapting to it rather than using it.
Once an artist becomes recognized, they have the ability to do whatever they want because they have established their brand and reputation.
The most distinctive technological shift in recent history has been the debate between painters and photographers, and now the introduction of AI is just another extension of technology in the creative industry.

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Social Confoes 111 - Influencer and AI Marketing w/ Mike Allton

Tue, 09 May 2023 15:15:00 +0000

Welcome to Social Confoes! Today's episode features an international keynote speaker, award-winning consultant, and author at The Social Media Hat, Mike Allton. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, Mike has established a reputation for being able to explain complex topics in easy-to-understand ways. He is also the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Agorapulse, a robust social media management tool favored by agencies and social media influencers around the world. Join us as we discuss influencer marketing from both the brand and influencer's point of view.

I think it's important to note that. Everybody's an influencer. To a certain extent, maybe you don't intend to be an influencer, but if you have people who are connected with you in real life, on social media, wherever the case might be, and you give them recommendations, you give them ideas, you give them suggestions, you're influencing them. ~ Mike Allton

Here are 5 major take-aways from Mike’s conversation:

The Metaverse is not likely to have the kind of impact that a lot of people thought it would have and may even be abandoned as an idea. AI, on the other hand, is becoming more entangled in our day-to-day lives and is starting to catch on with normal people, as it is integrated more prominently into our tools.
As AI is integrated more prominently, it is going to make it so that individuals, regular people can ask questions in a very natural language kind of a way, and get a natural language response, rather than a list of 10 websites that may or may not have anything to do with what they asked.
Influencers should be careful not to allow AI to recreate or generate everything they say. They should use it as a guide, as inspiration, but make sure that they are investing themselves in everything they are doing so that their community continues to be authentic tomorrow.
Pay attention to trends and what has been trending for a while as an influencer or business owner. Businesses should be thinking about how they can use AI to help them in their content creation, reach their audience, and build their community.
Differentiate yourself as an influencer or business owner and invest in yourself in everything you are doing so that your community continues to be authentic tomorrow. Your influence is based on the relationship between your audience and you as an individual, as a person, and AI can't duplicate that.

Learn more about Mike on: https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/mike-allton

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Social Confoes 110 - Learning, Unlearning and Relearning

Tue, 09 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

societal contexts. They delve into the idea of first principle thinking and how breaking down concepts into fundamental pieces can lead to new and innovative ideas. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in learning and how biases can be introduced into the process.

Here are 5 key take-aways from the conversation:

Learning, unlearning, and relearning are all important skills to have in both personal and societal contexts.
First principle thinking involves breaking down concepts into fundamental pieces and rearranging them to create something new or better.
AI can introduce biases into the learning process and it's important to critically assess information.
Breathing is an important aspect of physical health and it's important to relearn how to breathe properly as we age.
Learning communities should be built around knowledge-sharing rather than just financial gain.

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Social Confoes 109 - Reinventing Yourself

Tue, 09 May 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Diego and Jean-luc dive into the topic of reinventing oneself in this week's episode of Social Confoes. They discuss the importance of conscious reinventions, the impact of knowledge and experience on personal growth, and the role of external factors such as Covid-19 in shaping our lives. The conversation then shifts to the topic of reinventing countries, with a discussion on the challenges and opportunities faced by smaller nations. They touch on the importance of history and the need for a strong leader to drive change. Finally, they wrap up the episode by exploring the role of support and accountability in the process of reinventing oneself.

Here are 5 key take-aways from the conversation:

Reinventing oneself is a conscious process that requires reflection, knowledge, and experience.
External factors such as Covid-19 can also prompt reinvention, often in unexpected ways.
Reinventing a country requires a strong leader and a willingness to challenge traditional paths.
Dual nationality and international partnerships can provide new opportunities for smaller nations.
Support and accountability are crucial in staying true to one's goals and values during the process of reinvention.

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Social Confoes 108 - Creating Your Own Culture w/ Suchi Sairam

Tue, 09 May 2023 13:45:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Confoes, we sit down with Suchi Sairam, an Indian-Texan-Minnesotan-American Multicultural Artpreneur, artist, and author. We discuss her multiple award-winning children's book, "Dancing Deepa," and the important themes of representation, empowerment, risk-taking, and overcoming assumptions. Suchi shares her unique perspective on navigating multiple cultures and identities and how she integrates the arts, multiculturalism. Join us as we delve into the power of passion and the value of pursuing what you love with Suchi Sairam on Social Confoes.

Here are 5 major take-aways from Suchi's conversation:

Cultural inputs from different places can lead to a unique culture for an individual.
Encouragement and freedom to pursue one's interests is important for personal and professional growth.
The critical mass of a cultural community can help to maintain and evolve cultural traditions.
Access to media and technology can provide more inputs for cultural understanding and appreciation.
Cultural exchange and mingling can lead to a global culture that is diverse and unique.

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Social Confoes 107 - Maximizing the Value of Your Business w/ Cristina Espiritu

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:45:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Confoes, hosts Diego and Jean-luc speak with Cristina Espiritu, an international valuation expert and business strategist with over 20 years of experience. She has helped countless businesses propel themselves to new heights. She is the founder of Sparkvation Consulting, My Jeepney Stop, and EmPHorium, and has also served in leadership positions in non-profit organizations around the world. We discuss how to maximize the value of your business during a crisis, the importance of understanding different cultures in business, and nuances that can make or break a business deal. Tune in for valuable insights and tips from this seasoned expert.

"Valuation is more of an art than it is a science." - Cristina

Here are 5 major takeaways from the conversation with Cristina:

Valuation is more of an art than a science. It's all about creating a story to back up numbers and applying them to describe a reasonable point of view.
Multiculturalism is an important aspect of business, and it's important to understand different cultures to avoid miscommunication and misunderstandings.
Food is a big part of Filipino culture and is a way of showing love and hospitality.
There are nuances in different cultures that can make or break a business deal, so it's important to be aware of them.
Valuations are calculated at a point in time and cannot predict the future, so there can be discrepancies between the valuation and the actual outcome.

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Social Confoes 106 - Finding your Vantage Point w/ Gib Stewart

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:30:00 +0000

Roland (Gib) Stewart is the founder of Vantage Point Franchises and More LLC. He started his career helping people find jobs, eventually leading the state system in job placements. He then invested in real estate and started a property management company. Gib also developed seven dental/medical office buildings and purchased two franchises. He became a franchise consultant to help people actualize their dreams. Gib positions his clients to navigate toward success and believes everyone deserves a mentor.

Here are 5 major take-aways from Gib's interview:

Change your surroundings and perspectives if things are not going well for you.
Learn how to breathe properly during stressful situations.
Having a routine can be beneficial, for example, an eight-minute breakfast that includes exercise.
Having good mentors and support systems can make a big impact on your life.
Reading is important, and it's never too late to learn how to read properly.

Quotes from Gib:

"If you're in a bad place, get rid of those friends and find some good ones and get on with life because there's so much going on that's positive and available and you can look forward to."
"When things look bad, you just take another deep breath and you'll be fine. Just breathe. Just breathe."
"I always picture myself walking down a road and I always figure, okay, so here's where I am, there's where I wanna be. And the next question is, how am I gonna get there?"
"I never liked working for somebody. I retired my first time at the age of 50, retired twice and almost a third time, and finally decided it just wasn't for me. I'm having too much fun."
"I think it's important to know how much opportunity is out in the world and so many places."

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Social Confoes 105 - Women in Sports Tech w/ Shannon Ferguson

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:15:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Confoes, hosts Diego and Jean-luc sit down with Shannon Ferguson, Co-Founder and CEO of FanSaves, an award-winning tech startup that connects sports fans to sponsors through a digital couponing platform. Shannon shares her insights on being a woman in sports tech, the importance of understanding user needs, and overcoming adversity as a founder. Listen in for valuable takeaways on entrepreneurship, sponsorship, and the future of sports.

Here are five major take-aways from Shannon's interview:

Non-technical co-founders can learn and succeed in the tech startup industry.
Fan Saves aims to eliminate paper coupons from professional sports and beyond.
Starting a business can be a result of seeing a problem and taking it into your own hands.
Canada's sports culture is growing, and there is a lot of passion for Canadian athletes.
Small businesses and startups have different goals and models, with startups aiming to take on investment and grow quickly.

Quotes from Shannon

"Our mission is to eliminate paper coupons from professional sports and beyond." - Shannon

"90% of fans can't name more than five of their favorite team sponsors. So sponsors are paying millions of dollars in some cases, and fans do not know who they are." - Shannon

"We trusted and worked with the wrong people. All of our developers were local. But we had to learn as we went." - Shannon

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Social Confoes 104 - Entrepreneurship is Gambling

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Welcome to this episode of Social Confoes, where we explore the intersection of society, culture, and economics. In this episode, hosts Diego and Jean-luc discuss the role of entrepreneurship and wealth creation in today's world. They delve into the pressures of the "rat race," the importance of optionality, and the potential pitfalls of pursuing wealth. Join us as we explore the nuances of entrepreneurship and the challenges of navigating uncertainty in pursuit of financial success.

Here is an overview of some takeaways from the conversation between Diego and Jean-luc:

They discuss their experiences celebrating the holiday of Holy and the importance of appreciating the freedoms and opportunities that exist in their country.
Suriname is an underrated place because of the freedom and familial safety net it offers.
The pressure of the "rat race" in Suriname is less than in other places, allowing for more freedom to try new things.
As people build wealth, they become their own worst enemy, as they fear losing it and spend more money to protect it.

“The greatest insurance against Uncertainty is optionality. “

"Too much wealth brings about misfortune. Increasing your wealth makes you fear losing it. You spend money to assuage your fears and then have to earn more."

Diego's quote from the Social Confoes podcast is a reminder that wealth can come with its own set of challenges and fears. As people strive for financial success and try to build generational wealth, they may also find themselves trapped in a never-ending cycle of earning more to protect what they have. This can lead to a constant fear of losing it all and a pressure to continue working long after one might have hoped to retire or enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Diego's perspective is especially relevant given the recent economic turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have lost jobs, businesses have closed, and the future remains uncertain. It's important for individuals and societies to consider what truly matters most and to find a balance between financial security and other aspects of life.

This serves as a thoughtful reminder to reflect on our priorities and to question whether the pursuit of wealth is worth the potential costs.

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Social Confoes 103 - The Business of Seaweed w/ Joshua Forte

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:20:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk with YLAI Almuni Joshua Forte. He is the founder of Red Diamond Compost Inc. is an award-winning biotech social enterprise that creates the world's cleanest green agrochemical solutions, from organic waste residuals and invasive plants such as the Sargassum seaweed, plaguing the region for the past few years. As an advocate of regenerative organic agriculture, his work with organizations in various capacities across the region and internationally has awarded him recognition as an expert in the field of climate-smart environmental management.

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Social Confoes 102 - Everyone Needs a Coach in Life w/ Kelly Knowles

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:15:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk with coach Kelly Knowles. Kelly is a multi-talented professional with a wealth of experience and a passion for serving others. As a Toastmaster Competent Communicator, she has honed her communication skills to perfection, ensuring that she is always heard and understood. In addition to this, she is a Six Sigma Greenbelt, a testament to her dedication to improving processes and achieving results. Working with Kelly is an experience like no other. She provides a professional yet warm environment, where everyone feels comfortable and valued. Kelly's coaching is always focused on the whole person, ensuring that real results are achieved that apply to personal and professional development. Her oratory skills are second to none, with a commanding yet disarming presence that leaves a lasting impression. Kelly is a true professional, a coach, and mentor who is dedicated to helping others succeed.

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Social Confoes 101 - Love it or Not

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:10:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc discuss the significance of Valentine and the commercialization of holidays.

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Social Confoes 100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:05:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc celebrate 100 episodes of Social Confoes.

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Social Confoes 099 - Investing and a Growth Mindset w/ Nacho

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk with Ignacio Peruzzo aka Nacho. He is a chemical engineer turned self-taught investor and crypto and web3 writer. He runs his own blog and YouTube channel where he shares his insights on economics, crypto, and NFTs. As a co-founder of "The Pulse", Nacho is dedicated to empowering communities through content creation and meaningful connections in the crypto, investment, and personal development space. With a desire to escape Argentina's chronic inflation problem, Nacho discovered traditional investing and later became a passionate advocate for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs. He is active on Twitter and Discord, connecting with people from all over the world to learn and discuss these topics. When he's not immersed in the world of finance and technology, Nacho loves to have deep and thoughtful conversations about his true passion: basketball. Nacho was born, raised, and still resides in Argentina.

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Social Confoes 098 - Education and Sustainability w/ Daniela Hernandez

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego has a conversation with Daniela Hernandez. As the General Director of Earth & Life University, Daniela is dedicated to providing the best co-creation and learning experience for the university community and its allies. With a Master's in Ecotechnologies and Sustainable Innovation and a background as a consultant in eco-efficiency, Daniela brings a wealth of experience to the table. And if that wasn't enough, she's also a beekeeper and founder of Maya Bacab, working to revive the tradition of caring for Melipon bees. To top it all off, Daniela is an active member of the Mexican Association of Business Women and was even recognized as one of 250 young leaders from Latin America in the Young Leaders of America Initiative Program.

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Social Confoes 097 - Social Entrepreneurship w/ Vitor Ungari

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego has a chat with Vitor Ungari.

Meet Vitor Ungari, a former soccer player turned social entrepreneur. After graduating in engineering in 2013, Vitor dove into the world of social entrepreneurship and had the opportunity to lead the Enactus Brasil program as a program manager, inspiring over 3000 university students to make a positive impact on 100,000 people through 200 social impact projects.

With a background as an ecosystems manager at the Wadhwani Foundation, Vitor founded “A + Social” to bridge the gap between the private and third sectors. He is now the CEO of Aurica, a startup that increases ESG intelligence and the impact of organizations. Vitor is a believer in collective intelligence and is active in various networks such as YLAI, Social Good Brasil, Young Leaders, and Conscious Capitalism.

As a National Youth Adviser at CONJUVE and the International Youth Day, and an advisory board member of All 4 Food and Vortex Universitário, Vitor continues to make a positive impact in his community. He was awarded the 2020-21 Alan Harpham Award for his distinguished actions in promoting the professionalization of project management in the humanitarian and international development sectors. Join us as we explore Vitor's journey and insights on social entrepreneurship.

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Social Confoes 096 - Social Media Education w/ Jennifer Radke

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk with Jennifer Radke. She is a seasoned business leader with over 15 years of experience in sales and team management. She is a passionate coach who believes in the growth and success of each team member as the key to business success. Jennifer started her career in higher education and values continuous learning. In 2014, she became a Social Media Strategist certified by the National Institute for Social Media and went on to become a certified instructor.

With a love for teaching, training, and consulting, Jennifer founded Socially Inspired, a social media consulting agency that helps small business owners with their social sales and media strategy. In 2016, she became the owner and CEO of the National Institute for Social Media, where she leads a team of accomplished professionals to provide top-notch training and industry certifications in social media.

Jennifer is driven by seeking challenges, accountability, and positive results. She believes in lifelong learning and the importance of professional networks for growth and new opportunities. Her goal is to help others find their "ah-ha" moment and achieve their full potential.

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Social Confoes 095 - Leadership in Business w/ Boris Blanco

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Leadership in Business w/ Boris Blanco

Social Confoes 094 - AI Takeover, FTX Recap, Closing 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:15:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk take a quick look back at 2022, talk about the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments such as ChatGPT and Midjourney for images. We also recap what happened in the last month surrounding the FTX incident.

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Social Confoes 093 - Culture and Heritage with Kids /w Nadia Khan

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:10:00 +0000

Culture and Heritage with Kids /w Nadia Khan

Social Confoes 092 - Brave Wise Women w/ Jen Legaspi

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:05:00 +0000

Brave Wise Women w/ Jen Legaspi

Social Confoes 091 - The Impact of our Environment on our Mental Health /w Maria Welty

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

The Impact of our Environment on our Mental Health /w Maria Welty

Social Confoes 090 - Educating Children with Special Needs w/ Jessi Hersey

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:29:10 +0000

Educating Children with Special Needs w/ Jessi Hersey

Social Confoes 089 - Navigating Mental Health w/ Jacqueline Corcoran

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:22:38 +0000

Navigating Mental Health w/ Jacqueline Corcoran

Social Confoes 088 - Improving Health Naturally w/ Jodie Isaacs

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:16:10 +0000

Improving Health Naturally w/ Jodie Isaacs

Social Confoes 087 - Suriname Meets the Metaverse w/ Aragorn Meulendijks (ItsMrMetaverse)

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:10:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have a thoughtful conversation with Aragorn Meulendijks aka ItsMrMetaverse, the developments around the Metaverse. Aragorn was recently in Suriname for the Social Media Conference Suriname as a speaker. We dive deeper into his experience and future thoughts on where we may be heading as a society through technological developments.

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Social Confoes 086 - Mental Resilience and Adapting to Cultures w/ Virginia Lemos

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:05:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have a conversation with Dr. Virginia Lemos about developing mental resilience and here experience with adapting to new cultures based on her immigrant heritage.

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Social Confoes 085 - Why 'Health' is Overrated w/ Matthew LaBosco

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Confoes Diego and Jean-luc have a conversation with Matthew LaBosco about why he thinks 'Health' is overrated.

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Social Confoes 084 - From Suffering to Growing w/ Karis Meier

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:37:56 +0000

From Suffering to Growing w/ Karis Meier

Social Confoes 083 - Payment Systems and Virtual Reality w/ Simon Noerdjan

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:31:24 +0000

We talk about Payment Systems and Virtual Reality w/ Simon Noerdjan

Social Confoes 082 - Why We Need a Social Media Conference

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:48:37 +0000

Why We Need a Social Media Conference

Social Confoes 081 - Dual Citizenship

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:38:25 +0000

We talk Dual Citizenship 🌎

Social Confoes 080 - The World of Data Collecting and Creative Commons w/ Andra Waagmeester

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:33:45 +0000

The World of Data Collecting and Creavive Commons w/ Andra Waagmeester

Social Confoes 079 - Scholarships and Opportunities /w Ruiz Kartoredjo

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:28:09 +0000

Scholarships and Opportunities /w Ruiz Kartoredjo

Social Confoes 078 - Jean-luc is Writing a Book

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:34:22 +0000

Jean-luc is Writing a Book

Social Confoes 077 - The Evolution of Ecommerce w/ Jeff Howell

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:25:00 +0000

The Evolution of Ecommerce w/ Jeff Howell

Social Confoes 076 - Traveling the USA

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:23:18 +0000

Traveling the USA

Social Confoes 075 - Meet the Interns

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:22:40 +0000

Meet the Interns

Social Confoes 074 - YLAI Update and Carnival in Suriname

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:14:13 +0000

YLAI Update and Carnival in Suriname

Social Confoes 073 - Generational Management of Family Businesses w/ Mario Escoto Damas

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:08:40 +0000

Generational Management of Family Businesses w/ Mario Escoto Damas

Social Confoes 071 - Summer Solstice

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:05:55 +0000

Social Confoes 071

Social Confoes 070 - The World is Burning, Buy Crypto or Bye Crypto - The World is Burning, Buy Crypto or Bye Crypto

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:00:27 +0000

Social Confoes 070

Social Confoes 069 - 69 Ways to get Started in Crypto, NFTs and Web3

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:52:41 +0000

Social Confoes 069

Social Confoes 068 - Entrepreneurial Sessions Continued

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:55:44 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc finally return to the show after taking a month break.

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Social Confoes 067 - Entrepreneurial Sessions

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:51:49 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc finally return to the show after taking a month break.

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Social Confoes 066 - Streaming Content and the Terra Luna Incident

Mon, 23 May 2022 12:57:07 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc finally return to the show after taking a month break.

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Social Confoes 065 - The Return

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:25:45 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc finally return to the show after taking a month break.

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Social Confoes 064 - Takeaways from Social Media Marketing World

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:45:14 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk about some key takeaways from the recent Social Media Marketing World.

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Social Confoes 063 - Working Towards Serendipity w/ DRock

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:30:49 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have talk with DRock about how hard work and intent play an important role in serendipity, which is how he ended up working as a videographer with Gary Vaynerchuck.

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Social Confoes 062 - Airport Edition

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:12:18 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have catch up during a travel transit in the Panama Airport.

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Social Confoes 061 - A Quick Update

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:11:04 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have quick update about the Social Media Marketing World.

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Social Confoes 060 - Navigating Life as an Introverted Entrepreneur w/ Mariella Franker

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:39:01 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have talk with Mariella Franker about how she transitioned from scientist into an introverted entrepreneur. Definitely check out her upcoming masterclasses and sign up for her newsletter at thefrankermessage.com.

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Social Confoes 059 - Geeking Out on Relatability

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:56:44 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have have a little geekout.

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Social Confoes 058 - The Dutch Web3 Community w/ Bo Smol

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc have a chat with Bo Smol about the movement around the Dutch Web3 community that he founded in late 2021. If you speak Dutch or are interested in the Web3 and NFTs in general join The Dutch Web3 Community Discord Server.

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Social Confoes 057 - The Journey of a Codette w/ Julie Sundar

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:43:43 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc look talk with Julie Sundar. She's the founder of Codettes and strives to teach women a about the opportunities in tech.

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Social Confoes 056 - Facebook Controversy, Joe Rogan Super Media and Building Habits

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:25:37 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc look talk about recent developments in the media space around Facebook and Joe Rogan. We close off the episode with an intervention.

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Social Confoes 055 - Web3 and Climate Change w/ Timothy Goudzand

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:39:18 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc look into to Infinitri's founder Timothy Goudzand. We learn more about his passion around climate change and the role web3 can play in it.

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Social Confoes 054 - Understanding Web3, NFTs and Scams w/ Dr. Jeremy

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc take a deeper dive into NFT land and the scams that orbit around it with Dr. Jeremy from Aspen Scam Busters.

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Social Confoes 053 - Microsoft Acquires Activision/Blizzard, Exit Interviews and What's Trending

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk have a look at what's been trending recently and their thoughts on the topics

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Social Confoes 052 - Let the Book Games Begin

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:44:08 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk about some stuff to look forward to and claim their Book Games token from Gary Vee.

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Social Confoes 051 - The Millennial Mindset in 2022 w/ Rheyna Wijsman

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:06:34 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc start of 2022 with Rheyna Wijsman about her millennial journey.

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Social Confoes 050 - Farewell 2021, Metagaming and Pack Openings

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:12:18 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc close of 2021 by sharing some pack openings of games and NFTs projects they enjoyed in 2021.

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Social Confoes 049 - SaaS It Up, Local to Global /w Saswat Sahu

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:08:03 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk Saswat Sahu all the way from Bangalore, India.

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Social Confoes 048 - Consulting, Freelance and Coaching /w Ashween Achaibersing

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:59:54 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk Ashween Achaibersing about his journey abroad and how he got into consulting and came back to Suriname.

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Social Confoes 047 - Looking Towards 2022

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:46:34 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk about what they are looking forward to in 2022.

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Social Confoes 046 - Opportunities and Activities

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc talk about what opportunities they encountered and are looking forward to.

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Social Confoes 045 - Talking DeFi w/ Mitchel Pawirodinomo

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Mitchel

Social Confoes 044 - Metaverse, Tokens and Airdrops

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc continue the conversation from the previous week about the metaverse.

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Social Confoes 043 - Enter the Metaverse

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Enter the Metaverse

Social Confoes 042 - Social Media Conference Suriname 2021 Edition

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Rafael Jantz and Rajiv Hieralal (Episode 003) to talk about their experiences during the Social Media Conference Suriname 2021.

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0:00 - Intro
2:34 - Initial impressions as a first-time speaker at the conference
6:03 - Things that stood out for Rajiv during the conference
8:13 - How much networking actually happened online?
10:46 - Rafael explains the Hero's Journey in storytelling
14:05 - Developments in the e-commerce space
17:04 - Does the online environment simulate the feeling of being at a conference?
23:48 - Community and gamification
27:41 - Things you are looking forward to in the rest of the conference
34:16 - Why is Rafael not in Dubai for the country expo?
36:17 - Jean-luc shows his panda drawing and talks about art and NFTs
43:04 - Conference logistics (can skip this part)
45:56 - Social media on the blockchain
52:00 - Recap and closing off

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Social Confoes 041 - All About Podcasting 3.0 w/ Jennifer Navarrete

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Jennifer Navarrete. She's a Podcast & Virtual Event Producer, the founder of #NaPodPoMo, a content strategist, speaker and community builder.

Connect with Jennifer on Twitter (@epodcaster)

Episode Overview

0:00 - Intro
3:35 - What is ePodcasting?
12:23 - What should new podcasters look for when starting?
16:41 - At what point do you start monetizing your podcast?
20:26 - Making the shift from radio to podcast
23:04 - How has data analytics in podcasting developed over the past 15 years?
27:59 - Preparing your podcast
40:42 - Overrated or underrated
50:25 - Podcasting on the Hive blockchain
57:30 - National Podcasting Posting Month Challenge
1:08:59 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 040 - The Life of a Digital Nomad w/ Saif Bechan

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Saif Bechan. He's a Full Stack Web Developer with professional experience building websites and web applications. However, he also did this remotely for a year in 12 different countries. In this conversation he tells us what his experience living as a full time digital nomad was like.

Connect with Saif (all his handles are @saifbechan) on:

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction
7:04 - Working in the Netherlands as a Full Stack Developer
11:37 - Using a CMS instead of building from scratch
17:26 - Erasmus and web development
20:11 - Switching jobs
24:15 - The jump to full remote work
35:51 - For who is remote working NOT for?
37:27 - The remote work itinerary
47:11 - What was social life as a digital nomad?
48:57 - Returning to normal
56:40 - What would it cost
1:00:38 - Overrated or underrated
1:09:37 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 039 - Chasing Curiosity w/ Ananta Khemradj

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Ananta Khemradj. A curious heart by nature, she always asks questions and often have her nose buried reading something new. Her curiosity led her to become a journalist and filmmaker with a high interest in politics. Listen to her journey journey has been full of surprises, where one thing is certain: She will always be guided by her curiosity, inquisitiveness and strong desire for learning and telling stories!

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Instagram

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0:00 - Introduction
6:36 - Are you a filmmaker or journalist?
9:44 - How did you end up working at a bank?
16:52 - What from the Dutch system could work in Suriname?
24:01 - How do previous projects and career paths impact you now?
27:04 - How to overcome the fear of transition
30:28 - Overrated or underrated
43:24 - How come no one likes economists?
46:54 - What documentary are you working on?
50:05 - If you could interview anyone in the last 2 centuries, who would it be?
54:52 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 038 - Talking with Ineffable Interns

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Diego and Jean-luc are joined by some of the Interns of the Ineffable Digital Internship to talk about their experiences so far.

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0:00 - Introduction
11:56 - Favorite part of the internship
18:20 - Has the internship changed their Social Media perspectives
25:52 - Viewer questions
46:33 - Overrated or underrated
55:45 - Favorite quotes
1:10:46 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 037 - Compounding on Opportunity w/ Moreno Jackson

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This week on #SocialConfoes, Moreno Jackson will be joining us to talk about topics as part of the theme, compounding on opportunities: - Finding and applying for scholarships and grants - How to make and maintain professional relationships - NGO's vs Businesses - Learning from travel - and we closed off with some NFT talk with overrated or underrated

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0:00 - Introduction
3.29 - What it means to be an entrepreneur
12:56 - Engineer by day
15:58 - Applying for exchange programs
25:21 - Compounding on opportunities
34:30 - Practical networking
39:43 - Following up on new connections
45:25 - Overrated or underrated
1:01:36 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 036 - From Music Artist to Influencer w/ Shaq.sr

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes we talk with Shaquille “Shaq.Sr” Marcus. He is an artist and influencer from Suriname and is signed to the record label Music Steroidz which features other local acts like Benjamin Fayah & BClazic. Shaquille is mostly known for his Rap skills but he also has a more smooth urban commercial sound. Furthermore, he's an commonly known for his sense of humor in the influencer and marketing space.

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0:00 - Introduction
4:24 - Taking time off from social media
11:30 - Dealing with haters
16:33 - Perceptions and misconceptions of being an influencer
26:15 - Comedy, music, counseling
33:12 - Putting yourself in a state of discomfort
49:36 - What it means to make it in music
58:48 - Overrated or underrated
1:04:52 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 035 - A Storyteller's Journey w/ Ramiro.me

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes Ramiro, creator of the Story Legacy podcast, took us through his journey on becoming a storyteller.

Connect and book a session with him at Ramiro.me

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0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Ramiro's relationship with Suriname
16:57 - Where does the ability to make clear and snappy decisions come from?
23:01 - Where does one start finding their inner-self
28:30 - Seeking discomfort
34:36 - Storytelling for companies
38:59 - Developing personal storytelling
46:48 - Underrated or Overrated

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Social Confoes 034 - A Career in and after Sports w/ Dion Brunings

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes we are joined by Dion Brunings to talk about his career in sports, both on and off the court.

Make sure to check out the Loeki-Di Show if you're in to sports.

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Facebook

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0:00 - Intro
17:31 - Teamwork and communication in sport teams
23:27 - Winning the Caribbean Volleyball Chanmpionships
29:44 - Commercializing sports
37:27 - Volleyball in Suriname vs in the Netherlands
44:49 - Overrated or underrated
1:00:04 - A career after sports
1:11:11 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 033 - Going through Change from Corporate to Independent w/ Chandel Hermelijn

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes we are joined by Chandèl Hermelijn to talk about going from corporate to burn-out to change, which will undoubtedly lead to the discussion whether or not change management is under or overrated.

Learn more about here business ChangeCo Consultancy.

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Episode Overview

0:00 - Intro
5:31 - A traditional corporate journey
13:44 - Underrated or Overrated
22:49 - What's it like working for a "Big Four" company
32:25 - Office politics in corporate
35:36 - Reaching a point of burnout
43:41 - Starting an entrepreneurial journey
49:34 - Scaling up and the bigger vision
55:00 - Academic career advice for an 18 year old
1:00:15 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 032 - Business, Weed, Crypto and a Children's Book w/ Dave van Aerde

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes we chat with Dave van Aerde, host of De Dave Podcast. Additionally, he's a well-known businessman in Suriname who's had his toes dipped in a wide range of industries, such as waste management, hospitality, cannabis, crypto and theatre. Tune in and find out how all this is interconnected in him finally writing a children's book that will be published in the very near future featuring Bolly the Otter.

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0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Where does your punctuality come from?
8:04 - Defining Dave in business terms
20:16 - Crypto talks
38:18 - Exploring the cannabis industry
46:28 - Becoming a creator and educating through the media space
1:00:37 - Writing a children's book
1:04:00 - How to start your journey
1:10:31 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 031 - Crypto and The Hive Guide w/ Jon G. Olsen

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This week we had an earlier #SocialConfoes with Jon G. Olsen. We talked crypto, the hive guide and creating content on the blockchain.

Learn more about Hive through The Hive Guide by Jon.

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0:00 - Intro
2:54 - Plan B(itcoin)
10:03 - Email marketing
13:50 - How much time do you spend on crypto on a daily basis
22:07 - Criteria for choosing Hive
31:02 - Is 100% decentralization possible and is it good?
38:16 - Areas of opportunities for creators and entrepreneurs on Hive
45:32 - Talking about Splinterlands
56:29 - NBA Topshot and crazy crypto stories
1:01:50 - Affiliate marketing vs multi level marketing
1:08:12 - Closing off with a book

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Social Confoes 030 - A Reverse Virtual Drink w/ Sandrina Hunsel

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Do you have a This week on #SocialConfoes we're having a reverse #virtualdrink with Sandrina Hunsel. Tune in to learn more about her story with volleyball, starting businesses and connecting with people through virtual drinks.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Intro: Jean-luc forgot he met Sandrina before
3:42 - Not being on the volleyball court
8:08 - Transition from player to coach
19:03 - Sandrina on the Suvobo controversy
22:59 - Getting sport scholarships in the US
26:06 - Moving away from Facebook
30:04 - Starting Virtual Drinks on Linkedin
38:57 - Getting to know people on other continents
41:07 - The do's and don't when approaching new people
48:44 - Why the virtual drinks are not recorded
52:12 - Starting a coaching career and a radio show
58:27 - Processing and synthesizing information
1:01:27 - Being a tall woman
1:07:28 - Closing remarks

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Social Confoes 029 - Ask Me Anything: Jean-luc

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Do you have a question you always wanted to ask Jean-luc, want to hear his opinion on a topic, or just have a question in general. Feel free to drop it in a comment below, and he'll make sure to answer it.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Intro: Locked out of my laptop
7:38 - Developing a good memory
11:52 - What's the answer to life, the universe and everything?
14:04 - Quickfire 1
19:11 - Tips to improve public speaking
21:35 - Balancing work, life and leisure as a dad
28:36 - Jean-luc favorite influencer at the moment
32:16 - Biggest career goal
35:20 - Is Suriname ready to transition from traditional 9-5 to more independent work
43:26 - The best and worst part of working in the social media space
47:31 - Are Surinamese influencers sending the right message?
52:42 - Stop using Facebook!
55:52 - How has the pandemic changed fatherhood for you?
58:53 - Quickfire 2
1:04:49 - Kaseko and Social Media
1:10:28 - Monetizing on Spotify and what's a podcast
1:14:36 - Superpowers for each district in Suriname
1:23:07 - Closing Remarks

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Social Confoes 028 - Ask Me Anything: Diego

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Jean-luc and Diego have a midyear check-in on the state of #SocialCoTonight, we are doing #SocialConfoes a little differently. Diego Ameerali is doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything), so if you have any questions on creative design, studying abroad, mining #Ethereum, investing in #Veefriends, or something personal instead, this is your chance!

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction with fictional characters
4:15 - One concept for a positive impact on humanity
10:56 - Which online platforms does Diego actively use?
12:39 - Earning money online in Suriname
16:12 - Recommendation for people that are ready for financial independence?
18:32 - Things you want to do but haven't done?
20:08 - If you could turn back time, would you?
22:06 - Podcasting experiences on Social Confoes
30:08 - How do you get guests on podcasts?
32:47 - Making the switch from other platforms to podcasting
38:26 - Stories that people wouldn't believe?
43:14 - How do you develop the skill to not complain?
45:12 - Where do you get the drive to keep going?
54:36 - What hidden talents do you have?
55:46 - First mobile phone and how often do you switch?
1:02:44 - Biggest success and failures
1:05:33 - What are your values?
1:08:15 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 027 - TEA TIME: Mid-Year Check-in and Confoes Roadmap

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Jean-luc and Diego have a midyear check-in on the state of #SocialConfoes and talk about what's to come in the next half of 2021.

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0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Things we've learned in the first half of 2021
13:50 - Challenges we are currently facing
20:20 - Why do we even have guests on
28:58 - Thoughts on live audio platforms like Clubhouse
36:34 - State of podcasting in Suriname
56:08 - Social Media algorithms and distribution
1:03:31 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 026 - Mortal Kombat, Good UX Design and Working Remotely w/ Pek Pongpaet

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This Tuesday on #SocialConfoes we will be joined by Pek Pongpaet. He's the CEO and Chief UX Strategist at Impekable, a world-class agency that designs and engineers SaaS and mobile applications. Additionally, if you are a fan of Mortal Kombat, you don't want to miss it.

Learn more about Impekable on their website. Listen and subscribe to to his podcast "What is UX?" and "Founders with Pek"

Episode Overview

0:00 - Intro
2:15 - A Mortal Kombat Story
8:41: - Naming Impekable
15:38 - Moving to the US and starting a career in UX and UI
25:26 - Quickfire Questions
32:10 - The importance of UX and UI
37:57 - Western vs Eastern UX
43:15 - Changes in UX for the next 5 years
47:55 - Personal privacy in an online world
50:57 - Working remotely from the start
1:03:33 - Government regulation in a tech integrated world
1:07:50 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 025 - Leading in JCI, Networking and Scaling an Organization w/ Tyler Hiranaka

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

This week on #SocialConfoes we chat with Tyler Hiranaka. He'll be joining us from an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Tyler served as the charter president for JCI Honolulu from 2015-2016. Professionally, he is active in the fine jewelry space and also serves as a business consultant. We'll explore what it means to establish and scale an organization, explore different different business avenues and much more...

Connect with Tyler on Linkedin. Here's a list of the projects he mentioned in the episode:

Episode Overview

0:00 - Aloha
4:39 - JCI in Hawaii
10:25 - The Spirit of Aloha
13:48 - Starting a JCI Chapter in Honolulu
17:03 - A cool crazy project
18:42 - The impact of Covid on volunteering
27:39 - Global Networking
32:20 - Social Currency
36:45 - Finding your energy to give
40:42 - Scaling Business
46:06 - Our Appreciation for Gary V
54:55 - Facing Self-doubt
58:46 - Tyler's Long Game

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Social Confoes 024 - Representing Suriname at the IDB, Travel and Opportunities w/ Jade Tjon

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of #SocialConfoes, we have a chat with Jade Tjon. She is the representative for Suriname on the Executive Board of the Inter-American Development Bank Group and serves as the focal point between the Government of Suriname and the Bank, and is dedicated to bringing attention to the needs and opportunities of small and island states. We talked a little about Suriname, about her role as IDB representative, about her traveling experiences and how to leverage opportunities. At the end she also shared for the first time her brand that she is launching in July 2021 called Foreign Exchange, as an effort to raise awareness and action around the Sustainable Development Goals.

Connect with Jade on Linkedin and also check out Foreign Exchange by Jade.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction
2:17 - Transforming the workspace
10:27 - Projects and IDB investments
12:39 - Where does the IDB get funding from?
25:32 - Experiences and perspectives gained from traveling
33:37 - Lessons from dancing ballet
35:55 - Discrimination as a women in the workplace
39:29 - Getting the job at the IDB
43:04 - Key factors for success
51:57 - Investing in yourself and the value of a coach
54:43 - Announcing Foreign Exchange by Jade
58:10 - Superpowers
1:01:26 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 023 - Startups and Venture Capital in Latin America w/ Enzo Cavalie

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this #SocialConfoes, Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Enzo Cavalie. He's born and raised in Peru but found the startup and venture capital space lacking in the region. With a background in economics he moved to Mexico to start a career in VC. We'll explore the startup and venture capital space in Latin America and much more. Additionally, he writes about these topics and hosts his own podcasts where he interviews industry leaders in Latin America through his platform Startupeable.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - The biggest excuses that entrepreneurs use when it comes to business
4:48 - The state of startups in Peru
9:34 - Startup and VC opportunities in Mexico
12:36 - How important is it to be good in Spanish
17:34 - What do you need to have in place as a startup to be interesting enough for VCs?
23:59 - Providing solutions for people or providing a workplace
31:14 - Do we even need VC culture in Latin America?
36:16 - How do you identify "pedigree" in people?
40:50 - What happens to the money in a non-performing startup?
43:39 - Are VCs often directly involved in operations?
46:28 - How do VCs deal with political and currency risks?
50:07 - Adopting Bitcoin and alternatives in Latin America
54:21 - Quick fire final questions
1:03:18 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 022 - Meet the Hosts with Memes

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Did you know there are there are multiple Confoes Podcast shows? Today, Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Gregory Bainathsah (Co-Host Capital Confoes) and Tevin Morris (Co-Host Creative Confoes) in a bizarre Confoes Crossover Episode.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Confoes Intro
3:16 - Favorite Episodes
7:56 - Meme Talk
25:25 - Should we create separate channels for each show?
29:08 - Future topics to cover on Capital and Creative Confoes
38:34 - How pragmatic should the Confoes be?
43:36 - Why don't the Confoes happen more often
53:47 - Closing off: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

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Social Confoes 021 - TEA TIME, VeeFriends and NBA Topshot

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

After 20 weeks of Social Confoes, it is time to reflect on the past 5 months and make plans for the future. In this episode, Diego and Jean-luc are having a #SocialConfoes Tea Time. In other words we answered any audience question that came in. Of course, we will also talked about why we have invested in different NFTs, such as VeeFriends and NBA Topshot, and what we plan to do with those investments.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Intro and state of the pandemic
4:47 - Financial Independence
15:23 - Starting a business with family or friends
26:43 - Having a personal assistant
32:28 - Office Politics
35:05 - NBA Topshot
42:00 - VeeFriends
51:18 - Ethereum and transaction fees
1:00:04 - What would happen to VeeFriends if the creator were to pass away
1:03:03 - The value of community
1:12:31 - Crypto and video games
1:20:52 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 020 - Swimming in the Olympics and Venture Capital w/ Renzo Tjon A Joe

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

May 25th, Diego and Jean-luc are joined on #SocialConfoes by Renzo Tjon A Joe, Suriname's record holder on the 50m and 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly. We will of course talk about swimming, but also about representing Suriname, challenges in the world of sports during Covid-19, and a little about Venture Capital as well.

Social Confoes 019 - Agile Marketing, GIF Talk and Emojis w/ James Tucker

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Diego and Jean-luc are joined on #SocialConfoes by James Tucker. We talked about his journey from the UK to Spain, the process of Digital Content Creation, how to incorporate Agile into Social Media Marketing, GIFs and Emojis.

You can also connect with James:

Check out his company Cruz Creative and sign up for the newsletter for all things Agile.
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Episode Overview

0:00 - A midnight introduction
3:07 - From the UK to a Spanish island next to the Sahara
9:23 - Why is the internet infrastructure in Tenerife so good?
12:01 - Quickfire
17:05 - From software development to marketing
22:01 - Agile (in marketing) explained
32:42 - Memes and GIFs
42:45 - Using agile and Notion in daily work processes
48:27 - All about emojis
50:24 - Advice for content creators afraid to start
57:25 - Closing remarks

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Social Confoes 018 – Practice Active Mindfulness w/ Natasha Fong Poen

Sat, 15 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Diego and Jean-luc are joined on #SocialConfoes by Natasha Fong Poen. Natasha will take us on a journey from moving to the Netherlands, starting a corporate career, moving back to Suriname, and finally leaving corporate life behind to found Yogini Su.

You can also connect with Natasha

Her foundation: Yoga Suriname
Her company: Yogini Su
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Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction
3:57 - Why the interest in health?
9:08 - How do you mentally prepare yourself for an intense 30-day challenge?
11:15 - The calm Natasha vs the corporate rush Natasha
15:38 - Takeaways from the corporate world that positioned you to start something yourself?
21:25 - The story behind the yoga pose photo
26:05 - Thought process on deciding what to study
35:08 - The importance of environment in finding yourself
38:14 - Thoughts on the 'cult' aspect of yoga
40:42 - A memorable travel story
45:39 - Misconceptions around yoga practice
49:14 - The technical aspects of yoga
57:17 - Quickfire
1:00:27 - How can you use yoga to not get burned out in a corporate setting
1:03:33 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 017 – A Conversation with Chief Philosophy Officer: Anil Sadhoeram

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Anil Sadhoeram to explore what it means to be a Chief Philosophy Officer and how he went from working at the big corporations like Oracle to working apart together from a tiny island in the Caribbean. We even explore some aspect of the startup world and the role technology plays.

You can also connect with Anil van Maretraite:

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction: The Origins of Maretraite
7:18 - The Process of Working at Big Corporations
16:32 - How was the internet in the nineties compared to all the social networks we have now?
21:51 - Government Organizations and the Corporate World
30:15 - What do big companies do not have many big international training programs anymore compared to 20 years ago?
39:17 - Chief Philosophy Officer
51:20 - The role of the CPO at different stages of a business
57:43 - Ethics and Smart Cities
1:18:12 - Capitalizing on Working Apart Together Tribes
1:26:21 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 016 – Storytelling in Corporate Communications w/ Isaac Turner

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On episode 16 of #SocialConfoes: Diego Ameerali and Jean-luc van Charante are joined by Isaac Turner to talk about journalism, digital marketing in the corporate world, the importance of brand storytelling with analytics, and some fun other topics.

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Episode Overview

0:00 - Introductions with a conference experience
7:13 - How was the state of Social Media during your Journalism study?
9:55 - Defining corporate communications
14:57 - How important are writing skills?
20:29 - What is a brand voice?
22:26 - Storytelling in corporate communications
28:24 - How would you handle when a company wants to make a 180 on their brand?
32:10 - How relevant is digital marketing?
36:59 - Strategies for solopreneurs
40:24 - How do you get people to buy in and how practical is that?
45:25 - How can organizations inspire their employees to be a brand ambassador?
49:56 - How do you keep up with ever-changing trends in the industry?
54:51 - The impact of Covid?
1:03:49 - What are sought after skills?
1:07:28 - Organic vs paid advertising?
1:09:13 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 015 – Finding Your Passion w/ Suleigha Winkel

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On #SocialConfoes episode 15 we are joined by Suleigha Winkel to talk about working on a film set, podcasting, finding your passion and much more! She's a co-founder and stylist at Margi Lifestyle and also directed the movie Lobi Singi.

You can also connect with Suleigha:

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Listen to her podcast: Hoe Duur is Passie (in Dutch)

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction with some singing
2:54: - The story behind Lobi Singi
8:10 - Challenges around producing a film in the Netherlands and Suriname
13:56 - Differences in production design, art design and background design
17:04 - An experience in Indonesia
20:22 - How do you decide what to do next?
25:24 - Dancing in Paris
35:11 - Stories behind fashion
40:34 - The thinking behind Suleigha's naming conventions
45:47 - Podcasting: Hoe Duur is Passie
56:24 - Where can people find the things you've created?
1:08:55 - What sets your soul on fire?

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Social Confoes 014 – Wiren, Suriname and the Oscars w/ Ivan Tai-Apin

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Ivan Tai-Apin joins Diego and Jean-luc on episode 14 of #SocialConfoes to talk about events, acting and directing in Suriname. We talk about his journey and road to having his movie, Wiren, become the first-ever Surinamese submission to the Academy Awards. Ivan is a Surinamese actor, director, screenplay writer and producer. He is mostly known for his out of the box theater shows & plays. In 2016 he started a camera acting school in Suriname and is the managing director of It Goes Productions & Casting.

Did you know he has his very own Wikipedia page? Check it out for his full biography in film and theater.

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Faceboo k

Watch Wiren on Amazon Prime. You can watch it on Netflix if you are in the Benelux region.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction with Owru Yari stories
5:36 - How was the film space in the Netherlands compared to Suriname 10 years ago?
9:54 - Acting like in animal before filming or performing on stage.
13:31 - What brought you back to Suriname?
16:53 - What were the challenges you had to overcome?
29:28 - Views on the maturing industry with the limited local scale we have in Suriname
37:51 - How the submission to the Oscars went
47:33 - Production costs and box office results of Wiren
52:55 - What's the ROI for companies for investing in a movie production?
1:03:08 - How do you put yourself out there to network?
1:10:20 - Closing off with recommendations for the film industry

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Social Confoes 013 – No Code Caribbean, Piedata and Entrepreneur Stories w/ Sergio Pengel

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Jean-luc an Diego have a talk with Sergio Pengel about studying and building a business in the US, tech developments in the Caribbean, the importance of basic start-up concepts such as MVPs, and development in the E-Commerce and No-Code space.

Founder of PIEDATA and Co-Founder DevTribe, Sergio discovered his passion for helping entrepreneurs optimize their digital adoption. He is an advocate for using technology in ways that humanize, unite and solve citizens centric problems. Born in Suriname, Sergio earned his undergraduate degree in Business Management from FVSU and pursued his MBA in International Business at Phoenix State University. He developed his grit and character working with the Government and Private sector adding value to corporations such as Georgia Lottery, Honda, CANTO, CARICOM and more.

Sergio’s impressive career highlights his vibrant leadership and Business network with a track record of overachievement in product development, professional services, and delivery management. Elected by community leaders, Sergio serves as an advisor to many international officials while continuing to promote the advancement of the Diasporic network to adopt STEAM (Science Technology Arts and Mathematics) to Caribbean Boys and girls to the international community.

You can also connect with Sergio:

Learn more about No Code Caribbean.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction to Sergio
4:20 - How Sergio ended up in the United States and studied business
16:34 - What thing you would to see integrated in the Surinamese educational system
20:08 - Stepping into the world of entrepreneurship
25:21 - Almost a millionaire on paper
31:39 - How do you manage risk and did it change over the years?
41:58 - What does Piedata stand for?
55:48 - How do you deal with investors and people that have a stake in your company?
1:03:46 - No Code solutions to actually start a business from home and build an MVP
1:10:02 - Closing off with No Code Caribbean

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Social Confoes 012 – Developing the Caribbean and its Potential w/ Gyanno van Kanten

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Our guest tonight on #SocialConfoes is Gyanno van Kanten from the island of Curacao. Gyanno studied in Tilburg and came back to the Caribbean with the ambition to help develop its potential. We'll talk about studying in Europe, running a business in a small market, social media and online marketing, and most likely touch on sports, national pride and branding the Caribbean as well.

You can also connect with Gyanno:

EdgeUp Marketing:

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introductions with some apple juice
3:48 - An encounter in Tilburg
8:09 - Things you learned in university that you apply today
16:37 - Why did you choose Curacao?
21:55 - What would you advice future students that will be graduating
30:30 - First impressions of Curacao
34:27 - Why do people want traditional work experience first?
39:06 - Is the education system broken?
45:55 - How did you put yourself out there in Curacao?
52:32 - Should you invest in a drone?
1:03:11 - What do you think is required to build a Caribbean community?
1:17:17 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 011 – Scaling Startups in the Asian Markets w/ Reuben Noronha

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Diego and Jean-luc are looking forward to having Reuben Noronha as our #SocialConfoes guest this week to talk about finding opportunities and starting up businesses. This social conversation will touch on different topics ranging from building and scaling businesses in South East Asia to finding opportunities in the crypto space. We might even jump into talking about creating content, productivity and/or even a little bit of music.

Reuben has spent the last few years building and scaling business in Asia. He built his first company, Nivaasa, in 2013 and ran it for two years. After that, he had the opportunity to build and scale multiple businesses at Zilingo. He enjoys the 0 to 1 phase and finding new ways for businesses to monetize.

Check out Reuben's Podcast where he speaks to people about their experiences and learnings over the last 10 years. From PhDs to Musicians, Consultants to Entrepreneurs, you'll hear from a diverse set of people who are doing really interesting things, at the same time, and figuring it out along the way.

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Episode Overview

0:00 - Good morning from Singapore
3:30 - What should people know about Singapore?
7:40 - Tell us about your first startup in India
21:13 - What does 0 to 1 mean in a startup?
25:55 - Economic vs Cultural freedom in Singapore
41:41 - Transition from your own startup to working at another startup
50:04 - Bootstrapping principles that young entrepreneurs should look at or ignore
55:30 - At what point did you know you were ready to leave the startup?
1:00:03 - Crypto Q&A
1:17:06 - What's next for Reuben?
1:20:52 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 010 – Emotional Intelligence, MBTI and the Story of Sheetal Sujan

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On this very insightful episode of Social Confoes, Jean-luc and Diego are joined by Sheetal Sujan. She is a co-founder of Lybra Training, Coaching and Consulting in Paramaribo, Suriname. She develops and facilitates tailor-made trainings for organizations in areas of self-development, team development, leadership development, customer service, communication, team building and emotional intelligence. Furthermore, she has more than 12 years of experience as a personal and professional development trainer and her goal is to positively motivate individuals to strengthen their true talents and skills, overcome their challenges, and get the most out of their personal and work life.

She is passionate about helping individuals and teams thrive in their personal and work relationships, steering individuals to understand the personal impact they make on their lives and the lives of others.

Check out Lybra and sign up for their next classes.

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Episode Overview

0:00 - Introduction with some tears
5:33 - How Sheetal ended up in Suriname?
11:26 - A deeper appreciation of Indian culture through Suriname
23:32 - Making her husband take the MBTI test
30:15 - What did the our results tell you about us
37:04 - A deeper look at perceivers and judgers in MBTI
45:30 - How do you prevent yourself from abusing your powers
53:57 - Taking the business from offline to online during Covid
1:18:41 - MBTI demographics, Is there an age restriction?
1:28:01 - Thoughts on why women cancel more often?
1:33:25 - Closing off

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Social Confoes 009 – Steal His Marketing for TikTok growth hacks w/ Abhishek Kumar

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Steal My Marketing, the name of the Podcast hosted by Abhishek Kumar. Diego and Jean-luc talk with him about how he was able to growth hack his TikTok following to over 125K within a year. Furthermore, we expand this to other social media platforms and how to leverage your following to get into a conversation with some of the smartest mind around the world.

Check out his podcast: Steal My Marketing and sign up for his Newsletter.

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Social Confoes 008 – Favorite Moments So Far, Paradigm Shifts and NFTs

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a special edition of Social Confoes, featuring your hosts, Diego Ameerali and Jean-luc van Charante, as they look back at the first couple of months of the show. Grab yourself a drink and fire your questions away, as we might answer some ;). One of them even had a power outage during the live recording session. Have a listen and see how that played out.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Basic Introductions
3:00 - Leaving a workshop just to livestream at 9PM sharp
5:25 - Reflecting back to the first 2 months of starting Social Confoes and why we decided to do it in English
10:45 - [Audience] Any plans to start a Surinamese podcast association?
16:00 - Anchor and Spotify available in Suriname
21:50 - Using leverage to earn from platforms
26:35 - Does Jean-luc wear pants during Zoom calls?
30:15 - Exponential development cycles of platforms
32:20 - Rapid Fires with a twist of Power Outage
49:30 - Where is Suriname lacking in the most?
53:30 - What needs to happen for there to be smooth transition to close the gap between generations?
59:25 - Things to expect in the next few weeks
1:03:20 - Why do we podcast?
1:07:55 - Rapid Fire Part 2
1:14:25 - Do we re-listen to our own episodes?
1:27:13 - Officially a tribe! Closing off

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Social Confoes 007 – Marketing in Academics vs Marketing in Business w/ Ro-Ann Smith

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

For the previous few episodes we covered marketing from different angles, ranging from creative entrepreneurs and how social media has developed over the years. This time, Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Ro-Ann Smith to gave us an academic perspective.

You can also connect with Ro-Ann through Linkedin and support her business: SS School of Business

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introducing Ro-Ann and starting a Caribbean Community in New Zealand
12:40 - Why a PhD program in the other side of the world?
18:35 - How do you prevent yourself from becoming an armchair intellectual?
23:40 - What did you factor in when deciding your PhD research topic?
30:20 - How marketing and extension the social science and psychology behind it affects social consumer behavior
36:36 - What's the biggest compromise that you had to make as you're pursuing a PhD?
42:48 - How does female leadership come into play, drawing comparisons to New Zealand and Barbados?
50:45 - The influence of decentralization and groups in a global society
54:50 - How can valid information curation be amplified so communities do not get overwhelmed by publicly accessible information?
1:00:50 - How can we apply social marketing on a country level?
1:05:30 - What's a solution to the danger that Conspiracy Theory websites pose on the wellbeing of tribes and communities?
1:14:54 - Closing Q with remarks

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Social Confoes 006 – From Stay at Home Mom to Speaking at the Biggest Marketing Stages w/ Dorien Morin – van Dam

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Diego and Jean-luc talked with their first female guest on Social Confoes, Dorien Morin - van Dam. She is originally from the Netherlands and moved to the US at the age of 18. Have a listen to see how here journey unfolded as she went from being a stay at home mother to speaking at the biggest social media stages. It was a joy to speak with her and she has and uplifting and very approachable personality.

Kickstart your Social Media Success today at moreinmedia.com.

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Episode Overview

0:00 - Meeting someone who knows where Suriname is during a Conference (SMMW)
2:25 - Orange Glasses
7:15 - Moving to the US at the age of 18 and dealing with home-sickness
18:30 - From a time where there was to Social Media to becoming a Social Media Strategist
28:50 - Views on controversies like 'Zwarte Piet' in the Netherlands and how it affects Social Media in your area
40:00 - Are getting more connected or disconnected through the rise of Social Media?
46:15 - How does learning marketing and social media through volunteering compare to a traditional education
58:40 - How was your first conference experience and what future trends in social media marketing do you foresee
1:06:50 - Migrating to the US and how do you even prepare yourself to jump into the US market
1:12:30 - Closing Remarkts

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Social Confoes 005 – Building Self-Esteem as a Young Entrepreneur w/ Jay Austin

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Tonight Diego and Jean-luc will be joined by none other than Jay Austin to talk about creative entrepreneurship, more specifically, how to built up the confidence to start out on your own and never look back. At the end of the episode, Jay just has 5 words for you: Create like you mean it!

Find out more about Jay's new work direction over at jaywaustin.com.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introducing Jay
3:25 - Shrouded in obscurity in San Diego
7:10 - The whispers during the Super bowl
14:00 - Thoughts on the "there's no such thing as bad publicity" argument
16:52 - Nuances of tribal culture
21:40 - What about controversial publicity
27:25 - We need to talk about rage rooms for a second
31:25 - The Social Dilemma
37:25 - Building the confidence as an entrepreneur
42:18 - How does a marketer start to target different demographics
46:00 - How do you intergrade statistical marketing data and the feeling of responsibility to deliver value
49:40 - Thoughts on the current exclusivity of Clubhouse
57:40 - Is it a dilemma of scale
1:00:40 - How and why Jay changed his business direction
1:10:00 - How to jumpstart your creative venture/business
1:16:00 - Closing Remarks

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Social Confoes 004 – Doing Business in a Crisis w/ Jake Raijmann

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Social Confoes Diego and Jean-luc will be having a Social Conversation with Jake Raijmann about his business (GlamPop), his ties to Suriname and much more.

The after movie of the workshop right before the pandemic hit is over here.

Learn more about the GlamPop and order your AirQueen mask here.

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Episode Overview

0:00 - Introducing Jake at 1AM in the morning
6:32 - How is your relationship with Suriname?
9:49 - How did your entrepreneurial journey start?
19:40 - How did the name GlamPop come about?
25:00 - Have your Surinamese roots helped or held the business back?
30:10 - How has Covid impacted the business?
41:10 - QuickFire Round
44:10 - Bringing a highly demanded product to the market
1:01:14 - Jake's experience as a finalist during the startup competition in 2019
1:18:40 - Final remarks and closing off

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Social Confoes 003 – Branding Suriname w/ Rajiv Hieralal

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

From local to global, Diego and Jean-luc have a talk with Rajiv Hieralal and explore his humble beginnings in the JCI and how he became an International Vice President. Furthermore, this then shifts the conversation on the company he build and the initiatives he started to represent and but Suriname on the map. We the...

Social Confoes 002 – Starting an Online Career w/ Rachim Sonodimedjo

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Diego and Jean-luc are joined by Rachim Son to talk about online opportunities and ways to create an earning online, especially from the perspective of those living in a small developing country in the Caribbean. The conversation progressed with some interesting twists and turns, and of course we were joined again by a live audience. This time from Facebook, YouTube and Linkedin.

Enjoy the episode and we think you can definitely find some interesting nuggets of information in this conversation to help you get started with earning something through the interwebs.

Check out his podcast: The Rachim Show (It's in Dutch)

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Episode Overview

0:00 - Introductions
5:00 - The Start of Rachim's Internet Journey
10:15 - The Value of Our Local Language
15:10 - The Process of Getting a Payment Option Secured
23:55 - Is Payoneer the Way to Go?
31:35 - Let's Talk about OnlyFans and Similar Platforms
43:00 - Can You Rank the Platforms We Discussed So Far?
47:45 - Lightning Round Q&A
1:01:20 - Tips for Getting over the Introverted Shyness
1:13:20 - Closing Remarks and Connect with Rachim

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Social Confoes 001 – Creating Life Balance w/ Vishant Poeran

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In the official first episode of Social Confoes we got the opportunity to speak with Weightlifting Champion and Motivational Speaker Vishant Poeran. After the quick fire questions we elaborated on Sugar vs. Salt, which ended up being segment on health, eating habits and health goals. This week we managed to stream the session live on the website, YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. We enjoyed the engagement from the live audience as well.

Furthermore, we asked him to talk about where his inspiration and ideas come from when he creates content to motivate his audience. Lastly, we closed of the episode with the reveal of our official new website :).

Books mentioned during the episode:

Known by Mark. W. Schaefer
Life's Golden Ticket by Brendon Burchard

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introductions
3:25 - Vishant Recaps his 2020
8:53 - Rapid Fire Q&A
14:20 - Sugar vs Salt: Impacts of Salt on your Health
21:51 - Is there one change that you made in your life that you said, this is going to benefit your life?
29:50 - Do you have any advice on how to go over that health consistency hump
36:05 - How do you come up with your ideas and inspiration?
58:30 - Create your own 2021 shoutout and winding down

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Social Confoes 000 – The Social Confoes Roadmap

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:00:19 +0000

This is the pilot episode for the new series that Diego Ameerali and Jean-Luc van Charante will be hosting called Social Confoes. The format will be a bit different than the other series. We will be hosting live episodes weekly on Tuesdays at 21:00 SRT (19:00 EST) for the foreseeable future of 2021. This series will cover topics surrounding social media. We will be livestreaming Facebook and YouTube (we may add platforms as we progress). Viewers will be able to directly interact with us through the comments section as we progress through the episode. All the episodes will be in English.

In this episode zero we take a quick look back to 2020 and how we both started our own podcasts and what let to us creating this series. We share a bit of our personal experiences and the platforms we are looking to focus on in 2021. We close the episode off with a controversial topic. In Suriname, we haven't really talked about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology yet. The main reason for that is the amount of 'Crypto' MLMs that overshadowed the information of about cryptocurrencies over the past 3-4 years. Diego and Jeanluc talk about the 3 biggest 'crypto' MLMs that hit Suriname, some basics of understanding MLMs and their relation with scams as the live chat adds their view on the topic as well.

Episode Overview

0:00 - Introducing Social Confoes
11:20 - Bandwidth Limitations
17:30 - Digital Residency in Estonia
27:25 - Platforms We Are Focusing on in 2021
41:05 - Rapid Fire Q&A
57:23 - Topic if the Day: 'Crypto' MLMs in Suriname
1:36:30 - Closing Off

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