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Hosted by MABECS Malaysia · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 55 episodes
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For as long as we can remember, we have been told that it is better to be a doctor, engineer or lawyer when we grow up. We want to inspire students and parents to think holistically, beyond the social constructs instilled in their minds. Join us as we explore ideas with people who are at the top of their game, pursuing their dreams and making a difference in the world.
MABECS Malaysia hosts What Will I Be When I Grow Up?, a education show with 55 episodes published.
Ballet discipline, a crashed laptop days before her thesis defense, homesickness abroad. Clinical dietitian and baker Loo Yee Wong shares how she turned every setback into fuel, and why she believes resilience, like doug
Life transitions can feel like setbacks, but they are often just opportunities to redefine your path. Thanaselan Rajendran opens up about navigating his lowest professional points and how a "last-minute" decision to stud
We are all craving connection, and trainee counsellor Alina Nazri knows how deeply that shapes our lives. She sits down with us to unpack the role of community in wellbeing, and why moving past surface-level small talk t
Ever felt intimidated by art galleries? Feng is on a mission to change that. He’s breaking down institutional walls to ensure everyone (not just the "art crowd") feels they belong! Hit play, as we discuss taking risks to
Is softness a liability? Not at all. This International Women’s Day, Sharifah Hani Yasmin and Aisha Hassan (Dia Guild) share how knowledge and connections fuel clarity, courage, and community, proving women thrive by lif
Ashley Robinson spent years believing she wasn't smart enough for law school… until she realised capability was never the issue. Hear how changing universities twice, making labels in law firms, and finally enrolling at
Who shapes the cities we live in, and who gets left out? Dr. Katerina Antonopoulou from the Liverpool School of Architecture invites us to rethink the traditional top-down approach to urban design. She reveals why archit
From cleaning rat cages to exploring the complexities of addiction, Dr. Lisa Wallace’s journey is a testament to the power of proving doubters wrong. Along the way, pharmacology taught her unexpected lessons about empath
The daydreaming boy who took hours to walk home grew up to decode focus. Dr Carmel Mevorach reveals why we’re brilliant at filtering distractions, how devices hijack our attention, and why neurodivergent minds offer uniq
How can seemingly small moments shape an entire career? Professor Jeremy Simpson, Dean of Science at University College Dublin, shares how his journey was transformed by moments as simple as attending a lecture on oil-ea
Why do high achievers self-sabotage? According to York’s Professor Paul Bishop, the answer lies deeper than motivation or discipline. His research uncovers how shame can quietly derail even the most capable students - ma
After over 15 years in the corporate world, Dr. Caroline Chaffer went from PwC chartered accountant to University of York Associate Dean. Her story reveals how a promotion offer sparked a complete career pivot and why “b
What’s it really like to swap Malaysia’s sunshine for the UK’s famously unpredictable weather? MARA scholar Izz Irfan shares his honest take on adjusting to life at the University of Birmingham - from the cold and halal
NMIT’s (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology) Ali Kahwaji proves that true innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. In this episode, he shares how culture, connection, and compassion drive his mission to design syst
What happens when you ditch the "safe path"? Meet three Malaysian scholars at the University of Birmingham who took the leap. From science to philosophy to activism, they share candid stories of forging their own way wit
What if taking a break wasn’t falling behind, but finding your way? Dr Nick Turnbull from The University of Manchester shares how an eight-year detour shaped his path to academia, and why there’s no such thing as being “
This is no joke — from cold-calling blood donors to becoming a surprisingly talented water filter salesperson, Devina's unconventional career path takes center stage in this April Fool's special. Join us as MABECS' Execu
What if the biggest breakthroughs in your career came from the paths you never planned? Professor Brad MacKay of the University of St Andrews didn’t set out to become a global voice in academia, but a research detour int
Journey through financial history with University College Dublin's Don Bredin as he unravels how economic crises shape our world. Drawing from his firsthand experiences as an Irishman navigating Ireland's tumultuous 1980
From solicitor to professor, Paul McConnell shares invaluable insights on navigating legal careers globally. Join us as we explore how work experiences shape career decisions, debunk legal profession myths, and discover
Lisa Wallace
Corporate Director of People and Culture · Intuitive Weaning
1 appearance on this show
Paul Bishop
author, editor, podcast host · Water Professionals International
1 appearance on this show
Jon Brown
candidate for Jackson County Commissioner Chair · Ankura Consulting Group
1 appearance on this show
Phil Murphy
geology and environmental expert · Choose New Jersey
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Katerina Antonopoulou
Liverpool School of Architecture
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Simpson
University College Dublin
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Caroline Chaffer
University of York
1 appearance on this show
Ali Kahwaji
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
1 appearance on this show
Dr Nick Turnbull
The University of Manchester
1 appearance on this show
Brad MacKay
University of St Andrews
1 appearance on this show
Don Bredin
University College Dublin
1 appearance on this show
Dr Jon Brown
Exeter
1 appearance on this show
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