Best David Ip Yam Podcasts (2025)

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Deanna Paolantonio (Phd) on Combining Personal, Academic, and Career Experiences Into a Fulfilling Pursuit 49:49

5y ago49:49

49:49

“Two weeks after being accepted into the PhD, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes [...] the auto-immune form of diabetes [...] That last chapter [of my student journey] was about Deanna finding her own resilience.” - Deanna Paolantonio (PhD)Deanna Paolantonio is a proud alumnus of York University. Dr. Paolantonio completed her doctorate in dance s…

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Glenn Singh on Returning to School, Getting Involved and Being First in His Family to Attend University 31:21

5y ago31:21

31:21

“I’m privileged to be able to attend University [...] this is not a given, this is a privilege and I am thankful everyday to be able to come to school [...] I wake up feeling so thankful for this opportunity to learn.” - Glenn Singh Glenn is a first generation Canadian who is in his fourth year of studies at York University majoring in social work …

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Althea Parala on Valuing Every Interaction, Race and Student Leadership 53:46

5+ y ago53:46

53:46

“My high school was predominantly white. There were a few pockets of racialized groups. I didn't realize it at the time [...] the microaggressions that we had experienced and how that affected the leadership opportunities that we were given...” - Althea Parala In this episode, Althea Parala discusses three distinct and contrasting educational journ…

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Mujtaba Ahmed-Hassan on Racism, Self-Confidence and Making Social and Professional Connections 56:33

5+ y ago56:33

56:33

“I started to enjoy learning. I started to learn about (social) issues I didn’t know about. I started to see the world around me not just the superficial world I knew.” - Mujtaba Ahmed-Hassan In this episode, Mujtaba shares what it was like to be a cis African-Canadian male that grew up in challenging socio-economic circumstances. While he faced ma…

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Jasmine Hector on Life as a Varsity Athlete, Time Management and Making Difficult Decisions 52:28

5+ y ago52:28

52:28

“Surround yourself with things that will push you further. And from a health perspective, ask yourself if you can do all these things and still be happy and wake up with energy in the morning without experiencing any kind of burnout.” - Jasmine Hector In this episode, Jasmine discusses her life as a varsity athlete and her transition to pursue anot…

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Joy Panjaitan on Perfectionism, Family Pressures and Learning Beyond the Classroom 36:59

5+ y ago36:59

36:59

“I had to be honest with myself. I had to ask why perfectionism was so important to me.” - Joy Panjaitan In this episode Joy discusses the pleasures and challenges of being a creative student. She also unpacks some unexpected family events and internal pressures which led to her decision to extend learning beyond the classroom, to cultivate resilie…

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Kabi Moulitharan on Overcoming a Difficult First Year and Focusing on Fulfillment 33:35

5+ y ago33:35

33:35

“Sometimes you need to shift focus. Write everything that makes you happy.” - Kabi Moulitharan In this episode, Kabi discusses his journey through student leadership. Currently the Team Lead of York’s RED Zone, he has led initiatives to assist incoming students with their transition to York. But wait until you hear about his own transition to Unive…

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Carli Gardner on Mental Health, Disability and Mentorship 53:11

5+ y ago53:11

53:11

“It’s OK to struggle. I was so embarrassed by my past, but I think it makes you a stronger person to have had struggles.” - Carli Gardner In this episode Carli Gardner unpacks the challenges which influenced her before and during the process of finding the right “fit” for herself at university. Listen to learn what it was like for her to struggle w…

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Liam Bekirsky on Leadership Development and Overcoming Old Beliefs About Being a Student 1:00:13

6y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In this episode, Liam shares his story of when he felt like he didn't fit in and that grades were the most important markers of success. This changed in University when he invested in bilingual co-curricular and curricular education which propelled him in new and ever-expanding personal, academic and professional directions. This episode is loaded …

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Haya Abu Mealek on her Refugee Experience and Queer Identity 42:54

6+ y ago42:54

42:54

In this episode, Haya shares her journey as a 3rd generation refugee woman and former accountant, who at the time of this recording, had just settled in Toronto and completed her first year in Gender and Women’s Studies. This episode is loaded with perspective!Haya talks about her coming out story as a queer woman in Canada, what her experience as …

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Angelo on Queer Identity, Student Leadership and Mental Health 40:19

6+ y ago40:19

40:19

In this episode, Angelo shares his journey as a queer man, immigrant to Canadian, student leader, and education student. This episode is loaded with critical thought and personal narrative!Angelo, talks about the connection between his academic interests and his personal views, navigating a mental health diagnosis and associated challenges, growing…

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Jennifer Chweiri on Being New to Canada, Developing Passion and Becoming a Leader 49:41

6+ y ago49:41

49:41

In this episode, Jennifer shares her experience as a multi-lingual and international francophone individual who moved to Toronto and developed a passion for learning, psychology, leadership and helping people. This episode is loaded with passion and inspiration!Jennifer talks about changing her academic interests, developing her identity as a leade…

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Diane Hoffmann on Being An Introverted Student Leader and Building Self-confidence 40:49

6+ y ago40:49

40:49

In this episode, Diane shares what it was like to be involved in student life and going on an international exchange program as a person who sees themselves as more reserved and introverted. Diane’s story is loaded with powerful reflections!Diane shares strategies for being involved, making friends, building self-confidence, seeing oneself as a lea…

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Austin Jafri on Overcoming Socio-economic Barriers and Finding Leadership 44:00

6+ y ago44:00

44:00

In this episode, Austin shares his inspiring story growing up without his biological parents through challenging socio-economic circumstances and becoming the first in his family to go to University. Austin’s drive is inspiring and his story raw!He talks about the challenges and triumphs of balancing extra- and co-curricular commitments, part-time …

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Lys Jecrois on Dealing With Addiction and Finding Community as a Mature Student 48:28

6+ y ago48:28

48:28

In this episode, Lys shares her inspiring story as an out-of-province mature student who left her job after 8 years to dive into full-time studies at University.This episode is loaded with vulnerability. She talks about what it was like to find community among younger students, to adjust to new academic and financial challenges, to navigate an alco…

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Nadia on Finding Her Academic Passion and Developing Self-Awareness 43:00

6+ y ago43:00

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In this episode, Nadia shares her story growing up as a multi-lingual individual who was eventually drawn to the field of academia, specifically to study linguistics. This episode is loaded with insights!Nadia shares how much her time in University influenced her appreciation for empathy, curiosity, relationships, mentorship, authenticity, lifelong…

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Gelila Mekonnen on Being a First Generation University Student 43:54

6+ y ago43:54

43:54

In this first episode, Gelila shares her story growing up with a single mother and as the first in her family to attend university. This episode is a fantastic kick-off to the Student Success Exchange!Gelila talks about learning to think more critically about the world, finding and building community through involvement in student life, and being a…

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Deanna Paolantonio (Phd) on Combining Personal, Academic, and Career Experiences Into a Fulfilling Pursuit 49:49

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Glenn Singh on Returning to School, Getting Involved and Being First in His Family to Attend University 31:21

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Althea Parala on Valuing Every Interaction, Race and Student Leadership 53:46

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Mujtaba Ahmed-Hassan on Racism, Self-Confidence and Making Social and Professional Connections 56:33

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Jasmine Hector on Life as a Varsity Athlete, Time Management and Making Difficult Decisions 52:28

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Joy Panjaitan on Perfectionism, Family Pressures and Learning Beyond the Classroom 36:59

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Kabi Moulitharan on Overcoming a Difficult First Year and Focusing on Fulfillment 33:35

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Carli Gardner on Mental Health, Disability and Mentorship 53:11

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Liam Bekirsky on Leadership Development and Overcoming Old Beliefs About Being a Student 1:00:13

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Haya Abu Mealek on her Refugee Experience and Queer Identity 42:54

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Angelo on Queer Identity, Student Leadership and Mental Health 40:19

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Jennifer Chweiri on Being New to Canada, Developing Passion and Becoming a Leader 49:41

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Diane Hoffmann on Being An Introverted Student Leader and Building Self-confidence 40:49

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Austin Jafri on Overcoming Socio-economic Barriers and Finding Leadership 44:00

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Lys Jecrois on Dealing With Addiction and Finding Community as a Mature Student 48:28

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Nadia on Finding Her Academic Passion and Developing Self-Awareness 43:00

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Gelila Mekonnen on Being a First Generation University Student 43:54