School, work & life beyond the pandemic with Rochelle Liu
04/28/20 • 39 min
It’s the second episode of our At Home series and we chat with Rochelle Liu, a writer, editor and consultant in the education sector.
As someone who works with students and soon-to-be-graduates (as well as being a young creative herself!), Rochelle shares her unique perspective on how the current crisis is affecting the way we study, work and plan for the future.
We discuss the possible long-term effects of the pandemic on the education and arts sectors, and explore the different ways we can support each other now and in the times ahead.
If you’re an emerging artist or young job-seeker in general, this episode might hit home for you and hopefully, provide you some useful tips on how to be creative, productive and find support amidst uncertainty.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
03:42 - How high school students are handling the lockdown
05:32 - Predictions about the long-term effects of the pandemic on education
08:29 - Rochelle’s experiences as a graduate
10:35 - How do you see the pandemic is affecting the arts sector
16:10 - What creative people can do to support one another
21:46 - How art is helpful for our mental health
25:42 - How emerging artists are navigating ‘uncertainty’
29:30 - Advice for young job-seekers during this time
35:50 - Strategies for working at home
37:52 - The importance of reaching out to people
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
It’s the second episode of our At Home series and we chat with Rochelle Liu, a writer, editor and consultant in the education sector.
As someone who works with students and soon-to-be-graduates (as well as being a young creative herself!), Rochelle shares her unique perspective on how the current crisis is affecting the way we study, work and plan for the future.
We discuss the possible long-term effects of the pandemic on the education and arts sectors, and explore the different ways we can support each other now and in the times ahead.
If you’re an emerging artist or young job-seeker in general, this episode might hit home for you and hopefully, provide you some useful tips on how to be creative, productive and find support amidst uncertainty.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
03:42 - How high school students are handling the lockdown
05:32 - Predictions about the long-term effects of the pandemic on education
08:29 - Rochelle’s experiences as a graduate
10:35 - How do you see the pandemic is affecting the arts sector
16:10 - What creative people can do to support one another
21:46 - How art is helpful for our mental health
25:42 - How emerging artists are navigating ‘uncertainty’
29:30 - Advice for young job-seekers during this time
35:50 - Strategies for working at home
37:52 - The importance of reaching out to people
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
Previous Episode
Life in lockdown with Ezra May
It’s an understatement to say that the last few weeks have been strange for every single one of us, no matter who we are or where we’re from.
The world as we knew it is no longer - we’re faced with a new kind of reality, a new kind of anxiety and without any certainty about the future beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
And so, I’ve decided to press pause on an official Season 2 for now, in order to have important conversations about what’s currently happening, how we’re feeling about it and how we go about navigating this unprecedented time.
I’m happy to bring you the first episode of the At Home series, where I interview young creatives and my peers to listen to their insights and experiences in this ‘new normal’.
My first guest is none other than my younger sister Ezra May Aringay - who also happens to be my number one creative collaborator (and the producer of this very podcast!
I wanted to sit down with Ezra May to get a better understanding of how she and her friends are coping amidst all of the ‘self-isolation’ and ‘social distancing’, and what it means for young people and the future ahead.
We discuss the various impacts of the pandemic on youth employment and lifestyle, and posit how artists and the arts sector might bounce back from such a challenging setback.
Don’t get us wrong however, this series isn’t here to encourage more wallowing about the state of the world right now - but rather, to help us see the good things despite of it!
References:
Arnold Schwazenegger and His Horses
Steve Martin’s Banjo Balm
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
Next Episode
Mental wellbeing amidst uncertainty with Claudia Bonnici
Welcome to another installment of our At Home series! This time, we chat to Claudia Bonnici, a Media and Communications graduate with a passion for content creation and mental health advocacy.
In this episode, we deep dive into how the current lockdown and social distancing is affecting the lifestyles and mental wellbeing of young people on the verge of starting their careers.
We discuss how societal pressures add to the struggles of young creatives, given the ‘non-essential’ classification granted to the arts industries and artists in general.
As someone who has experienced her own mental health struggles, Claudia offers great encouragement and helpful strategies to cope with anxiety, feeling out of control and the fear of the unknown.
Our conversation brings to light the importance of managing our content consumption, practicing self-care and reaching out for support when we need it.
Want to learn more about Claudia? Connect with her on Instagram!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
03:15 - The challenges of social distancing
06:50 - How the lockdown affected Claudia’s employment
08:50 - Navigating the great uncertainty
11:16 - New project opportunities and creative ideas
13:00 - The need for mental health support
15:55 - The perspective of older generations
17:30 - The silent struggle of younger generations
19:27 - Creatives as a minority
24:00 - Content creation vs consumption
29:00 - Setting the goal to “survive”
32:00 - Some words of encouragement
Dear Future Boss is a podcast series produced especially for young people pursuing creative careers.
Subscribe now to listen to stories and insights into what it takes to build a sustainable and fulfilling life as a multi-passionate creator.
Website: https://dearfutureboss.com.au/
Instagram: @dearfutureboss
Find about more about The Mentorship https://www.thementorship.com.au/
Get in touch: [email protected]
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