Equipped: In-Game & In Real Life

It’s always great to meet and have conversations with new people that love to talk about gaming just as much as I do! And this week, I’m joined by Gian and Zed, two (of the many) guys who host State of the Gamers Address (SOGA). In this episode, we talk about: How SOGA was created Gian and Zed’s gaming history Why we believe gaming is worth talking about PLUS Gian and Zed share their answer to the...

Life isn’t just about working hard, it’s about working smart. And to work smart, we need strategies in place to help us get to where we want to be. Seems like common knowledge…but why do millions still struggle with creating the right strategies for themselves?   This week, I’m joined by Miguel Lebron, a personal growth strategist and the host of the podcast: Strategy Rewind. In this episode, Migu...

Raise your hand if you’ve seen someone post their win/lose streak online 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ Win streaks and lose streaks aren’t new terms. They’re pretty straightforward actually - the number of wins or losses you have in a row. We’re so used to tracking how many wins or losses we have, but do we ever take time to notice how we act when we experience them? In this episode, I talk about all that...

If there’s anyone that I’d describe as a dynamic character, it would be Rafael Syfu. He is currently a first-year medical student and when acads aren’t too heavy, he streams mostly Valorant on Facebook Gaming & Twitch. Because of how dynamic of a person he is, we talk about so many different topics in this episode such as: What pushed him to start streaming before going into med How Syfu’s hos...

[ENG/FIL] If you’re like me who dies a lot in-game, gaming can get pretty stressful quickly. But at the end of the day, we all just really want to enjoy the game we’re playing and have fun. What makes it even better? Being able to share the fun with more people! This week, I’m joined by Raffy Santos who streams as Hey Raffy on Facebook. Raffy is one of the most positive and energetic streamers I k...

There’s no doubt that video games have shaped and impacted millions of lives. And this week, I’m joined by Jude and Steven, the podcast hosts of The Geeky Juans, as they share their own gaming stories! In this episode, we also go over: The evolution of their podcast and their friendship Jude’s and Steven’s fondest gaming memory How being History majors also impacted how they see video games QUESTI...

Dailies and weeklies aren’t a foreign concept to those that play video games. But even if you choose not to do them in-game, they can be a really helpful tool in real life. In this solo episode, I talk about how I try to apply dailies and weeklies in my own life and how they help me strive toward my goals. ⭐ QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are some dailies and weeklies that you can think of that will...

Yesterday was World Autism Awareness Day and we wish to continue the celebration today with our guest, Kelly Coons.  She is a college student, gamer, and author of the young-adult novel “All Ways”. In this episode, we talk about: Kelly’s love for tabletop games What neurodivergent means Kelly’s relationship with gaming as a woman with autism The existence of cringe culture KELLY’S QUESTION OF THE...

[ENG/FIL] We’re capping off Women’s Month by talking to the former-flight-attendant-turned-streamer, Denise Nicole! Den is one of the most engaging and entertaining streamers I know and in this episode, we talk about: Why and how Den got into streaming How Den overcame burnout in 2021 The biggest lesson Den got from Dark Souls (and all games, for that matter) Why doing things for yourself isn’t se...

Most people born in the 90s grew up hearing how bad video games are and how it’s a “waste of time.” But as decades passed, society has been more welcoming to gaming in all forms and genres, seeing that there’s actually a lot of good that comes out of it. This week’s guest is Krystel Malimban, a certified life & success coach. In this episode, she shares how gaming served as a safe space for he...

As someone that’s never played a Souls game and is average at best when it comes to combat, it was pretty ballsy of me to try Elden Ring. But I’ve been playing it ever since it came out and let me tell you, it totally lives up to the hype!!! I mean, look at me double-posting episodes this week cause I couldn’t resist talking about it (lol) it’s THAT good. And as cheesy as it sounds, Elden Ring rea...

[ENG/FIL] Though we still want to celebrate the strength, courage, and capabilities women have, it’s also equally important to talk about the struggles and stigmas that sadly still follow women - especially in the gaming community. In this episode, I’m joined by the League of Legends streamer, Piachu, and we talk about: Pia’s journey as a streamer The biggest struggle she had to overcome as a fema...

March is Women’s Month and for the next couple of weeks, we’ll be featuring amazing women in the gaming community! To kick us off, we’re joined by Jem who’s also known as GG Donut on Facebook. She is an FPS player turned FPS shoutcaster and analyst, and in this episode, we talk about: Donut’s love for FPS games Donut’s journey as a professional FPS player Valorant insights Donut’s journey as a fem...

There are so many angles you can take when it comes to talking about video games. And in this episode, we take on the perspective of an indie video game developer! Our guest this week is Tim “Renfail” Anderson, author, founder of Stormhaven Studios & Wandering Hermits, and creator of the Saga of Lucimia and The Weave & The Void. In this episode we talk about: Renfail’s gaming history How i...

[ENG/FIL] I love hearing how gaming has impacted other people’s lives for the better so for this 2nd episode of Beyond Gaming I thought...why not get the perspective of someone who has much more experience as a gamer and as a gaming podcast host?? This week, I’m joined by THE Jhaz Tayag of The Gamesilog Show and we talk about: How The Gamesilog Show has evolved since 2019 The struggles Jhaz is cur...

[ENG/FIL] Today marks the beginning of the second newest segment on the show: Beyond Gaming! In this series, I’ll be inviting people working in different industries to talk about gaming in a whole different light.  This week’s episode also counts as a Valentine special since I’m joined by the streamer couple, Kuya Rads and Ate Khaline of Nox Playroom! It was such great timing because it turned out...

It Takes Two is high on the list of games that I really enjoyed playing and it just didn’t seem right to not talk about it as February begins. So in this episode, I share the 5 love lessons that I’ve learned from playing this amazing couch co-op game! ❤ QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Didn’t mention this in the episode, but I wanted to leave it here anyway! How can you be better in your romantic, platonic,...

[ENG/FIL] I’m suuuper happy that I got the chance to talk to Old Noob Gaming and Ms. Rin!! Get to know more about these two Valorant streamers as we talk about: Their gaming backgrounds and how they started streaming How tatay Old Noob and Ms. Rin started collaborating together How they deal with toxic Valorant players Their RR TryHards experience Tips for aspiring and new small streamers QUESTION...

[ENG/FIL] There’s no denying that Genshin Impact and Axie Infinity are still dominating Filipino gaming headlines. But what is it about them that casual gamers and streamers love the most? Tune in as we’re joined by Oliver of Freedom Plays as he shares his journey as a Genshin & Axie streamer! In this episode, we talk about: Oliver’s streaming and crypto journey The technical factors that stre...

[ENG/FIL] Today marks the start of the newest segment on the show: A Gamer’s Take! In this series, I’ll be interviewing streamers and gamers to get a glimpse of their own lives, perspectives, and mindsets. Our first guest is Peach, or better known as Ecpeachyx on Facebook Gaming. Not only is she a Valorant and ML streamer, but she’s also a Nursing student. In this episode, we talk about: How Peach...

In a world where we can't control which cards we're dealt, how can we find the balance between being strategic and welcoming spontaneity (just like in the game Minion Masters)? Let's talk about that and more in this episode! QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do you think having no plan is the best plan? What do you think is the key to playing your cards right? Send your answers through Facebook...

Happy New Year! This is the time when a lot of us start thinking about habits, resolutions, and goals that we want to achieve - many of which are tied to our ultimate purpose and what we want to do in life. But in this episode, I talk about how it's important to see finding your purpose as a JOURNEY, rather than an end goal. I also share why I'm okay with the fact that I don't know...

We finally hit two-digit episodes, and it's the last week of 2021!!! In this episode, join me as I reflect and share the 3 power-ups that got me through the rollercoaster-of-a-year 2021. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are some of the power-ups that got you through 2021? I'd love to hear from you guys! Send your answers through Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok: @equippedpodcastph. RATE & RE...

WHERE ARE MY MINECRAFT LOVERS AT?? In this episode, I talk about how this simple yet complex game helped me unpack my misconceptions about productivity and how I realized my ego was part of the picture. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was one situation that you felt like you were making things unnecessarily harder for yourself and what prompted you to do it that way? (Note: This question doesn't w...

We all have different "areas of effect". And whether we want to use it to strategically fight in-game, or spread more good in real life, it's important we're aware of what they are...and how we're actually using it. 👾 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are the different areas of effect that you have in your life right now? And in each area, what do you think is your overall effec...