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“Believe in the future of history, so that the present will stop reading like the past,” says Ambeth Ocampo. Be on the right side of history after listening to this episode with the celebrated historian, bestselling author, Ateneo de Manila University professor, and Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist. Learn how he created a decades-long career all his own by harnessing what he calls a confluence...

Still chasing other people’s dreams and not your own? “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should” could very well describe the career and life path of top photographer and vintage clothing and fragrance collector Shaira Luna. A famous child genius who could read and write at age one, started pre-med college at 13, and was expected to be the youngest doctor ever at 19—she bravely walked away fro...

Get inspired and entertained by this hilarious and uplifting chat with gorgeous Filipino-African American modeling stars Wilma Doesnt and Nikita McElroy about growing up different, dealing with bullying and prejudice and harnessing the hurt to build strength and confidence, how modeling changed their self-perception and their lives, and how they’re helping change others’ lives. Plus lessons on gri...

Whether your financial goals are urgent or long-term, big or small, this episode gives you the inspiration and motivation you need to take that first step towards achieving them. Personal finance consultant, stock trader, analyst and investor, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and YouTube sensation Marvin Germo shows us how. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podc...

If you are “stuck in a rut and have lost yourself because you have put yourself last,” this could be why you have gained a Stress Belly, says celebrity food coach Nadine Tengco. The excess abdominal fat resulting from chronic stress is just one of the disastrous effects of stress on our weight, health, and beauty, she says. In this episode, the author of Sexy at Any Age shares her knowledge, exper...

Meet the first woman who was brave enough to come forward about being sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein, leading to his downfall and the start the #MeToo movement. Myrza chats with the fearless Filipina-Italian model and equal rights/sexual positivity advocate Ambra Gutierrez, who is featured in Ronan Farrow’s podcast series and bestselling book, Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and A Conspiracy...

“Your personal history is Philippine history.” Whether you have an idea what life was really like under Martial Law in the ‘70s and ‘80s or have come to believe life was fine and dandy then, I invite you to this eye-opening history lesson of a chat with Gang Badoy Capati. Here, we reminisce about our childhood in those oppressed and violent times, unlock insights about how our history affects our...

What does it take for a business to survive—and even thrive—during times of crisis? The pandemic fast-forwarded the adoption of e-commerce by consumers and businesses virtually overnight. And it took leaders who were forward-thinking, agile, and tech-savvy to steer their companies to safety and success moving forward. One such leader was a third generation millennial mom named Elyse Juan who led t...

“Success is what makes it success for you. My value comes from my relationships and the people I am able to connect with and collaborate with,” says G Töngi-Walters who at the height of her showbiz fame walked away from it all to live a new life in the US. She has since evolved into a women’s and human rights defender, producer, host, writer, “artivist” for diversity and reproductive health, direc...

f you are offended by misogyny, contest double standards and gender stereotypes like “Kababae mong tao,” and fight against female discrimination—then surprise, you are actually a feminist! Listen to this light-hearted yet enlightening conversation with Dr. Nathalie Africa-Verceles, Director of the UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies Center, to learn the basics of feminism beyond any antiq...

Intense sugar and carb cravings, junk food bingeing, eating your feelings of stress, depression, anxiety, and boredom? The good news is, it’s not all your fault, and it’s not just “ katakawan, ” but so many other biological factors such as our hormones, gut health, and the current mental health epidemic. Listen to Dr. Oyie Balburias, M.D. and IFM-certified functional medicine practitioner, as he t...

Stressed, depressed, or overwhelmed—but don’t have enough time, money, or courage to address and seek help for your mental health? Our excuses stop here in this episode where “Doc Gia" shows us why and how to give our mental health the importance it requires. Dr. Gia Sison is the National Adviser of the Youth For Mental Health Coalition and the head of the Makati Medical Center's Women’s...

Fighting is not a sign of a bad relationship, nor is not fighting the sign of a good one. Major crises such as the pandemic can either destroy a couple’s relationship or serve as opportunities for growth and an even deeper bond—if they learn the right conflict resolution and communication skills. Learn all about them here from relationship coach Aileen Santos, a certified life skills and conflict...

Resilience, especially in the Philippine context, has come to negatively connote masochistic suffering and doormat behavior. But it is still an essential life skill, and what we must aim for is “sustainable resiliency, which comes from establishing clear boundaries,” according to psychologist Gisa Paredes, M.A., founder of Healing Minds PH and COO of WellAtSea. In this comprehensive mini-session,...

The Housemaid and Sisid lead actress, founder of Mental Health Matters PH and Property Access PH, and Miss International 2016 shares the methods and mindsets she has used to triumph over her struggles and achieve her goals in this intimate and insightful interview. She also reveals: • Her scientific eye-on-the-crown strategy for winning Miss International 2016 • How she bravely decided to speak up...

If you once (or never!) loved working out and have finally decided you need to make it a life-long lifestyle and not just another stop-and-start punishment project, here’s hope and help. Tanya Maria Aguila, founder of Onelife Pilates studio, certified Nike NTC trainer, and fitness, health, and women's empowerment advocate shares her tips on how to get moving again for our health and sanity.  D...

Seems like déjà vu: The start of yet another pandemic year and we’re pressured to transform our lives for the better—but still, nothing is certain, and planning ahead seems so pointless. Don’t throw away your goals or ditch your plans, says Dar Ty-Nilo, creator of the Belle de Jour Power Planner and founder and president of Viviamo, Inc. In this episode, she presents five agile ways for us to adap...

In 2022, we all need to evolve or become extinct—or, we can learn the art of reinvention from master re-inventor, creative director Marlon Rivera, who has been, and still is a film director, actor, producer, fashion designer, florist, makeup artist, university professor, among other occupations. In this episode, he reveals the 5 Lies Society Tells You About Reinvention and how to get over them. In...

If there’s anything we have all realized, it’s that there are things or circumstances or people in our lives that we no longer need or want. But what’s actually harder is to be brave and bold enough to dare to live the kind of life we do want. We need the clarity, confidence and courage to create the life that we want for ourselves. Life and career coach and creator of The Sunday Night Journal Aur...

“Clutter is more than just stuff—it is anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living,” says Christine Dychiao, the first certified KonMari consultant in the Philippines. Research shows clutter prevents you from enjoying your living space and is linked to stress, anxiety, and depression. In fact, Christine says, “I’ve had clients who were able to leave a toxic relationship or...

The pandemic has changed global consumer behaviour forever, and online shopping is here to stay. If you’re planning to get into the biz, listen to this episode as corporate executive-turned-top sales coach Robert Velhagen, who trains thousands of new online sellers every month, shares the essential tips, strategies, and knowledge you need to ace the online selling game. DISCLAIMER: The views and o...

“We struggle with being present in the moment and have anxiety because we are projecting into the future, but guess what? We have no control over the future. We need to get comfortable with uncertainty, because life is forever uncertain,” says meditation and radiant energy coach Sara Black. She shows us five ways to alleviate anxiety, including meditation and breath work techniques. BONUS: A calmi...

In the midst of last year’s #BLM riots in L.A., Joey Mead King talked to Myrza about the highlights of her 30-year modeling and hosting career, overcoming the unbelievable struggles that came with success, meeting—staying, and flourishing with the love of her life, Angie King, and using her platform for emotional and social awareness beyond brands and trends and thirst traps. So much to learn from...

Stop pinning your happiness on an idealized or conditional future scenario. Happiness is a choice, and you don’t have to learn it, you just have to choose it, right here, right now. “Like yourself a little bit more every day and I promise you’re going to be happy,” says The Happiness Doctor Lia Bernardo, a training and behavioral specialist with a PhD in Psychoneurology and Integrative Health. She...

The pandemic has not only turned our worlds upside down, it has disrupted our sense of normalcy, distorted our sense of time, and wreaked havoc on our productivity. Teaching us how to manage our time and workload efficiently while maintaining our sanity is Pia Reyes-Cruz, a Productivity & Certified Strengths coach, Organizational Learning consultant, trainer, and workshop facilitator. DISCLAIM...