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Unless you’re a hardcore theater fan, you might think Kiara Dario is an overnight success. But it took 20 years of countless auditions and rejections before she would get her first lead role in local theater, and after just a few months, the biggest break any Filipino actor could dream of—the role of Gigi Van Tranh in the Manila run and international tour of Miss Saigon . She started theatre train...

One of my top performing reels on Instagram and TikTok is called “Hiya: Malaking Hadlang sa Pag-Asenso” or “Big Obstacle to Success.” It resonated with so many, and I was particularly struck by one comment that read, “Opo, mas takot pa kong mamatay sa kahihiyan kaysa mamatay mismo” or   “I’m more afraid of dying of shame than dying itself!” So when I came across an Instagram post on @‌_sikodiwa_ d...

No matter what we do for a living, we are all salespeople. Whether it's persuading our boss about a project idea or negotiating a raise, motivating our team to try a new way of doing things, getting more views and likes on our social media posts, convincing our family to try a new restaurant, or even getting our boyfriend to watch the movie we want, we're always selling something. In this...

Whether it's a sudden health crisis, relationship upheaval, the loss of a loved one or a job, or a financial setback, life’s curveballs can make us feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and helpless. Coach Aurora Suarez empowers us with advice on how to regain our footing or find a new path forward. This certified Courageous Living life and career coach is also a writer and speaker who helps women ac...

Feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or impatient about getting ahead at work? Wondering whether your talent and hard work are enough to propel your career as fast as possible? Optimizing the guidance your HR department can provide could show you the way. This episode’s guest expert has over 12 years of experience in Human Resource and Organization Development Consulting and Coaching and has spoken at glo...

As natural disasters and heat waves escalate worldwide, UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell recently announced that humanity has only two years to save the planet. He said that while his warning may sound melodramatic, the urgency of taking action has never been clearer—and he called out not just governments and business empires to act now, but every person on the planet. But is there really anything we...

Hidilyn Diaz, Margielyn Didal, Alex Eala, The Filipinas national football team, Meggie Ochoa, Bianca Bustamante, Irish Magno, the RP Blu Girls, Josie Gabuco. If you don’t know these names, it’s important that you do. Because in the tales of their triumphs and tribulations lie invaluable life and career lessons that can spur each of us into action. Whether you are trying to climb up the corporate l...

Did you know that some of our most puzzling and long-lasting mental and even physical health issues can be traced to trauma—possibly as far-reaching as from our childhood? Some of it might have even been inflicted by seemingly harmless incidents in our childhood such as disparaging comments made by a tita, tito, parent, other relative or caregiver! Tackling this phenomenon is Gang Capati, a trauma...

His ID on Instagram simply says “I like making people on the Internet smile,” but his impact extends way beyond that. “My ‘Why’ as a creator is to ‘Find the funny,’” says one of the most renowned comedy content creators in the Philippines with 3.3 million followers on Facebook, 2.2 million on TikTok, and 503,000 on Instagram. “Davao Conyo,” a.k.a. Phillip Te Hernandez is a mind reader who brings o...

We all know that life is unpredictable, and so is love. We may love someone so much today, but things change, and people change, and it’s good to know we can arm ourselves with practical wisdom—and a legal safety net—that could protect your heart—and your assets? Whether you're walking down the aisle or just curious about your options, join us as we uncover the knowledge you need to protect yo...

When we get a seat at the table or gain any kind of influence, it is our responsibility, even in our own little way, to ensure that other women also get their seats, get their voices heard, and get their paths illuminated. In the way that a rising tide lifts all boats, when women champion women, lifting each other ensures empowerment and success for all. Rissa Mananquil Trillo is a UN Women Champi...

Want to be an entrepreneur? Check your childhood for signs of early makings! As a young girl, Anne Arcenas-Gonzales had a knack for selling things to people and mounted her own garage sales at home—but never thought entrepreneurship would be her destiny. After she became a mother at 19, she got a corporate job after college, but she wanted to define her own destiny. So, out of her childhood bedroo...

“Empowered women empower women,” but sadly, there still exists a phenomenon called the “Pull Her Down” Syndrome, as coined by OG feminist Gloria Steinem. Perhaps women were taught to be competitive with one another because there was such a scarcity of jobs at the top. It’s time to reverse that stereotype and encourage women to support each other instead of tearing each other down. Let’s tap into o...

“If love truly is enough, why aren’t there more people in relationships? And why aren’t people happier than they appear to be when they're together?” asks relationship coach Nikki Porter, whose mission is to help women and men pursue a deeper, more grounded love for themselves and their romantic partners. So, yes, cliché aside, learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all. It’s not ea...

The quality of a couple’s intimacy is one of the most significant predictors of the relationship’s health and stability—it’s the glue that holds a relationship together. But when couples get   caught up in their day-to-day problems and responsibilities, they can lose track of each other, resulting in the decline of passion and intimacy as time goes on. The lack of intimacy is one of the most commo...

It’s that time of year when we see red, literally (hello, Valentine’s Month) and figuratively, when those who are unhappy about their relationship status are prone to bouts of FOMO—especially amidst societal expectations on finding, falling, and feeling in love as prerequisites for happiness. But are romantic relationships necessary to lead a happy life? They shouldn’t be, says Cat Triviño, co-fou...

Make sure you finish Part 2 of our fun (and factual!) conversation about what you need to know about dating today and the strategy and skills you need to develop so that “finding love becomes easy,” as Coach Vee says. Listen, learn, and let love through with Vanessa Antonio, the first and only US-Certified Matchmaker and Dating Coach in the Philippines. The founder of Singles Events Manila, the on...

Raise your hand if you (or so many people you know) are attractive, accomplished, and amazing—yet seem to be “unlucky in love.” But, does luck really have anything to do with it? Or does it require quite a bit of effort, or a strategy? This episode’s guest expert says you can find love effortlessly, and in fact, that is her mission. The first and only US-Certified Matchmaker and Dating Coach in th...

Vacation over. Back to life, back to reality, and back to the frantic pace of everyday life. And if there’s one thing that will never change in life, it’s  change—and challenges, and chaos! Wish you could give your mind the peace and quiet of a vacation anytime, anywhere, having to go on holiday? Riza helps us achieve just that, just as she guides the listeners of her Heal & Flow meditation po...

Since we interviewed her in Ep. 23 (“You Can Stop Yo-yo Dieting & Hating Your Body”), the message of this registered nutritionist-dietitian (RND)/social media star has become even louder and clearer: Life’s too short to keep saying no to wonderful experiences while being trapped in the vicious cycle of torturing ourselves to attain the “perfect” body. This realization has been the turning poin...

“They say money is the No.1 cause of stress in the world, but it doesn't have to be,” says financial coach and financial literacy advocate Alyanna Pabalan. Starting with “no money at all,” she now coaches people on removing their money blind spots and creating the right mindset and proactive and sustainable habits, behaviors, and strategies. Her mission is to help Filipinos take control of the...

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything,” Dwight D. Eisenhower once said. This might explain why New Year’s resolutions really don’t work! This episode might finally unlock the key to how to make our goals and dreams come true, and all it takes is strategic planning. Think about it: We do strategic planning at work, why not do it for our own lives? Darlyn Ty Nilo (who taught us how to do a pers...

Before you veg out on the couch, numb yourself with leftovers, and forget about the unpleasant parts of the year that’s ending—carve out 15 to 30 minutes today, open your old paper or digital planner and reflect on all the highs and lows that transpired this year. What for? Only by looking back can we more effectively use our realizations to plan for the coming year (which you will do in the next...

This is Part 2 of a powerful conversation that unpacks a serious and often heartbreaking topic that touches so many lives: overcoming alcoholism and addiction. Whether you want to help a loved one or yourself, this episode is packed with insights and information to help you navigate the challenging journey of recovery. Shedding light in this episode is Barni Alejandro, an International Certified A...

This is Part 1 of a powerful conversation that unpacks a serious and often heartbreaking topic that touches so many lives: overcoming alcoholism and addiction. Whether you want to help a loved one or yourself, this episode is packed with insights and information to help you navigate the challenging journey of recovery. Shedding light in this episode is Barni Alejandro, an International Certified A...