A Better Normal

What does it mean to be a woman in leadership? Candice Quimpo and Niña Terol, co-founders of inclusion studio Imaginable Impact, share how they asserted for space in the startup sphere, what values guide their business and advocacy, and why building a community of women founders matters. Imaginable Impact is holding their FoundHer forum for Filipina investors and founders on March 12, 2024. More d...

Join Carl Javier this International Women's Month as he sits down with inspiring women in business, arts and advocacy. Episodes drop every Thursday of March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a longtime comic book creator, Elbert Or is in his element within the creative space. Now that he's heading Pushpin Visual Solutions, he talks about the different hats he has to wear on the job, how creatives in leadership roles can overcome impostor syndrome, and the importance of putting a price on artistic work. This episode was originally aired live on Youtube on November 23, 2023. Hosted o...

Comedy Manila founder and KoolPal GB Labrador is always chasing the next joke. But it's not just about being funny. He shares the creative process, why open mics matter, and how community makes everyone better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasts have grown faster in the Philippines, even as the global podcast market sees ups and downs. Head of Podcasts at Anima Podcasts Mel Alcaraz and The Pod Network CEO Alan Fontanilla join our host, PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier, to discuss the current state, challenges, and promising future of podcasts in the PH. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With all the tech available, why are clinics and labs still filing patient data manually? Our friends at Start Up Podcast PH interviewed Martin Gomez, COO and Co-Founder at Dashlabs.ai , to learn how his team automates medical diagnostic processes and helps organizations move beyond paper and pen. If you’d love to hear stories of other startup founders, follow Start Up Podcast PH on YouTube, Spoti...

When the 2021 lockdowns hampered access to essentials, Patreng Non's Maginhawa community pantry mobilized the nation to follow suit. To continue the movement, she now works to "rescue" food and ensure they don't go to waste. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got trust issues with online banking? Aldrich Tan and Artie Lopez of digital banking platform NextPay are giving fintech services a good name, with their customer-based approach as key in their success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's in crowdfunding expert Patch Dulay's formula? For The Spark Project, it's mission, community and sustainability – plus shared values to complete the mix. For more information, please visit The Spark Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avoiding the news? JP Campos of Commoner has innovative ways to bring critical information to younger generations. Still, he believes audiences should find a healthy mix of content to consume. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does creativity sell? Linya-Linya's Ali Sangalang knows first-hand that fun and wit are guaranteed hits. Listen to how he's learned to turn feelings into relatable content, and that it takes a dedicated team to do so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wary about the fast leaps in tech and AI? Advice from Stephanie Sy of Thinking Machines: Be open, adapt and find people who share your values. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just starting out as an entrepreneur? NextPay co-founder Artie Lopez has a tip: Look out for trends happening outside the country, so you can make better, more informed decisions. More on banking, finance and the better ways to do them with NextPay's episode on A Better Normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should you react to AI? Thinking Machines founder and CEO Stephanie Sy's advice: Think of it as an ocean. More on tech, big data and the values that drive Stephanie's company in A Better Normal, coming this October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PumaPodcast CEO Carl Javier takes over the show's second season, where he talks to creative entrepreneurs about their mindsets and values in creating a better normal for everyone. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss episodes dropping in October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ang electric fan, kadalasan, hanggang level 3 lang ang setting. Hindi kayang sumabay sa global warming. Did you know that temperatures in the Philippines could get up to 2.3 degrees Celsius hotter in 40 years if we don’t curb our greenhouse gas emissions? How can different sectors—especially the government—come together and take swift action?  Hear from Dr. Faye Cruz of the Regional Climate S...

Our island communities are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Think kids being forced to swim to school because of tidal flooding, and families finding that their usually potable water from wells are too salty to drink because of salinification. Paano sila nag-adjust sa sitwasyon, at ano ang tulong na kailangan nila?  Alamin mula kina Dr. Laurice Jamero ng Resilience Collaboratory o...

Prices of goods are skyrocketing, yet farmers are still forced to throw away the harvest they can’t sell, and have to settle literally for coins in exchange for their products. Paano na ang food security natin niyan?  We hear from Christine Jodloman of innovative, inclusive, and for-purpose agri-business AGREA; multimedia strategist EC Toledo from Philstar.com; environmental reporter Mavic Co...

We’re starting a four-part series where we surface stories of climate change, in hopes of inspiring action. At pag pinag-uusapan natin ang impact, ang naiisip natin, kung ilang pamilya ang nasalanta, ilang bahay ang nasira, at ilang powerlines ang natumba. But have we ever paused to think about how climate change affects our very identity?  We hear from Ritchel Casibsib Cahilig, whose communi...

For many Filipinos, getting a simple eye check-up can be a complicated affair. They’d have to absent themselves from work, spend money they don’t have on transportation, and go from one government agency to the next to get the assistance they need. How can stakeholders from the private and public health sector make healthcare accessible to all? If you need further information, please consult your...

Elton Evidente, a geospatial data coordinator, talks about the work he does for MapaKalamidad.ph: a new platform that uses social media to gather crowdsourced information about disasters and puts it on a live web map, for the use of citizens AND government responders during emergencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How goes a day in the life of a blind person in the Philippines? This World Sight Day, Aniridia patient Cy Cabana tells us about her dreams and what she's doing to reach them; while ophthalmologist Dr. Jubaida Aquino, Roche Philippines general manager Dr. Diana Edralin, and Roche Ophthalmology medical enabler Dr. Chelo Martinez talk about what everybody else needs to do so we can all navigate and...

Starting your own business can be exciting. You believe in what you have to offer and want to bring your products and services out into the world! But when reality sets in, when suddenly you have to register with the government, take care of so much paperwork, and pay penalties you had no idea you could incur in the first place... how can you sustain your passion? Gina Lynn Valdez of Numbers That...

Scarcity and shortages marked the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were stories of solidarity, many suffered from lack of access to medical equipment and healthcare. How do we promote equity within our borders—and across them? Listen to Nathalie Ernoult, deputy head of policy advocacy at Médecins Sans Frontiéres' Access Campaign; and Dr. Jonas Del Rosario, Philippine General Hospita...

Indigenous people have a special relationship with the land, and they even safeguard 80 percent of the world's biodiversity. With climate change threatening our present and future, what can IPs in the Philippines teach us about caring for our planet? We hear from former lawmaker Teddy Baguilat, and indigenous rights expert Atty. Ice Baguilat, cousins and members of the Tuwali community in Ifugao....