Shan Sebastian

Beyond the Hustle

Business FIL ↓ 10 episodes

The real stories behind Filipino business builders. Hosted by Shan Sebastian, a Personal Development & Clarity Coach, this podcast goes beyond highlight reels to share the authentic journeys of Filipino entrepreneurs and freelancers—the struggles, doubts, mindset shifts, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped their path. Get clarity, inspiration, and real strategies to grow and sustain your business. New episodes weekly or bi-monthly. Subscribe now and go beyond the hustle.

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Shan Sebastian

Episodes

Ep9: The Meta Ads Secrets That Built a Multi-Million E-com Brand (with Jungie Gumiran) 29.06.2026 1:23:16

In Episode 9 of the podcast, I am honored to guest veteran freelancer, e-commerce entrepreneur, and digital marketing expert, Jungie Gumiran. Jungie is the brilliant mind behind the massive e-commerce brand, JuJu, and the founder of the Ads Level Up Program—a premium training academy dedicated to helping freelancers and business owners master Meta Advertising (Facebook Ads). If you want to learn h...

Ep8: How Skip Tan never skip the process to achieve his business breakthroughs 23.04.2026 48:23

Welcome to Episode 8 as I talked to one of the inspiring people I met online in the same creative industry and fellow content creator, Michael "Skip" Tan. He is a Content Creator from Australia and now in the Philippines. Skip is Multi-passionate Entrepreneur & Sports Coach. Founder of Silver Screen Studios, Silver Screen Photobooth and other multiple businesses. I met him on TikTok...

Ep7: How Patrick build 17 branches of his Cafe business even during the Pandemic 17.03.2026 1:26:06

Welcome to Episode 7 as I talked to one of the my newly found friends from social media, Patrick James Gabriel of CHN Cafe. He is the owner and founder of CHN Cafe, and a franchise business consultant. He is also a rising content creator that gives alot of value about doing business. On this episode, we discussed on how Patrick, together with his partner, build an ongoing empire in the Cafe and Fr...

Ep6: How solving a simple family problem turned Mark into an entrepreneur 10.03.2026 1:13:45

Welcome to Episode 6 as I talked to one of the my rising content creator friend, Mark Mercado also known as Kwento ni Long. He is now gaining more followers and popularity on social media as he transparently shares his journey as an entrepreneur with his unique business. On this episode, we discussed on how Mark solved a simple family problem and made it into a now profitable and fast growing busi...

Ep5: How a Scam turned a GEN Z to build his Own Business 15.02.2026 1:26:40

Welcome to Episode 5 as I talked to one of the young entrepreneurs in my circle, Lloyd De Leon, the CEO and Founder of Beyond Breakeven Digital. On this episode, we talked about his journey as a young Gen Z entrepreneur unfold from his scam story and depression to his successful digital marketing agency today. Featured Guests: Lloyd De Leon Founder and CEO of Beyond Breakeven Digital Follow him on...

Ep4: How John Pagulayan became "The Legend" in the Filipino Freelancing Industry 05.01.2026 1:16:25

Welcome to Episode 4 where I invited one my good friends and mentor, John Pagulayan, founder of The Freelance Movement Tribe and an Email Marketing Agency owner for Foreign Healthcare Brands. This is a very special episode, as he told his never been told story about how he become the Legend in the Email Copywriting and Freelancing industry. Featured Guests:John Ryan Pagulayan Founder and CEO of Th...

Ep3: How JQ saved his business through patience and consistency 25.10.2025 1:21:58

Welcome to Episode 3 where I invited one my brothers in this industry, my cofounder of PH Business Network, JR Quilantang also known as JQ. Featured Guests: JR Quilantang CEO and Cofounder of Recurra Cofounder of PH Business Network Content Creator with over 300K+ followers on social media Connect With UsShow your support by liking, sharing, and subscribing! We'd love to hear your takeaways in...

Ep2 Part 2: How Eb, Nabbe and Dom Reignite Their Creativity 08.09.2025 37:04

Welcome to Part 2 of our special 2-part episode continuing our deep dive into the creative industries! In this second installment, we tackle the most pressing challenges creative professionals face and explore how to reignite your passion while discovering your true purpose. Featured Guests: Eb Fajardo Owner of Elias Video CreativesFounder of PH Video EditorsExpert in video production and creative...

Ep2 Part 1: How Eb, Nabbe and Dom Monetize Their Creative Skills 01.09.2025 1:02:55

Welcome to Part 1 of our special 2-part episode diving deep into the creative industries! Join us as we explore how creative professionals are turning their artistic talents into sustainable income streams and what lies beyond the traditional "hustle" mentality. Featured Guests: Eb Fajardo Owner of Elias Video Creatives Founder of PH Video Editors Expert in video production and creative...

Ep1 - How Allan Ngo turned his failures into business 30.08.2025 1:43:54

In this episode, I sit down with Allan Ngo, founder of Email Underground Intensive , to uncover how his journey from banking to online entrepreneurship was built on failures, resilience, and reinvention. We discussed about: The trials of his early ventures and how he found email marketing Why failures became the foundation of his success Building sustainable income online without relying solely on...