CATCH UP SESSIONS

We get to catch up with @nicolevillarojo right smack in the middle of her US multi-state adventure, post her exit from THE BEST fast moving consumer goods company in the world. She shares top tips in building a career in corporate and things to consider before you make that next big career jump. Why did she leave and what's next? Find out in this episode with my pen pal! :D cover art by JB Tabuzo...

Sarah dishes out the journey of her multiple career jumps, joining IT straight out of college having finished a degree in Industrial Engineering. True that we are a jack of all trades, she chooses to be living proof of that - shifting from a multinational, dipping her feet in a local company, then bouncing back to corporate - what was it like, you wonder?  Now based in Qatar, listen as she de...

One for the books! That describes Roni's 28+ illustrious years as a P&G Salesman. Retiring at fifty, we catch up with him to see what life really is like taking a pause (?), after working for so long in the corporate world. Best known as the work-life balance champion, we get top-tips throughout the session on how to not just survive, but thrive in the work environment. What's next for IG@roni...

In this session, you get to meet the real Rya Lat Listen in on our conversation, where Rya bares and shares all - as we talk about authenticity, vulnerability, finding one's purpose, and the commitment and courage to pursue one's dreams. This Episode's Highlights include: Starting her career at 33 - with the launch of this interview! Her story - How she eventually figured it out + why it took her...

In this special session, you get to hear from the artist responsible for the amazing cover artworks for this season. JB IG@jbtabuzo doesn't just do art, he also happens to be a marketing professional who has made several career jumps in his years climbing up the corporate ladder. As he discovers more about himself as an artist, he shares with us how it all began and where his passion might take hi...

It's a Catch Up Sessions FIRST! We are joined by a GUEST CO-HOST Jan Jizelle Ang IG@janjizelle, we got to to know the life and career of Jan Derrick Ong IG@janderrickong Here's what the female Jan had to say:  "Derrick is a human firework. He is a tower of energy, passion, and positivity – ready to light up the sky, or better yet, the #BOAmazing world around him. It’s this same positive energ...

Shekinah Bangsil IG@shekbangsil talks about dipping her toes into multiple careers before landing her calling to put up a business - facing the challenge of opening a restaurant in the middle of a pandemic PLUS discover how she eventually ventured into becoming your next Tiktok celebrity with food reviews. Lots of lessons learned and wisdom in this one!  "When I met her back then, she was amb...

Franco Daza IG@francsdaza talks about the difference of acting in movies vs TV, shooting for "Ang Probinsyano" during the pandemic, why he took that break to work a corporate job and then, the "call back" into showbiz! "Franco is truly a delight to be with and to talk to - with a cheerful and lighthearted aura comes someone who enjoys tackling relevant issues and challenging topics. One thing rema...

CATCH UP with Liane Reyes @leafylover.ph - a full-pledged plantita who graduated UP BroadCom. She tells us all about her stint in government working as a speech writer for an elected official, then the transition to the banking industry responsible for your credit card dining deals! "Liane responds to every call that excites her free spirit: Broadway musicals and KPop, collecting plants and scente...

Sheine IG@sheineysheine shares interesting tidbits in becoming a lawyer (signing the book of life-- of law), being in the opposing counsel against your significant other, judgy clients and how to just be your best kikay self (Elle Woods, is that you?). Also, get to hear about lawyering in the digital age with exciting initiatives coming up "Sheine's always been a breath of fresh air from the usual...

Raymond IG@raymondnhil talks to us about shifting careers and pursuing higher education. Juggling multinational corporate work and masters then going into law school full time, a stint with the UNDP and now back in a start-up. Come along for the ride in this whirlwind life and career journey.  "Raymond is a multi-hyphenate kind of guy: Genius, Successful, A Leader ala Iron Man. Maybe except the pl...

Banggo IG@BanggoNiuManila talks to us about the fashion industry, building relationships, putting up your own business and what's it like working with an A-lister muse, Bea Alonzo! "Banggo loves fashion, but Jesus is truly the love of his life. He loves to talk about life, as real as it gets. He loves beautiful things. He loves being vulnerable and raw. Black & white are his go-tos. Music inspires...

CATCH UP SESSIONS - Lyn IG@fraueygirl of TV5 gives us a glimpse of what news reporting is like during the pandemic and the sacrifices you have to make to pursue this passion. "The heart of the matter — this is the core of Lyn Olavario’s reporting. As TV5’s passionate sports correspondent, Lyn always churns out stories that reveal the hearts of her subjects and that reflect her own. She has come a...

CATCH UP SESSIONS - the voice behind Life and Career Edition! It's Hot Lips Leeza IG@leezadlf, telling us all about her radio stint and that transition into full-time freelance voice acting "You might not have met Liza yet, but chances are you already crossed paths with her. She's been in your home, in your car on the way to work and maybe crashed a movie night or two at your place. Is she an omni...

CATCH UP SESSIONS is back for another season - Life and Career Edition, we kick off with podcast host, influencer and corporate PR-turned-island girl, Danah Gutierrez IG@thedanahsoars, to talk to us about trying out new things and juggling them all at the same time.  "Danah is a one of a kind presence if you've ever met her or come across her podcast Raw & Real on Spotify with her twin si...

It's a season three pre-game with this catch up with a former guest, Drew, who after being stuck in the Philippines for fourteen months finally made his way back to his motherland! Give a listen to learn how he survived and thrived in the islands of Cebu, how he found love, but then had to say goodbye PLUS find out what's next for this adventurer! Consider this a warm up for a new exciting season...

An in between seasons, catch up episode! It's Jake Feng, your cool kid from Guangzhou, who who made the switch from a multinational corporate stint to the exciting world of eCommerce. Get to hear what life's like being your own boss Enjoy your eavesdropping!

Never imagined I'll be having a guest who I actually don't know, but here we are - a first for everything! And we thank our lucky stars for having Brandon Mouw drop in the podcast to tell you his story - get ready for a jolt of inspiration! Give it a listen if you need some life perspective, it might even lead to having faith in humanity restored! Enjoy your eavesdropping! https://brandonmouw.com/

It's finally THE END -- of this three part session, and this fun 'round the world season We wrap it up with the tea on relationships... It's been nice catching up! Watch out for the new season! Enjoy your eavesdropping!

You have reached part two, of the three part season-ender. This time around, you actually get to hear Mohammad talk about Jordan (among other things) PLUS the dead sea and the red sea, even the black sea was mentioned in there somewhere - also... be ready with your google search browser, since you'll have to do most of the searching yourself. Enjoy your eavesdropping!

It's the season-ender - this is part one of three! In this round, you get to hear about our New York City meet up with lots of side-bar topics. He's the first, and probably the only middle eastern guest on the show, so there's a tidbit here on Palestine (and some geo-politcal conversation) - apologize in advance for my ignorance on the topic. Enjoy your eavesdropping!  

Koii makes her announcement - she has a boyfriend! Also known as Kate to her peers in China, our girl from Thailand shares how she spends her time in Bangkok and how I, at one point, made her cry? She also has a tip for you about trying out new things and living "outside the box" Enjoy your eavesdropping!

We're back in Europe - this time in France, Dijon (not mustard) to be specific! We get to hear from Arnaud Guillon, who made his way to Manila to follow his heart. Get to hear about what it's like to transplant yourself in a foreign country, life in the French countryside and then city-life in Manila. Useful tip in winning over your future parents-in-law and how to not ruin a surprise wedding prop...

In celebration of Filipino-American friendship day, we get to meet Ruben from the USA! He talks about the best of Texas, California, Hawaii and Miami - his thoughts about New York also thrown in there somewhere PLUS adulting problems, pawrenting and a tidbit on "best friends" Also, lots of WHITE CLAW were consumed in the making of this session. Not a paid advertisement, but it might as well should...

We're back with our performer for another session this week! Enough of lies and heartaches from last week - in this session, we get to know more about living in Germany's little sister, that is Austria, the joys of performing on stage, throwing a bit of German and Tagalog language lesson in there, why you should use voice notes and... her take on Vienna sausage! Happy eavesdropping!