Drawing on Hope - Conversations with Changemakers

This episode, we sit down with Ivan Garong, Trustee at Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP)—an organization that helps shape both national and global conversations on inclusion. Ivan is a seasoned LGBTQ+ leader with over 18 years of experience in Information Technology, Shared Services, and Business Process Outsourcing. Whether guiding a rebrand, cultivating executive allyship, o...

In this episode, we talk to Megan Birney Rudert, President & CEO of Unite to Light—a nonprofit providing solar light and power to those living without electricity. 💡 With a Master’s in Public Policy and over a decade of experience in clean energy and nonprofit leadership, Megan uses simple, scalable technology to promote equity, resilience, and climate solutions. Under her leadership, Unite t...

On this episode, we have a conversation about advocating for science with Dr. Reina Reyes. Doc Reina is a Filipina scientist, educator, science communicator, and community builder. She currently serves as the Director of the Space Science Missions Bureau at the Philippine Science Agency (PhilSA) and is the Co-Founder of Pinoy Scientists, a platform dedicated to giving voice to brilliant scientists...

We sit down with Ceej Tantengco-Malolos, founder of Go Hard Girls and a leading advocate for gender equity in Philippine sports. Today’s episode highlights Ceej’s journey from sports writer and courtside reporter to a passionate champion for women in sports. Go Hard Girls began as the Philippines’ first show focused on women’s sports and has since evolved into an independent media company, empower...

Why is it important for us to challenge our assumptions and reshape the way we think? 💭 We sit down with Inez Feria, founder of NoBox Philippines, as she discusses her journey into advocating for the rights and dignity of people whose lives have involved drugs. Inez advocates for creating change through building compassionate spaces for open dialogue and understanding. Connect with NoBox Philippi...

This episode, we spotlight Jenica Dizon-Mountford of Waves for Water, her journey into water advocacy, the impact of typhoons on water access, and the importance of clean water as a basic human right. Listen as we delve into the challenges faced in delivering clean water across an archipelago, misconceptions about water access, and the role of community engagement in addressing these issues. Resou...

In this Drawing on Hope episode, we get to know D Villamero — owner of the Cebu-based independent bookstore, Lost Books. Learn how he fell in love with books (and fell out of it—for a while at least!), and how he works to preserve local culture and make reading more accessible to the community. Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social chang...

In today's episode, we spotlight Icar Castro and Girlie Lorenzo — co-founders of Kythe Foundation — and their journey as graduate students to leaders in healthcare advocacy for children. Their work in the foundation revolves around Child Life services, and how their work for children with terminal illnesses have helped pave the integration of psychosocial support in the Philippine healthcare syste...

This episode, we turn the tables around and interview Elbert Or, host of Drawing on Hope and co-founder of Pushpin. Listen to Elbert talk about the vision behind the podcast, Pushpin’s shift towards clients in advocacy work, and what it means to have a mindset of hope and care in addressing social issues today. Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories...

Listen to Carl Javier, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethicist and Co-Founder of Data and AI Ethics PH, discuss AI in our everyday lives, how recent technological advancements have allowed AI to support and aid professional industries, and the ethical considerations and risks as people are adopting its use all over the world. Check out Carl's book "Pop Culture & AI" here: https://www.amazon.c...

Kiko Miranda is the Executive Director of Fundacion Climaco, a Zamboanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing public service and good governance through the legacy of former Mayor Cesar Climaco. The third and final episode of this series explores what hope can look like in our everyday lives, what it can mean during this election season, and how we can actively seek what gives us h...

Kiko Miranda is the Executive Director of Fundacion Climaco, a Zamboanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing public service and good governance through the legacy of former Mayor Cesar Climaco. This second episode hopes to put a spotlight on how remembering and a shared sense of history keeps leadership accountable, and that good governance can be fully supported by an active citi...

Kiko Miranda is the Executive Director of Fundacion Climaco, a Zamboanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing public service and good governance through the legacy of former Mayor Cesar Climaco. In this first episode of the series, he shares the life and work of the late mayor, and what it means to nurture a generation that remembers history to prevent repeating past mistakes. Draw...

Ria Landingin, Communications Director at Lunas Collective, discusses the organization's mission as a care space for women and individuals of diverse sexualities. She shares how care can empower survivors, how stories can help healing, and what their principles of care are that guide their work. Ria envisions a future where collective care is normalized and highlights practical steps individua...

Genica Bucao of Forging Intersectional Feminist Futures talks about the complexities of intersectional feminism, what that term means in general, and how it applies to the Philippines in particular. We also explore the notions of privilege, responsibility, and community care, and how they shape our relationships and interactions with others. To learn more about FIFF and how your can get involved,...

Aella Potestades is the co-executive director of Angat Bayi, a non-profit that supports and champions women leadership in government. In this thought-provoking episode, she shares the personal experiences that shaped her advocacy, the challenges of achieving true gender equality in a patriarchal society, and the importance of women's participation in decision-making and nation-building. Learn...

Reese Fernandez Ruiz , social entrepreneur and founder of Rags to Riches, shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in sustainable fashion. She discusses the importance of opening doors for others, the role of faith and action in overcoming failure, and her vision for a world without poverty. Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin , a design agency that uses drawings an...