Finding Mojo with Zana and Nico

This episode contains:   One introvert. One extrovert. Several questionable opinions. A surprising amount of tree-related discussion.   Side effects may include: Questioning your personality type. Replaying your last performance review. Texting your work bestie: "...they're talking about us."   🎙️ Episode 2 of FindingMojo: Season 3 Relaunched is now streaming.   We can't promise...

Have youever looked at one of your closest friends and wondered:   "Howdid this even happen?"   For thefirst episode of Finding Mojo: Season 3 Relaunched, Karen and Joy unpack thestory behind their friendship, the differences that should have kept themapart, and the conversations that somehow brought them closer together.   What startsas a simple question quickly turns into a discussion about work...

Big moves don’t happen by chance—they’re built with strategy. In the latest episode of the Finding Mojo Podcast, we sit down with our Client Success Director, Marnie Aliviado, as she shares how she turns client acquisition into a full-scale operational success. With years of experience in the KPO industry, Marnie breaks down how she closes clients and builds high-performing teams around them—seaml...

Now on its 3rd season, the Finding Mojo Podcast turns its spotlight inward, kicking things off with Monica Albaniel. Juggling client meetings while handling team members' concerns? It's all in a day's work for one of BSA's elite Talent and Client Experience Managers. Monica offers her insights, giving first-hand experience, having led offshore teams in the Philippines for more than...

BSA Solutions has just turned 5, and who better to join us for the last podcast episode of 2025 than our very own Boss Lady, Zana Gawan-Taylor. Watch and listen as we take a trip down memory lane through the company's humble steps. Traversing the complicated runs of the pandemic, leaping over towering hurdles, and seeing the fruits of everyone's labor, 5 years and counting. This episode is...

In this episode, sports, lifestyle and a sense of community work wonders for MACAULY LOFGREN. Born in Cebu and backed with years of corporate and life experiences in Australia, he comes back home to fulfill his passion for a healthier and engaging social sports community through his nonprofit NOT JUST FRIENDS. Watch and listen, be inspired and #BuildBetterHabitsTogether! Takeaways from this episod...

In this episode, we talk to coffee savant Kaye Homecillo-Limosnero. A failed pitch for a coffee shop years ago didn't deter Kaye and her mom. Faced with the challenges of the pandemic, apart from multiple business decisions, Third Wave Coffee continues to thrive even more with its new location. Now about to be a mom of 2, she is also a Virtual Assistant donning 2 hats: a Graphic Designer/Custo...

In this episode, we talk to book connoisseur Donald Villamero. His passion for creativity and the arts resonates with every move, every endeavor - seizing opportunities left and right. His latest move is Donald's legacy: gifting Cebu an intimate avenue for bookworms with Lost Books. A treasure trove of creations from our very own local authors, Lost Books' impressive curated selection even...

In this episode, we talk to sales savant Stuart Wayne Violanda. Boss Stu, along with his team, successfully carved a niche in the Cebuano market. TUF Barbershop has become a go-to spot for gentlemen who want to be a "CUT" above the rest. His empire has expanded to the VisMin area, with Luzon as his next target. All this while holding a Sales Manager position at a pharma company. Takeaways from thi...

In this episode, we talk to the human Energizer bunny, Regina Evangelista. She has multiple businesses under her belt, a podcast, and an exhilarating run as a triathlete. She's constantly moved the goal post and she's always out to break more personal bests. Watch and listen to this episode with themes of preparation, confidence, and a gung-ho attitude. Takeaways from this episode: 1. Say YES to o...

In this episode, enter the elusive mind of Jericho Bacalso. Watch and listen as he chronicles his career moves and shifts. From nurse, civil engineer to real estate broker - real quick. Even managed to squeeze in some Toastmasters action. Whatta guy! Make no mistake about it though - he is a calculated risk-taker and a certified go-getter. Whatever he sets his mind to, he'll take a crack at it, ma...

Here is the second part of our Mental Health series talk with Clinical Psychologist Abby Banuag. This episode talks about the connection of social media with the uptick in the cases of self-harm or suicide and the precipitating factors. Abby also shares tips for a healthier mental state.

Get ready for an informative and eye-opening talk on mental health with Clinical Psychologist Abby Banuag. Part 1 of this 2-part series offers a deep dive into the right definition of mental health, the Pinoy psychology, and how our thoughts affect the way we deal with family, work, relationships, etc.

In this episode, let's uncover the multifaceted Kyle Wong. He juggles his days as Innovations Head for IPI while being 1/3 of the Wonggoys. With a demanding yet fulfilling corporate job, Kyle manages to still create music with his brothers. His latest conquest: A solo career with a brand new release set for Valentine's Day. Watch and listen as he peels off layer upon layer of inspiring sto...

In this episode, it's all about music and the in-ear, ampless experience with Doc Ted and Adrienne of Resonant Audio. Both our guests are musicians with their own bands at first. After forming their own Christian band, Doc Ted's persistence in amplifying Adrienne's vocals, plus his growing lack of confidence in the provided equipment at music venues took him down the rabbit hole of going ampless....

In this episode, we introduce you to the wonderful, insightful, and curious John Smulo. His decision to move to the Philippines stemmed from his challenge with the huge time difference in the United States. The lifestyle change had him working nights and sleeping during the day. After moving to the country, his digital marketing agency Purple Cow took off and is serving multiple clients. As John i...

In this episode, watch and listen to the story of quirky, heartwarming story of our guest, Billy Estremos. Taking chances and grabbing opportunities have become second nature to Billy. From being a reluctant substitute teacher to, now spearheading the Multimedia Arts class at Benedicto College, he has embraced his passion for teaching with much gusto. Though his love for music and photography has...

In this episode, let's discover together the wonderful world of Web3 and its infinite possibilities with our guest, Raine Laluna. From being a Damath champion and a radio talent in her elementary years, she took up industrial engineering in college - with marketing and advertising very close to her heart. Being a freelancer paved the way for Raine to discover the power of the Internet. Soaking...

In this episode, let us introduce you to one of Cebu's hidden gems, Miss Nikki Lim!  You know that one friend who's just skilled and gifted from the get-go? She's one of them. A competitive swimmer, dancer, a volunteer member of the Coast Guard, and a budding chef (if she wanted to). Nikki's done it all, and we barely scratched the surface.  In the name of public service, she is a...

In this episode, get ready to read the brilliant mind of one of the country's fastest-rising rappers, Cookie$.  From his humble beginnings learning to play music in church, to quickly blossoming into a rock drummer, Job (in real life) went through a major speed bump after moving to Atlanta, thus putting a stop to his music career in the Philippines.  To his surprise, life has quite a few trick...

In this episode, Zana and Nico chat with Margo Frasco, a successful entrepreneur, radio host, and dance and performing arts director. Margo shares her journey of pursuing her passions across different countries and cultures. She reveals how she balances her family business with her creative endeavours, and how she overcomes challenges with gratitude and resilience. Margo is the CEO of Titay’s Lilo...

This episode features Joe Vincent Medrano , one of our modern-day road heroes. He provides daily ease and comfort for commuters as one of our dynamic and energetic Angkas bikers - like a Grab rider but on a motorbike. Everything started with his love for going the distance and pushing the limits of his motorcycle while travelling to different parts of Cebu. He can still experience all these while...

In this episode, we spent an afternoon with Clyde Maratas. His passion for quality service, his sound business acumen, and his undeniable charm, has won him more clients, and dare we say a "Poster Boy" candidate for his company, IntelliCare. Clyde pursued varied interests in his teenage years, opening up opportunities for him to discover more about himself and what his passionate about. He joined...

BSA Solutions Inc. officially turns TWO on the 3 October , reaching a full 24 months of commitment, dedication, and enduring efforts on the part of the team. In this episode, Zana took us down memory lane, how Team BSA started at the same time as COVID-19 and how they navigated through it, but with a positive impact. Team BSA had grown from only four original members when it first began in 2020 to...

Get some insights on how you can turn your passion into a career when you have a vision. In this episode, we spent the afternoon with Luis Quibranza, finding out how his work as an editor has helped him stay focused on his passion for pursuing his career as a musician. Luis's love for writing, poetry and songs has led him to be a lifestyle editor. He started at SunStar as an intern and now as an e...