First to Thrive

In this podcast, we're exploring the world of Shiny Object Syndrome (SOS) – that tendency we all have to be drawn to a new and exciting idea and distract ourselves from the goal at hand. And there's a lot more to this than just getting distracted by new opportunities - our immigrant experience plays a role too. So how do we recognize this and how can we address it to move forward? In this episode,...

If someone were to ask me what legacy I want to leave behind, it would be to support our community in becoming the leaders of their own lives. I've seen how it changes people, helping them go from a life that feels unfulfilling to one that feels truly alive. Having experienced this myself, I'm so excited to dive into this topic of self-leadership with you. In this episode, we explore: What self-le...

What do you do when your confidence takes a dip? Even when it seems like I've got it together, I struggle with confidence too. And it's perfectly okay not to feel confident all the time. I want you to know that you have the power to make different choices, even when your confidence is on vacation. I'm taking practical steps like making different choices and behaving as the most confident version o...

It's possible to shape your own realities by actively creating rather than passively participating in life's changes. However, psychological and emotional factors can often hold us back from taking different actions. In this episode, you will learn doable steps to start moving differently and overcome such limitations. In this episode, we explore: Passive vs active creation What usually gets in ou...

Many of us have been taught to work hard, keep our heads down, and not draw attention to ourselves. In this episode, we uncover the reason why celebrating ourselves feels uncomfortable – particularly as 1st and 2nd gen folks – and why celebrating ourselves is important.   In this episode, we explore: Why celebrating ourselves feels uncomfortable.  How uncelebrated achievements impact self-confiden...

I'm thrilled to be joined by my dear friend and former Living Bravely client, Edil Cuepo! She's the owner of a social media and email marketing agency called Pickle Media Co. We talk about how she transitioned into entrepreneurship, charged premium rates for her services, and achieved financial freedom in just one year.  In this episode, we explore: Going after what you truly want to achieve finan...

I just celebrated my 40th birthday! Now, if you've been following me on Instagram, you've probably seen my 40 Days countdown where I've been sharing life lessons, moments of gratitude, and celebrations every day. Today, I'm bringing some of those lessons right here. In this episode, I want to dive deeper into some of the key life lessons I've picked up along the way. So, grab your favorite beverag...

As promised, here's part 2 of my discussion with Krystl Fabella. In this episode, you will learn about the financial realities of transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. Krystl also shares the importance of saving up before fully committing to entrepreneurship.   In this episode, we explore: The financial challenges and uncertainties entrepreneurs face.  The importance of embracing...

I'm excited to share with you my conversation with an amazing dear friend and mission-driven entrepreneur, Krystl Fabella! She shares her journey of managing Filipina on the Rise, a multimedia company celebrating Filipina excellence. We enjoyed this conversation so much that we had to split it into 2 episodes! In this episode, we explore: Krystl's journey to reconnect with her heritage The complex...

This is dedicated to you all - my fellow 1st & 2nd gen community. My hope is you feel seen and inspired to define who you are and what you want on your own terms. In this episode, we dive into the common experiences among our community, like identity shapeshifting. You will hear my personal journey and extensive work with 1st and 2nd gen folks. You will also learn the power of self-definition and...

Drawing from personal experiences and stories from my leadership clients, we talk about the skill of  decision-making, a leadership skill that can shape our lives. In this episode, we explore: Why decision-making skills are important. The top struggles of our community when it comes to decision-making. How to become a stronger decision maker. If you're a 1st or 2nd generation immigrant who wants t...

I've been thinking a lot about resilience lately, especially as I've learned more about the Maui fires. The resilience that the community is having to tap into in order to get through this horrible event. Resilience doesn't mean suppressing our emotions. In fact, acknowledging and working through these feelings is a form of resilience. It's essential to find a balance that allows us to process our...

Today, I want to talk to you about something close to my heart: taking action before you feel ready. You see, even when I was asked to give a TEDx Talk, I felt unprepared. But the experience of doing it before I felt readyled to personal growth and a complete change in my perspective. In this episode, we explore: Importance of Taking Action Before Feeling Ready The fear and the need for safety in...

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Julie Mallari, a participant in our Living Bravely program. Julie's journey is quite inspiring – from being a registered nurse, studying yoga in India, exploring holistic healing to working as a flight attendant, she's truly defied societal expectations and creating her own path! In this episode we explore: Julie's career journey from being a re...

In today's episode, we have one of our Living Bravely clients, Christine Madarang, with us. Christine, an inspiring individual and a cancer warrior, is here to share her unique journey. We'll be diving into her aspirations to be a children's author.  In this episode we explore: Christine's journey and goals in the Living Bravely program Christine's dream of becoming a children's author Christine's...

In today's episode, we're talking about my signature group coaching program called Living Bravely. I'm thrilled to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of Living Bravely, our group coaching program that's been running since 2019. Since its inception, we've proudly supported over 100 first and second-generation immigrants, a number that truly astounds me. When I first started, I had no id...

In today's episode, we're shaking things up a bit. You will hear a recording of a live Masterclass that I did recently on "Creating Your Ideal Career as a 1st/2nd Gen". In this episode we explore: Why creating your ideal career is important for our community AND why it's so hard A tool to get clear on your ideal career How to map out steps towards career happiness Tools to overcome fears that keep...

Today, we're exploring the power of small steps towards achieving your goals. Through personal experiences and examples from my clients, I want to show you that big accomplishments are simply the result of many small, consistent actions. Instead of overwhelming yourself with drastic changes, start with small, achievable steps. It's all about figuring out what those steps are and breaking them down...

In today's episode, we're talking about Creating Success on your own terms. I want to share with you a piece of my journey. I moved from living a life that was largely dictated by societal expectations, to become a full-time traveler and the proud founder of a successful coaching company. My transformation taught me one crucial lesson: it's important to define success on our own terms, rather than...

In today's episode, we are catching up with Alyssa, a former client and , a nurse-turned-yoga-teacher and coach. Alyssa shares with us her career journey, which began with a familial influence towards nursing but eventually found her passion in community health. Following her intuition, she carved her own path and became not only a nurse, but a yoga teacher and now runs a coaching business focusin...

In today's episode, we're thrilled to introduce one of the OGs of the Living Bravely Program, Jeanelle Castro. Jeanelle hosts the popular channel 'Jeanelleats', where she shares Filipino dishes, recipes, and cultural insights... She has a solid digital footprint that spans YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where she shares her passion for food and creativity with her growing audience. A proud Filipi...

In this episode, we're catching up with Marielle, a Living Bravely alumni from 2021 who made a significant career shift amid personal loss and a global pandemic. She began her journey as a licensed civil engineer, but a family bereavement triggered a deep reflection about her life and career path. She decided to listen to her desire to become a death doula and took the leap into a startup focused...

This episode kicks off our Living Bravely Legacy Series, where I interview former Living Bravely clients on the brave career changes they've made. Lizzie is an incredible human and talented artist who made a brave career change from co-owning her own company to taking a sabbatical and exploring what she truly wants.   In this episode, I interview Lizzie and we talk about Self-Trust and Sabbaticals...

There are a lot of instances where we sacrifice our well-being for other people to feel better. You can lump people-pleasing into this as well. So if it doesn't feel good, why the hell do we do it? It's usually because we're taught that we ARE responsible for other's feelings when we were growing up. And because we're also conditioned to not upset other people, it just encourages us to behave in a...

So we've heard the phrase taking up space before but what does itactually mean? For me, taking up space is not downplaying yourself, not hiding anymore, and not shrinking, not making yourself smaller in order to make other people comfortable. In this episode, you will unlearn things that stop us from showing up in the ways that we want to, or in ways that highlight our strength, gifts. In today's...