Life in Progress

Not everyone can do business, and that's okay. Starting a business is one of the most beautiful, fulfilling, and deeply personal journeys you can take. However, it is also one of the most character-building experiences you will ever face. The late nights, the uncertainty, the pivots you never planned for... none of that gets talked about enough. In this episode, we are getting real about what...

We've all been there. the sudden need to book a trip, plan something, go anywhere, just to feel like we're moving forward. but sometimes that urge to travel isn't really about travel at all. in this episode we talk about what it looks like to stop, stay, and actually deal with the chaos instead of packing a bag and hoping distance does the work. Watch the latest episodes of Life in Pro...

We all carry our own definitions of what it means to “settle down” but have we ever really paused to ask what it truly looks like for us? We all carry our own definitions of what it means to “settle down” but have we ever really paused to ask what it truly looks like for us? Is it choosing less, or is it choosing a different kind of growthThe kind that happens quietly, in between the big momentsTh...

Money is more than numbers in a bank account, it’s a tool. And for women, it can be one of the most powerful ones we have. In this episode, we sit down with Mariel Bitanga from Simply Finance PH (https://www.simplyfinanceph.com/) for an honest conversation about money, financial awareness, and what it really means to get smart about it as a woman. From shifting your mindset around earning and savi...

Having standards isn’t being “too much.” It’s finally knowing what you deserve. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to settle, shrink, or explain your boundaries just to be chosen. The right things will meet you at your level.

This Women’s Month, we’re highlighting different forms of empowerment, whether loud or quiet, through conversations with our featured guests. In this episode, I sit down with Bea Trinidad , an exemplary writer and the current Communications Director of the Center for Culinary Arts CCA Manila . Together, we talk about topics many women can relate to, from navigating dating to the lessons and mindse...

Happy Women's Month! In this episode of Life in Progress, Joyce Pring sits down with me for a more personal conversation about where my independence and personality really came from. Growing up with a strong mom who believed her children should live life on their own terms shaped so much of the way I approach life today. We talk about how that upbringing influenced my mindset around work, mone...

Let’s get into something a little more interesting. In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s like to have a personal astrologer who sends me daily notes — what to do, what to avoid, when to move, when to rest, and when to pause before making big decisions. But this conversation goes deeper than horoscopes. It’s about timing. About self-awareness. About understanding seasons — not just in the sky, bu...

Most budding entrepreneurs worry about "what if it doesn’t work?" For Alec Cuenca, the nightmare didn't just happen—it cost him 3 Million. Imagine starting your journey not at zero, but in a deep, dark hole of debt and deception. In this episode, Alec pulls back the curtain on the most painful chapter of his life. We dive deep into the psychological toll of being scammed and the relentless cycle o...

In 2026, we’re not building walls — we’re building clarity. For so long, many of us were taught that love meant endurance, that being strong meant staying quiet, and that being “good” meant being available to everyone. But growth has a way of gently confronting the narratives we inherited. In this episode, we talk about the boundaries we are consciously building this year — in relationships, in bu...

What does it feel like to completely shift into an identity you never imagined for yourself? From being adventurous and constantly on the move, to grounding yourself in a loving relationship and building a new family—this transformation can be both beautiful and disorienting. Joyce Rping shares her honest insights on what unfolds in between these seasons of change—the letting go, the becoming, and...

The first quarter of the year brings a lot of pressure—the rush to reset, to optimize, to show progress before we’ve even had the chance to breathe. There’s this unspoken expectation that by now, we should already have everything figured out. But this time, we’re choosing to take it slow. Because sustaining a habit, a rhythm, a routine that actually fits your life is far more powerful than chasing...

We’ve been told that travel is the cure—that a change of scenery can fix burnout, heartbreak, or the feeling of being lost. But what if it doesn’t? In this episode, we unpack the quiet truth many don’t talk about: travel doesn’t automatically heal you. Sometimes, the same anxieties, patterns, and heaviness follow us across time zones. Sometimes, we come home just as tired—if not more. This isn’t a...

In a world that rewards visibility, oversharing, and constant updates, choosing privacy can feel like resistance. But what if keeping your life private isn’t about hiding—what if it’s about protecting your peace? In this episode, we talk about the quiet power of moving in silence. How privacy creates space for clarity, growth, and self-trust. Why not everyone deserves access to your plans, your he...

In your 30s, money starts to feel different—not heavier, just clearer. You begin to realize that staying in your lane is a form of wealth. That comparison is expensive. And that when your choices are aligned, things start to fall into place in ways that feel steady, not rushed. In this episode, we talk about trusting your own financial rhythm—earning at your pace, spending with intention, and buil...

A soft life or ambition culture—what would you choose? We’ve been taught that success has to be loud, exhausting, and earned through constant grind. That rest is something you get after you’ve proven yourself. But what if that belief is outdated? In this episode, we unpack the quiet tension between wanting more and wanting peace. We talk about redefining ambition, unlearning hustle culture, and al...

As this year ends, I've compiled my top 10 mental health lessons that helped me throughout 2025. Wherever you are in life, I hope this brings a little light. I'm wishing you a peaceful few days before we welcome 2026.

What happens when a young entrepreneur sits down with someone who’s spent over 14 years building companies from the ground up? A conversation unfolds honest, grounded, and rich with lessons shaped by lived experience. From early risks to hard pivots, they exchange insights on growth, failure, intuition, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. In this episode, Cleo Loque of Hiraya P...

In the years of traveling around the world, here are some sentences I found over time that I hope would somehow help you too.

You might want to watch this before the year ends. It’s easy to focus on everything you didn’t do, didn’t finish, or didn’t become. But before you step into 2026, you deserve a moment to pause, breathe, and honor how far you’ve actually come. This episode is your gentle reminder that growth isn’t always loud, noticeable, or tied to milestones. Sometimes it’s the quiet shifts, the boundaries you le...

With 2025 ending, we've compiled some lessons that were learned this year. 🤎 What was your lesson?

Your 20s feel like the decade of “figuring it all out.” Every decision feels high-stakes. The right job, the right relationship, the right path. You carry this tension in your body, taking everything so seriously because you think that’s what adulthood requires. But things shift in your 30s. The moment I stopped trying to control everything, life felt lighter. Choices became more intuitive. Failur...

Is it really that da*n phone… or are we just too used to overstimulation? If you can’t focus for more than 10 minutes, take it as a sign — not of failure, but of fatigue. We live in a world that glorifies being constantly online. Scroll here, reply there, switch apps, switch tabs, switch thoughts. And without noticing, our brains get wired for chaos. No wonder we can’t sit still anymore. A digital...

They say your 30s are where everything starts to make sense. Turning 34 taught me that clarity comes with loss, redirection, and grace. It’s the year I learned to stop forcing things to stay, to trust endings, and to hold gratitude even in uncertainty. In this episode, I’m looking back at the small but powerful lessons this age brought me: the beauty of stillness, the courage to speak up for mysel...

We live in a world that glorifies the grind. Where slowing down feels like falling behind. But here’s the truth: when you rest, you actually do more. Rest isn’t about laziness or losing momentum; it’s about renewal. It’s the quiet space where creativity returns, clarity finds you, and your body and mind realign with purpose. In this episode, let’s talk about why rest is just as important as produc...