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Her courage has changed the world. Arrests, court battles, online attacks, and death threats meant to silence her. Long before that, she risked her life reporting from war zones. For over 40 years since People Power inspired her to become a journalist, she has chosen to speak truth to power, even when it put her life and freedom at risk. In this conversation, she unpacks what courage really means...

You can picture the bright future you want but don’t know how to get there. How do you even start moving towards it? How do you turn a big, bold dream into tiny baby steps you can actually take—starting this week? Teaching us a practical way to dream bravely, plan wisely, and turn your vision into action is the creator of the iconic Belle de Jour Planner or BDJ, now called the Big Dreams Journey....

Feeling a bit puffy, sluggish, and disconnected from your body after all the holiday eating and zero movement? Why does getting “back on track” feel harder each year? Before you blame yourself, hold up—your body doesn’t need punishment, it just needs a reset. Known as Coach Mama Mindy Fit, the Certified Mommy Tummy Specialist on Instagram, our guest expert is a certified movement and functional st...

Has life felt just too overwhelming for you—with so many choices, voices, and noises—that you’re stuck and can’t figure out your next step? Whether it’s at work, in your relationships, or how you see yourself and your future, finding clarity will not only help you make better decisions—it can also give you the confidence and direction to finally move forward. Coach Elbert Or can help. A certified...

Scrolling through your feed and feeling so behind? Measuring yourself against your batchmates’ or cousins’ achievements at reunions? Even when we’re doing fine, comparison has a way of making us feel inferior. So how do you stop sliding into “Why her, not me?” and stay focused on our own path? To help us unpack that is a career and leadership coach with 17 years of combined corporate and coaching...

Everybody loves you because you're nice, helpful, dependable, and reliable. That’s great— until it starts leaving you tired, burn out, or secretly annoyed. Maybe you say yes before you even ask yourself what you actually want. People pleasing can look harmless, but it can slowly drain your time, energy, and sense of self. Helping you break the cycle is a career and leadership coach with over 2...

What would you rather be doing if you didn’t have to earn a living? Maybe something you already love on the side? But can this passion really stop being a pastime and start becoming a business that earns, grows, and lasts? It’s not impossible, as this episode’s guest shows. She’s the founder and editor-in-chief of The Beauty Edit (TBE), known for its thoughtful storytelling, trusted reviews, and c...

Aging happens to all of us, but the way it’s portrayed makes it sound like the worst thing ever. Life is short, and every extra year should be celebrated, not feared. But let’s be honest—each tiny new line makes us do a double take. The goal isn’t to fear or “fix” aging but to understand it. What’s really going on beneath the surface? What can we change, and what should we simply accept? Aging sma...

AI’s moving so fast—blink and you’re left behind. New tools drop every week, companies are automating, and layoffs are happening everywhere. To stay relevant, you need to adapt and upskill ASAP. If you’re not using it yet to work and live more efficiently, listen up. As our guest says, it’s not the smartest one who wins, but the ones who adapt first. Known on social media as “Your AI Bestie,” the...

Pulled off the air without giving them a chance to say goodbye, their show Boys’Night Out was the voice of the Pinoy guy for almost 20 years. You’ve heard themtalk about men, women, love, lust, life, and everything in between—making uslaugh, cringe, roll our eyes, and sometimes even think. We’ve seen them evolvefrom boys into men who have grown up behind the mic. Now, their old mics are off,and th...

Pulled off the air without giving them a chance to say goodbye, their show Boys’ Night Out was the voice of the Pinoy guy for almost 20 years. You’ve heard them talk about men, women, love, lust, life, and everything in between—making us laugh, cringe, roll our eyes, and sometimes even think. We’ve seen them evolve from boys into men who have grown up behind the mic. Now, their old mics are off, a...

The difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding —whether with your boss, staff, teammate, or loved one—won’t disappear on its own. Silence often costs more: stress, resentment, misunderstandings, and even money. But finding the courage to speak up can strengthen relationships, make work easier, and give us peace of mind. A former journalist trained to ask tough questions, this renowned Internation...

Ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in — like you were too different to belong anywhere? Maybe it’s in your family, at school, at work, or even in your own circle of friends. That feeling of being different can be lonely, but it can also be a strength—or even a superpower. This episode’s guest has become an expert at that and has great advice. Known on YouTube TikTok, Instagram and as “Leah with a...

How can we not feel hopeless when the moment we wake up and turn on our phones, we’re hit with wave after wave of bad news and chaos? It’s no surprise we feel powerless—like nothing’s ever going to change. But hope shouldn’t just be a feeling but a practice, says certified strengths and action learning coach and design agency Pushpin Visuals co-founder Elbert Or. In this episode, he shows us how t...

When you’re enraged by what’s happening around you enough to speak up online, the last thing you want is to sound like you’re just ranting or lashing out aimlessly. For more impact, channel that anger into a message that moves others, because choosing the right words and telling your story well is what gets people to notice, listen, and act. Pola del Monte has long been examining how language shap...

When the headlines feel overwhelming and your feed is full of noise, how do you know what’s real anymore? Now that lies and misinformation travel faster than truth, critical thinking isn’t just for journalists but a survival skill. Sharing the journalist’s playbook for cutting through the clutter is one of the country’s most respected broadcast journalists who’s been in the industry for 36 years....

What gives some people the courage to say yes without hesitation and dive headfirst into opportunities without overthinking—and to turn brave experiments and into daring adventures? That seemingly fearless spirit is exactly how our guest today built her amazing life. At just 19, using her own savings from various buy-and-sell side hustles in college, she founded Access Travel, now a luxury travel...

Some call them entitled, others see them as game-changers. Like it or not, Gen Z isn’t just the future of work—they’re the present, and learning to work withthem is no longer optional. They may need the wisdom of Gen X andmillennials, but older generations also need the fresh strengths Gen Z brings. Whether you’re leading Gen Z staff or are a Gen Z’er struggling to figure out your bosses, this con...

Irregular periods, night sweats, insomnia, decreased libido, brain fog, mood swings, hot flashes, belly fat—for many women, these symptoms are all too real. But when they bring them up, too many doctors offering little empathy or solutions, dismissing them as “just part of getting older.” No wonder so many women feel confused, frustrated, and alone during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Sheree Bon...

Irregular periods, night sweats, insomnia, decreased libido, brain fog, mood swings, hot flashes, belly fat—for many women, these symptoms are all too real. But when they bring them up, too many doctors offering little empathy or solutions, dismissing them as “just part of getting older.” No wonder so many women feel confused, frustrated, and alone during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Sheree Bon...

Why is it so hard to stop overthinking, catastrophizing, or self-sabotaging? “Ang tigas ng ulo ko,” we say as we keep repeating mistakes and get in our own way, so it can feel like our own brain is own worst enemy. But when you understand how your brain works and how to rewire it in a way that helps you, your brain can be your most powerful ally. A TikTok educreator with over 234,000 followers and...

Negotiation isn’t just for boardrooms and courtrooms—it’s happening every day, at work, at home, even inside your head. Whether you’re asking for a raise, setting boundaries with a partner, dividing household duties, trying to be a better parent or even bargaining with your parents, you’re in a negotiation. And knowing how to handle those moments well can make a big difference in your life. Sharin...

Does your boss micromanage you, provide vague instructions, or give you sarcastic comments? If you’ve ever been frustrated about reading your manager’s mind or are afraid to ask for their help or support, listen up. This HR and Talent Consultant, Executive Coach, and the face and voice behind CrissyTalksHR—has spent over 20 years helping leaders and employees navigate exactly this. With experience...

Do you dread going to work not because of the work itself—but because of that one person—your office frenemy—who just rubs you the wrong way? Maybe they’re overly competitive, passive-aggressive, chismosa, intrigera, or just plain toxic. How do you stay professional when you're forced to work with someone you just don't like? To help us unpack this all-too-common challenge is a seasoned HR and tal...

When life becomes overwhelming and stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or uncertainty make it hard to breathe—how do you come back to yourself? In a culture that rewards constant motion, slowing down makes us feel guilty or selfish. For Teresa Herrera, being present stopped being a luxury—it became her lifeline. She was a top model, acclaimed stage actress and TV host, art curator, internationally re...