You Can Do This!

Our fathers raised us in the best way they knew, and we hold them in high regard with love, gratitude, and respect for their efforts. The way they formed bonds with us during our upbringing greatly influences our sense of security, stability, courage, confidence, and self-worth—even into adulthood. These deep-rooted influences often manifest in certain struggles we face in our relationships, and c...

Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business or want to advance your career, building a strong personal brand is essential And these days, it’s no longer projecting perfection or hiding one’s “flaws” or “failures” that resonates, but being authentic and embracing your unique identity and experiences are what can actually set you apart and build a personal brand that's genuine, rel...

For anyone who’s ever struggled with being different and being denied their goals and dreams for not conforming with the norm, Miss Mela Habijan’s message for you is: “No matter how the world sees us, being different is a gift, and even if the world keeps saying no to us, we need to keep saying yes to ourselves.” You, too, can use whatever makes you different to transform your life and make it flo...

Do we really still need to uphold high standards of English language fluency when audio and video are replacing reading and writing and when the consensus seems to be “it doesn’t matter how you say it, as long as your message is understood”? Instagram’s @‌misschiefeditor addresses this issue and shares her five-step improvement plan to help you stand out and succeed in a competitive job and busine...

There’s no such thing as being too old to achieve anything, proves this former stay-at-home mom who made a name for herself in at age 49 as the first female and first Filipino-American executive chef at Hollywood’s iconic Yamashiro restaurant. There, she enjoyed fame and success cooking for celebrities such as Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Jojo Siwa, Paris Hilton, H.E.R., Jennifer Hudson, and JoKoy. In 202...

Struggling with abandonment or trust issues? Anger management problems? Perfectionistic and obsessive tendencies? A lack of assertiveness or people-pleasing patterns? All these can be manifestations of childhood trauma, which, when left unhealed, can damage our self-esteem and well-being and debilitate us from living our best lives. Unpacking this for us is Harriet Hautea Hormillosa, PhD, RGC, who...

Diplomats are masters at negotiation, conflict mediation and resolution, and communicating effectively with tact and grace—essential life skills that can help us get ahead in life and improve our personal relationships while still standing up for ourselves and our beliefs and values. Learn a thing or five from this journalist who has been covering foreign affairs and all things diplomatic for over...

All the doom and gloom about climate change can make us feel hopeless and helpless, so we tend to turn a blind eye out of guilt and apathy. But every little thing we do is magic, and our collective efforts really can amount to something that can make an impact, assures this episode’s guest. Lou Albano has always been passionate about the environment and has made getting people to actively care for...

“It's okay to be ugly. What's not okay is to give up on yourself. It’s absolutely fine that you don’t fit in the mold of what everyone else thinks is beautiful. The real challenge is improving the rest of yourself. This involves unraveling years of trauma, self-flagellation, and failure by truly looking the monuments to pain that you’ve built into the blueprint of who you are. From there y...

Two-time Palanca Award winner, Rappler columnist, essayist, and author Shakira Sison wants you to be brave. She doesn’t mean “raging in anger and waving your fists in the air to fight, but the kind of bravery you feel in your chests when you’re reading something that empowers you or makes you feel like you don’t have to stay where you are or wait to be rescued or for what is handed to you. The kin...

It’s 2023. Are you still debilitated by fears and thoughts of what other people will say about you or judge you for— instead of doing what you want and going after your wildest dreams? Living unapologetically and authentically means being true to yourself, taking charge of your life and owning your power, and being brave enough to speak up about what you believe in and to do what you want without...

Many women consider themselves to be empowered and confident when it comes to their careers, finances, health, relationships, and self-esteem—but are not as sure to claim that they are also sexually confident and empowered. What cannot be denied is that whether you are in a relationship or single, building sexual confidence and taking charge of your sexuality and sexual fulfillment will most likel...

How do you make a difference in the world, your country, or even in your own circles? Do you need to be a superstar, a superwoman, or a genius? Not necessarily! First, get inspired by Cosmopolitan’s 2023 Women of Influence featuring Filipinas who use their platforms and passions to harness their power to have a positive impact on the people and the world around them: Nadine Lustre, Belle and Ava D...

We women are so good at taking care of others—and putting ourselves last, more so our health and well-being, which when ignored can lead to chronic illness and hinder us from living our best lives. Every woman should be empowered to take control of her health, and this starts with deciding to take pro-active steps to be vigilant and mindful of our lifestyle, habits, actions—or lack of preventive a...

The power of never needing to ask anyone for money again? It’s exhilarating—and every woman deserves to have it. Whatever your status or age, financial freedom allows you to call the shots in your own life so you can be happy, fulfilled, successful, and free from financial worry. And the sooner you achieve this, the better your life will be. Teaching us how is the money mentor whose mission is to...

Enjoying and maximizing your singlehood for all the wonderful gifts it brings instead of perceiving it as a sad state of affairs can flip your life into “Thriving!” instead of “Surviving…” status. In her 20s, Angely felt pressured to conform with societal expectations as her contemporaries got engaged, married, or had kids while she focused on building her empire. She said that after meeting me an...

“Love is not difficult, it is easy and effortless, and happens without forcing anything or struggling.” says healer and coach Sanaiyah Gurnamal, who believes we can harness the power of solid self-love to create and attract everything we want in our life, especially true and lasting love.  Her Soulmate Magnet Coaching Program is designed for single women tired of attracting the wrong partners (or...

Whether you’re looking for a relationship or are in one and want it to be as happy, long-lasting, and secure as theirs, you can learn so much in this episode from one of the country’s most admired celebrity couples and the adorable duo behind the hit podcast and Youtube show #BehindRelationshipGoals.  Here, Megan and Mikael share their strategies for knowing and fighting for what you want and valu...

Wish you could finally stop yo-yo dieting and exercising to exorcise the guilt, shame, and calories away? Wish you could rediscover the joy of eating while loving the body you’re in or want to be in —in a way that’s geared towards strength, health, and longevity instead of in pursuit of a dress size or number on the scale? US-certified functional nutrition coach, metabolism science specialist and...

Still dreaming of doing what you really love for a living? Take lots of notes from Justine Luzares, a.k.a. British Marites, who finally found the courage to unleash his hilarious skits into the world of Tiktok—instantly breaking the internet and causing him to trade his day job for an avalanche of lucrative offers. Here, the former fast-food crew member and BPO process trainer spills the tea on ho...

Clutter causes stress, sucks up our energy, and destroys our productivity, and yet getting rid of it is one of the hardest things to do. They say clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions, and that the best friend of “clutter” is “later!” But this will change for you today, right after you listen to this episode featuring decluttering coach and professional organizer Ally Canita, who uses a...

A crash course on success and longevity through constant creative innovation, sustainability, tenacity, and humility. Whether you’re into fashion or not, you’ll learn so much from this episode. Myrza chats with designer Rhett Eala, renowned for creating some of the most trendsetting styles and iconic pieces in Philippine fashion as well as successfully merging his artistry with business for over 3...

Despite intense showbiz pressure to fit into the Barbie Doll mold and follow a formulaic career path, this former kiddie TV host has always been a warrior who has fought to challenge norms and stereotypes as she redefined success in a career that has lasted over two decades. Enjoy this uplifting and candid convo with the actress, host, music label head, musician manager and mentor, very hands-on m...

Go big or go home! We need to love and embrace every inch and every facet of ourselves, says showbiz’s sexiest big girl and "pambansang best friend,” actress, singer, comedienne, and body positivity advocate Cai Cortez. Be transformed by her words and key message: “My goal is for big girls to no longer be perceived as different in terms of the the cookie-cutter ideals of beauty. Everyone has...

The life and life-giver of every FOMO-inducing party, Tim Yap invented the word “eventologist” two decades ago. Myrza chats with the top events, party, and talk show host and producer, lifestyle editor, and club owner and squeezes out lessons in audacity, perseverance, rejecting rejection, fighting to be yourself and for who you love, and fearlessly going after the life you want.