Mastering a language takes a lot of time and effort, especially for someone who isn't born in an English speaking country. This is true for Ms. Inna Figotina, an ESL/FSL teacher who taught in Taipei for a few years. In this episode, we talk about her starting point as a citizen of Russia, and how migrating to Canada made her fall in love with languages. We also talked about her experience teaching in Taipei, and the uniqueness of their curriculum. We also shared a few perspectives in the difficu...
Aug 24, 2021•42 min•Ep. 51
Japan is considered as one of the most polite countries in the world. And teaching the right manners and appropriate conduct at a young age is one of the key points why they're known as such. But how do you teach English to young learners when this is the main focus of their school system? In this episode, I sit down with Crishella Katayama, an Assistant Language Teacher for half a decade. We talked about how unique Japan's school system is and how we can help students learn the subject in a thi...
Aug 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 50
Work from home is the most ideal setting for many freelancers, businesspersons and employees nowadays. This is also the case of Keanu Sarmiento, a former ESL teacher helping clients in China and Japan. In this episode, we talked about how we ended up being in the ESL industry serving clients at home. We also tackled about dealing with kids with little to no participation, and some steps we had to go through when we were still applying for a job as ESL teachers. Lastly, we also gave out tips abou...
Jul 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 49
Managing kids in a classroom can be a difficult task for many teachers. In many cases, one must establish himself/herself as a facilitator without losing composure. But what if you end up working with differently-abled children (students of determination)? How would you be able to assist these kids? In this episode, I sit down with Joahnna Oligo, an experienced teacher-assistant. We talked about how she found herself assisting students of determination in Dubai. While talking about her journey a...
Jul 20, 2021•42 min•Ep. 48
The Philippines is considered to be one of the biggest Business Process Outsourcing powerhouse. People from all over the world hire Filipinos due to their fluency communicating in English. And one of the fastest growing sectors of BPO industry in the country is teaching English as a Second Language Teaching. For 2 decades, many people from the Philippines have been working as teachers serving foreign clients to improve the said language skills. But little did we know about where it all started. ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
English is the Lingua Franca of the world. In the Philippines, a large percentage of people in the country can speak the said language fluently. But what if someone from the Philippines had the chance to teach the language in another country where people's primary language is different, where English is not their medium of instruction or communication? The first episode of Istorya's new segment talks about the life and career experience of Eli Dunton, a Filipina ESL teacher who is now helping pr...
Jun 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 46
Today's episode will be an interview with Andrea Stakes, a 23-year-old Filipina-American who built one of the fastest growing Business Process Outsourcing companies in the United States. This interview is all about how someone who only went a semester in college hustled her way into becoming a success in such a young age. Andrea shares exactly how she defied the people around her, and how she overcame the struggles all throughout the stages of her career. Andrea offers a lot of insight in this i...
May 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 45
Episode 44 features Vamsi Polimetla, a wonderful coach from Pennsylvania, USA. In this episode, we talk about his early career as an architect, and how he turned out to be a leadership coach. We also elaborated further the difference between a leader and a manager, the qualities a leader must possess, and becoming an alpha you desire. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow Istorya on Spotify and on social media platforms listed below. 👉👉Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @istorya...
Apr 27, 2021•40 min•Ep. 44
This episode features Kim Pelenio, a fitness enthusiast and medical practitioner in Dubai. In this talk, we discussed about life in Dubai, her fitness routine and her diet. We also talked about how doing exercise changes the overall mood of a person, and how it helps you attain a happier mental state. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow Istorya on Spotify and on social media platforms listed below. 👉👉Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: @istoryapodcast Facebook: https://www.face...
Apr 20, 2021•59 min•Ep. 43
Episode 42 features Ondra Nemcik, a life coach and a young hustler from the Czech Republic. This episode tackles his personal journey, opinions on schooling, and whether going to school is the right path for you in today's era. Check out: Ondra Nemcik's Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/genzunstoppables If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. 👉👉Podcha...
Apr 13, 2021•47 min•Ep. 42
Episode 41 covers the life of Mori, a faceless Youtuber. In our talk, she shared her motivations and reasons about going to Japan, living there and learning their ways. We were also able to talk about determination and not giving up despite the people around you wanting to see you fail. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. 👉👉Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/pod...
Apr 06, 2021•43 min•Ep. 41
Our guest for the 40th episode of Istorya is Dianne Roncal, a sensational wanderer and entrepreneur from Pampanga, Philippines. In our discussion, we uncovered her life journey as a tourist and how she changed from an introverted person to a more outgoing individual. She also revealed some of her unforgettable experiences, her questions and discoveries along the way, and her future travel plans after the pandemic. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya ...
Mar 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 40
This episode features Christiana Campos, a content writer and a Youtuber. It covers her story about how she fell in love with books and her process of creating videos related to it. We also sat down and discussed topics related to personal brand such as picking your niche, having low following on social media, and consistency, which will truly help you start creating content. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media p...
Mar 23, 2021•45 min•Ep. 39
This episode features my old friend Japheth Suarez, a passionate vlogger and photographer. In this session, we talk about his experience, process and challenges throughout his vlog by far. He also shares his pieces of advice and two cents about people who are watching you. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. 👉👉Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/istorya-...
Mar 16, 2021•37 min•Ep. 38
Out guest for Episode 37 is Nimitz Martin, a US official serving in the army who is also working as a Program Director for online radio Filipino Music Central, and host of That's It Na podcast. During the session, we both discussed his origin story, his daily life, and his experiences serving in the military. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. 👉👉Podchaser: https:...
Mar 09, 2021•42 min•Ep. 37
Coming in for this episode is Hedge Haiden, an epic video editor, musician and stand-up comedian. Tonight, we talk about his life doing what he does, his memorable experiences throughout his career, and pieces of advice that can help you perform on stage. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. 👉👉Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/istorya-1336798 👉👉Websit...
Mar 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 36
Joining me for this conversation is Jhudely Casa, a special education teacher in Cambodia. This episode tackles her journey helping differently-abled persons, adjustments from General education setting to Online, some memories we reminisce, and pieces of advice you can take as a teacher. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. 👉👉 Podchaser : https://www.podchaser.com/...
Feb 23, 2021•50 min•Ep. 35
Joining me for this conversation is Viloshni Moodley, a certified intimacy and relationship expert. In our discussion, we talk about self-love, making your dating profile stand out, on making the most out of virtual dates, and pleasuring yourself and your partner. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. 👉👉Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/istorya-1336798 �...
Feb 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 34
Our co-host for this episode is Michael Johnson, podcast host of Tea With Mike. This episode will highlight his story, the importance of collaboration and storytelling. Please don't forget to subscribe and follow Istorya on all platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38MTlnD Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/istorya/id1520223987 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNzkyNjA5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/i...
Feb 09, 2021•40 min•Ep. 33
Our podcast guest for this Episode is Alex Pedron, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and 1/2 of Stories After Swipe Right Podcast. This story will be about his journey to becoming a sought public speaker in many institutions all over the world. If you're new to the podcast, please make sure to follow and subscribe to Istorya on different podcast and social media platforms, as it really helps the podcast grow. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38MTlnD Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Feb 02, 2021•54 min•Ep. 32
For episode 31, I sat down with Kate Mura, a fantastic tarot card reader and theatre artist in Portland, Oregon. Join us as we talk about how she discovered Tarot, her first experiences as a reader, and common conceptions and myths surrounding the Tarot Cards. Connect with Kate Mura here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemura/ Instagram and Twitter: @theatricalkate If you are new to the podcast, make sure to follow all Istorya Podcast's official accounts. Facebook : https://www.facebook...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 31
This is an exciting episode where I talk about Anime with Matt St. Jack, a dedicated sports coach, anime enthusiast, and host of Anime Talk! podcast. Join us this Tuesday as we talk about how anime changed his life for the better, his recommendations for anime newbies, anime songs and his motivations on launching his own podcast. Please don't forget to check Anime Talk podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iLVnQYvywaJ1xfkqZm2US If you are new to the podcast, make sure to follow all Istory...
Jan 19, 2021•51 min•Ep. 30
Our guest for this episode is Gil Cervantes, a video game enthusiast and a passionate hip-hop dancer from Mexico. Join us today as we talk about his journey with drums and some ideas behind his personal brand Pulpo Conecta. Check out all his social media at @pulpoconecta on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram If you're new to my podcast, please be sure to subscribe and follow all my social media accounts for more updates. Handles: @istoryapodcast (Twitter and Instagram) @istoryapod (Facebook) https:...
Jan 12, 2021•52 min
Revealing our first guest for this year is Alex Le, a video game enthusiast and a passionate hip-hop dancer from California. Join us today as we talk about brand building and content creation. We will also discuss some of the games that defined the year 2020. Check out his TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@turtlmunk If you're new to my podcast, please be sure to subscribe and follow all my social media accounts for more updates. Handles: @istoryapodcast (Twitter and Instagram) @istoryapod ...
Jan 05, 2021•54 min
Our guest for this episode is Mr. Bo Moldez, a seasoned copywriter from Baguio City, Philippines. In this episode, he shares to us what copywriting is all about. We also talked about his upcoming book release titled "Copywriting and the Art of War", which tells about his life as a freelancer and some of the things he learned throughout his journey. If you are new to my podcast, please don't forget to visit my website at https://istoryapodcast.com/ Also, make sure you follow all my social media a...
Dec 26, 2020•58 min
Disclaimer: I am not a part of any MLM or Networking Company. This episode features Mr. Bob Quilapio, a radio broadcaster in Dubai and a successful network marketer for 5 years. Together, we discussed how network marketing works and how he grinded himself to who he is today.
Dec 18, 2020•51 min
Have you ever experienced life in the Philippines as a foreigner? In this episode, Mr. Dmitry Popov, also known as the Timelapse Traveler on Youtube, shares his story about how he fell in love with the beautiful islands of the Philippines and how he enjoyed living in the country.
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 25
I had the chance to talk with Ms. Mahogani Navarette, an artist from Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, Mahogani talked about her reasons for waking up in the morning, her pieces of art, her life as a single mom, and some of the things she tried throughout her life. Bonus: We also talked about some of the things we've learned from Gary Vaynerchuk, one of the biggest entrepreneurs in the US.
Dec 04, 2020•54 min•Ep. 24
Warning: This is in Taglish Language. Ano nga ba ang abundance mentality, at paano mo masasabing ikaw ay abundant? Ito ay ating tutunghayan sa special episode with Coffee na Lang Dear
Nov 27, 2020•50 min•Ep. 23
Our guest for this episode is Ms. Manuela "Wella" Losañes, the head bookkeeper of the West Visayas State University Library. We discussed the challenges the library industry is facing due to the technology advancements and how they are staying relevant on the era where information is a commodity.
Nov 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 22
