If you really want to understand yourself, look back. In a country where many of us grow up knowing little about our family or national history, discovering where we come from can help us feel more grounded, confident, and proud of who we are. And in this age of misinformation and historical revisionism and distortion, learning how to tell truth from propaganda has never been more important. Genealogist and historian Mona Veluz, a.k.a. TikTok viral educreator Mighty Magulang, the “ninuno hunter,...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min
If you’ve ever felt the need to suppress your true self and watch every word and move just to fit in, this episode might set you free. Wilma Doesnt didn’t just break the mold—she smashed it to pieces and turned it into her success story: The supermodel who reigned on the runways in her true colors and comedienne who never held back has become a food entrepreneur whose hit “carinderia na sosyal” Chicks Ni Otit is featured globally on Feed Phil on Netflix. Through it all, she’s stayed 100% real an...
Jun 18, 2025•39 min
Ever laughed at a pageant candidate stumbling through Q&A? Think you’d do better—under time pressure, in a swimsuit, in front of thousands? Whether it’s in the boardroom, a job interview, or everyday conversation, we’ve all been caught off guard. But what if you could learn to stay calm, clear, and confident—no matter what question comes your way? Kali Huff is one of the country’s most sought-after pageant coaches, having trained over 400 beauty queens—including top titleholders Bea Gomez, S...
Jun 11, 2025•42 min
Like it or not, you’re the CEO of your own life, and only you can lead it where you want it to go. Adopting a CEO mindset can help you take control, make better decisions, and reach your goals. Whether you’re freelancing, managing a side hustle, running a startup, or climbing the corporate ladder, this episode is for you. Julian is an ICF-Certified executive coach and strategic planning coach who helps business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals develop the CEO mindset to gain clarity and...
Jun 04, 2025•38 min
You’re smart, accomplished, attractive, and self-aware, but when it comes to love, money, or time, you still feel stuck—and no matter how hard you try, these three things often feel out of reach or out of balance. If you’ve ever felt like something invisible is holding you back from the life you want and deserve, this episode can help you start unblocking those hidden blocks. Sanaiyah is a healer, coach, and host of Project Loving Myself , a Spotify Philippines Top 50 podcast, where she guides w...
May 28, 2025•23 min
You’re smart, accomplished, attractive, and self-aware, but when it comes to love, money, or time, you still feel stuck—and no matter how hard you try, these three things often feel out of reach or out of balance. If you’ve ever felt like something invisible is holding you back from the life you want and deserve, this episode can help you start unblocking those hidden blocks. Sanaiyah is a healer, coach, and host of Project Loving Myself, a Spotify Philippines Top 50 podcast, where she guides wo...
May 22, 2025•31 min
Too late too resist AI now—and if you don’t catch up ASAP, you’ll be left behind! Instead of giving in to fear, be pro-active: Learn about how AI can help you work smarter, free up time for what truly matters, and level up your life in ways you never imagined. The executive director and chief AI ethicist at Data & AI Ethics PH shows us how to unlock the power of AI responsibly to improve our lives. An entrepreneur, media startup CEO, and creative director at a social enterprise, he also teac...
May 15, 2025•41 min
How do some people manage to find the funniest things in almost every situation—even the most awkward, annoying, or painful ones? Sometimes, the best way to cope with chaos of everyday life is to turn it into comedy gold . This episode’s guest is a master of using humor as a life coping mechanism—and you’re in for lots of laughs and life lessons throughout our conversation. You’ve seen him on Tik Tok as the guy holding the lapel mic playing everything from a polite hold-upper to a jealous ghost....
May 09, 2025•45 min
Feeling stuck or stagnant in your career, business, or life? Maybe you’ve simply stopped being curious. When was the last time you asked new questions, challenged old assumptions, or saw a problem from a fresh perspective? In this episode, we explore why curiosity is crucial if you want to keep moving forward. Birdie Salva is the co-founder of Curiosity, Inc., a boutique design research agency that helps organizations solve problems by understanding people better. An expert in business innovatio...
May 02, 2025•34 min
If you’ve ever found yourself overanalyzing situations, obsessing over every detail, or worrying about What-ifs that may never happen, you know how exhausting overthinking can be. It’s like a mental hamster wheel that drains your energy, clouds your judgment, and keeps you stuck. Left unchecked, overthinking can leave you feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed by indecision, and too mentally drained to enjoy life. To help us stop the mental spiral is an executive coach who helps leaders and creatives si...
Apr 25, 2025•29 min
Do you hesitate speaking up in meetings or spend too much time perfecting an email over the fear of committing grammatical errors or mispronouncing words? There’s so much bad English everywhere—in mass media, social media, business correspondence, and even everyday conversations. With Taglish taking over as our lingua franca, AI doing all the writing, and the prevalent smart-shaming of English speakers, does being fluent and articulate in English and upholding high grammatical standards still ho...
Apr 16, 2025•38 min
Exhausted and overwhelmed trying to keep up with life’s demands? Feel so drained that no amount of vacation leaves seem to recharge you? Must be burnout. In today’s always-on culture, chronic stress has become an all-too-common struggle. This episode’s guest has a lasting solution: to reset your body and mind from the inside out. A Functional and Integrative Medicine physician and licensed medical acupuncturist, she is the co-founder and medical director of Centro Holistico , where she combines ...
Apr 10, 2025•38 min
Ever cringe when you hear your own voice? Hesitate to use it in meetings, presentations, recordings, or even conversations? Your best voice ever is achievable, and this episode helps unlock it for you! Back on the show ( check out Ep.113! ) are my voice coaches and two of the country’s most iconic voices, certified Vocal Yoga HLM coaches who’ve been teaching their “Best Voice Ever” workshop for over 20 years. You’ll recognize her voice from ads for Dove, Cebu Pacific, Pond’s, Smart, and Second A...
Apr 04, 2025•46 min
How do you rebuild your life when it hits rock bottom? A painful breakup, failed business, or unexpected life crisis can make starting over feel impossible. But our lowest points can become the turning points that lead to something even greater. After her marriage fell apart when her kids were still young, Cathy transformed her heartbreak into healing—not just for herself, but for others. In 2001, she created a little sanctuary in Tagaytay called Nurture where women could rediscover their self-w...
Mar 27, 2025•33 min
Five years ago, in the midst of the COVID pandemic, she took a massive financial and life-risking leap—flying to London with no guarantees, no safety net, and only her self-belief, resilience, and grit to chase her dream of becoming an international fashion model. Despite setbacks and moments of doubt, her gamble paid off. A UP Los Baños Chemical Engineering graduate who once wanted to work for NASA, Ella discovered her true passion in modeling. Once pressured to conform to beauty pageant standa...
Mar 20, 2025•39 min
Society tells women to be strong—but not too aggressive. Ambitious—but not too selfish. Nurturing—but never too emotional. Navigating between these conflicting expectations is exhausting and often causes us to second-guess ourselves and play small. Believing these cultural norms holds us back from stepping into our power and fulfilling our biggest potentials. Helping us unlearn the conventional beliefs we’ve been programmed to accept and harness our strengths as women instead is executive coach ...
Mar 13, 2025•39 min
With all the challenges women face in leadership—bias, cultural expectations, self-doubt, what does it really take for a woman to rise to the top? Is it about working harder, being more confident, or knowing the right people? And do women really have to be louder, tougher, or more aggressive to get ahead—or is there another way? Coach Sheila Tan studied how the most successful executives lead their organizations towards success in “The X-Factor of C-Suite Executives,” her thesis for her Master’s...
Mar 05, 2025•34 min
Can love really thrive when you’re miles apart, navigating time zones and technology gaps? Long-distance relationships (LDRs) are often seen as challenging, but they can also be a powerful testament to trust, communication, and commitment. Navigating the essentials and intricacies of LDRs is a certified relationship coach from The Relationship School and host of Nuggets of Nikki, a podcast on healthy relationships and the winner of the 2024 Philippine Podcast Search. She previously worked as an ...
Feb 26, 2025•45 min
When your relationship is tested by life's most challenging crises, what does it take to weather the storm together and come out stronger on the other side? Ricardo Cepeda and Marina Benipayo were models and friends in their 20s, but it wasn’t until their mid-40s—after previous marriages and raising two adult children each—that their love story truly began on the set of My Binondo Girl . Over the past 13 years, their relationship has not only flourished but also withstood both personal and publi...
Feb 20, 2025•57 min
If your dating life has been an endless series of swipes, disappointments, heartbreak, and skepticism, it can be hard to stay optimistic about ever finding your true match. But even if you’ve been burned, are now jaded and feel hopeless—stick around! Love often shows up when you least expect it, so never lose hope that real love is still out there waiting for you. Joelle Yuvienco , top TikTok content creator and Paano Kung podcaster known for her fearless and feminist dating advice, and her husb...
Feb 12, 2025•37 min
Had it with dating? Maybe you’ve experienced the fear of rejection or the frustration of ghosting or you’ve been swept off your feet, only to realize those butterflies were red flags. Dating can be overwhelming. Whether your goal is to find The One ASAP or to just have a fun and active dating life until you’re ready for a serious commitment, we’ve got the right coach for you. Back on the show is a certified relationship coach from The Relationship School and the winner of the 2024 Philippine Pod...
Feb 06, 2025•42 min
Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything on your plate? If you’re constantly battling distractions, procrastination, or feeling overwhelmed, here’s how to maximize your time and energy while staying balanced and focused. Anton Gonzalez is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. The founder and president of Planet Sports has led the expansion of 200 stores nationwide and managed iconic global brands. He’s also the president of Map Activ...
Jan 31, 2025•33 min
Overwhelmed, stressed out, and bogged down by all the mental clutter? Unable to appreciate and enjoy important moments because your mind is always elsewhere? Practicing mindfulness helps you clear the mental fog and create space for more focus, calm, clarity, and joy. It can even help improve your relationships—at home and at work!
Jan 22, 2025•40 min
Ready to make this year the one where you finally show up for yourself? As women, we often put ourselves last, prioritizing our families, relationships, work, and societal expectations over our own needs, leaving little room for self-care or pursuing our dreams. Time to put yourself at the top of your list and finally achieve your goals! Our guest expert is a career and leadership development coach with over 19 years of corporate and coaching experience and an International Coaching Federation P...
Jan 17, 2025•37 min
"Not enough time” for a passion project, personal goals, fitness, a dream in the making? But we all have the same 24 hours, so what if the real problem isn’t lack of time, but how we’re choosing to use it? In this episode, Darlyn Ty Nilo says “Yes, you can have it all, if you choose it!” and shows us how you, too, can start winning back your day—and your life. The CEO of Viviamo, Inc, and creator of the famous Belle de Jour Power Planner has empowered countless women in the last 19 years by help...
Jan 07, 2025•38 min
New year, new start, new you…not? How many times (and years!) have we promised to change, only to fail? Will this year be any different? Myke Santos thinks so. His promise: If you build it, it will come. The author of Brick by Brick: Building the Change You Want shares his new approach change that makes our promises to ourselves stick. A strategy and HR consultant with over 25 years experience, the founder of Brick Management Consulting is a certified coach for Transformative Coaching® and The L...
Dec 31, 2024•34 min
Frazzled by the whirlwind of the Holidaze and the year that flew by? With so much chaos and unpredictability in the world and our own personal struggles, it’s easy to overlook the good around us. Before rushing into the new year, take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect. By regularly practicing gratitude, you can shift your perspective, build resilience, and transform your mindset, relationships, and career—ultimately leading to more happiness. This episode’s guest has built her life around ...
Dec 25, 2024•42 min
"Manifest" is The Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024, thanks to celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Simone Biles attributing their success to manifesting. Whether you’re wondering if it’s scientifically possible to manifest your dream life into reality, or is just another “woowoo” trend that reeks of toxic positivity, this episode can open up your eyes and mind. One of the first life coaches in the Philippines, Kimi Lu, a.k.a. the Mother Pusher, says that although its ...
Dec 18, 2024•37 min
Got a big dream but are holding back, overwhelmed by the magnitude, paralyzed to even start, wondering if you’re capable of achieving something so monumental? Sam Sewell makes big dreams come true regularly, taking bold risks and overcoming crazy challenges as the executive producer of GMG Productions. She's mounted epic productions of the world's most iconic musicals here in the Philippines, such as "Miss Saigon," the Asian premiere of "Hamilton," "Six,” "Mamma Mia," "The Lion King," "Wicked," ...
Dec 12, 2024•43 min
Whether you’re high or low maintenance when it comes to beauty, channeling your inner kikay could be the key to unlocking confidence, self-love, your true self, and transforming your life—from the inside out, or the outside in, as you’ll find out in this episode. Belle Rodolfo has influenced the way we view beauty, self-expression and authenticity in the last decade, spending years shaping beauty narratives that go beyond the conventional and promoting inclusivity. A top beauty content creator, ...
Dec 05, 2024•36 min
