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1: MY PERSONAL STORY
TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE ONE
EPISODE 1
Welcome to DREAM TO SHINE show. I'm Loreta and in this episode, I will be sharing with you my personal story.
In this show I will discuss about overcoming challenges, getting out of your comfort zone and the importance of fulfilling your dreams one step at a time.
I grew up in a small village (or kampong) in the Philippines called PANGARAP which means DREAM. I’m the eldest daughter, I have 2 sisters and I’m supposed to have a younger brother but he didn’t make it and went to heaven when I was 3 yrs old.
My mother worked part time and active in the community and church services. There will always be events and feast in our village. Life was amazing in Pangarap Village. Everyone is like a Family and very close. My Mom is very supportive, whenever I have some activities at school or I was chosen to participate in contests within school or division, whether to recite a poem, declamation, sing or dance, she will guide me. My mom will help me practice and memorize my lines, she loves to sing and dance, so I got these talents from her.
I studied primary and secondary course in this village and attend church and community events. The only time we leave the village is to buy things from the nearest town. Good thing there was no university there, or I wouldn’t have the chance to get my college degree in the City of Manila. ^_^ I would be stuck there
I have a BIG DREAM which is to become a Manager someday, that’s why I study hard and excel at school. My father (who has already passed on) lost his parents when he was in 9 yrs old and was forced to work as Electrician at such a young and tender age. He was the first generation of OFW in my family not knowing that I would follow his footsteps taking over his roles and responsibilities, to provide for my family and in order to achieve my big dreams. I was 7 years old when he left for Saipan. After 6 years, he came back for good because of his heart condition.
I was not used to having a father around and I got the impression that he prefers a son, so I had to work very hard to prove to him that I can also do what boys can do. Since I’m the eldest my father would ask me to assist him, whether it’s to build our house, dig well and he even sent me 25 ft down to clean. During school holidays I would assist my father in the construction project and I’m the only girl in that group. Somehow my feminine side to be fabulous was not develop quite well.
Since I’m the eldest I have no choice but to mature ahead of my time and be responsible for my sisters as my parents work.
Fast forward, I graduated high school and college with a Bachelors degree in Information Technology with flying colors, worked for a few years in Manila and Cebu and had a opportunity to work in National University Hospital in Singapore.
I came to Singapore in 1997 and my then-BF who is also from Pangarap Village, followed. We started our own Family. We have 2 children, our eldest son is now serving the army and our daughter is secondary 3.
I wear multiple hats and had to juggle multiple roles for my family in Singapore and back in the Philippines. Unfortunately I was not a superwoman and after 13 years I reached my limit and was burnt out.
In 2010, I was at a crossroad and while searching for a change … a friend invited me to attend the Free Millionaire Mind Intensive Training, and that’s where the next phase of my life began. I had to take the road less travelled. In 2011, I was invited to join the FRICH REVOLUTION ADVOCACY. It resonated with what I want to do after attending MMI and to fulfil new dreams which is to be FREE and RICH and leave a LEGACY for my children so that I will be the last OFW in my family and my children as well as the next generation in our Family will not experience the rich now poor later cycle.
I was doing well in this advocacy but I became complacent and went back to my comfort zone. I did not set new dreams and goals for myself and for 2 years got stuck in a rat race again.
My FRICH Mentors did not give up on me, so I still attend major and empowering events. I attended empowering seminars and workshops again from Success Resources and that’s when I met Genecia Alloura of Soul Rich Woman. Part of Soul Rich Woman mission is to Empower Women, I said to myself she is the Mentor that I am looking for. And here I am fulfilling another dream of becoming one of the Fabulous Filipina podcast leaders.
As I was preparing my contents, I remembered a vivid scene where my seed of podcasting was sown.
My mom was listening to the radio, the only source of entertainment that time as we don't have a Television yet back then. She won a contest from the Dambuhalang DJ program. So we went to the radio station and I saw radio broadcasters and some child actors too. At the back of my mind, I'm thinking I want to be like them. But my radio and showbiz career did not push through :-) That was like a long lost dream that is coming true right now!!! Thanks to SOUL RICH WOMAN and FRICH REVOLUTION ADVOCACY, a platform where I can be the best version of myself EVERYDAY.
"For me everything starts from a dream, whether it's a small dream or an impossible dream. Along the way I've learned that I AM Possible. With dreams or goals to PURSUE, I take actions and generate RESULTS. And with God All Things Are Possible.
We all have a choice whether to pursue a dream or not. Whether to set a small or big dream. Let’s reflect on what results we want to achieve. Is it just a small result just to get by or is it a MASSIVE RESULT.
Small dream will lead to small results
BIG DREAMS WILL LEAD TO BIG RESULTS
And when our purpose is compelling enough, we will pursue our dreams and goals and do whatever it takes to achieve it. PERSEVERANCE AND DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED are the key things to ACHIEVE OUR DREAMS.
HOW WE DO ANYTHING IS HOW WE DO EVERYTHING.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON EXPANDS.
WHATEVER THE MIND CAN CONCEIVE AND BELIEVE, IT CAN ACHIEVE.
In setting our dreams and goals, and as our teachers taught us to use SMART, ie Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and Timebound. And if we want to stretch ourselves to achieve our full potential, we have to SET UNREASONABLE EXPECTATIONS.
I hope my story will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and do something that is close to your heart and achieve your dreams in 2020.
I look forward to seeing you in my next episode where I will be sharing more of my personal journey on how you too could DREAM TO SHINE.
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By Soul Rich Woman, Instant Podcast Leader, Financial Freedom Coach, Woman LeaderTRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE ONE
EPISODE 1
Welcome to DREAM TO SHINE show. I'm Loreta and in this episode, I will be sharing with you my personal story.
In this show I will discuss about overcoming challenges, getting out of your comfort zone and the importance of fulfilling your dreams one step at a time.
I grew up in a small village (or kampong) in the Philippines called PANGARAP which means DREAM. I’m the eldest daughter, I have 2 sisters and I’m supposed to have a younger brother but he didn’t make it and went to heaven when I was 3 yrs old.
My mother worked part time and active in the community and church services. There will always be events and feast in our village. Life was amazing in Pangarap Village. Everyone is like a Family and very close. My Mom is very supportive, whenever I have some activities at school or I was chosen to participate in contests within school or division, whether to recite a poem, declamation, sing or dance, she will guide me. My mom will help me practice and memorize my lines, she loves to sing and dance, so I got these talents from her.
I studied primary and secondary course in this village and attend church and community events. The only time we leave the village is to buy things from the nearest town. Good thing there was no university there, or I wouldn’t have the chance to get my college degree in the City of Manila. ^_^ I would be stuck there
I have a BIG DREAM which is to become a Manager someday, that’s why I study hard and excel at school. My father (who has already passed on) lost his parents when he was in 9 yrs old and was forced to work as Electrician at such a young and tender age. He was the first generation of OFW in my family not knowing that I would follow his footsteps taking over his roles and responsibilities, to provide for my family and in order to achieve my big dreams. I was 7 years old when he left for Saipan. After 6 years, he came back for good because of his heart condition.
I was not used to having a father around and I got the impression that he prefers a son, so I had to work very hard to prove to him that I can also do what boys can do. Since I’m the eldest my father would ask me to assist him, whether it’s to build our house, dig well and he even sent me 25 ft down to clean. During school holidays I would assist my father in the construction project and I’m the only girl in that group. Somehow my feminine side to be fabulous was not develop quite well.
Since I’m the eldest I have no choice but to mature ahead of my time and be responsible for my sisters as my parents work.
Fast forward, I graduated high school and college with a Bachelors degree in Information Technology with flying colors, worked for a few years in Manila and Cebu and had a opportunity to work in National University Hospital in Singapore.
I came to Singapore in 1997 and my then-BF who is also from Pangarap Village, followed. We started our own Family. We have 2 children, our eldest son is now serving the army and our daughter is secondary 3.
I wear multiple hats and had to juggle multiple roles for my family in Singapore and back in the Philippines. Unfortunately I was not a superwoman and after 13 years I reached my limit and was burnt out.
In 2010, I was at a crossroad and while searching for a change … a friend invited me to attend the Free Millionaire Mind Intensive Training, and that’s where the next phase of my life began. I had to take the road less travelled. In 2011, I was invited to join the FRICH REVOLUTION ADVOCACY. It resonated with what I want to do after attending MMI and to fulfil new dreams which is to be FREE and RICH and leave a LEGACY for my children so that I will be the last OFW in my family and my children as well as the next generation in our Family will not experience the rich now poor later cycle.
I was doing well in this advocacy but I became complacent and went back to my comfort zone. I did not set new dreams and goals for myself and for 2 years got stuck in a rat race again.
My FRICH Mentors did not give up on me, so I still attend major and empowering events. I attended empowering seminars and workshops again from Success Resources and that’s when I met Genecia Alloura of Soul Rich Woman. Part of Soul Rich Woman mission is to Empower Women, I said to myself she is the Mentor that I am looking for. And here I am fulfilling another dream of becoming one of the Fabulous Filipina podcast leaders.
As I was preparing my contents, I remembered a vivid scene where my seed of podcasting was sown.
My mom was listening to the radio, the only source of entertainment that time as we don't have a Television yet back then. She won a contest from the Dambuhalang DJ program. So we went to the radio station and I saw radio broadcasters and some child actors too. At the back of my mind, I'm thinking I want to be like them. But my radio and showbiz career did not push through :-) That was like a long lost dream that is coming true right now!!! Thanks to SOUL RICH WOMAN and FRICH REVOLUTION ADVOCACY, a platform where I can be the best version of myself EVERYDAY.
"For me everything starts from a dream, whether it's a small dream or an impossible dream. Along the way I've learned that I AM Possible. With dreams or goals to PURSUE, I take actions and generate RESULTS. And with God All Things Are Possible.
We all have a choice whether to pursue a dream or not. Whether to set a small or big dream. Let’s reflect on what results we want to achieve. Is it just a small result just to get by or is it a MASSIVE RESULT.
Small dream will lead to small results
BIG DREAMS WILL LEAD TO BIG RESULTS
And when our purpose is compelling enough, we will pursue our dreams and goals and do whatever it takes to achieve it. PERSEVERANCE AND DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED are the key things to ACHIEVE OUR DREAMS.
HOW WE DO ANYTHING IS HOW WE DO EVERYTHING.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON EXPANDS.
WHATEVER THE MIND CAN CONCEIVE AND BELIEVE, IT CAN ACHIEVE.
In setting our dreams and goals, and as our teachers taught us to use SMART, ie Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and Timebound. And if we want to stretch ourselves to achieve our full potential, we have to SET UNREASONABLE EXPECTATIONS.
I hope my story will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and do something that is close to your heart and achieve your dreams in 2020.
I look forward to seeing you in my next episode where I will be sharing more of my personal journey on how you too could DREAM TO SHINE.