Almost Honest with Kylie Verzosa

In Episode 33 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Margaret Wang, founder and CEO of GenPrime and Rhea Fertility, and the woman rewriting what fertility care looks like across Asia. Margaret shares her personal journey from Wall Street to fertility founder, from freezing her eggs alone across borders after ending her engagement to building the country's tenth fertility clinic in a nation of 115 million people. They get into everything most women were never taught to ask: follicle counts, egg quality, IVF, the emotional truth of it all, and why male fertility deserves the same seat at the table. If you've ever wondered when you should start thinking about your fertility, this episode is your baseline check.

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Kylie Verzosa
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(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:24) Welcome, Margaret Wang(00:02:52) From Finance & Tech to Fertility Medicine(00:06:31) The One Big Misconception Young Women Get Wrong(00:07:53) Margaret's Own Egg Freezing Journey(00:11:08) The Biggest Misconceptions About Fertility(00:12:39) Is Fertility Care Really That Expensive?(00:14:13) The Ice Cube Trick (& Making Clinics Less Scary)(00:17:44) Why We Don't Talk About Male Fertility Enough(00:20:44) Sponsor: &You(00:21:22) Where to Actually Start(00:26:00) The Cost of Egg Freezing & IVF(00:27:54) Myth-Buster: Egg Freezing Doesn't Cost You Future Eggs(00:29:12) The Steep Decline — Quantity AND Quality(00:29:37) What Actually Affects Egg Quality(00:41:03) The Resilience of Going Through It(00:45:54) Am I Too Old to Freeze My Eggs?(00:55:29) Sponsor: Maserati(00:55:40) Does Freezing Hurt My Chances Naturally?(00:57:06) How Long the Whole Process Takes(01:01:07) It's Not Just the Woman's Burden(01:04:11) It's a Team Sport — Let's Talk IVF(01:04:19) How Long Should You Try Before IVF?(01:08:53) Walking Through the IVF Process(01:10:40) Sponsor: Airwallex(01:11:05) Fertilization, Embryos & Sperm Selection(01:20:44) Sperm Donors & What's Legal(01:23:58) How Men Can Improve Their Sperm Health(01:24:34) Does Mindset & Stress Affect Fertility?(01:26:00) Rapid Fire: Luxury or Necessity?(01:26:29) The Best Age to Freeze Your Eggs(01:38:50) Closing

In Episode 30 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Ally Canita for a grounded, honest, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about decluttering, letting go, and the inner work hiding inside every filipino home. The founder of Clean Green, Ally opens up about walking away from a ten-year corporate career in healthcare to build one of the country's first intentional decluttering services, moving home with 50 balikbayan boxes while pregnant and starting over, and why filipino homes hold so much more than just stuff. The episode covers sayang culture, the psychology of hoarding, self-sovereignty, the rehoming method, why you only wear 20% of your closet, decluttering through life transitions, and the story of three clients who cleared their spaces and got pregnant soon after. Equal parts practical and deeply personal, this conversation is about letting go of who you used to be, making space for the life you actually want, and finally treating your home like the sanctuary it was meant to be.This episode is brought to you by &you. Use code KYLIE12 at checkout for a discount on your first order! https://andyou.ph/Open a global business account with Airwallex: https://partners.airwallex.com/almost-honest-podcastKylie VerzosaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylieverzosa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kylieverzosa2016TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verzosakylieAlly CanitaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allycanita/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allycanitaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allycanita?lang=en

In Episode 31 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Janine Gutierrez for a warm, grounded, and honest conversation about acting, ambition, and the quiet discipline behind a career built on her own terms. Fresh off her hit Prime Video series The Loyalty Game with Jericho Rosales, Janine opens up about locking into a demanding role, the art of preparation, working with her real-life partner, and what it takes to advocate for yourself as a Filipina in an industry that rewards silence. The episode covers acting craft, loyalty testers, women's intuition, being named Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive, love in her 30s, and the wisdom she inherited from her mother and Lola Pilita. Equal parts intimate and inspiring, this conversation is about staying grounded through big moments, choosing bravery over convenience, and building the kind of life that quietly speaks for itself.

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Kylie Verzosa

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Janine Gutierrez

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In this solo Q&A episode of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down alone to answer your most honest questions about the life behind the effortless. Fresh off Euro summer, Paris Fashion Week, a wedding that made her rethink her own, and a brand trip to Georgia, she opens up about what actually goes into looking put together, why "effortless" takes two months of prep, and what it really feels like to run three businesses while still reading the comments about her online. The episode covers fashion, work ethic, journaling, aesthetics, managing a team, and the wisdom she's picked up about people and life in her 30s. Equal parts personal and unfiltered, this is Kylie without a guest, without a filter, and finally answering what you actually wanted to ask.

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In Episode 28 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Nadine Lustre for a grounded, vulnerable, and refreshingly honest conversation about reinventing yourself on your own terms. Known to her loyal fans as "The President," Nadine opens up about walking away from showbiz in her late teens, the film that catapulted her career, manifesting her slow life in Siargao, and learning to say no after years of saying yes to everything. The episode explores fame, manifestation, slow living, mental health, love teams, fan culture, and the cost of staying relevant, while also diving into acting craft, business, identity, and protecting your peace in an industry that never stops. Equal parts intimate and grounding, this conversation is about choosing yourself, slowing down, and refusing to lose yourself in a world that demands constant visibility.

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Kylie Verzosa

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Nadine Lustre

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In Episode 27 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Joy Barcoma for a sharp, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about using your voice when it matters most. Known as the self-made "Pambansang Jusa," Joy opens up about working as a film extra to put herself through school, winning Miss Philippines Earth, and transforming her platform into a space for political commentary, social awareness, and advocacy. The episode explores pageantry, privilege, social media, activism, leadership, and the responsibility that comes with influence, while also diving into love, ambition, and staying grounded in a culture obsessed with relevance. Equal parts entertaining and insightful, this conversation is about speaking up, thinking critically, and refusing to stay silent when you have something worth saying.

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Kylie Verzosa

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Joy Barcoma

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In Episode 26 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Jade So for a fearless conversation about identity, self-expression, and the courage it takes to take up space unapologetically. From navigating life as a trans woman in the Philippines to becoming one of the most talked-about queens in the drag scene, Jade opens up about the experiences that shaped her—from being denied entry to her prom, facing discrimination, and finding her place in a world that often tried to tell her who she should be. The episode explores drag beyond the makeup and performances, diving into confidence, visibility, dating, mental health, and the realities of living authentically under public scrutiny. Bold, funny, vulnerable, and deeply empowering, this conversation is about owning your truth, reclaiming your narrative, and learning that your differences can become your greatest strength.

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Jade So

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In Episode 25 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Bea Millan-Windorski for a heartfelt conversation about identity, purpose, and staying true to yourself in a world that constantly asks you to fit in. Fresh off her Miss Universe Philippines win, Bea opens up about growing up Filipino-American, struggling to belong, being bullied for her passions, and ultimately finding a sense of home and purpose in the Philippines. The episode explores pageantry beyond the crown, diving into activism, LGBTQ+ allyship, love, politics, community, and the pressure of representing something bigger than yourself. Thoughtful, intelligent, and refreshingly authentic, this conversation is about embracing what makes you different, trusting your convictions, and discovering that the things that once made you feel out of place may be the very things that set you apart.

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Kylie Verzosa

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Bea Millan-Windorski

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In Episode 24 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with KaladKaren for a fearless and unfiltered conversation about authenticity, representation, and what it means to be the first. From starting as a Karen Davila impersonator to becoming the Philippines’ first transgender primetime news anchor, MMFF-winning actress, and a respected voice in media, KaladKaren reflects on the barriers she has broken and the responsibilities that come with visibility. The episode dives into journalism, politics, LGBTQ+ rights, pageant culture, love, marriage, and the ongoing fight for equality, while also exploring the woman behind the headlines: Jervi Wrightson. Honest, funny, and deeply insightful, this conversation is about speaking up, staying true to yourself, and proving that authenticity can be both powerful and revolutionary.

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Kylie Verzosa

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KaladKaren

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In Episode 23 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Vania Romoff for an honest and insightful conversation about creativity, ambition, reinvention, and the realities of building a brand that lasts. Known for her feminine, modern designs and as one of the leading names in Philippine fashion, Vania opens up about the pressure of proving herself outside her family name, the failures that shaped her business mindset, and the difficult balance between artistry and entrepreneurship. The episode explores fashion as identity and armor, the loneliness of leadership, marriage and motherhood while staying ambitious, and the importance of staying true to your creative voice in an industry driven by trends and appearances. Grounded, reflective, and deeply self-aware, this conversation is about growth, resilience, and learning that success is not about looking successful, but building something real over time.

Kylie Verzosa

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Vania Romoff

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0:00 Intro

1:30 Welcome, Vania Romoff

3:07 Growing Up Around Fashion in Cebu — Her Lola, Brother & Parachute Gowns

6:18 "Honestly, Everything I've Learned Is Self-Taught"

7:33 Where the Vania Romoff Aesthetic Really Comes From

9:29 Cebu vs. Manila: Why She Refused the Silver Spoon

11:44 The First Atelier — and How It Crashed

13:55 The Meralco Bill That Broke Everything

16:27 Why She Refused to Ask Her Family for Money

17:51 The "Smoke and Mirrors" Mistake That Cost Her the Shop

20:00 Why Fashion Is 90% Aspiration (and That's Okay)

22:08 The Quiet Power of Being a Woman Designer

23:47 Playing the Long Game in an Industry Obsessed With What's New

25:55 Why Taste Isn't Something You're Born With

31:05 Sponsor: &you

31:46 Why Life Experience Is the Real Creative Fuel

33:13 The Quiet Friend Filter of Your 30s

35:31 Rebuilding the Studio Everyone Walks Past Today

36:31 The Pandemic Pivot Nobody Saw Coming (Ruffled Pink PPEs)

39:12 Marrying a Swiss Hockey Player & Working as a Couple

42:26 Why She Bootstrapped Instead of Taking VC

44:25 100% Hers: The Cost of Owning Everything

48:11 How She Actually Stays Inspired (Stillness, Wine, Night)

51:34 Can Women Really Have It All? Her Honest "No"

56:29 Back in Heels Two Weeks After a C-Section

58:24 Sponsor: Airwallex

58:59 The Stages of Marriage Nobody Warns You About

1:01:28 The Messy 20s vs. The Unbothered 30s

1:03:42 Why She Built Better Hair (And Why It Has No Investors)

1:10:13 The Belief That Creativity and Business Must Go Together

1:11:18 How to Actually Grow in the Philippine Fashion Industry

1:14:38 What a Fashion Show Actually Costs (And Why PH Designers Go It Alone)

1:16:39 The Old Guard, the New Guard & How Social Media Changed Everything

1:19:42 Why She Built Ready-to-Wear (And Why It Brings Her So Much Joy)

1:22:01 This or That: Scale, Milan, Pricing & What Actually Makes Money

1:28:32 Rapid Fire: Best Investment, Biggest Mistake & the Most Overrated Advice

1:33:24 What's Next for Vania

1:36:05 Closing