Almost Honest with Kylie Verzosa

In Episode 22 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Bianca Gonzalez for a thoughtful and deeply honest conversation about womanhood, purpose, success, and what it means to guide people through life while still figuring things out yourself. Known as the creator and host of Paano Ba ‘To, Bianca opens up about building one of the most trusted platforms in the Philippines, evolving through different stages of life, and carrying the pressure of always having the “right” answers. The episode explores career pivots, motherhood, burnout, Filipino culture, money, ambition, and the realities women face when trying to balance purpose with personal happiness. Sharp, reflective, and grounded, this conversation is about growing older with intention, questioning outdated expectations, and learning that even the people we look to for advice are still evolving too.

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Kylie Verzosa

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Bianca Gonzalez

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0:00 Intro

0:58 Welcome, Bianca Gonzalez

3:21 Why Bianca Started Paano Ba To Before Podcasting Existed

5:55 The #1 Question She's Been Asked for a Decade Straight

10:36 What Hosting a Decade of Advice Taught Her About Herself

12:56 The Honest Truth About Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

21:50 "I Was Forcing Things That Weren't Meant for Me"

23:55 What Gets Cut When Life Gets Too Busy

25:14 Sponsor: Endu

25:47 How Love Completely Changes After Marriage

31:01 The Biggest Budol Women Are Told About Motherhood

36:48 When Love Was Whispered Through Landlines

40:53 Why She's Grateful She's Not Dating Today

42:46 Filipino Traditions We Need to Retire (And One to Keep Forever)

45:53 Are We Celebrating Resilience Instead of Demanding Better?

49:23 Can Women Really Have It All?

50:34 The Biggest Mistake Women Make

54:30 Sponsor: Airwallex

56:00 Do We Really Have to Suffer to Be Successful?

57:08 Hot Take: Is Work From Home Killing Women's Careers?

1:00:08 Why Women Need to Say Their Salary Out Loud

1:02:48 "Follow Your Passion" Is Bad Advice

1:07:18 This or That: Rapid Fire

1:11:33 The Best Advice Tito Boy Ever Gave Her

1:15:30 Her Most Controversial Opinion

1:17:13 The Compliment That Means Everything to Her

1:19:25 The Criticism That Still Gets Under Her Skin

1:20:11 What's Next for Bianca

1:22:11 Closing

In this solo episode of Almost Honest, Kylie turns the mic inward for a candid one-on-one conversation about love, situationships, career pressure, AI, marriage, ambition, and the messy realities of figuring life out in your 20s and 30s. Responding to real listener dilemmas, Kylie shares her unfiltered takes on exes, commitment, friendship breakups, choosing between stability and passion, and learning when to walk away from things that no longer feel aligned. The episode also dives into modern anxieties around AI, the creator journey behind Almost Honest, and what success, partnership, and self-worth look like in this season of her life. Honest, funny, chaotic, and surprisingly reflective, this conversation feels less like a podcast and more like late-night advice from a friend who’s still figuring things out too.

In Episode 20 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Dani Barretto for a candid and layered conversation about success, motherhood, marriage, and evolving as a woman in the public eye. From building one of the top podcasts in the Philippines to navigating family dynamics, online scrutiny, and the realities behind content creation, Dani opens up about the parts of her life people think they understand but often get wrong. The episode dives into love, long-term relationships, and the unspoken truths about marriage, alongside the challenges of becoming a mother at a young age and balancing ambition with family life. Honest, grounded, and reflective, this conversation is about growth, self-awareness, and redefining success on your own terms as life continues to evolve.

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Kylie Verzosa

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Dani Barretto

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In Part 1, Dani Barretto gets brutally honest about the things she's never said out loud — the toxic five-year relationship that made her lose herself, the online space that "became a playground of hate," and the moment she watched her mom walk away from everything and become the woman Dani now wants to be.
She talks about losing her confidence, finding her purpose through podcasting, the family mess no one asks about, and why she believes you are always allowed to leave.
This one's for anyone who's ever stayed too long.
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In Episode 19 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Celeste Cortesi for a raw and deeply personal conversation about identity, loss, reinvention, and stepping into a new chapter after the crown. From growing up between Italy and the Philippines to losing her father at a young age and navigating the pressure of representing the country on the Miss Universe stage, Celeste opens up about grief, belonging, and the realities behind public expectations. The episode explores the emotional toll of pageantry, the harshness of online criticism, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild after moments that feel like failure. Now entering a new season marked by business, love, and motherhood, this conversation is about healing, growth, and embracing life’s unexpected plot twists.
Kylie Verzosa
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Celeste Cortesi
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In Episode 18 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Inka Magnaye for a candid and unfiltered conversation about voice, identity, and what it really means to show up authentically online. Known as one of the most recognizable voices in the Philippines and a creator who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, Inka opens up about building a career around her voice, navigating the realities of the creator economy, and setting boundaries in a world that rewards oversharing. The episode dives into hot takes on authenticity, love, and self-perception, while also tackling deeper conversations around mental health, online criticism, and the pressure women face in digital spaces. Honest, witty, and self-aware, this conversation is about owning your voice, unlearning old beliefs, and learning how to exist online without losing yourself.

Kylie Verzosa

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In Episode 17 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Iza Calzado for a deeply honest conversation about womanhood, motherhood, reinvention, and the courage to live life on your own timeline. From starting new projects in her 40s to becoming a mother later in life, Iza opens up about the pressure women face to have everything figured out early, and what it really means to grow, change, and redefine success with age. The episode explores mental health, loss, marriage, career longevity, and the realities of being a Filipina woman in the public eye. Thoughtful, grounded, and reflective, this conversation is about maturity, self-acceptance, and learning that life does not end at one chapter — sometimes it only begins there.

Kylie Verzosa

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Iza Calzado

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(00:00:00) God Had Other Plans for Her — Watch This First

(00:01:32) Welcome to Almost Honest: Iza Calzado

(00:03:14) Life With Ben and Deia: Teaching a Half-Filipino Baby Tagalog

(00:09:55) What Iza's Actual Day Looks Like (Hint: It Rarely Goes to Plan)

(00:14:30) Her 20s: Encantadia, Barely Sleeping, and Going Out With Her Dad

(00:24:12) Why She and Ben Started the 'Between Us' Podcast

(00:28:44) Women and Money: She Finally Asked for What She Was Worth

(00:46:00) Her 20s, 30s, and 40s: Growth, Humbling, and Midlife Awakening

(00:59:27) Body Image: From 220 lbs at 15 to "I Wanna Live in Peace"

(01:17:43) Why She Started Advocating for Mental Health

(01:19:58) She Lost Her Mother to Suicide

(01:25:22) The Grief That I Feel Is Love

(01:28:09) Love and Marriage: Dapat Galing sa Puso

(01:42:31) Women's Timelines: She Didn't Follow a Script

(01:49:52) This or That With Iza Calzado

In Episode 16 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Milka Romero for a candid, high-level conversation about building a business empire while carrying a recognizable name and the expectations that come with it.

As CEO of Miro Group, a renewable energy executive, sports leader, and one of the first female Philippine Navy SEAL reservists, Milka represents a new kind of Filipina leader, one who is both strategic and deeply mission-driven. In this episode, she opens up about business, failure, leadership, and the reality of proving yourself in rooms where people already think they know your story.

This is a conversation about ownership, discipline, and building something that stands on your own merit.

In Episode 15 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Ahtisa Manalo for an almost honest conversation about resilience, pressure, and life after chasing the crown for nearly two decades. Known as one of the most persistent and hardworking figures in Philippine pageantry, Ahtisa opens up about the reality behind the wins, the losses, and the expectations that come with growing up in the public eye.

From competing in multiple international pageants to running businesses and preparing for life beyond the sash, the episode explores discipline, sacrifice, and the emotional toll of always having to prove yourself. This conversation goes beyond beauty queens and titles, diving into ambition, reinvention, and what success really means when the crown is no longer the goal.

In Season 2 Episode 1 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Marina Summers for a powerful conversation about identity, courage, and stepping into your true self in front of the world. From Drag Race Philippines to the global stage, Marina opens up about coming out as a trans woman, navigating fame while evolving personally, and the emotional journey of finally living authentically after years of performance, pressure, and expectation. The episode explores femininity, family, the realities of the drag industry, and the discipline it takes to turn art into a career. Honest, vulnerable, and celebratory, this conversation is about self-acceptance, resilience, and the freedom that comes with choosing who you really are.

Kylie Verzosa

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Marina Summers

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