Krystl is back from a quick trip in Portugal! shares her experiences and learnings from her recent trip to Portugal and how it relates to Philippine history. She discusses the connection between Portugal and the Philippines through Ferdinand Magellan and explores the possibility of the Philippines being a Portuguese colony. Crystal also emphasizes the importance of representation and announces an upcoming professional speed networking event for Filipino women. She shares her best networking tips, including setting objectives, having an elevator pitch, being curious, remembering details, and having a follow-up strategy.

Keywords

Filipina, Portugal, Philippine history, Ferdinand Magellan, colonization, representation, networking, speed networking event

Takeaways

• Traveling can provide opportunities to share and learn about your culture and history with people from different countries.
• Knowing your history and sharing it with others can deepen their understanding of your culture and create connections.
• Networking is essential for career growth and advancement, and it's important to set objectives, have an elevator pitch, be curious, remember details, and have a follow-up strategy.
• Representation matters, and connecting with people who share your cultural background can be empowering and inspiring.
• The Filipinas Soul Sisterhood is a community for Filipinas to reconnect with their culture, share their experiences, and support each other.

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