In this episode, you'll hear about:

🌟 Embracing questions of identity and purpose for personal growth

🌟 How re-framing crises can serve as opportunities for transformation and lead to something golden

🌟 How you can navigate challenges through proactive questioning

About this guest:

Rachel Kelly Davis is a storyteller with a diverse background in communications, including marketing, public relations, and investor relations. She has gone through one or two of her own life pivots, and is currently the Operations Director of BDI Capital, a venture builder based in Hong Kong.

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature.

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EPISODE 105

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Gambardella, a certified executive coach and keynote speaker. I first met Victoria when we were matched in a group in Sidebar, a community for people leading companies and teams. Aside from her being totally open with her own journey, her sense of curiosity is very contagious and I always walk away from our chats in a thoughtful mood. You might just catch it, too.

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building.

She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town in 2020 revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.

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EPISODE 106

This episode features a really cool guy named Brad Feliciano, a pet trainer and human being extraordinaire. Brad's got a ton of experience working with kids with special needs and pets. He's all about the importance of clarity and how becoming better listeners and observers can fill in the gaps we so often miss. So listen up as Brad gives us something to chew on.

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building.

She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town in 2020 revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.

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EPISODE 104

Gabe Mercado is the founder of Vivistop Baguio, a creativity accelerator for kids. It’s part of a global network called Vivita. Gabe has gone through many transitions in his work life and this is what makes him great at what he does now–someone who champions creativity and innovation in the Philippines. I thought you might find it interesting to hear how he straddles the worlds of innovation and education, and learn about one of the coolest organization that exists today.

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building.

She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town in 2020 revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.

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EPISODE 103

It’s Mother’s Day weekend! And in today's episode, we honor and celebrate all working mothers through my chat with Caroline Rutkowski. She lives, as she calls it, a double life as a concierge at a prestigious hotel in New York City, and as a mother of two lovely girls. In this episode, she talks about what it’s like to show grace under pressure.

Caroline and I have known each other for over 20 years. I met her at my first job out of college in Chicago, when I was a front desk receptionist and she was already a practicing concierge at one of the top hotels in the world. Listen up as we talk about serving five star guests with anticipation, asking 360-degree questions, thinking on your feet, having plans A, B, C, and how communication plays a role in meeting and exceeding the expectations of guests paying top dollar for an exceptional experience. 

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building.

She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town in 2020 revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.

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EPISODE 102

In this episode, I speak with Michelle, founder of SatisFIND, who takes service to the next level by linking customer feedback to the employee experience and training. She claims that she’s a magnet for bad service but instead of always being mad, she’s turned it into a business opportunity that we can all benefit from.

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building.

She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town in 2020 revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.

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EPISODE 101

In this episode, I have a chat with Bebo Bharwani, who, at a very young age, found shelter and belonging in an evangelical church. He shares about how much security this gave him, and how vulnerability allowed him to be the kind of pastor he was proud of. As an adult, he’s used music and food to reach out, connect, and gather people. 

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building.

She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do.

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town in 2020 revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.

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Welcome to Chew On This, a show that delves into the secrets of successful communication. Hosted by Danella Yaptinchay, founder of The Secret Sauce.

We've invited some very talented individuals in unconventional careers to share the things that have helped them lay the foundations for trust, create strong and lasting connections, and even build a loyal following.

Their nuggets of wisdom and practical advice will inspire you to transform your own approach to communication. Whether you're looking to make a change, take yourself to the next level, or just listen to something new, Chew On This is the perfect place to start.

Tune in for a delectable chat!

About the host:

Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building. 

She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do. 

In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town during the pandemic revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.

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