What would you rather be doing if you didn’t have to earn a living? Maybe something you already love on the side? But can this passion really stop being a pastime and start becoming a business that earns, grows, and lasts? It’s not impossible, as this episode’s guest shows.

She’s the founder and editor-in-chief of The Beauty Edit (TBE), known for its thoughtful storytelling, trusted reviews, and community-driven approach. Before launching her own platform, she spent over a decade in print and digital publishing, writing and editing beauty and lifestyle stories for Town & Country Philippines and Summit Media. In just five years, TBE has grown from a passion project into a full-fledged business ecosystem: an editorial platform, sold-out curated boxes, industry events, and a physical retail space for Filipino beauty brands at Spatio at the Opus Mall in Quezon City.