Filipino Entrepreneurs

The Philippines is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with a population of more than 100 million people. But despite its high population, the Philippines has one of the highest rates of emigration in the world. More than a million Filipinos leave their home country every year and migrate to other countries, mostly for economic reasons. In this article, Lia Ocampo shares her real-life experience of how she achieved the American Dream in New York and Florida as a Filipino immigrant.

We Filipinos are a very hardworking and very ambitious race. We really love our country, but sometimes we are forced to leave it because of a lack of opportunities. In the Philippines, we are ranked as one of the lowest in terms of salaries and one of the highest in terms of population. Because of the abundance of people, jobs are scarce and so is the demand for them. It’s a vicious cycle of poverty. Filipinos go abroad to find jobs that pay well and even to support their family in the Philippines. The low supply of jobs, lack of education, and the high population of the Philippines are the main reasons why Filipinos leave.

Although prostitution is illegal in the Philippines, an estimated 800,000 women and girls are affected. Poverty, unemployment, and poor socio-economic prospects make them easy victims of traffickers - who force them into prostitution. Especially in times of crisis, the number of victims increases.

Alex Kuhlow, founder of Threads of Hope, Inc., and his wife, Chris, have been missionaries in the Philippines since 1998. While serving as boarding home parents for Faith Academy in Manila, they would spend their time off down at Puerto Galera, Mindoro. This is where it all began.

Mari Nihei is a Filipino-born based in Tokyo, Japan. She is the owner of multiple businesses, including the Yanagawa Restaurant and Mari's Beauty & Wellness. But in the past, Mari was a Filipina entertainer in Japan. In this interview, Mari Nihei tells us about how she transitioned from being a talented entertainer in Japan to running her business. She reveals some of her entrepreneurial secrets, the challenges, and the lessons she faced and learned along the way. Who is Mari Nihei? Mari Nihei is originally from Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She lives in Tokyo, Japan for 40 years now. She's the Owner of Yanagawa Restaurant & Mari‘s Beauty & Wellness. Furthermore, she also is the Chairperson of the Japan Nueva Ecija Foundation, a Board of Director of the Phillippine Chamber of Commerce Trade Industry, English Teacher, Zumba Instructor, Founder of Japan Association of Novo Ecijanos, Founder of Teatro Kanto Org., Founder of PSRCI Running Club, Founder of PINOY Golfer association in Japan. Mari is an Artist, Model, and Commentator in Japan International Ambassador of Goodwill.

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You’ve probably heard the word “aging” in passing and assumed it was just a word for getting older and not something that can actually be slowed down. As it turns out this isn’t the case. There are things you can do to slow down aging because aging isn’t just about getting older it’s the physical deterioration of cells in your body. Why does your body age? Is aging a natural process? What can you do to live a longer life? Is there any way to reverse the process of aging? All these answers, and more, will be given by this blog.

Aging is a natural process of all living things, but at the same time, it can be deadly. Oxidative stress is a process that causes aging, the good news is that it can be slowed down. As you age, the body undergoes physiological changes that are associated with aging. These changes may not cause any noticeable issues for you. However, if you are suffering from the signs of aging, it may be time to look into treatments or lifestyle changes. This blog will look at the different theories of aging.

In this episode, Dara Plan & I chatted with Dr. James Boado, an Aesthetic Dermatologist in The Philippines. He is the President and Managing Medical Director at Renewage Skin and Body Age Renewal. He’s also a Board of Member and the Chairman for Continuing Medical Education-Internation of paaammi.org.

Episode Highlights and Topics

01:00 – Dara welcomes Dr. James Boado

04:00 – A quick video of our special guest, Dr. James Boado

05:24 – Dr. James list down things that he will discuss during the episode: What is Aging and Oxidative Stress?, How do we Age?, Tips to combat Aging?

06:45 – What is Aging as discussed by Dr. James Boado? We are aging without knowing it.

07:50 – What is Anti-aging and its process as explained by Dr. James? The Chronological sequencing of the process of getting senescence.

09:16 – “We can actually prolong the stage of not going through senescence.”

10:50 – What happens exactly inside our bodies during the process of aging?

11:50 – Genetics plays a role in aging… What are Telomeres?

12:40 – Non-Genetic Theory, the “Wear and Tear”…

13:30 – What is the Cross-Linking Theory of Aging as discussed by Dr. James Boado?

14:51 – The Auto-Immune Theory of Aging explained …

17:00 – What exactly is Glycation in Aging?

18:08 – What is the Oxidative Damage or Stress Theory? What are free radicals? What is apoptosis?

19:30 – How do we get exposed to oxidative stress? Ionic Radiation is everywhere, (smartphones, microwaves, hair blowers, x-rays, ultrasound, etc..)

22:23 – What is the Mitochondrial Theory of Aging? Mitochondria is the power-house of the cell as highlighted by Dr. James Boado.

24:19 – Dr. James Boado answers the viewer’s question about Biological Age and Chronological Age… What are the ways to measure Aging?

26:40 – Dr. James Boado answers the viewer’s question on fighting Aging?

27:09 – Exercising and taking care of your skin to fight Aging…

28:30 – How to source out Vitamin D which is good for our bones and health without overexposing under the sun?

30:40 – The power of hydration to fighting Aging?

31:08 – Exercise is highly beneficial to make your heart and body younger. 2 to 5 hours a week of exercise as per advised by the Department of Health(DOH)…

32:20 – Diet plays a very important role in Aging. “Nothing new about food/diet”.

35:20 – Try to avoid processed foods when it comes to fighting Aging…

35:55 – Opt for happy thoughts and spend more time with your loved ones…

37:40 – Enjoy the things you love the most…”If you are sedentary then you will have a lot of aging coming in..”

39:13 – “You have to quit smoking and alcohol if you want to age gracefully,” says Dr. James Boado.

42:15 – Dara used to drink red wine a lot…”Filipino culture is youth-obsessed.”

45:50 – How to determine age by wrinkles in a normal situation?

47:30 – Get in touch with Dr. James Boado at…

48:30 – What is bot

Have you ever wondered why some people just seem to have it all figured out? Why it's so easy for them to achieve their goals and live a life that they love? In this interview, I chat with Gez Perez, a high-performance coach, and author who shares his story of transformation. Gez shares his story of transformation from a sedentary lifestyle to a lean, muscular physique. He also shares his journey from a corporate executive to a high-performance coach. Gez also shares his knowledge on self-belief, high-performance mindset, and how to create a high-performing team. You'll come to learn that you don't need to be a genius to succeed. All you need is a high-performance mindset and a method that you can follow to achieve incredible results.

🏃 In this episode of Pinoy Real, I interview Gez Perez, a Filipino-Australian author, high-performance coach, and motivational speaker. He has spoken in Australia and Internationally, impacting many people to thrive in their life, career, and business.

Episode Highlights and Topics

01:24 – Gez Perez on Pinoy Real!

01:50 – How Gez Perez started as a motivational speaker at the early age of 18.

05:05 – Gez shares his experience in real estate and Robert Kiyosaki’s, Rich Dad Poor Dad.

06:54 – What it’s actually like to experience a mild heart attack, its causes, and symptoms?

11:59 – How he got his body transformation?

13:20 – Gez shares about his Filipino mom who battled breast cancer in 2005 and is now cancer-free.

17:00 – Pinoy Real tests Gez Perez’ Filipino language, plus He teaches some Aussie slang words.

23:04 – Gez’s best strategies on achieving goals…

29:13 – How to overcome procrastination for aspiring and starter entrepreneurs? Don’t miss this!

33:38 – Gez answers LIVE questions of viewers on procrastination, lifestyle, goals.

38:37 – How to dismantle negative self-talk?

41:33 – Gez shares being a chef for his family during the Covid period. Plus, how he is able to use his time to spend with his family and be more productive.

43:40 – How to escape the ‘poverty mindset mentality’ to encourage our fellow Filipinos and Kababayans in The Philippines & abroad?

49:57 – Gez being listed 10 in the Top 20 Podcast of Australian Inspirational Podcasts.

52:06 – Gez’s secret sauce to thrive in health and life. “Health is your Wealth!”

54:25 – Talking about his favorite books of all time?

55:45 – Follow Gez Perez on all his social media platforms & website!

In Summary

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If you want to change your life, transform your health and thrive for success, this interview with Gez Perez put you into the right direction. To summarize, you should focus on living a purpose driven life. Achieving your goals and asking the right questions in life. Gez Perez went over his five-step plan to change your life. Step 1: why do you want to do it, and where do you want to go? Step 2: what are your internal beliefs? Step 3: write out your goals. Step 4: make a deadline date. Step 5: visualize your goals and take action.

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