First-World Philippines with Mike Grogan author of "The Rise of the Pinoy"

 Over cups of coffee, Pastor Jonathan and I had a chat about what it is like being a Canadian living in the Philippines for 18 years. He pointed out various topics about what Filipinos can do to make this country first-world. Jonathan also took me back and talked about the difference of the Philippines from when he first arrived. 

Over cups of coffee, Pastor Jonathan and I had a chat about what it is like being a Canadian living in the Philippines for 18 years. He pointed out various topics about what Filipinos can do to make this country first-world. Jonathan also took me back and talked about the difference of the Philippines from when he first arrived  here when he was just 12 years old compared to now. Listen to this part of our conversation and be sure to look out for part 2!

Over cups of coffee, Pastor Jonathan and I had a chat about what it is like to be a Canadian living in the Philippines for 18 years. He pointed out various topics about what can Filipinos do to make their country first-world. Jonathan also took me back and talked about the difference of the Philippines from when he first arrived here when he was 12 years old compared to now. 

Filipinos are known for being family oriented. I noticed that they do not leave their family even though they already have their own. Marc and I sat down and talked about Filipino culture about family and how his company, Raintree is helping the seniors have a quality residence. On the side of our conversation, we touched how we both fell in love with this beautiful country. 

After passing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam as Top 7 last 2011, Don Soriano lived the high life. After enjoying an extravagant life eating at high-end fine dining places, even buying a sports car despite a failing business and unemployment, he went bankrupt with a Php500,000 debt to pay off.

Now,  Don is a serial entrepreneur, Businessman, a World-Class Speaker, a Best-Selling Author and a Financial Literacy Advocate.

Listen to this episode to learn how he managed to get out from half a million peso debt in less than 3 years. He shares tips and tricks, what mindset to have in order to be financially stable and free of debts.

 In the Smokey Mountain area of Manila, tens of thousands of families rely on scavenging and recycling garbage for a living. Financial constraints, as well as a lack of educational and social support mean that many children are unable to complete their education, and in turn, are unable to break the cycle of poverty. 

 Young Focus runs a day care center for malnourished 0 – 2 year olds, as well as a preschool to ensure children aged 3 – 5 have access to early education and care. This is combined with training for their parents in health, nutrition, hygiene and parenting skills. 

Bebo Bharwani, a Pastor of Church Simplified turned his life rejections into new directions. We talk about how people should have the right mindset when handling negative situations in their lives, how God guides you toward His better plans for you, despite the many things lacking in your life.

Health and wellness coach, author of The Primed Life, Chad Davis, shares his expertise and experience on how to live healthier without taking medicines, exercising in the gym and other traditional healthy practices that we thought was the most effective way. 

Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. With Ruby Manalac, an Emotional Intelligence practitioner, we dive into the benefits of having an Emotional Intelligence when applied to work, friends and family. 

Adrian Pantonial worked for 12 years in the BPO industry. While it pays well, he decided to leave that path and pursue freelancing in events hosting, teaching, and writing. He also shares a very personal and emotional tragedy that served as a wake up call for him.