Rofel Brion, or "Lobo" as many would like to call him, is an award-winning poet, essayist, professor, academic adviser, campus minister, spiritual guide, and friend to so, so many. After graduating with a degree in economics from Ateneo, he pursued a Masters Degree in Filipino Literature, won the Gawad Galian sa Tula Poetry Prize in 1982 before graduating in ’85. His first book of poems, Baka Sakali, won the Philippine National Book Award in 1981. In 1997, Sir Rofel received his Doctorate degree in creative writing from University of the Philippines. To date, he has written, translated, and contributed to over 10 books and compilations.

In this episode we talk about his journey as a guide, poet, and teacher, and the lessons along the way.

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Pat and Luj are some of my closest friends. Pat, who is currently in Ateneo law school, is one of the smartest and proactive people I know. Luj, who also has his own podcast (the Familyhood Podcast) and who currently works with Getcraft, is one of the most laidback but principled people I know. Both are great, great friends.

This is a different episode than usual - just three people talking and catching up. Please enjoy this Sunday afternoon conversation with Pat and Luj.

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“Your playing small does not serve the world” | Nizza is many things. Co-owner of N&N Kitchen, writer, event host, soon-to-be YouTuber, and psych major now med student now clerk currently taking medicine in West Visayas State University. She’s your type-A  and grounded over-achiever. 

In this episode, we go from high school and extra-curriculars, to college and culture, to grad school, and navigating through them all. 

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“You’re all right” | Jaymes is a runner, writer, private banker at one of the largest banks in the Philippines, and he's one of the most widely-read people I know. His work has been featured in various publications, such as Esquire PH, Entrepreneur, FnB Report, Multi-sport, among others. Shrim is one of my closest friends; we’ve certainly had a fair share of going through good times and really crappy moments over the past half decade. It's been a crazy ride. Music by: pink (IG: @fuckinraisin)

“Start that first minute.“ | Miles is the co-founder and chef at JD Burger Project, where he cooks up the best burgers in the city. He’s also a chef at Mestizo, a Spanish-Mexican-Filipino fusion restaurant in Iloilo City. I’ve known MIles since we were 3 years old and in the last 20 years, he’s a huge influence on how I see life and he’s taught me a lot about what it means to be a true friend.

In this episode we explore the lessons learned from the battlefield that is the kitchen, thoughts on taking breaks, getting started, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Music by: pink (IG: @fuckinraisin)

“Know the rules like a master, break the rules like an artist” - Lance’s college songwriting professor, Jim Paredes.

Lance is a singer and songwriter and is the lead singer for the band Salazar. Currently, he’s a recruiter at a widely-known e-commerce company you've probably been victimized by during the quarantine.

Lance, who used to be one of my Ortigas constants, is one of the best listeners I know. Also a great dancer and painter, he's one of the most talented people I know. In this conversation, we talk about interviews, psychology, music, and a shared favorite show.

“Just start it…” 

Zaila is the co-founder of MUNA project (munaproject.ph) and is currently the brand manager at Frankie and Friends General Store. Managing countless passion projects at the same time, she’s one of the most proactively mindful people I know and also one of the biggest action-oriented people I know. 

In this solid conversation, we go from her film recommendations, to some mindfulness practices, to women empowerment, and finally a little crash course on astrology.

A few friends answer the question, "If COVID-19 were gone tomorrow, how would you spend it?"