A Year of Transformation and Embracing the Pause

Hey everyone, it's Krystl Fabella, your host and the founder of Filipina on the Rise! I’m so excited to bring you this deeply personal and reflective episode where I share my journey over the past year—a year that’s been filled with growth, challenges, and lessons I never saw coming.

This conversation feels like a heart-to-heart with you all. I dive into what it’s been like navigating major shifts in my life, from the unexpected changes to redefining what truly matters. I’ve realized how important it is to pause, reflect, and let go of those rigid expectations we place on ourselves.

I get real about my struggles with staying authentic in the midst of all the noise and the beauty I’ve found in leaning into stillness. Through it all, I’ve learned that slowing down doesn’t mean stopping—it means creating space for clarity, magic, and connection to enter our lives.

Whether you’re in a season of transition, looking for inspiration, or just need a reminder that it’s okay to not have everything figured out, this episode is for you. Let’s embrace the messy, the magical, and everything in between together!

What You’ll Take Away:

• Who were you a year ago? What were you doing or going through?
• How did you change? What has stayed the same?
• IT'S OKAY TO CHANGE AWAY FROM WHAT USED TO WORK
• Giving yourself time to pause for clarity, even if that takes longer
• Community and connection are our lifelines in times of change
• Freeing up space for surprises and magic to happen in your life
• Letting go of expectations can lead to living more authentically.
• Sometimes, pausing is the best way to let magic unfold.

I can’t wait for you to tune in and reflect on these lessons with me. Let’s grow together and make room for all the beautiful things waiting to unfold in our lives!