What Glass Ceiling?

How do you live with a lifelong disease? Lia sits down with host, sportscaster and media personality Cesca Litton-Kalaw. Cesca has always been in control, but her life changed course after being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and PCOS. As she moves forward, Cesca shares how learning how to cope with changes in her mind and body has taught her the power of letting go.

What does a doctor experience in a pandemic? Lia sits down with Dr. Tricia Robredo, primary health physician and public health advocate. As the daughter of two politicians, Tricia's lineage is synonymous to public service. She has chosen to continue this legacy, but on her own terms. She shares what it was like to serve as a medical practitioner during a global pandemic, as well as gives us a glimpse into her life and herself.

Just how difficult is it to be a working mother? Lia hears from Anna Meloto-Wilk, co-founder of Human Nature and mom of six. Anna tackles issues that will resonate with working mothers everywhere: the difficulty of the never-ending juggle, the myth of “having it all,” and the power that mothers wield, and what they have to offer.

How do we break down the walls and ceilings set by social classes? Lia talks to Hya Bendaña, who, despite humble beginnings as the daughter of a jeepney driver, made headlines when she graduated as valedictorian of a prestigious university. Hya recounts the struggles she’s faced in her life, and reflects on the stark inequalities that she’s borne witness to.

What makes you valuable as a person? Lia chats with award-winning social entrepreneur Lynn Pinugu. Lynn reflects on the realities of being labeled a wunderkind, falling into the trap of being defined by one’s achievements, and finding her escape in understanding her true self-worth.

How do you take up space in a world that doesn’t see you? Lia sits down with transgender multi-hyphenate Mela Habijan. Mela gives us a moving personal account of her lived experience as a proud, transgender woman coming to terms with her own greatness.

How do you survive and thrive after an unspeakable trauma? Lia is joined by the vibrant and vivacious Keesa Ocampo. Keesa is an Emmy award-winning director, writer, producer, and founder of WeSparq, a BIPOC and female-led creative agency. She is also a survivor. Keesa shares her incredible journey through childhood trauma, and how healing her past led to her bright future.

How do you build a personal brand? Lia is joined by host, producer, and UNICEF ambassador Daphne Osena-Paez. Daphne’s path is carved from her passion to create despite life’s many many hurdles. She shares how being edged out of her hit TV show at 36 paved the way for her to claim her place in the world on her own terms.

How do you use your voice? Lia sits down with actress and advocate Ria Atayde. Despite her youth, Ria is empowered and passionate. She shares how learning to take care of herself has kept her grounded, and how she is defining balance in navigating showbiz and her work in championing children’s rights and voter education.