Pinch me, I’m dreaming, it’s Dolly de Leon! Get to know the Triangle of Sadness breakout star like you’ve never known her before in our candid and revealing chat. Behind her Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations, LA Critics’ Best Supporting Performance award, "30 of the World's Most Famous Stars” citation by British Vogue, and other accolades is the story of “a struggling, angry, bitter, desperate actor trying to support her family of four kids, saying yes to every job but never hating it and never complaining about it.”

Dolly shares how she overcame the most trying moments in her life and what kept her going and believing—because it would take 33 years of playing nameless and line-less characters in movies before she would finally get her first lead role in local mainstream cinema in A Very Good Girl opposite Kathryn Bernardo, and even more Hollywood productions such as Grand Death Lotto with Awkwafina, Simu Liu, and John Cena; Between the Temples with Jason Schwartzman and 9 Perfect Strangers with Nicole Kidman.

Most important of all, now that she has a louder voice and a global platform, Dolly speaks about advocating for social justice in her industry and country, as well as the importance of kindness and generosity in making the world a better place. You cannot miss this episode!

Four years before her company became a million-dollar corporation in 2021, Lay Mijares could not even open a bank account because she did not have the P5,000 minimum needed to do so.

Here’s the remarkable journey of a self-made Gen Z millionaire who defied the odds and her humble origins from a poor family in Pampanga and transformed her insecurities into an empire. From battling powerlessness to embracing strength training at age 13, she catalyzed a passion that would fuel her professional success. at At age 20, she built her personal training company from the ground up. Laystrength Inc., is now a fitness, nutrition, and wellness company that provides virtual services here and in the US, and is changing how home service fitness is being delivered.

If you’ve ever found yourself hiding behind excuses for not going after what you want in life such as, “I’m too old, too young, too shy, too busy, or too broke,” this episode is your wakeup call.

Hate the sound of your voice? You are not alone. Who doesn’t want to have a more resonant voice, speak more clearly and confidently, be listened to and understood by people, and feel more comfortable speaking in public?

I once hated my voice too, until this episode’s guests became my voice and speech mentors. Ron & Joyce Burton Titular are two of the country’s most iconic voices-turned-certified Vocal Yoga HLM coaches who have have been teaching their “Best Voice Ever” workshops for almost 20 years. You might recognize her iconic voice from the ads of Dove, Cebu Pacific, 2nd Avenue, and the voiceovers for Bb. Pilipinas and other beauty pageants and major events. She is also a TV host, actress, model and beauty queen. Ron is a broadcaster with 30 years of radio experience as a network director, station manager, event host, talent trainer, audio producer and radio announcer. Together, they can help you, just as they helped me and thousands of people from all over the world, discover just how wonderfully powerful your voice is.

Are there talents and skills you never thought you had, or know that you do have but never had the confidence to harness them for profit? Pumping us up in this episode with a boost of can-do encouragement so we can have faith in our abilities is the multi-talented and enterprising King of the Side Hustle, Stanley Chi.

Here’s the lineup of his many talent and revenue streams: He’s a podcaster (Underpaid), standup comedian, TV host, events host, art director, producer, cartoonist, writer, blogger, vlogger, columnist, author of 12 books including Suplado Tips and Pogi Points, t-shirt entrepreneur, social media and digital marketing strategist—he even once joined a traveling circus!

Join our fun and funny convo and get inspired by Stanley’s story and street smarts—and be infected with his gung-ho attitude so that like him, you’ll always be open and ready to see life’s many possibilities and tap into opportunities instead of hiding behind obstacles and excuses.

Feeling swamped by your to-do lists, deadlines, responsibilities, decisions, expectations? Juggling more than you can humanly handle? If you’re looking to regain your sense of control and reclaiming your peace, focus, and equilibrium, this episode is for you.

Coach Andrea See helps leaders and teams not just survive but thrive in the face of overwhelm. An International Coaching Federation-Certified executive coach and life coach, she partners with clients to evoke transformative clarity, achieve breakthroughs in performance, and sustain shifts in culture. Learn why we get overwhelmed, how it affects us, how she has helped others conquer it, and actionable strategies you can start implementing today.

Still dreaming of the life you truly deserve? A life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment—but you don’t know how to make it a reality? Or maybe you're stuck in a rut or in your comfort zone, facing uncertainty, or just lacking clarity?

Helping you create the life you've always envisioned is Roq Cleo, an award-winning design thinking expert, brand and growth hack marketing strategist, and visual communication expert who helps both individuals and organizations with product, service, and process innovation. He applied design thinking to his own life, using it to get out of poverty, develop the skills he needed,  and steer the course of his life towards success. In this episode, Roq teaches us how to apply it to your own life or to any of your problems using this 5-step process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

How do you make your mark in a world where every kind of space is already so saturated, and every field, so competitive? Whether you're a content creator, an entrepreneur, or simply want to differentiate yourself in any niche, get ready to be inspired and empowered to shine bright amidst the competition.

Yanking us out of our comfort zones is top content creator, events host, and DJ Jaz Reyes, who is known for her humorous, scroll-stopping, and conversation-provoking content. Also an award-winning filmmaker and former Ateneo courtside reporter, Jaz always has a fresh and unconventional take in whatever she does. Listen to our lighthearted but deep-diving convo on how to sustain creativity, avoid the comparison trap, overcome the fear of judgment and failure, and many more.

“Everyone has the right to pleasure. It is nothing to be ashamed of,” proclaim sisters Belle and Ava Daza, the women behind the sexual wellness brand Jellytime and  the groundbreaking "The Sexytime Podcast.” Their bold, brave vision? “To change the landscape of conversation and create safe spaces around sex and pleasure.”

Enjoy this episode’s deep dive into sex, pleasure, and self-care without shame from the women who are challenging taboos in our still semi-conservative society. Be among the women they are encouraging to put themselves and their pleasure first as they courageously leverage their huge platforms and influence to achieve their mission.

We introverts already know it: Networking is crucial for success. But it still strikes terror in our hearts, for what could be scarier than small talk? An overwhelming crowd? Very possible rejection and judgment? The pretension? The social anxiety?

Pushing us to leave our comfort zones and navigate the social landscape adeptly is Elbert Or, an introvert who is also a certified team coach, senior consultant for Management Strategies, and a board member at the World Institute for Action Learning. The co-founder of Pushpin Visuals, a design studio focusing on social impact and advocacy-based work, he is also an award-winning children's and comic book author. Elbert is also the founder and first president of the Iconic chapter of BNI or Business Network Inc, the world's largest business networking and business referral organization.

In a world that's all about looks and unrealistic standards, loving your body—as it is right now, and unconditionally—can be tough. What does it mean and take to truly love your body? And why is it so important to do so? Discover what truly weighs us down as we debunk myths, challenge misconceptions, and share practical tips on how to embrace, love, and build a positive relationship with our bodies free from shame, judgment and unrealistic expectations.

Kate Moynihan-Gonzalez is the founder of Body Love Somatic, a bottom-up approach healing modality that focuses on tension-trauma release and nervous system regulation. A health and wellness industry fixture for 30 years, Kate is also one of three co-founders of The Body Love Women’s Circle and Body Love Programme with Dr Lia Bernardo and Luna Marie Garcia.