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Got a big dream but are holding back, overwhelmed by the magnitude, paralyzed to even start, wondering if you’re capable of achieving something so monumental?

Sam Sewell makes big dreams come true regularly, taking bold risks and overcoming crazy challenges as the executive producer of GMG Productions. She's mounted epic productions of the world's most iconic musicals here in the Philippines, such as "Miss Saigon,"  the Asian premiere of "Hamilton," "Six,” "Mamma Mia," "The Lion King," "Wicked," "The Phantom of the Opera," and “Matilda.”  Named one of the Inquirer's "Women of Power" in 2023 for her significant contributions to arts and culture, she boasts of over ten years of extensive experience in the ticketing and entertainment industry, spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, with a primary focus on the Philippines.

Whether you’re high or low maintenance when it comes to beauty, channeling your inner kikay could be the key to unlocking confidence, self-love, your true self, and transforming your life—from the inside out, or the outside in, as you’ll find out in this episode.

Belle Rodolfo has influenced the way we view beauty, self-expression and authenticity in the last decade, spending years shaping beauty narratives that go beyond the conventional and promoting inclusivity. A  top beauty content creator, former beauty editor (Preview and L'Officiel), and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, she is also an in-demand speaker who gives talks on beauty, self-empowerment, and the evolution of beauty standards, particularly in the context of Filipino culture. She recently gave a TEDx Talk on  “Democratizing The Beauty Industry Through Social Media” and a few months ago, was selected, along with her partner Deng Garcia, Pia Wurtzbach, and Iza Calzado, to be a brand ambassador for L’Oreal’s #ImWorthIt campaign aimed at transforming preconceived standards of Filipino femininity through empowerment and resilience.

Does your heart palpitate at the mere thought of speaking in front of an audience? Whether you’re asked to address a boardroom, host an event, or even just share ideas in a meeting, public speaking is an essential skill we should all get better at and stop fearing, because research shows those who excel in it are more likely to succeed. 

Sharing her tips here is one of the most sought-after and most seasoned professionals in public speaking and live hosting. With 25 years of experience hosting high-profile corporate, business, and lifestyle events across various platforms, she has won multiple awards including three ALIW Awards for Best Female Emcee, PMPC Star Awards’ Best Lifestyle Show Host, the 2020 Best Host Award for excellence in online hosting. She is also an award-winning stage, film, and TV actress and the President and Head Trainer of 1Lit Corp, which specializes in hosting services, public speaking training, and events management and production.

Feeling a little off and not like your usual self but can’t put your finger on it? Experiencing symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, hair loss, allergies, bloating, or even unexplained weight gain but brushing them off, hoping they'd go away? Or you’ve had them checked but have failed to get any clear answers or solutions? These could actually be signs of hormonal imbalance, and, if left unaddressed, can affect your overall health.

Shedding light on your quandaries is Dr. Sheree Bondoc, co-founder of and medical director of The CORE Clinic, whose mission is to help people live better quality lives by not just treating symptoms but addressing the root causes of health issues. Her holistic approach empowers people to improve their well-being at the core, ensuring they can live long and live well.

A board-certified Fellow by the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (POGS), she is also a Certified Fellow in Metabolic, Nutritional, and Functional Medicine from the Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI) of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and George Washington University.

People will pay for what you know—if you know how to sell it, believes Digital Solopreneur founder Allan Ngo, who has helped more than 4,000 subject matter experts and service providers monetize their knowledge into digital products for over 10 years. Whether you’re fantasizing about escaping the 9-5 grind to run a profitable business from home or want to harness your expertise and connections into a reliable online income stream, this episode is for you. 

This former accountant and banker has mastered the art and science of building a one-person business that’s not dependent on putting in long hours at the office. Here, he shares his insights, experiences, and strategies to inspire and empower you to take that leap.

What’s the last thing you told yourself today? Did it lift you up or put you down?

The daily dialogue we have with our inner voice is a crucial factor in creating our personal and professional success. Our self-talk determines how we make decisions, overcome our struggles, and interact with others. And if it’s always negative, this derails us from unlocking our full potential.

Teaching us how to master our self-talk to empower us to succeed is a globally recognized and award-winning executive coach and master coach trainer whose holistic approach has transformed countless leaders and coaches. She is an International Coaching Federation-Professional Certified Coach, a three-time Best APAC Coach and Best Executive Coach awardee, one of the Global Top 100 Exemplary Coaching Leaders and one of NY Weekly magazine’s Top 10 Life Coaches of 2024.

Not only do most people hate the sound of their voice, as I once did, they struggle to find their voice—their true voice. So we keep quiet, stay in the shadows, and waste the chance of being seen, heard, and contributing to helping make the world a better place.

In this episode, the top voice talent (a.k.a the in-flight voice of Philippine Airlines), content creator, podcaster (Sleeping Pill), and host shows you how to not only discover your voice but also use it to live your best most most authentic life and empower those around you. Once afflicted with stage fright and content to exist behind the scenes, Inka was suddenly thrust into the spotlight during the pandemic when a TikTok video she posted featuring herself and her mom doing their iconic Philippine Airlines voice-overs went viral. She has since become a force for empowering women, promoting body positivity, fighting misogyny and other injustices, and embracing her true self in a world that prioritizes perfection over authenticity.

Inka’s trademark therapeutic voice isn’t just something people love to hear—it’s a tool she has used to build a mega-platform that inspires and connects with her huge community as she speaks her mind about controversial issues and speaks her truth to spread her message of self-love and authenticity.

Words wield power. They shape how we view the world and each other, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like mental health. In a society where stigmas and misconceptions still persist, the language we use can either reinforce harmful stereotypes or help break them down. 

Journalist Pola del Monte is the content creator behind the hit social media account Miss Chief Editor. Through her content and work, she advocates for the responsible use of use language to impact our society in more positive ways. In her speech at the 2024 Cosmo Women of Influence Awards, she stressed her belief that while language can perpetuate harm and oppression, it also has the power to uplift, heal, and make a real difference. In this episode, we talked about how being more mindful of our words—whether in casual conversations, on social media, or in the media—can challenge and shift the way we think about mental health and reduce the stigma around it.

Feeling overwhelmed and anxious at work? Grappling with productivity anxiety and the constant pressure to perform at your best? When your workload is jam-packed, deadlines seem impossible, and worse, if your workplace feels toxic, how can you even balance putting in a good performance at work with prioritizing your mental well-being? This episode’s guest expert gives you insights, strategies, and solutions that can empower you to thrive while taking care of yourself as well as get the support you deserve from your employer.

Cat Triviño is the co-founder and Chief Product and Data Officer of MindNation, a global mental health organization which provides mental health services such as talks, training, and therapy to companies here and abroad. Her own personal journey and struggles with anxiety and depression have led her to a lifelong commitment to fight for mental healthcare accessibility and affordability.

Once you’ve written that book that’s been aching to come out of you (after listening to Ep.169, Part 1), the next step is to get it published. This episode sheds light on the ins and outs of today’s publishing scene in Southeast Asia and is filled with Singapore-based best-selling author Claire Betita de Guzman’s helpful and encouraging inside info, insights, anecdotes, and tips from her 20 years of writing books. 

Claire is the author of six novels: Hue City, which debuted at No. 2 on the Straits Times Bestseller list, and Suddenly Superstar, which made it to No.8 on the same list, as well as Miss Makeover, Budget is the New Black, Girl Meets World, and No Boyfriend Since Birth. She has worked with three publishers (Penguin Random House Southeast Asia, Marshall Cavendish, and Summit Books) on five books and self-published Miss Makeover.

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