So happy to end this season with the one and only Macoy Dubs. I've always admired people who have a good sense of humor. It takes wit to crack a joke and evidence suggests that having a good sense of humor is linked to high emotional intelligence.
We kicked off this episode with chitchat about our childhood memories and went deeper as we talked about how we are using our platforms to serve a higher purpose. Just like the Late Nights by Luna Manila podcast, Macoy also uses his influence and reach to promote his advocacies in a light and entertaining manner.
It's a fun and serious episode at the same time so make sure to listen.
About our guest:
Our guest, Mark Seven Averilla a.k.a Macoy Dubs is a Filipino content creator, academic lecturer, influencer, TV personality, brand endorser, host, and comedian known for vlogs and TikTok videos. He was a former Overseas Filipino Worker in Doha, Qatar, and started his content creation journey when he went back to the Philippines and began producing dubbed videos like Mean Girls but reached his stardom when he spot on represented the titas of Manila with the persona of Aunt Julie who was a social media sensation in 2020. Macoy uses his influence and reach to promote his advocacies about LGBT issues, sexual health, and women's rights in a light and entertaining manner.
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When it comes to providing community and public service, there is no such thing as too young or too old. In this episode, I was joined by Ronin Leviste and we talked about how he's using his role, time, and energy to help people.
At an early age, Ronin knows that his heart is always with community development and public service...not a typical interest of youth nowadays, right?
He's been busy fulfilling a big role in the office of Vice-Governor of Batangas in particular to coordinate lots of youth affairs. Together with his team, he's currently working on providing scholarships for Batangueno students and doing programs for the provincial government. On top of this, he's finishing his degree in Development Studies at De La Salle University-Manila.
It takes a lot of discipline and passion to do all of this simultaneously but his purpose is what keeps him going.
If you're young and still looking for your purpose or you're an adult and keeps finding excuses to do something purposeful, listen to this episode. There's a lot to learn from our conversation.
This episode is also available on YouTube. Link here.
About our guest:
Our guest, Ronin Leviste is currently completing his degree in Development Studies at De La Salle University-Manila. He also served his term as a Sangguniang Kabataan Kagawad of Barangay Bel-Air. He is the Director of the Youth Affairs under the Office of the Vice-Governor of Batangas and works closely with all Sangguniang Kabataan councils. He's also a Gawad Francisco V. Ortigas Jr. Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader. Ronin is the son of Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste.
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Now that we are nearing the end of the last day of the voter registration period which is on September 30, how well-informed are we about the candidates? How ready are we for a new government?
In this episode, I was joined by the Hon. Samira Gutoc and we talked about not only the importance of voting but also dig a little deeper into the roles and responsibilities of our lawmakers.
This episode is also available on YouTube. Link here.
About our guest:
Our guest, Samira Gutoc is a Mindanao civic leader, journalist, environmentalist, speaker, trainer, and women's rights and peace advocate. She served as a member of the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Transition Commission. She ran as senator in the 2019 election under the Liberal Party and she just recently joined Aksyon Demokratiko as part of its national executive board. She obtained her degrees in Communication and Master in International Studies at the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman and was recognized as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan.
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In this episode, we are going to talk about the evolution of body positivity and the problem with the body positivity movement. I will be sharing practical tips on how to stop shaming yourself (which you may not be aware that you are actually shaming yourself) and I will also share my personal practices on how to divert your attention whenever you feel physically insecure. It's been working for me so I hope it works for you too!
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A lot of people struggle when it comes to finding out where they're good at. We all have a passion for something—whether it's about creating arts, making food, music, or dancing. However, passion does not always equate to skill or talent and sometimes not enough to turn it into a career.
In this episode, our guest, Kris Galicia Brown shared how she builds her career path through her creativity. She talked about how a simple idea of baking turned her into becoming an author and attracting thousands of followers waiting for her recipe (including me). She is, indeed, an influencer in the food and community realm.
If you want to know how to find where you are good at and monetize your creative outlet, listen to this episode!
About our guest:
Our guest, Kris Galicia Brown has an atypical approach to entrepreneurship. Passionate about food and people; and intrigued by influence, Kris’ businesses are reflective of this. They include KGB Ventures Consulting- focused on community relations, public affairs, and local branding. Her personal brand KrisGaliciaBrown.com where she serves as a content creator, educator, and influencer in the food and community realm. And lastly a newly launched ecommerce site krisdrygoods.com. Originally from Manila, Kris was raised in San Diego, CA, and still resides there today with her husband and two daughters.
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Embracing risks, fear, embarrassment, uncertainty, and any other forms of weakness is a sign of a healthy human being. The ability to make yourself vulnerable is a superpower. Vulnerability is feeling whatever you're feeling and letting people see through it.
In this episode, we talked about what are the things that make us vulnerable, is it okay to hide our vulnerability, how does this pandemic add to our vulnerability, and how to embrace it.
Late Nights by Luna Manila podcast episode guests this week are Zoe Venegas and Renée Soraya Rosete Hassani. Join us and discover if you're less vulnerable as you grow older or you just learned how to embrace your vulnerability.
About our guests: Renée Soraya Rosete Hassani is an Interior Design Contractor and Consultant, Trader and Entrepreneur, former Beauty Queen turned DJ—trying to get on a more sustainable and ethical lifestyle.
Zoe Venegas is an Artist, Ink Addict, a Corporate Slave by day weirdo by night—will choose tequila over water.
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I believe most of us are willing to donate blood. But what's stopping us from doing it is the lack of proper information and awareness. Oftentimes, we hear the phrases 'I've been planning to donate someday', 'I've been wanting to donate blood', 'I want to donate blood'. When asked why they have not donated (yet), many people say it is because they don't know where to start or they are afraid. Some would also say they were never asked to donate or they don't know if they are eligible. If that is the problem, join us in this episode. A lot of useful information that will help you understand the how, what, when, and who of blood donation.
Some of the points that we've covered:
✔Who is eligible to donate
✔The importance of blood donation
✔Types of blood donation
✔Main blood groups
✔Benefits of donating blood
Click here for the IG Live version. Part 1 | Part 2
About our guest: 22 year US Navy veteran, laboratory technician by trade, our guest, Iyay Umali has 18 years of diverse experience in clinical diagnostic lab, forensics, transfusion medicine, and research laboratory.
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Share your blood at the following:
Blood Service Facilities (BSF)
or
You can reach out to Philippine Red Cross main office at:
EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City or call (02) 790-2300 local 931/932/935.
or
National Blood Center Manila, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila Tel: (02) 527-0861.
They also have blood Centers in the Eastern, Western, and Mindanao Region and parts of Northern and Central Luzon.
Simply email nbs@redcross.org.ph to inquire which one is near you or visit redcross.org.ph.
There are Red Cross chapters that also offer a regular blood donation drive like the Pasay City Chapter. They are located at 2345 CAA Compound Aurora Blvd. Pasay City. They offer free transportation services to blood donors.
From day one we serve to be a safe space for everyone to share their inspiring stories and unpleasant experiences with the goal to spread awareness and information that will surely help our society and people.
Now that pride month is over, we need to talk about the importance of why we have to continue fighting for our community.
It's true that anyone can be a victim and the story that you're about to hear will prove it right.
In this episode, we are going to talk about sexual violence in the LGBTQIA+ community. This is something that we must all work together to address. What are you going to do if someone from the community discloses their story to you? How are you going to support them?
Being an ally is more than being sympathetic towards those who experience discrimination or sexual assault. It is more than simply believing in equality. Being an ally means being willing to act.
If you want to know how you can support and become a true ally, our special guest today is not only an active advocate in the community but is here to bravely share a personal story to educate and spread awareness from own experience.
Click here for the IG Live version.
About our guest: Kim Galanza aka Kim FG is a freelance producer and Creative Director, and DJ from Manila and is now based in Iloilo City. As a Queer DJ, Kim FG has been playing in Today x Future, Futurist, Nectar, The Annex House, XX XX and is a strong advocate of House and Disco for the queer spaces. Kim FG currently has been strongly advocating for Queer Mental Health and Fitness as part of his mission to inspire LGBTQIA+ families to reach their full potential mentally and physically. As a newly converted optimist, Kim FG hopes for better days in the future where we can all live authentically and harmoniously sans judgment, free from discrimination and harm.
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How do you shift from being an emotionally blinded person to becoming levelheaded? How do you feel whenever you're misinterpreted or misunderstood? How do you manage your self-control in terms of actions, feelings, and emotions?
In this episode, we are going to talk about levelheadedness and self-assurance, and finding confidence in your own ability and character. With 16 years of experience managing people globally, our guest today is known for being confident in handling difficult situations. What's her secret? Listen to this episode if you want to get some tips on how to become confident in your abilities and character.
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About our guest: Our guest, Pam Oyales has sixteen years of professional experience managing people globally. She has worked in several companies serving US and UK clients in the financial and telecommunications industries, and currently working at Thomson Reuters Philippines as a Sales Operations Manager for the Legal & Tax and Accounting business.
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Isn't it interesting to know that the confidence you possess to face life's challenges in today's world was strengthened by life experiences also?
In this episode, I was joined by the one and only Mafae Yunon-Belasco—she once represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2003 pageant.
We talked about the meaning of imposter syndrome, targeting our confidence about our abilities and what are the ways to shake it off, and how does the mentality of cancel-culture affect both our confidence and self-esteem?
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About our guest:
Our guest, Mafae Yunon-Belasco is a former Bb. Pilipinas World and Miss World 2003 Top 5 Finalist. She is a motivational speaker, a Personality Development Expert, and an entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Chairman of Mafae Management Consultancy and the Head and Regional Manager for Australia Kumu. Apart from managing talents, she provides workshops and coaching, confidence empowerment, and well-being boost programs.
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What does it take to manifest your desired outcomes into your life? Is positive thinking enough to manifest the things that you want? What is the difference between manifesting and wishing?
In this episode, we talked about the real meaning of manifestation. We will uncover the differences between manifesting and wanting, what hinders someone to manifest, and the tips on how we can manifest the things that we want in life effectively.
We are joined by Neetu Nilishi, best known as a Founder of MirakiMiracles and the only Mahavastu expert in the Philippines. Neetu explained what is manifestation and how to properly use it to attract what we want.
About our guest:
Our guest, Neetu Nilishi is an internationally acclaimed intuitive counselor and a meditation instructor from the University of Holistic Theology, specializing in Tarot and Angel card readings. She is also a Reiki practitioner, Mahavastu expert, meditation instructor, healer, and avid spiritual coach. She is best known as a Founder of MirakiMiracles and the only Mahavastu expert in the Philippines. She blends her experience in various modalities to help others elevate themselves on their chosen path.
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How can you make sure your resume stands out from everyone else's? What are some of the resume writing tips and rules that we should know this 2021? Are recruiters checking the social media of applicants when doing a background check? Is your interview strategy still up to date?
In today's Late Nights by Luna Manila podcast episode, we talked about interview strategies and how to really prepare for it. We also talked about tips in optimizing resume writing—how to make it impactful, and stand out.
Our guest, Johanna Kempski, the owner of Resume Writer 2D Rescue assists applicants in creating a professional resume that will make it stand out from other job seekers.
If you want to be the best applicant and land the job you're aiming for, listen to this episode.
About our guest:
Johanna Kempski was born in the Philippines and moved to Illinois when she was 9 and relocated to California at 11. She's a wife, a mother of two, and the owner of Resume Writer 2D Rescue. She is also a Board of Directors member for the Inland Empire SHRM, an Ambassador for the Fontana Chambers of Commerce, and a Membership Committee for the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Tri-County. Johanna’s 9-5 job is a strategic Human Resources leader with over 16 years of experience multi-state in the U.S. and multi-province in Canada. She has a strong background in Warehouse and Distribution, Lean Manufacturing, and Financial industries. She specializes in Resume Writing, Interview Strategies, and LinkedIn Optimization. She's a career coach and assists applicants in creating a professional resume that will make it stand out from other job seekers.
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Do you have a favorite Philippine crime story? Why are women obsessed with true crime? What is femicide and what is the cause of femicide?
Late Nights by Luna Manila episode for today will focus on why women are fascinated by stories of rape, murder, and serial killers, what is femicide and the most common type of femicide in the Philippines, and what is the best approach to ending femicide.
I was joined by the person behind LAGIM podcast—a Filipino true-crime podcast, Christine Abrigana. Christine uses her platform to reveal the state of our police and criminal justice system. She also advocates for the victims of crimes and tells stories of crime with a higher purpose.
Click here for the IG Live version.
About our guest:
Cristine Abrigana is a United Kingdom-based Filipino-German podcaster. She's the host of Lagim Podcast—a Filipino true-crime podcast that brings stories of crimes from the Philippines specifically the infamous and not-so-known cases that have certainly given Filipinos that feeling of fear and dread. Christine is also a former Family Lawyer in England/Wales and proud Davaoeña. She uses her platform to reveal the state of our police and criminal justice system, to advocate for the victims of crimes, and to also raise awareness.
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At what age do signs of autism usually show up? Did you know that adults on the autism spectrum can go undiagnosed? What can we do to help others understand how to treat someone with autism?
In this week's episode, we are going to talk about what is autism and its spectrum. I was joined by Anna Marie Dorelien who is an expert when it comes to the subject of Autism. Anna helps families with kids on the spectrum or any disabilities that can be supported with behavior analysis. It has been her vision to bring this support globally since day one that's why we are lucky to have her on the show to bring awareness and information to the Philippines and anyone listening across the globe.
We also did an IG live about this topic and we covered a lot more subtopics about the subject so, make sure to check on that as well.
IG Live Part 1 | IG Live Part 2
About our guest:
Anna Marie Dorelien is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst. She's a co-founder and Clinical Director of A Friendly Face, an applied behavior analysis company with clinics in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Bayonne and home services throughout the 5 boroughs and Hudson County, NJ, and South Florida. She graduated from Staten Island College with a Bachelor's in Education. She obtained her Master's in Early Childhood Intervention at Touro College and her Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis at Hunter College, City University of New York. Anna Marie has over 15 years of experience servicing children with developmental disabilities and their families. She worked with children diagnosed with related disorders as well as typical children engaging in problem behavior. Specializing in the development, implementation, and supervision of Verbal Behavior Programs for children, focusing on teaching language/functional communication skills, academic skills, social skills, self-help skills, and compliance behavior. She was featured in an Emmy-Award Winning Spanish Documentary on Autism and was honored as a Top Woman in Business in Staten Island during the year 2014. She is passionate about providing support for families with children on the Autism Spectrum, not only in New York but all around the globe.
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Did you know that gut health is as crucial as sleep and mindfulness for our wellbeing but we often ignore it? How do we know if we are already experiencing digestive inflammatory? What is the impact of living with IBD?
Today, I was joined by Demi Ricario and we focused on the topic of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a condition which most people find embarrassing to speak about. Is it as simple as hemorrhoids or diarrhea? If you already have this condition, why do you think it's important for your family and friends to learn about what you are going through?
In this week's Late Nights by Luna Manila episode, we talked about the challenges of going to work, managing relationships with others, navigating social situations, and the battle that has to be fought every day by someone with IBD.
About our guest:
Demi Dalisay Ricario born and raised in Quezon City is an advocate for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Demi moved to the U.S. in 2006 and was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2015. Since then, she has had to deal with diet and lifestyle changes, manage relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, and handle the social stigma of having an embarrassing condition. She created a blog called Dear Colitis to help create awareness of the disease, especially amongst Filipinos.
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The topic of mental illness has been difficult to openly discuss over the years and many people view mental health with a negative stigma. How would you know if it's about time to seek help? How do we talk to someone who has a mental health disorder?
Today, we are going to talk about mental health. This episode will focus on defining mental health, causes and symptoms of common mental disorders, ending the stigma about mental health, and how can someone start seeing a specialist.
About our guest:
Dr. Ormalyn Bayting is a Mental Health Physician at GrayMatters Psychological and Consultancy, Inc. and currently a Psychiatrist in Asian Hospital and Medical Center. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Santo Tomas where she earned her degree in Psychology. Dr. Bayting graduated Doctor of Medicine from De La Salle Health Sciences Institute and completed her Postgraduate Internship at De La Salle University Medical Center. She was a part of Psychiatry Residency in Makati Medical Center where she became a Chief Resident, Section of Psychiatry in 2020. Cases handled by Dr. Orma were Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar, Adjustment, Brief Psychotic, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Generalized Anxiety, and Panic disorders in adults. She also conducts talks and seminars focusing on mental health.
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This week is about sexual abuse in childhood. We're joined by Paola Bagaforo and we talked about the possible reasons why victims of sexual abuse remain silent, the macho culture in the Philippines, the behavioral signs of someone who was sexually abused, and the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse.
About our guest:
Paola Bianca Bagaforo is a successful architect, designer, and contractor. She owns a company called Vector Design Studio. An architectural design agency dedicated to providing efficient and remarkable solutions. She is also a member of the Rotary Club of Makati-EDSA.
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The body positivity movement has changed over time. What does being comfortable in your skin really mean? Why is there a need to fight against unrealistic body ideals? Join us as we talk about our experience of how society affects body image and perceptions. In this episode, I was joined by the incredibly successful award-winning Filipina-American actress turned TED speaker and host of the I'm Still Here show, Mae Flores.
About our guest:
Mae Flores is an award-winning Filipina-American actress turned TED speaker and global community organizer and advocate of woman and gender violence. She is a survivor of sexual assaults and turned her adversity into power. She has won various global humanitarian service awards and commendations for her fervent efforts from the likes of EuropeAid, United Nations Women, the United Nations, Lions Club International & the WNBA for the work she does to advocate for those who have survived sexual violence around the globe. Mae was also presented with several honorary awards by the Filipino community and by the local governments of Virginia and Chicago for her contribution to the arts and entertainment. She's the host of the I’m Still Here show on the Chicago4Real Network, a show that talks about compelling tales of survival from every day.
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Why are we too shy to ask or embarrassed to give our opinion about something? How does this attitude hinder our growth? How do we improve communication in the workplace?
About our guest:
Dr. Abby Hamilton is a Filipino-American who earned her masters in management and PhD in industrial/organizational psychology. She grew up in Tampa Florida and went to Stetson University and earned her degree in communication studies, which led her into a variety of career settings including retail, non-profit, healthcare, and education. She completed her doctoral dissertation on the topic of assertiveness. In her role as the Director of Student Services at Everglades University, she gets to help students find their best self to prepare for their future careers. She has coached for 10 years in real applicable communication skills, equipping people, specifically job seekers, with the words to boost their confidence and job attainment.
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Welcome to our Season 3's kick-off episode! Let's talk about domestic violence and abuse and why it is important to build awareness about it. Our special guest is a domestic abuse survivor, March Larkin. Listen to her story.
About our guest:
March Larkin is a domestic abuse survivor. She used her personal experiences as inspiration for her success. She holds a Masters in Business Administration at Colorado Technical University and studied Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. She is now a successful licensed realtor based in Virginia. Her goal is to get into building multi-family units and provide low-cost housing to serve middle-income families and provide transitional housing for physically and sexually abused women and children.
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