Feeling a bit puffy, sluggish, and disconnected from your body after all the holiday eating and zero movement? Why does getting “back on track” feel harder each year? Before you blame yourself, hold up—your body doesn’t need punishment, it just needs a reset.Known as Coach Mama Mindy Fit, the Certified Mommy Tummy Specialist on Instagram, our guest expert is a certified movement and functional strength coach and the Philippines’ first certified Postpartum Core Restore and C-section Recovery Specialist. She has transformed over 1,200 women and helped them reclaim strength, confidence, and ease in their bodies.
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Has life felt just too overwhelming for you—with so many choices, voices, and noises—that you’re stuck and can’t figure out your next step? Whether it’s at work, in your relationships, or how you see yourself and your future, finding clarity will not only help you make better decisions—it can also give you the confidence and direction to finally move forward.Coach Elbert Or can help. A certified Gallup Global Strengths Coach and an World Institute for Action Learning Certified Action Learning Coach, he is the co- founder of the design agency Pushpin Visuals, where he guides individuals and teams to think more clearly, tell their stories with impact, and take meaningful action toward their goals.
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Scrolling through your feed and feeling so behind? Measuring yourself against your batchmates’ or cousins’ achievements at reunions? Even when we’re doing fine, comparison has a way of making us feel inferior. So how do you stop sliding into “Why her, not me?” and stay focused on our own path?
To help us unpack that is a career and leadership coach with 17 years of combined corporate and coaching experience. She’s an ICF-PCC credentialed coach with multiple career certifications, has worked with professionals across the globe, and has facilitated workshops for thousands. She’s also been named one of LinkedIn’s Most Influential Filipinos.
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Everybody loves you because you're nice,
helpful, dependable, and reliable. That’s great—
until it starts leaving you tired, burn out, or
secretly annoyed. Maybe you say yes before
you even ask yourself what you actually want.
People pleasing can look harmless, but it can
slowly drain your time, energy, and sense of
self.
Helping you break the cycle is a career and
leadership coach with over 20 years of
corporate and coaching experience. She’s a
PCC-credentialed coach under the ICF, has
worked with professionals around the world,
and has led workshops for over a thousand
people. She’s also been named one of
LinkedIn’s Most Influential Filipinos.
What would you rather be doing if you didn’t have to earn a living? Maybe something you already love on the side? But can this passion really stop being a pastime and start becoming a business that earns, grows, and lasts? It’s not impossible, as this episode’s guest shows.
She’s the founder and editor-in-chief of The Beauty Edit (TBE), known for its thoughtful storytelling, trusted reviews, and community-driven approach. Before launching her own platform, she spent over a decade in print and digital publishing, writing and editing beauty and lifestyle stories for Town & Country Philippines and Summit Media. In just five years, TBE has grown from a passion project into a full-fledged business ecosystem: an editorial platform, sold-out curated boxes, industry events, and a physical retail space for Filipino beauty brands at Spatio at the Opus Mall in Quezon City.
Aging happens to all of us, but the way it’s portrayed makes it sound like the worst thing ever. Life is short, and every extra year should be celebrated, not feared. But let’s be honest—each tiny new line makes us do a double take. The goal isn’t to fear or “fix” aging but to understand it. What’s really going on beneath the surface? What can we change, and what should we simply accept? Aging smart is self-care—knowing what truly works and what we can do about it.
Answering these questions is a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society and one of the most popular educreators on social media. Her myth-busting, science-based videos about skincare mistakes, ingredients that actually work, and what dermatologists really do have earned her over 108,000 followers and 1.1 million likes on TikTok.
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AI’s moving so fast—blink and you’re left behind. New tools drop every week, companies are automating, and layoffs are happening everywhere. To stay relevant, you need to adapt and upskill ASAP. If you’re not using it yet to work and live more efficiently, listen up. As our guest says, it’s not the smartest one who wins, but the ones who adapt first.
Known on social media as “Your AI Bestie,” the founder of Luna AI Systems makes AI make sense. In her viral tutorial videos and boot camps, she breaks AI down into simple, practical steps anyone can use to automate tasks, speed up creative work, and open new income streams. Her mission: To teach one million Filipinos to use AI for nation building. Her mantra: “I am AI-empowered, not powered by AI.
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Pulled off the air without giving them a chance to say goodbye, their show Boys’Night Out was the voice of the Pinoy guy for almost 20 years. You’ve heard themtalk about men, women, love, lust, life, and everything in between—making uslaugh, cringe, roll our eyes, and sometimes even think. We’ve seen them evolvefrom boys into men who have grown up behind the mic. Now, their old mics are off,and the boys are out—literally.I sat down with two of the most recognizable voices on Philippine radio for adifferent kind of conversation. Beyond the jokes and the banter, they spilled whatthey’ve learned from talking to (and about) men. Who is the Pinoy guy, then andnow? For anyone who’s ever loved, dated, or tried to understand a Pinoy Guy,listen up! This is Boys’ Night Off.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
Pulled off the air without giving them a chance to say goodbye, their show Boys’ Night Out was the voice of the Pinoy guy for almost 20 years. You’ve heard them talk about men, women, love, lust, life, and everything in between—making us laugh, cringe, roll our eyes, and sometimes even think. We’ve seen them evolve from boys into men who have grown up behind the mic. Now, their old mics are off, and the boys are out—literally.
I sat down with two of the most recognizable voices on Philippine radio for a different kind of conversation. Beyond the jokes and the banter, they spilled what they’ve learned from talking to (and about) men. Who is the Pinoy guy, then and now? For anyone who’s ever loved, dated, or tried to understand a Pinoy Guy, listen up! This is Boys’ Night Off.
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The difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding —whether with your boss, staff, teammate, or loved one—won’t disappear on its own. Silence often costs more: stress, resentment, misunderstandings, and even money. But finding the courage to speak up can strengthen relationships, make work easier, and give us peace of mind.
A former journalist trained to ask tough questions, this renowned International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach turns workplace tensions into transformation through her workshop called Courageous Conversations. From Fortune 500s to global development agencies, she’s helped leaders and teams face the talks we like to avoid.
Ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in — like you were too different to belong anywhere? Maybe it’s in your family, at school, at work, or even in your own circle of friends. That feeling of being different can be lonely, but it can also be a strength—or even a superpower. This episode’s guest has become an expert at that and has great advice.
Known on YouTube TikTok, Instagram and as “Leah with an ‘H’” and HeyoLeah, “your French Filipino bestie,” this creator grew up in Paris, France with a Filipina mom and a French-Algerian dad. She built a following by turning her in-betweenness into content that is entertaining, funny, but thought-provoking and powerful.
Her videos about culture, identity, and humor are personal yet universal—and they have built a global community that resonates with her story of “living between worlds,” as she calls it. She sees her channel as a bridge between her cultures. Through her lighthearted yet meaningful storytelling, she shows that you can find connection, joy, and belonging—even if you don’t fully fit in.
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How can we not feel hopeless when the moment we wake up and turn on our phones, we’re hit with wave after wave of bad news and chaos? It’s no surprise we feel powerless—like nothing’s ever going to change.
But hope shouldn’t just be a feeling but a practice, says certified strengths and action learning coach and design agency Pushpin Visuals co-founder Elbert Or. In this episode, he shows us how to turn hope into action, just as his podcast Drawing on Hope features grassroots advocates, social entrepreneurs, and leaders who inspire us with the change they’re building one step at a time.
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When you’re enraged by what’s happening around you enough to speak up online, the last thing you want is to sound like you’re just ranting or lashing out aimlessly. For more impact, channel that anger into a message that moves others, because choosing the right words and telling your story well is what gets people to notice, listen, and act.
Pola del Monte has long been examining how language shapes public discourse. You’ve seen her posts about writing, communication, and media literacy as @MissChiefEditor on Instagram. A journalist, speaker, former UN Women consultant, and host of the podcast “Discourse with Miss Chief Editor,” she is also a Cosmo Women of Influence 2024 awardee. She works with individuals and partners with organizations to promote writing that includes, empowers, and inspires people to take action. Pola pushes us to rethink how dissent can be expressed with clarity, purpose, and impact.
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When the headlines feel overwhelming and your feed is full of noise, how do you know what’s real anymore? Now that lies and misinformation travel faster than truth, critical thinking isn’t just for journalists but a survival skill.
Sharing the journalist’s playbook for cutting through the clutter is one of the country’s most respected broadcast journalists who’s been in the industry for 36 years. The former chief correspondent of CNN Philippines, she has also anchored flagship programs like News Night, Politics as Usual, Strictly Politics, and Shop Talk, and moderated presidential debates watched by millions. She recently returned to her alma mater, the Ateneo de Manila, to teach broadcast journalism and has a new podcast also with The Pod Network called Let’s Talk.
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What gives some people the courage to say yes without hesitation and dive headfirst into opportunities without overthinking—and to turn brave experiments and into daring adventures?
That seemingly fearless spirit is exactly how our guest today built her amazing life. At just 19, using her own savings from various buy-and-sell side hustles in college, she founded Access Travel, now a luxury travel company crafting personalized experiences for clients in over 100 destinations worldwide in the last 14 years. An IE University Madrid graduate with a Master’s in Customer Experience & Innovation, she was also named one of Cosmopolitan Philippines’ 2024 Women of Influence.
She’s delivered a TED Talk on courage, authored a children’s book called Meet the World, and hosts the Life in Progress podcast. Her online community loves her for keeping it real—sharing both her wins and her struggles—and she’s even frozen her eggs to free herself from the pressure of a ticking biological clock. Angely proves you can design your own path without waiting for anyone’s permission. Here, she shares how to unleash your inner go-getter and find the audacity to “Go Lang Nang Go!”
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Some call them entitled, others see them as game-changers. Like it or not, Gen Z isn’t just the future of work—they’re the present, and learning to work withthem is no longer optional. They may need the wisdom of Gen X andmillennials, but older generations also need the fresh strengths Gen Z brings. Whether you’re leading Gen Z staff or are a Gen Z’er struggling to figure out your bosses, this conversation can help bridge the gap and help you work more effectively with any generation.
With decades of chasing stories in newsrooms to transforming leaders in boardrooms, journalist-turned-executive coach Nikka Santos understands the generational divide because she’s lived through the evolution of leadership. An ICF Professional Certified Coach and founder of The Future Leaders Program, she’s now unleashing Gen Z potential through her own practice, the BetterUp platform, and as a Senior Coach of Kaizen Leadership Asia—helping companies avoid disengagement and high turnover by unlocking Gen Z’s superpowers.
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Irregular periods, night sweats, insomnia, decreased libido, brain fog, mood swings, hot flashes, belly fat—for many women, these symptoms are all too real. But when they bring them up, too many doctors offering little empathy or solutions, dismissing them as “just part of getting older.” No wonder so many women feel confused, frustrated, and alone during perimenopause and menopause.
Dr Sheree Bondoc a.k.a. The Hormone Doctor, empowers women to navigate menopause with clarity, and confidence so they can live long and live well. She is the co-founder and medical director of The CORE Clinic, dedicated to treating not just the symptoms, but the root causes of health issues. A board-certified Fellow of the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, she is also a Certified Fellow in Metabolic, Nutritional, and Functional Medicine from the Metabolic Medical Institute of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and George Washington University.
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Irregular periods, night sweats, insomnia, decreased libido, brain fog, mood swings, hot flashes, belly fat—for many women, these symptoms are all too real. But when they bring them up, too many doctors offering little empathy or solutions, dismissing them as “just part of getting older.” No wonder so many women feel confused, frustrated, and alone during perimenopause and menopause.
Dr Sheree Bondoc a.k.a. The Hormone Doctor, empowers women to navigate menopause with clarity, and confidence so they can live long and live well. She is the co-founder and medical director of The CORE Clinic, dedicated to treating not just the symptoms, but the root causes of health issues. A board-certified Fellow of the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, she is also a Certified Fellow in Metabolic, Nutritional, and Functional Medicine from the Metabolic Medical Institute of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and George Washington University.
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Why is it so hard to stop overthinking, catastrophizing, or self-sabotaging? “Ang tigas ng ulo ko,” we say as we keep repeating mistakes and get in our own way, so it can feel like our own brain is own worst enemy. But when you understand how your brain works and how to rewire it in a way that helps you, your brain can be your most powerful ally.A TikTok educreator with over 234,000 followers and 2.8M likes, Kia is a globally certified professional neuroplastician (one of only 30+ in the world) and a communication strategist with over ten years of experience in human-centered, brain-based marketing and communication. The founder of Brave Creatives and Brave Creators Lab, she has helped generate over $500M in results for clients from micro-entrepreneurs to global brands.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
Negotiation isn’t just for boardrooms and courtrooms—it’s happening every day, at work, at home, even inside your head. Whether you’re asking for a raise, setting boundaries with a partner, dividing household duties, trying to be a better parent or even bargaining with your parents, you’re in a negotiation. And knowing how to handle those moments well can make a big difference in your life.Sharing practical tools and powerful mindset shifts to help you advocate for yourself like a lawyer in every part of your life is a seasoned practitioner in family, tax, and corporate law. The managing Partner of King & Graido Law, she has guided major corporate deals, IPOs, and tax settlements, and also handles high-stakes matters like annulments, custody disputes, and estate division.
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