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Chasing big dreams but feeling held back by life's obstacles? Join host, executive coach, and editor Myrza Sison as she unpacks expert advice, practical tools, and proactive inspiration to help you navigate life’s twists and turns.

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Thursday · 39 min
Ep.271: Is It Time to Quit? Here’s How With Kia Abrera
Are you stuck—or scared to quit? Are you tired...or is this chapter over? Is it still worth it? Whether it’s a job, a relationship, a business, or even a dream you once badly wanted, how do you know if things are just hard right now—or if this no longer feels right?Kia Abrera is a globally certified neuroplastician—one of only 30+ in the world—a communication strategist, and founder of Brave Creatives. She combines brain science, storytelling, and self-leadership to help people stop feeling stuck, move through fear, and figure out their next step with more confidence.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
September 10 · 39 min
Ep.270 Personal Branding Without Feeling Fake with Coach Jojo Ampeloquio
Have you resisted working on your personal brand because the idea of it makes you cringe a little? Maybe it feels fake, self-promotional, or like you’re trying too hard to get noticed. You know that putting yourself out there is essential, but how do you do it without pretending to be someone you’re not? Personal branding coach, executive coach, and reputation strategist Jojo Ampeloquio believes personal branding starts with your unique identity, not crafting an image or persona. For decades, he has helped celebrities, executives, entrepreneurs, politicians, and content creators build influence by discovering a personal brand rooted in their strengths, values, and purpose. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
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September 3 · 36 min
Ep.269: Struggling to Change? First, Master Yourself with Lia Bernardo
You want to stop choosing the wrong guy, taking things personally, or sabotaging yourself. You already know what you should do, so why is it so hard to break old habits, make better choices, or stay calm under pressure? This is where self-mastery comes in. Joining me in this episode is Lia Bernardo, a behavioral educator, self-mastery specialist, keynote speaker, and author of Love Yourself First: The Self-Love Solution Primer. She has helped leaders, executives, and organizations transform behavior, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change by mastering the one thing we have the most control over: ourselves. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#268
August 27 · 42 min
Ep.268: Is It Stress, Distraction—Or Adult ADHD? With Dr. Joyce Maglaque
These days, people casually say, "I have ADHD" whenever they lose their keys, forget an appointment, or can't focus. But are they just relating to what they see in social media or could it actually be adult ADHD? How do you know when it's worth getting evaluated? Dr. Joyce Maglaque is a psychiatrist at The Medical City, a Fellow of the Philippine Psychiatric Association, and a specialist in adult and addiction psychiatry. Here, she helps us separate myths from facts, recognize the signs of adult ADHD, understand how it's properly diagnosed, and learn what can actually help. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#267
August 20 · 36 min
Ep.267 Not Enough Sleep? What Actually Works With Dr. Frances Magturo
Sleep is usually the first thing we sacrifice—but we wear it like a badge of honor. The problem is, many of us have no idea how much poor sleep is endangering our health, affecting our mood, and compromising our performance at work. Dr. Frances Magturo is a sleep medicine specialist who is part of The Medical City’s Center for Sleep Medicine. In this episode, she separates sleep myths from science, explain the habits of great sleepers, and shares practical ways to finally get the restorative sleep so many of us have been missing. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#266
August 13 · 34 min
Ep.266: Office Politics For Nice People (Part 2) With Crissy Rollan
“I just want to do my job,” you might say, but in today’s reality, avoiding office politics doesn't always protect your career. It can often hold you back. So how do you get noticed, build influence, and move up without becoming fake, manipulative, or someone you're not? How do you get ahead without playing dirty? HR and talent consultant and executive coach Crissy Rollan is the face behind CrissyTalksHR. With more than 20 years of experience at organizations like Ernst & Young, Boston Consulting Group, Growsari, and GoTyme, she's helped leaders and employees navigate the unwritten rules of the workplace. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
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August 5 · 32 min
Ep. 265: Office Politics For Nice People (Part 1) With Crissy Rollan
“Office politics for nice people” almost sounds like a contradiction. If you're kind, honest, and just want to do good work, it can feel like office politics is a game you don't want to play. But avoiding it completely could also mean getting overlooked, left out, or passed over for opportunities. So how do you navigate it without becoming someone you're not? Crissy Rollan is an HR and talent consultant, executive coach, and the face behind CrissyTalksHR. With more than 20 years of experience at organizations like Ernst & Young, Boston Consulting Group, Growsari, and GoTyme, she's helped leaders and employees navigate the unwritten rules of the workplace. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
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July 30 · 37 min
EP. 264: Curiosity Keeps You Relevant With Jo Ann Bitagcol
We’ve all heard of people who got a lucky break that changed their life. But very few turn it into a life and career that are still growing and thriving 30 years later. Her story has almost become legendary: she was working in a thread factory in Pampanga when she was discovered while eating at a panciteria in Bulacan. But that was only the beginning. The real story isn't the lucky break but the curiosity that led her to keep exploring new paths and creating the life and career she has today. Today, model-turned-photographer-turned-artist and now, fashion designer Jo Ann Bitagcol is still creating, evolving, and bringing Filipino heritage to the world through her work. Join us as we look back on the moments and the mindset that kept her moving forward—and why staying curious may be the key to staying relevant, no matter what stage of life or career you're in. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
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July 23 · 40 min
Ep.263 Command the Room Before You Even Speak With Olen Lim
Why do some people instantly command a room while others struggle to get noticed—even when they're just as smart and capable? Before anyone hears your ideas, the way you carry yourself, present yourself, and show up already shapes how confident, credible, and leader-like you appear. In this episode, you’ll learn practical ways to strengthen your executive presence through simple, intentional changes that can transform how others perceive you. Olen Lim is the former global President of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) from 2023 to 2025. For over 30 years, this sought-after speaker, consultant, and Certified Image Professional has transformed the personal and professional image of countless high-profile clients. She holds a double degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counseling and Marketing Management and was a top runway, print, and commercial model in her past life. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
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July 16 · 41 min
Ep.262: Change the Story You Tell Yourself With Bea Lim
The stories we tell ourselves can change the course of our lives. When you keep saying, “I’m not good enough,” or “It's too late for me,” "That's just who I am,” —sooner or later, it can become your reality. What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and the life you want isn't your abilities or circumstances, but the story you've been telling yourself all along? So how do you challenge—and change—the narrative that keeps you stuck? That's exactly what this episode is all about. Bea Lim is the President and CEO of TeamAsia, an award- winning strategic marketing agency that has helped brands and communities become more visible for over 30 years. She's a storyteller, speaker, podcaster, and an advocate for helping people and organizations discover and amplify the stories that make them matter. She is also a certified provider for Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), a body based approach to help release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma in the body. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#261
July 9 · 33 min
Ep.261: Self-Love is Always The Solution with Dr. Lia Bernardo
What if the relationship, job, or achievement you're chasing isn't what's missing? And yeah, we've all heard it before: "Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all." But according to Dr. Lia Bernardo, self-love isn't just a feel-good cliché—it's the solution to most of our problems. This behavioral educator, self-mastery specialist, and keynote speaker is the author of Love Yourself First: The Self-Love Solution Primer. Through her work with individuals, leaders, and organizations, she's helped people change the beliefs and behaviors that keep them stuck so they can create happier, more fulfilling lives. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#260
July 2 · 46 min
Ep. 260: How to Receive Feedback Without Crumbling (Part 2) With Coach Gidgette Faustino
No matter how talented or experienced you are, you'll nevergrow if you can't hear difficult feedback without taking itpersonally. Whether it's a performance review, a comment fromyour boss, or even a suggestion from someone you love, theway you receive feedback can determine whether you improve—or stay stuck. ICF-certified executive coach and strategic communicationsconsultant Gidgette Faustino has coached executives andteams through high-stakes conversations and change. Here,she teaches us how to receive feedback in a way that builds ourconfidence instead of eroding it. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#259
June 25 · 39 min
Ep.259: How to Give Feedback Effectively Without Guilt (Part 1) With Coach Gidgette Faustino
Does giving feedback stress you out? Are you dreading initiating an honest conversation with someone because you don’t want to sound harsh, offend them, or damage your relationship? This episode is for you! Coach Gidgette is an ICF-certified executive coach and strategic communications consultant who coaches executives and teams through high-stakes conversations and change. She has spent over 20 years helping leaders communicate with more clarity, courage, and authenticity. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
June 18 · 42 min
Ep.258: Is Your Perfectionism Paralyzing You? With Kia Abrera
Why do so many of us overthink, procrastinate, or freeze—even when we really want to do something? You want to start, post, pitch, write, apply, launch—or even just send the email—but somehow you keep overthinking, tweaking, delaying, or waiting until you feel “ready.” At what point does having high standards turn into perfectionism paralysis? Kia Abrera is a globally certified neuroplastician, communication strategist, and founder of Brave Creatives. Through brain science, storytelling, and years of helping people navigate fear, confidence, and visibility, she helps people stop overthinking themselves into paralysis and start showing up— even before everything feels perfect. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#257
June 11 · 41 min
Ep.257: How to be Funny Without Trying Too Hard With Aryn Cristobal
Funny people make it look easy, while the rest of us overthink every conversation, worry how we'll come across, or try too hard to get a laugh. But improv teaches you that the harder you try to be funny, the harder it gets—and it isn’t about being loud, witty, or the life of the party. If you've ever believed, “Hindi talaga ako funny,” this conversation might surprise you. Aryn Cristobal has been an improv performer for SPIT (Silly People’s Improv Theater) Manila performer since 2006. After studying improv in New York at Magnet Theater and The PIT, she returned to Manila as a founding member and instructor of Third World Improv, the country's first dedicated improv school. She also co-hosts Tawa, Let's! and Dead Air: A Horror Podcast and is one-half of the improv music duo A II Z with Zsaris.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#256
June 4 · 37 min
Ep.256: Feeling Drained? Lighten Your Mental Load With Coach Ally Cañita
Does your brain feel crowded? That’s mental load—the constant planning, remembering, worrying, and anticipating that never really switches off. Carrying everything in your head wears you down. And if you’re a mom or the one everyone relies on, it’s the invisible list that never ends—meals, schedules, everyone else’s needs, and everything running in the background.Ally is a Meditation and Mindfulness teacher from the School of Positive Transformation, an ICF-certified executive coach, and a professional organizer. She helps clients declutter their minds, homes, and offices, and shares tools from her Mindfulness for Leaders and Align Your Headspace programs. She is also a wife and a home-schooling mom of two. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
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May 28 · 32 min
Ep. 255 How to Be Undaunted Despite Uncertainty With Coach Lee Cruz
How do you stay undaunted when life feels uncertain? When plans keep changing and pressure keeps building, how do you still chase after your dreams even when things feel shaky and you don’t even know what’s coming next? Lee Cruz is the Chief People Officer of Ogilvy Philippines and an executive and life coach who works with leaders navigating change, pressure, and tough decisions—helping them stay grounded, think clearly, and confidently move forward. This episode is inspired by his personal philosophy, “I am love and power. I am undaunted.” For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com
#254
May 21 · 38 min
Ep.254: Own Your Colors, Own The Room with Ingrid Nieto Pagulayan
The colors you wear influence how people perceive you. Before you say a word, your colors have already made an impression. In this episode, you’ll learn how using color intentionally can help you attract the life you want and—in love, at work, and in the opportunities that come your way.Ingrid is an internationally certified image and color consultant trained under Asia’s first Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) Certified Image Master Christina Ong. She’s also the incoming president of the Philippine chapter of the AICI with professional expertise in personal color analysis, image development, and presence coaching. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#253
May 13 · 41 min
Ep.253: Persistence: The Skill That Changes Everything With Rafe Totengco
Is your dream taking much longer than you thought? Should you should keep going, change direction, or just give up altogether? How do you stay committed long enough to grow, evolve, and not give up on yourself too soon? Rafe Totengco knows exactly what that journey looks like. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning founder of Rafé New York has been designing bags since 1989 and has built a career that continues to thrive and evolve in the ever-changing fashion industry. A member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), his bags have been worn by Sarah Jessica Parker, Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, and featured in Sex and the City, And Just Like That, and most recently, The Devil Wears Prada 2, worn by Simone Ashley. His work has appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, InStyle, and W and many others. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.
#252
May 7 · 39 min
Ep.252 How to Build a Life Beyond Motherhood With Ronna Bonifacio EIC, Smart Parenting
Who’s not in awe of the energy, strength, and sheer dedication it takes to raise incredible human beings? Motherhood can fill your life with love—and also keep you so busy that your own dreams sometimes take a back seat. This episode helps you stay connected to yourself and continue creating an amazing, meaningful life outside of motherhood—without guilt, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. Ronna Bonifacio is the Editor-in-Chief of Smart Parenting, the Philippines’ leading parenting publication. She’s a longtime lifestyle journalist, mother of three, wife, and homeschooler who empowers parents to live fulfilled lives—and she’s living proof that it can be done. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

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