Don't get me wrong. Keeping faith and manifesting work BUT unfortunately it's not enough. With her unwavering faith as her guide, Eloi was able to make one of her dreams a reality simply by not waiting for it to happen. How? By taking action. So listen to this episode to see a different side to Eloi as she bares it, fears and all, to share with us how she's able to build her agency, and eventually become the mentor she was meant to be through ValuePod Productions' Mentoring Program and The ValuePODcast Show. About the Guest: Eloisa Almonicido is the empowered "Tyang" of today's thriving podcas ..read more

How true is this: You can take the Pinoy out of the Philippines but you can't take the Philippines out of the Pinoy? My guest moved to the US when he was two and always wanted to serve in the military since he was five. He served in the US Military and US Foreign Service, yet married a Filipina. Even though he doesn't speak Filipino, he didn't let it stop him from teaching in the PMA. For free. Why? So he can give back to the Philippines. How? By helping senior PMA cadets be the best versions of themselves using the West-Point way. Listen to this episode to learn from Sonny Busa how to take yo ..read more

How did Nilyn, a pastoral intern whose parents are both pastors, end up working as an inventory assistant for a US-based retail company? Has she always done things her own way? And what's behind her fearlessness when it comes to switching careers even though it will make her start all over again? In this episode, you'll hear from Nilyn how she uses her humble beginnings as a driving force to not only have a better life for herself and her family, but to also help others by teaching them about podcast production and management. About the Guest: Nilyn Matugas is an empowered woman, a beautiful w ..read more

How do you choose one dream job over the other? Should you really give up one? Or should you do both? Sonny Busa, my guest for this week, pursued both by using one goal as a stepping stone. He may have hated what he had to do to get in and stay at West Point, but he was able to achieve both. How? By having the discipline to finish what he started, by being clear on what he really wants, and by doing what's necessary to get there. Listen to this episode to learn how his optimism even at a young age paved his success in the military. About the Guest: In 1976, Sonny Busa graduated from the United ..read more

How does the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs help U.S. military veterans in the Philippines? What are the benefits available to U.S. military veterans residing in the Philippines or the United States? What are the military values that children learn or adapt from their parents who serve in the military? In this episode, Former U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. talks about how he never ceased reaching out to and assisting retired military veterans and their families after his foreign service retirement, his experiences growing up in a strict military household, and how you can help by sponso ..read more

Are you an OFW who's longing to be with your family in the Philippines? Are you tired of doing physical jobs and curious to transition to working from home? Do you want to pursue a career in podcasting but don't know where and how to start? In these changing times, we really need to learn how to adapt; otherwise, we would be left behind. But how do you do that? By following Ce's roadmap and how she prepared for life's changes and challenges. In this episode, she shares her journey from a conflicted wife/first-time mom/licensed civil engineer to a successful agency owner/podcaster/mentor by sim ..read more

How did Rowela transition to a white collar job while working as a domestic helper? What is the biggest reason why Rowela renewed her faith in God? How can military spouses, housewives, or mothers take advantage of the internet and work-from-home opportunities despite their hectic schedules? In this episode, Rowela discusses the reasons why she chose to be an OFW over getting a college degree, her European adventures, as well as the turning point in her life that led her to become a Podcast Manager. About the Guest: Rowela Rabi is an empowered woman, mom, and wife. She helps business coaches i ..read more

What are the advantages of learning everything about your assigned duties or tasks as a military service member? What exactly does the US Navy Fleet do when it’s stationed or deployed overseas? What are the advantages and disadvantages of serving aboard a ship or being sent to strategic regions through a US Naval Ship? In this episode, Cris Balce talks about his decision to switch careers, his promotion within two years in the service, and how he met his wonderful wife prior to his military service. About the Guest: Cris Balce was born in Quezon City, Philippines. He holds a double major in Ma ..read more

How does the boot camp experience in the United States Army compare to other branches of the United States military? How does the US military prepare service members for civilian life once they retire? What are the similarities and differences between military service and foreign service careers? In this episode, listen to Edwin discuss his life, from being born in the United States to growing up in the Philippines, why he chose to enlist in the United States Army over other U.S. military branches, how his life in the U.S. military was, how and where he met his wife, and how he transitioned fr ..read more

What is the benefit of including Filipino values in the boot camp? How did Dada manage to finish college with departmental honors while serving the country? How can military members de-stress? In this episode, Dada, a US Navy service member, tells her journey not just as an active duty member, but also how she overcame obstacles to complete her college degree while in the service. Dada also discussed how she and her fiancé managed their seven-year long-distance romance. About the Guest: Dada loves Hello Kitty. Her favorite color is lilac and collects Sanrio, anime and bumblebee items. She is a ..read more