In this episode of the DashED and Wicked Thoughts podcast series, we discuss AI, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership with Kate Hancock, a notable business advisor and serial entrepreneur. Kate shares her inspirational journey from running her first ventures to becoming a renowned entrepreneur in the U.S. She discusses her early exposure to entrepreneurship, the challenges of a family business, and her leap into creating and scaling her own ventures using AI. KEY TOPICS From Family Business to E-commerce Empire: Kate's Entrepreneurial Beginnings Strategic Uses of AI in Building Top-Ranked ..read more

In this episode, we discussed the fascinating world of creativity and technology with Ms. Kia Abrera, the founder of Brave Works Inc. Ms. Kia shares her journey from being apprehensive about facing the camera to becoming a successful TikTok content creator and educator in video marketing. Throughout the episode, Ms. Kia provides valuable insights into utilizing AI in video marketing, the importance of human creativity, and the evolution of personal branding. KEY TOPICS Overcoming Shyness on Camera and Nailing it on TikTok How Brave Creators Lab Helps You Speak Up Practical Advice for Authenti ..read more

In this dynamic episode, we welcomed three exceptional women from diverse industries to discuss their experiences and insights as Women in AI and Marketing. Ms. February, Ms. Joy, and Ms. Connie shared candid reflections on navigating professional challenges, the impact of AI on their work, and their sources of inspiration. KEY TOPICS Navigating professional challenges with resilience Balancing work and personal life: Strategies and realities The evolving role of AI in the workplace Sources of inspiration: From family to influential figures Overhyped trends in various industries The importanc ..read more

In this episode of the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, we are thrilled to have Ms. Le-an Lai Lacaba, Co-Founder of 2xYou, an innovative remote executive assistant service company. Le-an, a distinguished entrepreneur, delves into the transformative world of remote executive assistance and personal branding. She brings a wealth of experience and shares her unique perspective on leading a business that harmonizes AI technology with human-centric services. Listen in as Le-an discusses the pivotal role of consistency and effective systems in entrepreneurship and how 2xYou differentiates itself in the comp ..read more

In this episode of the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, we're excited to welcome Ms. Celine Bernadette Francisco, a versatile professional wearing multiple hats as a Content Marketer, Educator, and Wellness Advocate. As the founder of On the Dot Media, Celine leads a team of writers and virtual professionals, while also teaching Multimedia Arts at De La Salle Lipa. With her rich background, including co-authoring a book on online entrepreneurship, Celine offers a deep dive into the intricacies of content strategy in the AI age. Tune in as Celine unravels the layers behind effective content strategy, d ..read more

We're kicking off season 4 of the Wicked Thoughts Podcast with a well-known figure in the Philippines startup space, a content creator, podcaster, live streamer, and startup mentor -- Mr. Christopher Star. We talk about all things social media, why he considers himself an "accidental content creator", and his thoughts on social media vs. traditional media. Unless you've been living under a rock, maybe you’ve heard that there's this new, extraordinarily popular video app that is “a refreshing outlier in the social media universe” that’s “genuinely fun to use.” Christopher explains the enigma th ..read more

Fleire Castro chats with her son, David Castro, for her birthday episode. Millennial mother and Gen Z son discuss NFTs, book writing, creativity, public speaking, his internship in a startup here in Cebu, scifi stuff, and other GenZ things.  Twenty questions (and more) were also asked to know the mother-son duo in this episode. Bonus: Singing an earworm cringe to close the episode ..read more

Fleire Castro interviews three women creatives in Cebu for this season's Creators and Creatives. February Ann Canoy - Super Human of 10 Yellow Milk Govinda Trazo - mother of 4 boys - creative director - small biz owner of Wudiis Cheryl “tambolbee” Villarino - designer & illustrator - owner & creator of The Grumpy Girls ..read more

Fleire Castro interviews Mike Unson for this season's Creators and Creatives. Mike Unson is a stand-up comedian and host. He is an 18-year veteran of Philippine POV stand-up comedy. Mike also does hosting and runs his own shows on Kumu and IGTV ..read more

Fleire Castro interviews Skye Nicolas for this season's Creators and Creatives. Skye Nicolas is a Manila-born, New York-based post-conceptual artist. His work ranges from large format paintings, filmmaking, photography, video installation, public space interventions, sculpture, and street wear design. He's currently dropping cryptoart where he recently became the #1 top-trending artist on KnownOrigin on SuperRare. As far as we know, he is the first Filipino NFT artist listed on SuperRare, one of the top platforms for collecting and trading unique, single-edition digital artworks ..read more