This show was born out of the host’s desire to connect with other women who may need “someone to talk to” around every day life’s issues and challenges, from managing career and household, to inner productivity, relationships and other current hot topics. Currently the show showcases interviews from people who share their experiences, expertise or passion, talents and insights on a variety of topics, hence "Samu't Sari", meaning, anything and everything, or variety.
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Saan Ako Pwede Mag-Invest na Hindi Kailangan ng Malaking Puhunan
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In this episode we discuss "saan ako pwede mag invest na hindi kailangan ng malaking puhunan." In other words, what are the different options available to you in investing if you do not have a lot of money set aside for investment. This is a very high overview only of the different investment vehicles depending on risk-return, capitalisation or tim…
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Episode 5 is a follow up from Episode 4 where we discuss where to get funds. For Episode 5 we talk about a lot of people's fears in terms of how much money do they need to have in order to start investing. We talk about potential sources and where to get them, and how much you need to get started. Please like, share our videos to as many friends an…
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Episode 4: Saan Ako Kukuha ng Perang Pang-Invest?
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Enjoying Retironaryo so far? Well you are in for a treat. In this episode Jarvis and Mimi discuss the very common but important question of "where can I get money for investment" or in Filipino, "Saan ako Kukuha ng Pera na pang-invest?". Jarvis and Mimi help explore where you can find sources for funds to start your investment journey. Samu't Sari:…
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Do you have a savings account? How much money do you have there and how do you make your money grow? In this episode, Jarvis and Mimi talk about the pros and cons of your savings account. Is it good or bad to have a savings account? And how do you maximize the use of your savings account. Curious? Tune in to this episode! Retironaryo is being hoste…
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Hi all, did you enjoy our episode 1? Well on to our new and exciting topic in episode 2 "how we started stock investing". A lot of people are curious about what stock investing is. In this episode we share how it all began for our family, and we also want to share how it helped us somehow. So if you also want to begin your stock investment journey,…
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Hello and welcome to Season 3 of Samu't Sari: Conversations with Mimi. For this season, Mimi decided to collab with her husband Jarvis who is the owner of the YT channel My Stock Investment Journey. Together they decided to focus this year's podcast on budgeting, saving, and investing in order to retire as future millionaires. Who does not want to …
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Why Podcasting and What It Can Do For Your Business (Interview with Mr Miko Santos)
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As Season 2 of Samu't Sari Conversations with Mimi comes to a close for this year 2021, I thought it would be appropriate to chat with the Founder and head of the Guerilla Podcast Syndicate where Samu't Sari is a member of. Miko paved the way for me being in the podcast space 2 years ago! In this episode, Miko and I traced the origins of Miko's car…
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PINOY LAWYER NOW A BARRISTER/SOLICITOR IN NEW ZEALAND HIGH COURT (Interview with Richard Perillo)
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It is not everyday that you meet a lawyer, but this one is quite unique because he just recently got admitted as a barrister or solicitor in New Zealand's High Court. He is now legally able to practice his profession in his new home country! A practicing lawyer in the Philippines, this fellow from Iloilo took a chance at a better future for himself…
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DIY CRAFTS FROM RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AS GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS (Interview with Ms Mimi Cortez Ocampo)
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Are you running out of gift ideas for this Christmas? Or just simply looking to do something different? Well why not make sure of materials you probably already have at home? We invited community development /community organising specialist, recycling and upcycling advocate, and DIY craft enthusiast Ms Mimi Cortez Ocampo for the 3rd time in Samu't …
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Spotlight on Kiwi-Pinoy Artist & star of NZ Drama "Shortland Street" (Interview with Ms Marianne Infante)
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It is not everyday where you meet one of the major characters from New Zealand's most popular daily TV Drama "Shortland Street". She is one of the very few Filipino actors included in this production. As a local celebrity she is putting a face to Filipino health workers in New Zealand, and indirectly giving a voice to a lot of Filipino health worke…
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Advocating for "Healthier Rice": Insights from a DEVCOM Practitioners (Interview with Aileen Garcia)
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Do you believe in the saying "rice is life"? Rice is important to many people's diet. In fact in the Philippines, there is an organisation called International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) solely dedicated to improving rice for human consumption. Our guest, Ms Aileen Garcia is a Development Communication (DEVCOM) Practitioner who is the manager a…
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Passion for Learning and Children is Key to Educational Leadership (Interview with Dr Lemuel Toledano)
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A former teacher and pre-school director in the Philippines now managing 3 educational centres here in Australia -- what a big leap! It all stems from his passion for learning, teaching and educational leadership. Get to know Dr Lemuel Toledano, his journey into the educational sector in Australia and his philosophy in education and educational lea…
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"Pinoy Ako, Pinoy Tayo" Host Is A Golden Giver On and Off-Air ( Interview with Mr Arlan Fajardo)
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What a delight to have met albeit virtually "Kapinoy" Arlan Fajardo, currently anchor and host of the radio show/online-show "Pinoy Ako, Pinoy Tayo (PAPT)" here in Melbourne Australia. The show is co-hosted by Mr Walter Villagonzalo (whom we have invited in a previous episode). So simple and humble, this radio host is a veteran broadcaster in the P…
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MAYANI'S AGRI-VISION HELPING FARMERS LEAD BETTER LIVES (Interview with Mr Jose "Ochie" San Juan)
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What a joy to have interviewed Mr Jose San Juan, one of the Founders of MAYANI -- an organisation that links farmers to their customers through their online platform (https://mayani.ph/pages/about-us). It is a more modern take to e-commerce focusing on moving farmer's products such as vegetables to reach its target market -- something that over som…
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A CHEMICAL ENGINEER CAN BE AN ONLINE BUSINESS OWNER TOO! (Interview with Ms Shirley Gesalta)
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n this episode, Mimi interviewed Ms Shirley Custodio Gesalta, a chemical engineer based in Melbourne, Australia, who shares her journey in the engineering field from the Philippines and how she landed a very good role in Australia. She also shares her personal plans and goals and why this made her enter an online business that she believes will "re…
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I I AM A SURVIVOR! (A Special Breast Cancer Awareness Episode with Carol Dado Nieto)
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And because we would like to help out in spreading awareness around this matter, Mimi invited Carol Dado Nieto (first interviewed for her story about working in a male-dominated field of architecture in Season 1). Check out Carol's story of determination and faith. This episode is relevant to every family m…
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Financial Literacy is Key to Financial Freedom (Interview with Mr Ghandi Toledo)
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Ghandi Toledo is an IT Professional for the past 30 years. He attended various computer trainings in Hongkong, Beijing, Washington DC, Manchester UK, Shenzen China, and in Nagano Japan. He is working in an export/manufacturing company in Lipa City, Batangas. Ghandi and his wife Jen are active members of their parish and volunteers to conduct Pre-ca…
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LOVE and LIFE: A COVID-19 True Story (Interview with Mr Sean Luke Dado)
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This is one episode that will tug at your heart strings. Sean Luke Dado, a business man and coffee grower in Benguet, also a dad, grandad and husband to Hazel, lost the love of his life in 2020 due to COVID-19. His COVID-19 story is one of the early cases of COVID-19 that affected the majority of his family members. Their experience went viral last…
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Why Microbiology and Science Matters to Us (Interview with Dr Lhen Parungao Balolong)
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Have you ever met a microbiologist? Do you even know what a microbiologist is? A microbiologist is a scientist who studies how very small organisms create such big impact on the world. And boy what a privilege to interview Dr Lhen Parungao Balolong. She is currently a Professor of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology at the Department of Biology a…
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Registered Nurse Boosts Health Advocacy through Essential Oils (Samu't Sari Podcast with Kitty Dado)
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Kitty is a passionate health care worker, who is also passionate about her advocacy of better health and living through essential oils. She is always looking for ways to help others. She believes in the saying that "be the change that you want to see in the world." Please tune in to Kitty's very inspiring story about how she helps others through he…
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Making Every Moment Count, Busy Yet Fulfilled (Samu't Sari Interview with Hanna De Guzman)
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This guest is unstoppable -- when I asked her for a quote this is what she said ""Life is too short to regret those things that are left undone. So do everything while you still can and while we still have time. Value those things that have once been precious to our ancestors, for if you will not, who else will?!" Hanna de Guzman explains how as a …
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HOMESCHOOLING AND EDUCATING A CHILD WITH LEARNING NEEDS (Samut Sari Podcast with Judith Sibonga)
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Watch this very inspiring episode! How a loving mom, studied and learned to be a reading specialist, in order to support a child with dyslexia. This is also a story about how homeschooling became the most practical and optimum option for his education. Meet our guest for this Samu't Sari Podcast. Judith Sibonga has been an Educator for 18 years now…
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Insights on Online Learning at University /College Level (Interview with Prof. Tina Parina)
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What is it like teaching online at the university or college level? How are mature students coping with online learning at this level? We invited Prof Tina Parina of DLSU-Manila to share her thoughts and experiences of how their tertiary institution adapted to learning and teaching online.By Mimi Rojo Laurilla - Guerrilla Podcast Syndicate
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A School Making a Difference in the Community (Interview with Mr Nito Gatus, HFS of Indang)
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Holy Family School of Indang is a different kind of primary school, operating in a rural area or barangay in Indang, Cavite, Philippines. It is a non-stock, not for profit organisation that aims to uplift the standards of education for students from pre-kinder up to grade 6. It is a gem in a sea of jewels that deserve more recognition for the quali…
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STARTING YOUNG IN ONLINE BUSINESS (Interview with Jessarene Payongayong)
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Most young people are still confused about where they want to go in life and how they can achieve their goals and dreams. However, talking to Jessarene we found out how determined she is, how driven, how very hopeful for her future and thinking about how to help her family with her online business. Now doing team leader roles, training and assistin…
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Never Turning Back: Finding Fulfillment in a Business One Loves (A VA to Business Woman Story)
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Who would have thought that LinkedIn would pave the way for me to meet this amazing lady Chloe Bright. She started as a VA (Virtual Assistant), and how she transformed her career into making it a business now with a small team. She has the best of both worlds, she says. She has come a long way and hopes to inspire other women that they too could dr…
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School update: How Little Kids Cope with Learning and COVID-19
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Almost 2 years of online learning during COVID-19 changed the way schools and even early childhood education centres all over the world conducted their programs to fit into the “new normal.” Even little kids are not excempt from the effects of COVID-19 and how they behaved in the school, interacted with their classmates and even the activities had …
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Aim High, Win Big! Story of the 2021 National Winner of New Zealand Dairy Manager of the Year Award
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Did you know that in New Zealand, the dairy farming industry brings in about $19 billion a year to the national economy? Dairying is spread across 1.74 million hectares of land and plays an important role in every regional economy. It is also a fact that being a dairy farmer is one of the pathways for Filipinos to get work permits in NZ. In this ep…
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We invited Fr Dennis Nacorda of Wellington New Zealand to another episode to update us on what the situation is like being a priest for a local community whose work is also affected by the pandemic. He will share with us his experience of "pivoting" worship services to go online and how he helps his parishioners during the pandemic. ★ Support this …
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Buhay Online Seller and Social Media Influencer
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Inah Charina's rags to riches story has already been featured in some TV and radio shows in the Philippines but she still let me interview her for the podcast. She is very driven, business savvy and is now enjoying the benefits or her hard work. Her ethos includes helping other starting online sellers to get a chance in order to succeed like her. L…
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Dreams Come True in Online Selling (Interview with Queenie Villanueva)
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Are you an online seller? Or do you know someone who is? Here is one that we interviewed in Samu't Sari: Conversations with Mimi who has the drive, the passion and the dream to succeed! Get to know Queenie and why she is determined to succeed as an online seller. Get to know what products she chose and how she is making money out of it. Thanks for …
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Bulilit Community Pantry Initiative (a special community-based episode)
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Just recently a lot of community pantries have appeared in many areas all over the globe to help support the growing needs of a lot of people impacted by the pandemic. This community is no different but it has a special purpose -- to focus on the children who also have their own needs. In this special episode, we interviewed a UP LOS BANOS (UPLB) P…
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June is the month of heroes for the Philippines. June is when the "Araw ng Kalayaan" is celebrated to commemorate the work of the heroes of the past, Filipinos who fought for independence against its colonizers. It can be called kagitingan as well as they have committed their lives to protect the country. However in this interview, I continue to ch…
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Online Business Helping Homes Become Cleaner
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In this episode Mimi interviews Suzette Reyes who is from Wellington New Zealand. Suzette has a fulltime job as a manager in a big retail store in Wellington but still decided to venture into an online business training her team and passionate about clean and healthy homes through her product. Get to know how Suzette can combine online business and…
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S2E8 : International BBQ Festival and Competition
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This is a special episode where I interview Mr Walter Villagonzalo to talk about the upcoming Australia International BBQ Festival and Competition happening this MAY 2021 in Melbourne Victoria. It is not too late to join and showcase your BBQ talent, win cash prizes and various awards, and an opportunity to earn some money on the day. For more info…
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S2E6 : Millenial Dreams: Business and Career Goals
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Engaging with Ramon in this interview is a delight because Mimi sees a lot of vision and plans being formed in his young mind. A young man with many talents and pursuits, he also took up on a family food business with a business partner, who is also a family friend. Ramon talks about how they started and the challenges of introducing an online food…
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From NGO Work to Virtual Career: Still Worth It
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In this episode of Samu't Sari Conversations with Mimi, we feature Frances Cruz who made a transition from working for a non-government organisation (NGO) making a difference in the community, to becoming a freelancer working online to try new things and expand her horizons. Frances still believes she is making a difference in this new online space…
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Best of Both Worlds: Motherhood and Home-Based Career
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Chi Payba Suarez wears a lot of hats. She is a home-based professional, a mother, and an online community leader /course creator. How could she do this all? Get to know Chi and find out why she says she has the best of both worlds, doing what she loves the most. 👍Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share & comment 👍 🔴SUBSCRIBE ▶http://bit.ly/guerilla…
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Young Mom Tried VA Work and Selling Online
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In this podcast, Mimi talks to Gayle Sisperez, a young mother who is determined to work hard both as a virtual assistant for a dropshipping company and well as being an online seller. Get to know Gayle and her story here. 👍Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share & comment 👍 🔴SUBSCRIBE ▶http://bit.ly/guerillapodcast #samutsari #guerrillapodcastsyndi…
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Living the Dream as a Community Engagement Strategist
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In this episode, Mimi talks to Community Engagement/Media Strategist Charms Trinidad. Charms discusses what this role is, why she enjoys it and what makes it unique in the online space. 👍Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share & comment 👍 🔴SUBSCRIBE ▶http://bit.ly/guerillapodcast #samutsari #guerrillapodcastsyndicate #kangaroofern Check Us Out on: …
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In this episode, Mimi talks to Chess Sanchez who decided to transition from a BPO career to becoming a freelancer. It is a big change for her but she says it is the best decision she made. Find out more on Samu't Sari Conversations with Mimi. 👍Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share & comment 👍 🔴SUBSCRIBE ▶http://bit.ly/guerillapodcast #samutsari #…
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For Mimi’s last guest interview for 2020, she talks to a person who has done a lot professionally back in the Philippines and now in NZ. Rarely you can meet a person with a lot of talents, intellect and heart for service. And now as she embarks on a new business in the thriving Marlborough region as a lifestyle accommodation and events host and vil…
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In this episode Mimi talks about the issue on online scams, and what to do to avoid being scammed. She bares out her true story to share the message and warn people to be careful. #samutsari #guerrillapodcastsyndicate #kangaroofern Check Us Out on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guerrillasweare Twitter: https://twitter.com/guerrillasweare Insta…
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How To Live a Debt Free Life and Save Money Abroad
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In this episode, Mimi interviewed financial coach Jelyn Davies. This is part 1 of 2 episodes focusing on money matters. For this interview, the subject of the psychology of money was tackled, reasons why people can't save, and how to get started saving, especially for those who are living and working overseas. #samutsari #guerrillapodcastsyndicate …
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Episode 27 : Pursue Your Passions No Matter How Different They May Be
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In this episode, Mimi interviews Jet Ramos, a teacher, radio broadcaster and indie film actor who talks about his different professions and how he works within those different sectors. He also gives advice on how one can succeed in those career options. #samut-sari #guerrillapodcastsyndicate #kangaroofern 👍Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share & …
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5 Adjustments to Make When Starting Out in a New Country
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In this episode, Mimi explains further some of the points discussed during the interview on Episode 25 with Mar Esparas. Mimi will talk about what to expect by a person who is thinking of moving to another country, especially the aspects they expect to make adjustments on including travel, accommodation budgeting etc #samut-sari #guerriallpodcastsy…
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Episode 25 : Becoming a Community Leader in NZ
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In this episode, Mimi talks to Mar Esparas President of the Order of the Knights of Rizal Charitable Trust in Wellingon New Zealand. Mar shares his experience moving to New Zealand, and how his lifestyle changed from bank manager to working in a different industry, and how leading an organization that helps people who are in need. #samutsari #guerr…
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Episode : 23 How To Manage Online Teaching and Relationships with Student
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How does a teacher manage her relationships with her students both on and offline? How does she manage the online teaching environment? Mimi chats with Sheila Nepomoceno Gabe who shares her insights on juggling the challenges of online teaching, how she enjoys her profession and how she maintains good relationships with her students. 👍Thanks for wa…
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Episode 22 :What is life like as an International Student in Australia ? Part 3
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In this episode, Mimi talks to a couple of multicultural women who are also international students in Australia. Find out if they share the same experiences as the Filipino women in our previous episodes. 👍Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share & comment 👍 🔴SUBSCRIBE ▶http://bit.ly/guerillapodcast Listen to the full podcast - https://guerrillapodc…
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Episode 21 : What is life like as an International Student in Australia (Part 2)
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This episode is part 2 of the international students’ interview. Here we discuss some of the challenges they faced in greater detail including strategies to overcome difficulties. Tina Tan Moya and Jamie Collado come back with another new guest, Leia Tadio. 👍Thanks for watching! Please Like, Share & comment 👍 🔴SUBSCRIBE ▶http://bit.ly/guerillapodca…
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