Best Theriseofthepinoy Podcasts (2024)

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Special Episode: Coming Home to Opportunities with Dr. Cris Enriquez 40:49

4+ y ago40:49

40:49

Friends – it is with great sadness that I share with you the sudden passing of one of my Filipino heroes –Dr. Cris Enriquez The news of his passing left a massive pain in my heart – he was one of the most inspiring, loving and most generous men I have ever met. Dr. Cris had a massive love for the Philippines and his fellow Kapwa. From the first day…

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Re-release episode: Episode #43: When Things Don't Go As Planned 7:38

4+ y ago7:38

7:38

Admit it. We all want our day -- and our life -- to go according to our plans. But life does not work that way. No matter how you carefully plan or try to control every detail, something will definitely go wrong. It's our ability to cope with those moments that will define who we are and ensure the future success of our endeavors. Thus, in this qui…

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Episode 109: The team behind Young Focus, a shining light in the slums of Tondo, Manila. 37:14

4+ y ago37:14

37:14

In the Smokey Mountain area of Manila, tens of thousands of families rely on scavenging and recycling garbage for a living. Financial constraints, as well as a lack of educational and social support mean that many children are unable to complete their education, and in turn, are unable to break the cycle of poverty. YOUNG FOCUS believes that EDUCAT…

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Episode 108: Why are we doing this podcast? 12:30

5y ago12:30

12:30

I have been very fortunate to have come here in the Philippines. This country makes me a better man and I couldn't think of any other country that could do the same to me. My belief in the Filipinos and their potential have been inspiring me for the past 5 years thus, pushing me to create this podcast. My vision for the Philippines is to be world a…

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Episode 108: 3 things a company in the Philippines must have; Why fairness should be your number priority with Barry Saiff 51:07

5y ago51:07

51:07

BARRY SAIFF IS AN AMERICAN-BORN FOUNDER OF SAIFF SOLUTIONS – A MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY BASED IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT PROVIDES TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATIONS AND OTHER SOLUTIONS. Barry worked in technical communications for 26 years in the US before moving to the Philippines. He led teams of technical writers at six US companies, including GE, IBM, Oracle,…

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Episode 107: How Can The Rich History of the Philippines Help and Teach Filipinos with Evan Graff 1:03:09

5y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Evan Graff shares his thoughts and deep insights about how rich Philippine history is and how can we, most of all Filipinos, can learn from it and apply it on current societal issues. He is currently a history teacher in a Christian international school and living here in the Philippines.

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Re-release Episode 70: Motivating the World with Lloyd Luna 39:59

5y ago39:59

39:59

Lloyd Luna is a firm believer in the power of following one’s passion. In respect to his parents’ wishes, Lloyd finished a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. After graduation, he decided to follow his gifting as a master communicator instead of pursuing a mediocre care…

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Re-release: Episode #36: The Wrap Up Planning Method 3:07

5y ago3:07

3:07

In this 2-minute episode, Mike shares a powerful planning tip that will allow you to get the results that you want out of your any task or project, or just make the most of your day. A proven method for success!

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Episode 106: You cannot be a Coach to everyone; Why present is more important than the future and the past with EJ Zara 1:20:40

5y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

EJ Zara is a professional executive coach who has designed and delivered high-powered globally accredited development trainings and coaching. He has been tapped for his expertise in organizational strategic management and planning by companies such as Nike, Accenture, Philhealth, SSS, Board of Investments, Philippine AXA Life, Vishay Philippines, I…

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Special Episode: Learning the Habit of Reading 7:25

5y ago7:25

7:25

The benefits of reading are amazing. That's why I formed the habit of reading for myself a long time ago. Not only it gives you a vast array of knowledge and improves your vocabulary, it is also proven that it reduces stress, upgrades your analytical skills and memory enhancement. Listen to some of the leaders in the Philippines on what they can sa…

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Re-release episode 32: Staying Hydrated 3:53

5y ago3:53

3:53

As the sun scorches the Philippines during summer, it is important for us to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. But aside from that, did you know that there are other benefits that you can get from drinking H20? It can make you more productive throughout the day and many more. Listen to this short episode to know more.…

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Episode 105: Where Light Meets Darkness: A Pilgrim's Sacred Muse; A book by Jonathan Heppner 1:20:36

5y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Where light meets darkness’ is a prophet’s call, a sage’s whisper, a bard’s song…asking us to listen, to pause, and to understand the wonder of present Grace; a Grace that traces our hearts and tells the story of our souls. this is a book of intersections, exploring the possibility of who we could be, meeting the wonder of who we already are. fille…

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Episode 104: Empowering and Making an Impact on 100,000 Filipinos with Penny Bongato 51:45

5y ago51:45

51:45

Penny Bongato, a professional coach, Filipino motivational speaker, author, and the first Filipina Canfield Certified Trainer in the Philippines and in Asia, shares her vision for the Philippines and how she can impact the lives of 100,000 Filipinos. **Contains Filipino Language** https://pennybongato.online/about/…

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Episode 103: Work from Home Filipino Moms, How to earn and be with your family at the same time with Mommy MK 29:48

5y ago29:48

29:48

Filipinos are very family-oriented especially moms . They would stay with their family as much as they could but because of the need to work and provide for their family, they need to work somewhere else or worse, forced to go overseas leaving their families behind . But with the technology today, this is being slowly cured. Working from home is no…

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Re-released Episode: What Advice Would You Give Your 20-Year Old Self? 6:03

5y ago6:03

6:03

If you can go back in time, what would you tell your 20-year old self? Listen to the answers of David Bonifacio of New Leaf Ventures, Noey Lopez of Starbucks Philippines, Mark Ruiz of Hapinoy, Anna Meloto-Wilk of Human Nature, Pocholo Gonzales a.k.a. The Voicemaster, and Shirley Maya Tan of The Art of the Fearless Living. **Contains Filipino Langua…

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Special Episode 102: Fears and Fearlessness 5:05

5y ago5:05

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What is your greatest fear and most fearless experience so far? In this special episode, we turn the table and ask Mike of his fears and his most fearless experience by the time.

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Episode 101: The Struggles and Sacrifice of being an OFW with Mhy De Guzman 6:51

5y ago6:51

6:51

It goes without saying that being an OFW is arduous and requires sacrifice and pure dedication. But Filipinos are willing to do those for their family. If you are planning to leave the Philippines and work abroad, you SHOULD listen to this as Mhy De Guzman talks about the life and real struggles of being an OFW.…

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Episode 100: Why would an Expat hire Filipinos? Are they good enough? 8:42

5y ago8:42

8:42

"If I had to hire 10 employees, 9 of them would be in the Philippines." I had an amazing chat with my very good friend Jonathan Levi, a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker. He’s the author of the blockbuster Become a SuperLearner series and the host of the award-winning Becoming SuperHuman podcast. We talked about the best qualities of Fili…

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Episode 99: The killer that takes 17 thousand lives a day with Dr. Greg Suarez 27:37

5y ago27:37

27:37

According to the World Health Organization, Tobacco kills more than 7 million people each year. We deep dived in this topic here in the Philippines and how it directly and indirectly affects all Filipinos.

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Episode 98: The TRUE POTENTIAL of the Philippines and Filipinos with Pastor Jonathan Heppner: Part 2 42:51

5y ago42:51

42:51

Over cups of coffee, Pastor Jonathan and I had a chat about what it is like being a Canadian living in the Philippines for 18 years. He pointed out various topics about what Filipinos can do to make this country first-world. Jonathan also took me back 18 years ago as he talked about the difference of the Philippines from when he first arrived. Ther…

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Episode 97: The TRUE POTENTIAL of the Philippines and Filipinos with Pastor Jonathan Heppner: Part 1 44:15

5y ago44:15

44:15

Over cups of coffee, Pastor Jonathan and I had a chat about what it is like being a Canadian living in the Philippines for 18 years. He pointed out various topics about what Filipinos can do to make this country first-world. Jonathan also took me back and talked about the difference of the Philippines from when he first arrived here when he was jus…

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Episode 96: Financial Stability, Breaking free from Debts with Financial Literacy Advocate Don Soriano 38:49

5y ago38:49

38:49

After passing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam as Top 7 last 2011, Don Soriano lived the high life. After enjoying an extravagant life eating at high-end fine dining places, even buying a sports car despite a failing business and unemployment, he went bankrupt with a Php500,000 debt to pay off. Now, Don is a serial entrepreneur, Busines…

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Episode 95: Young Focus, a bright light in Tondo, Manila; How 2 foreigners founded a school in the Philippines 1:13:34

5y ago1:13:34

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In the Smokey Mountain area of Manila, tens of thousands of families rely on scavenging and recycling garbage for a living. Financial constraints, as well as a lack of educational and social support mean that many children are unable to complete their education, and in turn, are unable to break the cycle of poverty. Young Focus runs a day care cent…

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Episode 94: Finding Your Passion, Why and How to Chase Your Dreams with Pastor Bebo Bharwani 34:55

5y ago34:55

34:55

Bebo Bharwani, a Pastor of Church Simplified turned his life rejections into new directions. We talk about how people should have the right mindset when handling negative situations in their lives, how God guides you toward His better plans for you, despite the many things lacking in your life.

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Episode 93: Primed Life with Chad Davis, How to Live Healthy Without Traditional Healthy Practices. 40:26

5y ago40:26

40:26

Health and wellness coach, author of The Primed Life, Chad Davis, shares his expertise and experience on how to live healthier without taking medicines, exercising in the gym and other traditional healthy practices that we thought was the most effective way.

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Episode 92: Benefits of Emotional Intelligence, Applying It to Your Professional and Personal Life 17:20

5y ago17:20

17:20

Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. With Ruby Manalac, an Emotional Intelligence practitioner, we dive into the benefits of having an Emotional Intelligence when applied to work, friends and family.…

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Episode 91: Adrian Pantonial: Giving Up a 12-Year Career for Freelancing and What Money Can't Buy 38:07

5+ y ago38:07

38:07

Adrian Pantonial worked for 12 years in the BPO industry. While it pays well, he decided to leave that path and pursue freelancing in events hosting, teaching, and writing. He also shares a very personal and emotional tragedy that served as a wake up call for him.

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Episode 90: Finding Your Passion: How a Frenchman Turned into a Farmer in the Philippines 38:35

5+ y ago38:35

38:35

Louis Faure was looking for a new and challenging environment during his gap year in college. Not knowing what to expect, he chose the Philippines and became a social entrepreneur in Gawad Kalinga, Angat Bulacan. There, he raised native chickens and truly fell in love with the country's people and culture, and decided to stay for four years now.…

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Episode 89: Why Did a British Guy Choose to Live and Work with the Poor in the Philippines? 1:06:44

5+ y ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Author of the best-selling book The Genius of the Poor and founder of Mad Travel, Tom Graham, ditched his suit and tie, and decided to live and work with the poor communities of Gawad Kalinga. There, he discovered the genius of the Filipino people and fell in love with the country.

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Episode 88: OFW for 17 years, Excellent Job; But What Made Jocelyn Pick Come Back in the Philippines? 49:03

5+ y ago49:03

49:03

Jocelyn Pick, President of Profiles Asia Pacific, Inc., was overseas for 17 years but what made her come back? She talked about why she decided to return to the Philippines for good despite having an excellent job abroad. And how she defines it as one of the best decisions she made in her life.

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Episode 87: What Real Success Looks Like: How to Thrive as a Single Mom with Grace De Castro 1:11:42

5+ y ago1:11:42

1:11:42

With this episode, Grace De Castro, a Management Consultant Expert, imparts her idea of what success really is for her and the journey that got her there. She also talks about how being a single mother can be a blessing and a change catalyst of her story.

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Episode 86: Hire the Right People with TalentView CEO, Anj Vera, and How to Answer Job Interview Questions 1:09:01

5+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

In this episode, the CEO of TalentView, Anj Vera, shares her insights and tips on how to select the right candidate for your company. Anj also talks about questions you should be prepared for in a job interview.

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Episode 85: Why I Quit My Corporate Work to Make Bread with Danny Moran 46:45

7y ago46:45

46:45

Join us in this podcast episode where Mike sat down with Danny Moran in his very successful restaurant, Amici. They talked about the journey in his venture and what made him decide to leave his promising professional life behind to become an entrepreneur. Also find out how Philippine Mango helped Danny in one of the most challenging parts of his bu…

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Episode 84: Ditching the Shirt and Tie with Tom Graham 28:49

7y ago28:49

28:49

The Philippines has a long history with colonizers. From the Spaniards in the 16th century to the Americans after the Philippine Revolution to the Japanese in World War II. So while we're welcoming to foreigners who come to visit the country for a holiday, we're wary of those who decide to stay and explore opportunities in the country. It's inevita…

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Episode 83: Pursuing You Best Life with JB Borromeo 43:06

7y ago43:06

43:06

You know at least one person like this. This may even be you. A person who's going through the motions of living. Waking up every morning, dragging himself/herself to work, coming in late most of the time. Someone who's so unmotivated that work becomes a prison he/she seeks to escape from the moment that secondhand declares it's 5PM. Someone who fi…

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Episode 82: Trading a Diploma for Ducks with Alvie Benitez 44:55

7+ y ago44:55

44:55

For Filipinos, a diploma holds a certain kind of power. It opens up a lot of opportunities and is considered key to a good, if not better, life. That's why when Alvie Benitez informed his grandparents that he will be dropping out of college after failing his thesis, he heard the longest string of Spanish bad words in his life. To say that he encoun…

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Episode 81: On the Quest for Excellence with Marie Cavosora 51:03

7+ y ago51:03

51:03

Picture this. You’re in your 30s living in San Francisco in an apartment that is your source of pride and joy. You have a supportive network of family and friends around you as well as a dream job with great employers. There’s really nothing else you could want. You love your life. Now, think about giving all of these up. Would you? Our guest for t…

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Episode 80: Coming Home to Opportunities with Dr. Cris Enriquez 40:38

7+ y ago40:38

40:38

With the current political climate, many Filipinos abroad are feeling hopeless for the Philippines. They'd rather stay abroad and, if possible, migrate with their family, believing that a better life awaits them in a foreign country. Not Dr. Cris Enriquez. Recognized as the only medical doctor in the world who trained and specialized in four differ…

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Episode 79: The Rise of the Pinoy Podcast 4:01

7+ y ago4:01

4:01

After a long hiatus, we're back with a better and more inspiring podcast for Filipinos all over the world! Listen and find out what you can expect in "The Rise of the Pinoy Podcast."

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Episode 78: You Were Born for Greatness 5:35

7+ y ago5:35

5:35

You were not put in this world to please everybody and neither should you try to do so. But how should you deal with criticisms from other people? How can you cope with all the negativity thrown your way? Mike has some advice for you in this episode.

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Episode 77: Your Daily Victory 5:35

8y ago5:35

5:35

Small, daily dose of changes can be the key to your success. How? Mike explains in this extract from the sixth chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and Amazon. Grab your copy now! LISTENING TIME: 5 minutes, 35…

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Episode 76: Embrace Your Pain 5:50

8y ago5:50

5:50

Embracing your pain will qualify you to become of service to more people. How? Mike explains in this quick reading from the fifth chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and Amazon. Grab your copy now!…

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Episode 75: Your Greatest Enemy 5:00

8y ago5:00

5:00

“You may find your best friend or your worst enemy in yourself.” – English Proverb “Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts.” – Buddha “Your worst enemy is hiding within yourself, and that enemy is your nafs or false ego.” - Rumi “Self-mastery is the challenge of transforming yourself from your own worst enemy into y…

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Episode 74: Discover Your Motivation 3:37

8y ago3:37

3:37

What motivates you? Do you have the right motivation? Ponder on these two questions and more as you listen to Mike read an excerpt from the third chapter of his book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 World-Class Filipinos." This book is now available at all Fully Booked branches in Metro Manila and at Amazon. Grab your c…

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Episode 73: Your Unique Assignment 5:54

8y ago5:54

5:54

Many life coaches tell us to follow our dreams. However, following your dreams can be dangerous as Mike explains in this special, six-minute episode of the Best of You podcast. This episode is part 2 of a special 7-episode series featuring extracts from Mike's soon-to-be released book "The Rise of the Pinoy: 7 Powerful Lessons of Success from 21 Wo…

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Episode 72: Find Your Inspiration 5:16

8y ago5:16

5:16

We are dedicating this episode to the men and women behind MikeGrogan.ph. May we continue to inspire each other to excellence. We have a long way to go before we reach our targets but we're going to get there! This episode is part 1 of a special 7-episode series featuring extracts from each of the chapters in Mike's upcoming book "The Rise of the P…

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Episode 71: Creating Your Masterpiece with Marianne Mencias 31:49

8y ago31:49

31:49

Robin Williams, Alexander McQueen, Kurt Cobain, Ernest Hemingway. What do these people have in common? For one, they’re all considered icons in their chosen fields. Williams was an award-winning actor, McQueen was named British designer of the year for four times, Cobain was a rockstar and Hemingway was a literary genius. All of them are successful…

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Episode 70: Motivating the World with Lloyd Luna 39:31

8y ago39:31

39:31

Lloyd Luna is a firm believer in the power of following one’s passion. In respect to his parents’ wishes, Lloyd finished a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. After graduation, he decided to follow his gifting as a master communicator instead of pursuing a mediocre care…

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Episode #69: Mike's Health Transformation Becoming Primed for Life 11:54

8y ago11:54

11:54

Do you think you are healthy? Mike certainly thought so until he met Chad Davis of “Primed for Your Life”. Chad convinced Mike to “go primed” at the start of 2016 and Mike has never been the same since. Listen to Mike’s health transformation story and the extraordinary benefits you can achieve by making small changes in what you eat. Live better. L…

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Episode 68: Primed for Health with Chad Davis 45:28

8y ago45:28

45:28

“Getting fit” and “losing weight” are very popular New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, these vows are also the ones that are most commonly broken. If you are struggling to be the “best of you” physically, Chad Davis can help. A wellness coach and triathlete, Chad shares tips for achieving a healthy lifestyle in his blog, PrimedForYourLife.com. O…

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