This week's essay is about making a leap of faith: saying no to something even when the world thinks you must say yes, trusting your own conscience, and ultimately building a new life that is different from what others expect from you. It's about courage and self-respect. | Born and raised in Negros Occidental, Carla currently works as a psychologist at a national government hospital. She wants to write more to raise awareness about mental health issues and encourage others to use writing as a means for healing and growth. Follow her blog @Inkblots and Icebergs.
About our partner, the University of the Philippines' Consulting Group (UPCG): Now in its second year, The Business Building Bootcamp (BBC) of the UP Consulting Group aims to educate small business owners on ways to take their business to the next level. This yea's BBB will be held on March 5 and 6, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) and will cover the following topics: business planning, digital marketing, and brand positioning, finance and accounting, legal matters, and corporate social responsibility. Each segment will consist of a 30-minute talk by prestigious industry experts, followed by an open forum, and a workshop.
