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Insight Your Success with Sharyne FongEpisode 8: Maria Ronna Pastorizo-Sekiguchi Greenhouse CoworkingWhat does it take to turn one dream into a movement that inspires change? In Episode 8 of Insight Your Success! Podcast, we spotlight the unstoppable Maria Ronna Luna Pastorizo-Sekiguchi, a visionary entrepreneur an who transformed 1 room, 1 mission, and a bold vision into a thriving ecosystem for creativity, collaboration and a heart full of purpose.As the Owner and Founder of The Greenhouse Studio and Greenhouse Co-Working, Ronna has cultivated more than just physical spaces, she’s built a sanctuary where ideas bloom, entrepreneurs grow, and purpose-driven work flourishes. From branding brilliance to community-building, her journey is...
2025-08-2957 min
The CocoPodSquid Game: Worth The Hype? Part 2In the second part of the long-awaited episode 'Squid Games: Worth The Hype?,' sit down with the CocoBeans as they breakdown the highest-grossing Netflix drama, set to become the most-watched show on the platform. They discuss various relevant topics such as the nod to Capitalism, the way the English subtitles enraged them, and the significance of children's games being played by adult participants. Did the CocoBeans love Squid Games as much as the world did? Tune in to find out!
Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on...
2022-03-0653 minThe CocoPodSquid Game: Worth The Hype? Part 1In the first part of the long-awaited episode 'Squid Games: Worth The Hype?,' sit down with the CocoBeans as they breakdown the highest-grossing Netflix drama, set to become the most-watched show on the platform. They discuss various relevant topics such as how Netflix-produced dramas stand apart from k-dramas produced by traditional media houses, how gory deaths and violence sells, and the significance of children's games being played by adult participants. Did the CocoBeans love Squid Games as much as the world did? Tune in to find out!
Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on...
2022-01-2639 minThe CocoPodMy School Life: An Extracurricular RetrospectiveIn this episode of the CocoPod, the CocoBeans break down one of their favourite Korean dramas of 2020: Extracurricular. Apart from drawing parallels between the education systems in Korea and India and sharing their own stories from school, they discuss a wide range of topics including the increased enrollment in entrance exam training academies and the ethics of sex work. Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!
2021-11-052h 04
The CocoPodIt's Okay to Not Be Okay but spoilers are NEVER OkayThe CocoBeans are joined by a special guest and their good friend to discuss about the exciting and refreshing K-drama: It's Okay to Not Be Okay. Tune in to learn more about the CocoBeans thoughts on mental health, the portrayal of mental health in the media and how our non-Kdrama watching guest enjoyed his first K-drama
Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!
2021-07-021h 43The CocoPodOur Private Lives: K-Pop and The CocobeansIn this episode of The CocoPod, the CocoBeans discuss the TvN drama 'Her Private Life,' what it means to be a fan of K-Pop, our experiences following different groups and people's misconceptions about 'fangirls'.
Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!
2021-06-022h 00The CocoPodTrue Beauty: Truly Time to Normalize ImperfectionJoin The CocoBeans as we break down the critically acclaimed TvN K-Drama 'True Beauty', discuss themes in the show that are relevant to our day-to-day lives and consider what it means to adhere to society's standards of beauty.
Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram or @TCocopod on Twitter!
2021-05-041h 46The CocoPodBong Soon: Powerful Girl or Girl Power?Join The CocoBeans as we get down to answering the question, is our favourite superhero Do Bong Soon representative of a Powerful Girl or Girl Power?
Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on @the.cocopod on Instagram!
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in December 2020, before the allegations against the actor Ji Soo (who plays Guk Doo in Strong Girl Bong Soon) had come out. Therefore none of his allegations or situation has been discussed in this podcast.
2021-04-121h 48The CocoPodMeet The CocoBeansJoin us as we spill the beans on each of the CocoBeans, talk about how we got into K-Dramas, what is our favourite K-Drama and so much more. Welcome to The CocoPod!
2021-03-221h 38
MillionsHow To Apply For A Job | EP 15 | The Millions PodcastWant to know how to catch that interviewer's interest?
In this episode of the Millions podcast, Francis, Daniel, and Mae talk about what you should do to impress the HR personnel and land that job - whether you're a fresh graduate or not.
Mae talks about her personal experience in the Human Resources industry and talks about little tips and tricks she has seen applicants use to catch the recruiter's eye. They then discuss what you can do to improve your resume, and how you can make a good (and a bad) first impression on your interviewer. They also...
2017-08-2216 min
MillionsHow To Choose Your First Home | EP 14 | The Millions PodcastLooking to buy a new home?
In this episode of the Millions podcast, Francis, Daniel, and Swoop PH advocates Neva, Jez, and Via talk about what you should consider if you decide to buy a home of your own.
They talk about the pros and cons of renting vs buying your own place. They also discuss the state of pre-selling deals and if they're actually good investments to consider. Moreover, they tackle why the real estate market in the Philippines is actually very robust - and where the best value properties are in the metro.
Learn more about Swoop...
2017-08-1419 minMillionsWhy Get A Salary Loan? | EP 13 | The Millions PodcastWant to get "free money"? In this episode, Francis, Justin, Daniel, and Isha of Uploan.ph talk all about salary loans.
They talk about why getting salary loans from loaning companies like Uploan.ph is better than borrowing from loan shark or even banks. They also discuss the pros and cons of these loans and how to get one in the most painless manner possible.
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The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by Leverage.ph and Cocopod Club.
Find out more about The Millions Podcast by...
2017-07-3113 min
MillionsDoes Your Business Need A Website? | EP 12 | The Millions PodcastDo you actually need a website for your business? In this episode of the Millions podcast, Francis and Justin talk to Justin and Mark of Artise.io on whether or not a business needs a website of their own.
They talk about what kinds of business benefit the most from having a website, as well as the different ways you can make a website of your own. They also give light into how a website works with your social media marketing strategies.
Moreover, Justin and Mark give some steps as to how you can create a website in one...
2017-07-2427 min
MillionsHow To Collect Debt | EP 11 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Justin, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about how to collect debt. They share their personal experiences when it comes to collecting debts - even that time they had an awkward situation with a debtor's unknowing family.
Moreover, they get into the ways they've used to collect money owed them, and how loaning companies such as Leverage.ph actually prefer to settle debts in the most painless ways possible. Essentially, this episode serves as an eyeopener to how loaners are people too, and that they really don't want to take legal actions against you unless absolutely necessary.
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2017-07-1722 min
MillionsHow To Get A Loan | EP 10 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Justin, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about what they know best: loans.
They talk about the good and bad reasons to get a loan, where to get one, "low seasons" for getting loans, and what to consider when getting a car loan.
Fun fact: This podcast is co-produced with Leverage.ph.
"[Loaning] is a double edged sword... A loan can put you in really good times or it can bring you really bad times." - Francis
The Millions Podcast is an in-depth discussion of business and personal finance for millennials by millennials. It is co-produced by...
2017-07-1415 min
MillionsHow To Put Up A Business (Part 3): Permits, Mentors, Funding | EP 9 | The Millions Podcast*Part 3 of a 3-part miniseries on how to put up your own business in the Philippines*
In this 3-part mini-series of The Millions Podcast, Camille, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about how to start your own business. In part 3, they talk about more concrete steps when it comes to running your business. Francis points out the importance of why you should have your own office, his thoughts on mentorship, and how to get funded.
"If you don't stand up for something, you would fall for everything."- Francis
"If you want to start something big, you want to start...
2017-07-1014 minMillionsHow To Put Up A Business (Part 2): Market Analysis and Validation | EP 8 | The Millions Podcast*Part 2 of a 3-part miniseries on how to put up your own business in the Philippines*
In this episode, Camille, Francis, Daniel and Patrick talk about how to start your own business. Part 2 talks about where to start when you have decided on what business you'd like to get into. The hosts will also get into why value proposition and market analysis are so important... and why getting into business is kind of like getting into a relationship.
"Lahat naman tayo may nilalaro, iba-iba lang." -Daniel
"So maging douche ka ng konti. Pa-hard to get ka pa." -Francis
"Wag...
2017-07-0816 min
MillionsHow To Put Up A Business: Names and Experimentation | EP 7 | The Millions Podcast*Part 1 of a 3-part miniseries on how to put up your own business in the Philippines*
In this episode, Francis, Camille, Daniel, and Patrick talk about how Filipino millennials can start a business. Francis talks about his humble beginnings as an entrepreneur with 5,000 pesos and a dream to build his own company - which is now Leverage.ph.
They then talk about why you should not be afraid to experiment and try different things, as well as cool names for milk tea shops. Francis also gives his opinion on franchising and building your very own passion-based business.
"Business is...
2017-07-0312 min
MillionsHow To Make Good Investments | EP 6 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Francis, Justin, Daniel, and Patrick talk about good investments Filipino millennials can consider. They first discuss what an investment is, then cover the different kinds of investments available right now. (Spoiler alert: It's not just about the stock market.)
"Something worth having is worth waiting for." - Francis
"Kung 'di ka yummy, 'wag kang choosy." - Justin
Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites:
Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph
Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions
2017-06-3020 min
MillionsHow To Save Up In College | EP 5 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Francis, Patrick, and Daniel talk about how Filipino college students today can save up money for their wants and needs while in school. They talk about their own personal experiences, from saving up for a ticket to a Charlie Puth concert to getting enough capital for a future business.
Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites:
Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph
Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions
2017-06-2816 min
MillionsHow To Spend Your First One Million Pesos | EP 4 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Francis, Geyo, Don, Doms, and Camille talk about how Filipino millennials today can spend their first one million pesos - after they make them, of course. They range from the practical, like buying cars for Uber/Grab and making investments, to the luxurious, like spending it on trips and sportscars, to even "shady deals." Moreover, they go on to discuss what kinds of things you can actually buy with one million pesos - which isn't actually a lot, if you think about it.
"The universe abhors a vacuum and if you have a very large money...
2017-06-2313 min
MillionsHow To Make Your First One Million Pesos | EP 3 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Francis, Geyo, Don, and Doms talk about how Filipino millennials today can make their first one million pesos. They present perspectives from different fields: entrepreneurship, sales, franchising, insurance, banking, network marketing, and even from a student intern. As so, they talk about the best investments you can make today.
Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites:
Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph
Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions
2017-06-2321 min
MillionsAre You Ready For Marriage? | EP 2 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Francis, Jeff, Justin, and Camille talk about how Filipino millennials today consider themselves ready for marriage. They give the opposing perspectives of men and women, and discuss how to know whether or not you're prepared for tying the knot with your partner - especially financially.
So, asset or liability ba ang partner mo?
Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites:
Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph
Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club/millions
2017-06-2317 min
MillionsHow To Make Your First 100,000 Pesos | EP 1 | The Millions PodcastIn this episode, Francis, Jeff, and Geyo talk about how Filipino millennials today can make their first 100,000 pesos. With their varying perspectives (businessman, employee, intern, college student), they'll discuss their ideas, which range from the silly (rob a bank, sabong, and lotto tickets) to the practical (sales, entrepreneurship, and investments). Moreover, they go on to talk about how to create systems that can help you have continuous income - the right way.
So, open-minded ka ba?
Find out more about The Millions Podcast by visiting these sites:
Leverage.ph: http://www.leverage.ph
Cocopod Club: http://www.cocopod.club...
2017-06-2219 min