You Can Do This‪!‬ Myrza Sison and The Pod Network

Meet the Q&A Queen whose words now proliferate in cyberspace in the form of quotable quote cards and memes capturing her quick wit and humor. Now nicknamed the “Flammable and Limitless Queen of the Universe” after her memorable quip at the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines, first runner-up Stacey Gabriel is considered small in stature (for beauty pageants) but her big voice, big thoughts, powerful words and huge ambitions she was unashamed about declaring made her tower over 52 giants in the competition.

Her intelligence, charismatic presence, and unwavering conviction and drive to bring to attention to important issues made it so impossible to ignore her that she made it all the way to the top, missing her goal by just a hairline. Inspiring each of us to make a change in our own corner of the universe, she embodies the confidence and eloquence we all aspire to achieve. In this episode, the actress and sustainable swimwear entrepreneur shares her secrets and strategies to help us think on our feet better and sharpen our public speaking skills for the nerve-wracking situations in our own lives.

Unless you’re a hardcore theater fan, you might think Kiara Dario is an overnight success. But it took 20 years of countless auditions and rejections before she would get her first lead role in local theater, and after just a few months, the biggest break any Filipino actor could dream of—the role of Gigi Van Tranh in the Manila run and international tour of Miss Saigon.



She started theatre training at age five with Repertory Philippines, where she made her professional debut at the age of 14 in Disney's Camp Rock. Her first lead role in Snow White and the Prince last year got her a nomination as Best Performer in a Musical in the BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards. Previous theater credits include Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph the Dreamer, ensemble in A_ng Huling El Bimbo, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,_ and Annie.

She was also the Philippine representative at the 2015 World Hip Hop Championships in California, and an actor in iWantTFC series Lyric and Beat. A songwriter and recording artist, she is a member of the self-produced Philippine pop girl group Daydream, nominated for Favorite Group at the 2022 AWIT Awards.

One of my top performing reels on Instagram and TikTok is called “Hiya: Malaking Hadlang sa Pag-Asenso” or “Big Obstacle to Success.” It resonated with so many, and I was particularly struck by one comment that read, “Opo, mas takot pa kong mamatay sa kahihiyan kaysa mamatay mismo” or  “I’m more afraid of dying of shame than dying itself!” So when I came across an Instagram post on @‌_sikodiwa_ discussing the concept and manifestations of Hiya, I knew it definitely merited an episode and sought out the expert behind the account.



Carl Cervantes is a psychologist and researcher focusing on transpersonal and indigenous psychology. He has a master’s degree from the Ateneo de Manila University, where his research focus was inspired mainly by the psychospiritual studies of Fr. Jaime C. Bulatao. He is currently a senior lecturer at UP Diliman. Sikodiwa (from Sikolohiya, or Psychology, and Diwa, or Consciousness) is the name of his blog, podcast, and Instagram account where he shares his research and insights.

No matter what we do for a living, we are all salespeople. Whether it's persuading our boss about a project idea or negotiating a raise, motivating our team to try a new way of doing things, getting more views and likes on our social media posts, convincing our family to try a new restaurant, or even getting our boyfriend to watch the movie we want, we're always selling something.

In this episode, we'll explore not just how good selling and persuasion skills can do wonders for our work and personal lives but also the steps it takes to close any deal, whether or not you work in sales. Coach and corporate trainer Jerome Tuason’s sales and account management career spans two decades and multiple industries including TV and media sales, IT consulting, real estate, consumer goods, telecommunications, educational technology, and food. He has given workshops to multinationals, FMCG corporations, banks, auto dealerships, schools, and even startups.

Whether it's a sudden health crisis, relationship upheaval, the loss of a loved one or a job, or a financial setback, life’s curveballs can make us feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and helpless.



Coach Aurora Suarez empowers us with advice on how to regain our footing or find a new path forward. This certified Courageous Living life and career coach is also a writer and speaker who helps women achievers and creatives craft a life they love. She is also the creator and publisher of The Sunday Night Journal, Good Job: A Meaningful Career Journal, The Tiny Gratitude Journaling Kit and  co-founder of the Write Away Retreats.

Feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or impatient about getting ahead at work? Wondering whether your talent and hard work are enough to propel your career as fast as possible? Optimizing the guidance your HR department can provide could show you the way.



This episode’s guest expert has over 12 years of experience in Human Resource and Organization Development Consulting and Coaching and has spoken at global forums as a Shared Leadership and John Maxwell Coach. The founder of Integral HR Philippines and associate partner for LIM Global, he has Economics and Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Development degrees from UP Diliman and is currently taking his PhD in Organization Development. He is also the current President of the Business Network International Taguig’s Iconic chapter.