What Glass Ceiling? Trypod Network
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- Society & Culture
Lia Cruz has real conversations with inspiring women about their journeys — the struggles, the doubts, the joys, and all the glass ceilings that must be shattered along the way. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and in the process, maybe realize that that glass ceiling will only exist if we allow it to.
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Bea Benedicto on Work Personas
Lia sits down with host and content creator, Bea Benedicto. Bea's chosen career is the complete opposite from her real personality. She talks to us about her alter ego, her career trajectory, the discoveries she’s made about her true identity, and the importance of staying authentic and true to herself.
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Joy Virata on Finding Joy On-stage
Lia talks to Joy Virata, the Artistic Director for Repertory for Young Audiences. Joy is a luminary of Philippine Theatre, and has had a storied career being onstage for most of her life. But finding her passion only began after 20 years of being a housewife and mother. She shares what she has learned throughout her life, and why she is so passionate about bringing the magic of the theater to younger audiences.
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Jillian Gatcheco-Cantada on Living Child-Free
Can a woman now dare to look beyond the title of “mother?” Lia sits down with Jillian Gatcheco-Cantada, banker and former editor of Cosmo.ph. Like many other couples, Jillian and her husband have made a conscious decision not to have children. She shares why she made the decision, how it was received, and how she navigates a society that is still adjusting to a changing paradigm.
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Julie Uychiat on Her Life’s Marathon
Lia chats with Julie Uychiat, a world-class marathon runner and the first Filipina to finish and win 4 out of the 7 races of the World Marathon Challenge. Julie shares how she discovered her passion for running at 44, how she maneuvers the challenges of her second wind, and how scaling long distances has helped her discover parts of herself she never knew existed.
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Juana Manahan-Yupangco on Nourishing the Filipino People
Lia sits down with Juana Manahan-Yupangco, founder of the non-profit “Mesa ni Misis.” Juana is a staunch advocate of proper nutrition and food security; and believes that the key to nourishing the filipino people is in learning to cook better with local produce and support local farmers. She shares the work she has done to educate the everyday Filipino on the power and benefits of eating local vegetables.
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Dolly de Leon on Coming out of the Shadows
Lia is joined by award-winning actress Dolly de Leon. Dolly has recently gained worldwide attention and a ticket to Hollywood after her role in the critically acclaimed “Triangle of Sadness.” But her burgeoning career is a far cry from her life as a struggling actor in the PH. Dolly reflects on her many years in the industry, the ups and downs of being an actor, and how all the challenges have kept her grounded as her star slowly rises.