Chew on This: A Podcast by The Secret Sauce

Danella Yaptinchay
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Chew On This is a podcast that explores the changes we go through in our professional lives. Each episode features a candid conversation with an inquisitive friend, seasoned career shifter, or unconventional specialist. They share personal stories and questions about embracing change, discovering one’s own untapped potential, and thriving in the face of uncertainty. Listening to them will inspire you transform not just your professional life but the core of who you are. Get ready to be nourished with nuggets of wisdom and practical advice.

  1. 10/30/2023

    Episode 211 | Stefanie Walmsley on Linear Careers, Ruminating Thoughts, and the Progression in Entrepreneurship

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 How Stefanie contrasts the romanticized version of entrepreneurship with its realities. 🌟 Her evolution from valuing monetary wealth to focusing on legacy and impact, reflecting on transitions that reshaped her perspective. 🌟 Her pivotal life moment dealing with her father's death that changed her life and career path. 🌟 How she’s learning to ask for help (and you can get a few ideas if that’s something you’re learning to do, too). About this guest: Stefanie Walmsley has been a tv show host, actress, and Oscar-award winning producer. And now she has a beauty and lifestyle brand called Prim Botanicals, which she runs from New York. Ever the entrepreneur, she has two more beauty and wellness brands in the pipeline. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links and Connect: 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website 📷 Follow Danella on Instagram ☕️ Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee 🌸 Check out Prim Botanicals Audio Credits: 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce

    25 min

  2. 10/25/2023

    Episode 210 | When Life Throws You a Monkey Wrench: Patricia Pascual Iliakis on Embracing Pivots & Revamping Your Professional Landscape

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 The very pivotal moment earlier in Patricia’s life of her family losing everything that gave her the drive and discipline she has today. 🌟 How Patricia found love unexpectedly later in life, and the joy that comes with allowing oneself to be vulnerable (and liking the one you're with). 🌟 How you can stay in the same role but explore different industries until you find the right one. 🌟 The challenge faced by women juggling career, family, and housework, and the immense value of having a supportive team that shares responsibilities. About this guest: For 25 years, Patricia Pascual has been immersed in the realm of public affairs & communications, crafting and implementing strategies across non-profit, public, and private sectors in global and local roles. She and her husband split their time between Brussels, Paris, and Athens for work and play. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links and Connect: 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website 📷 Follow Danella on Instagram ☕️ Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee Audio Credits: 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce

    23 min

  3. 10/17/2023

    Episode 209 | Navigating the Sweet Spot with Great Team Partners: Balancing Business Needs and Personal Desires for the Perfect Fit with Bryce Rattner Keithley

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 How life sometimes leaves you breadcrumbs and if you follow them, you may just be surprised with where they lead you. 🌟 How Bryce turned a hypothesis she had observed into new business model for helping startups approach the task of growing a team that includes expertise and flexibility. 🌟 How Bryce is applying the Japanese principle of Ikigai to jobs. 🌟 The signature frameworks that the Great Team Partners is coming up with for jobseekers. About this guest: Bryce has spent the majority of her career working in Talent and People roles building high performing teams at elite tech companies. She's seen first-hand that People challenges often precede People Executives, and started Great Team Partners to help Founders be thoughtful and strategic about their team growth from their earliest days. GTP works mostly with Seed-Series A companies in a fractional capacity or on a project basis and also offers Executive and Job-Seeker specific coaching. Bryce is based in San Francisco, California with her husband, daughter, son, and cat. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links and Connect: 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website 📷 Follow Danella on Instagram ☕️ Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee 🤓 Learn about Great Team Partners Audio Credits: 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce

    26 min

  4. 10/03/2023

    Episode 208 | How Rina Malonzo Transitioned From Designer to Business Owner and Continues to Manage Her Sanity

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 Rina's career that spans decades in design working in corporations, at agencies, as a freelancer, and now an entrepreneur. 🌟 The role that fear and boredom play in her career pivots, and how most creative people tend to look to do something that surprises themselves. 🌟 The importance of rest in creativity. 🌟 Setting aside some throwaway or “play” money so that you're not scared to try anything as you figure out what you like to do or just to enrich your life. About this guest: After receiving her bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, Rina Malonzo studied graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Prior to opening her own branding studio, she rose through the ranks at Bloomingdales, Donna Karan, Eddie Bauer, The Limited and elevated her career to Vice President at Edelman. Tink Tank Studio pioneered branding in Manila back in 2010. For over a decade, three things have defined Tink Tank Studio's success: the pursuit of joyful collaboration, the curiosity to dive deeper and longer, and the creative power of our opposing forces. What began as a studio built by a design duo, has now grown to a team of designers with offices in New York and Manila, serving clients globally. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links and Connect: - 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website - 📷 Follow Danella on Instagram - ☕️ Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee - 👩🏻‍💻 Check out Tink Tank Studio Audio Credits: - 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives - 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo - 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce

    32 min

  5. 09/25/2023

    Episode 207 | Starting a Movement with Movement: Connecting with Our Bodies to Understand Our Times With Eisa Jocson

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 How Eisa didn’t continue on her “practical” path as a visual artist but instead turned her fascination and exploration of movement into a political statement. 🌟 The body as a site for investigation and learning more about the self and society through memories embedded in our muscles. 🌟 How people can create language with our bodies and movement. 🌟 The power and agency of owning your body. 🌟 How Eisa faces the challenge of learning a new skill set with each new project she takes on—becoming a beginner each time. About this guest: Eisa Jocson is a contemporary choreographer and dancer from the Philippines, trained as a visual artist, with a background in ballet. She made her first movement work in 2010. At that point in time, she was teaching pole dancing as a fitness regime. She exposes body politics in the service and entertainment industry as seen through the unique socioeconomic lens of the Philippines. She studies how the body moves and what conditions make it move – be it social mobility or movement out of Philippines through migrant work. In all her creations – from pole to macho dancing and hostess to Disney princess to Superwoman to Zoo animals – capital is the driving force of movement pushing the indentured body into spatial geographies. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links and Connect: 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website 📷 Follow Danella on Instagram ☕️ Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee 💃🏻 Check out Eisa Jocson’s work Audio Credits: 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce

    29 min

  6. 09/18/2023

    Episode 206 | The Unstoppable Michelle Harden: from Tech Entrepreneur to Literary Agent — and What She Does to Keep Going

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 The role that serendipity can play in your life. 🌟 The big and small events that can strongly influence how we work the rest of our lives. 🌟 The value and importance of a strong support group in your continuous journey. 🌟 The importance of figuring out what success looks like for you but also knowing yourself enough to keep pursuing what you need to to thrive in this world. About this guest: Michelle has founded several companies in the United States including the Northwest's first internet fulfillment company, the American Homestay Network, Transition2, and Compelling Technologies. Somewhere in-between, she did ten years of grant writing, helping secure over $8 million in funding for underserved communities. She taught English and Culture in China for one year and is currently a principal and licensing agent for Koru, Inc., representing talent to publishers and entertainment.  She also does volunteer work mentoring young start-ups through Social Venture Partners and UW School of Business. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links and Connect: 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website 📷 Follow Danella on Instagram ☕️ Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee The books Michelle mentioned: 📖 Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo 📖 The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Audio Credits: 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce

    24 min

  7. 09/11/2023

    Episode 205 | Leading with Depth: Navigating Change, Growth, and Coaching Realities with Cara-Lyn Giovanniello

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 Cultivating a learning culture in an organization. 🌟The concept of vertical leadership and the benefits of embracing complex and strategic thinking to drive personal and professional growth. 🌟 The dichotomy of caring deeply and challenging directly in coaching that builds trust and encourages processing. 🌟 The difference between change and transition. 🌟 Busting assumptions and expectations about coaching. About this guest: Cara-Lyn Giovanniello is a coaching powerhouse, focusing on performance and emotional intelligence as foundations for vertical leadership. As an ICF certified PCC and CPCC, she serves a coaching mentality in her work with individuals and corporations, inspiring outrageous growth mindsets and exploring what’s past the glass ceilings, when you can get off a sticky floor. She currently coaches and consults through her company, CLG Coaching, empowering and holding accountability for those that classify themselves as driven for more. Find out more at www.clgcoaching.com. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. Her diverse experiences, from media sales to journalism, have culminated in co-founding ventures like Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, and co.lab, all aimed at fostering business, entrepreneurship, and community growth. A recent graduate of the Inner MBA program, Danella infuses purpose and mindfulness into her work and life. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links and Connect: 🌐 The Secret Sauce Website 📷 Follow Danella on Instagram ☕️ Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee 💪 ⁠Learn more about CLG Coaching⁠ Audio Credits: 🎧 Audio editing by Ripple Creatives 🎵 Music: “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo 🎙️ Produced by The Secret Sauce

    31 min

  8. 09/04/2023

    Episode 204 | When We’re Faced with Death, What Really Matters? With Katrina Kopcha

    In this episode, you'll hear about: 🌟 Embracing life and reflecting on the impact of meaningful goodbyes and the quest to live with no regrets. 🌟 Finding balance and questioning the rat race of career success and wealth accumulation in the face of life's transient nature. 🌟 Rediscovering passion by exploring midlife choices, considering the pursuit of non-work related interests, and finding joy outside the corporate ladder. About this episode: Kat Kopcha is a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for an early-stage biotech company based in Boston, Massachusetts. She has over 20 years of experience in the corporate financial planning function for different sized companies and in various industries. Kat’s main career motivation is being part of companies whose mission is to improve the lives of people with rare and deadly diseases. In her spare time, Kat enjoys taking long walks with her husband, Scott, and their Golden Retriever fur-baby, Thor. She also enjoys cooking, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, and taking Zumba classes. After years of focusing on career development, Kat aspires to achieve the perfect balance between staying career-focused but at the same time, pursuing her interests outside of work. About the host: Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building. She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do. In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life and surfs as much as possible to stay in touch with nature. Links: Check out The Secret Sauce website Follow Danella on Instagram Support the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware Audio credits: Audio editing by Ripple Creatives Song is “Dito” by Erwin T. Romulo Produced by The Secret Sauce

    18 min
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Chew On This is a podcast that explores the changes we go through in our professional lives. Each episode features a candid conversation with an inquisitive friend, seasoned career shifter, or unconventional specialist. They share personal stories and questions about embracing change, discovering one’s own untapped potential, and thriving in the face of uncertainty. Listening to them will inspire you transform not just your professional life but the core of who you are. Get ready to be nourished with nuggets of wisdom and practical advice.

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