Pera and Purpose Podcast

Jay Adrian Tolentino and TAGM Marketing Solutions Inc.
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Hosted by Jay Adrian Tolentino AKA “Kuya Jay”.  He is a Financial Coach and Educator based in Dubai. The aim of this program is to help every Filipino become debt-free, build wealth and use money as a tool to live a meaningful life. Topics include proper money management, entrepreneurship, investments, and the stories of many notable individuals and personal finance personalities. For brand partnerships, advertisements, or other collaboration opportunities with our podcast, please contact our management team at info@tagm.com.

  1. 08/17/2025

    This Teacher Escaped Poverty Without a Business or Inheritance

    Want to level up your PowerPoint game?Join us for Present Better, a free workshop designed to help you create and deliver presentations that do more than look good — they connect, engage, and leave a lasting impact.📅 August 24, 2025🕑 2PM to 4PM📍 BHub, Burjuman Mall🎟 Free Event. Limited Seats Only! Register now via this link - https://forms.gle/UE862CU3wRJkqV7Z8Learn from Dr. Rex Bacarra as he shares practical tips and techniques you can use right away, whether you’re teaching, training, or presenting to clients.===He was a teacher who had nothing.No business.No inheritance.Not even a permanent home.For 5 years, he was homeless, sleeping in parks, walking miles just to survive.But somehow, he got out.And what he did wasn’t what you’d expect.In this episode, you’ll hear how Doc Rex escaped poverty not through shortcuts, but through a mindset shift that changed everything.📍If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or behind in life… this story is for you. == Connect with Dr. Rex https://www.instagram.com/the_philosopher_monk/ Follow PROANGAT by ProFriends FB Page https://www.facebook.com/proangatbyprofriends

    1h 8m

  2. 08/03/2025

    I Stopped Doing Everything. Here’s How I Earned More by Doing Less.

    📅 OFW in Dubai? Attend my first meet and greet event: https://lu.ma/f0vf3yrj 💸 Apply for Financial Coaching: https://tidycal.com/jayadriantolentino/apply-for-coaching

    28 min

  3. 07/24/2025

    OFWs: How to Follow Your Passion Without Quitting Your Day Job

    🎟️ Free event. Limited slots. Register now through this link - https://forms.gle/q6YWasLpLyzk8QqC6📍 Ostro Restaurant, Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel, Barsha Heights🗓️ July 25, 2025🕖 7PM to 10PM===Many OFWs think they have to choose between a stable career and their passion, pero what if you didn’t have to pick one over the other?In this episode, we explore how following your passion alongside your career can open unexpected doors.James Morales is a Cluster Assistant Marketing Manager at one of the world’s largest hotel groups—and a men’s fashion and lifestyle content creator who’s worked with brands like Nike, H&M, and Marks & Spencer.His journey shows how OFWs can build a meaningful personal brand, stay grounded in their day job, and still create space for passion, growth, and joy.This is for OFWs curious about reinvention, self-expression, and building a life you actually enjoy.Follow James Morales: https://www.instagram.com/jamesfeedstyleFollow PRO-ANGAT by Profriends FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/proangatbyprofriends/

    50 min

  4. 06/16/2025

    The Rule That Saved This Filipina Entrepreneur From Going Broke

    ✅ Register for Hyku's upcoming workshop: https://forms.gle/QN6DN7cti9WL4cgd9 📅 Schedule Your Financial Clarity Call with Kuya Jay: https://jayadriantolentino.com/financialclaritycall?video=jUWfedLfngE ============ At 19, Hyku Desesto dropped out of college and gave birth to her son on the day she turned 20. Not long after, she moved to Dubai—with a plan and a deep sense of purpose. By 22, she was running Hyku D Photography and working with global brands like Netflix, Louis Vuitton, Nestlé, and MAC Cosmetics. Today, she's one of the most celebrated Filipina photographers in the UAE. She was awarded the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) honor in 2023, won Best Photographer at the Illustrado Women of Substance Awards, and received recognition in Netflix’s Girl Boss Campaign in 2022. In this episode, Hyku opens up about what it really took to succeed early—sacrifice, self-doubt, and starting before she felt ready.We talk about money, motherhood, critics, confidence, and what she hopes her son remembers about her someday.If you’ve ever felt torn between survival and chasing your craft, this one’s for you. ============ Connect with Hyku: https://www.instagram.com/hytotheku/ Follow PRO-ANGAT by Profriends FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/proangatbyprofriends

    1h 13m

  5. 05/25/2025

    How Much Do You Really Need to Retire? Most OFWs Get This Wrong

    📅 Schedule Your Financial Clarity Call: https://jayadriantolentino.com/financialclaritycall?podcast=howmuchdoyouneedtoretire ⬇️ Download the Retirement Calculator here: https://jayadriantolentino.com/resources?video=wgkzK1FTHRg ========= Most OFs have no idea how much they really need to retire.In this video, I’ll walk you through the exact process I use with my clients to calculate their retirement number — using real-life data, simple projections, and zero fluff.✅ No guessing✅ Just a clear, practical way to know how much you need — based on your goals, lifestyle, and future location.===CHAPTERS:Step 1: 1:10Step 2: 2:43Step 3: 4:08Step 4: 6:34

    9 min

  6. 05/18/2025

    Filipina Luxury Expert: “Many OFWs Buy Luxury for the Wrong Reason”

    Attend the next PRO-ANGAT event happening on May 23 : https://forms.gle/twcdgnacV5gXwpKa8📅 Schedule Your FREE Financial Clarity Call with Kuya Jay: https://jayadriantolentino.com/financialclaritycall ==She sells luxury for a living — but doesn’t believe in spending to impress.Meet Gweys Soriano, founder of Watch Girl Dubai, a Filipina entrepreneur in the UAE luxury watch scene.Her mindset?“Inisip ko, wala akong pera.”Even when she had money, she acted like she didn’t — and that discipline helped her succeed.In this conversation, we unpack:- How to spend on luxury without losing control of your money or values- How to dress with confidence — and which timepieces might actually grow in value- Gweys' practical philosophy on money, self-worth, and success

    43 min

  7. 04/27/2025

    Why High-Earning OFWs Still Feel Lost With Money

    Book your clarity call today: https://bit.ly/3Gjhm8S ==== If you're earning ₱250K to ₱800K/month abroad but still feel stuck, this video is for you.You have savings, insurance, even investments—but deep down, you’re unsure where it’s all leading. You’re not alone. I call this The Clarity Gap—the space between earning well and knowing exactly what you’re building.CHAPTERS:Reason #1: 00:47Reason #2: 02:02Reason #3: 04:07Reason #4: 05:42Reason #5: 07:07

    9 min

  8. 04/20/2025

    Should You Quit Condo Investing in the Philippines Before It’s Too Late?

    Book your free clarity call today: https://bit.ly/4jjeA1W We’re about to lose ₱307,000… and we still don’t know if we should walk away.This isn’t a theory video. This is real.My wife and I bought a pre-selling Ayala condo in South Park District, thinking it would pay for itself over time.But now that turnover is approaching — and the numbers are in — we’re not so sure anymore.In this episode, I’ll take you inside:- The exact cash flow projections we ran (worst, average, best case)- How much we’d lose if we walked away today- What most condo investors don’t realize until it’s too late- And the psychology that keeps people stuck in bad investmentsIf you’re deciding whether to continue or cut losses, this might be the clarity you’ve been waiting for.

    16 min
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Hosted by Jay Adrian Tolentino AKA “Kuya Jay”.  He is a Financial Coach and Educator based in Dubai. The aim of this program is to help every Filipino become debt-free, build wealth and use money as a tool to live a meaningful life. Topics include proper money management, entrepreneurship, investments, and the stories of many notable individuals and personal finance personalities. For brand partnerships, advertisements, or other collaboration opportunities with our podcast, please contact our management team at info@tagm.com.

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  • Creator
    Jay Adrian Tolentino and TAGM Marketing Solutions Inc.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jay Adrian Tolentino and TAGM Marketing Solutions Inc.
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    Pera and Purpose Podcast

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