Growing up, more noise meant more love until moving forced me to question that. When I first celebrated the holidays in Canada, I remember thinking: Why does this feel so… quiet? Growing up in the Philippines, holidays were loud, long, and impossible to miss. Decorations went up early, food was always excessive (in the best way), and gatherings didn’t feel… Read More »Does Celebrating Less Mean Loving Less?
This episode felt less like an interview and more like one of those long conversations you have when you finally ask the questions you’ve been meaning to ask for years. We had Jomar Hilario on the podcast—and if you’ve been in the online space for a while, you know he’s one of the people who was doing this way before… Read More »The Messy Middle of Building Online with Jomar Hilario
If you’re a work-from-home parent like me, you probably already know this feeling: You sit down to finish something important… and suddenly your phone buzzes. Then another ping. Then you think, Maybe I’ll just check Instagram real quick. And before you know it, 20 minutes disappear into reels, Amazon carts, or random rabbit holes you don’t even remember clicking on.… Read More »How to Dopamine Detox for Parents (And the Story That Made Me Finally Try It)
Work-from-home life looks tidy on camera… but behind the scenes? Total chaos. In this episode, Rowell and I talk about routines, guilt, distractions, and a few busy mom work from home tips I rely on to keep things running smoothly. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation on my podcast, In A Jam, now streaming on Spotify. If there’s one thing the pandemic… Read More »Busy Mom Work From Home Tips You Can Actually Use (From Parents Doing It Daily)
This is my story about the life and challenges of a Filipino work-from-home mom in Canada and how I learned to balance work, motherhood, and faith in a new country. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation on my podcast, In A Jam, now streaming on Spotify. This episode was originally from my guest appearance on A Few Steps Ahead —… Read More »Life And Challenges Of A Filipino Work-From-Home Mom In Canada
Ever wondered what REALLY goes on behind the walls of an all-girls (or all-boys) school? 🤫 In this episode of the ‘In a Jam’ podcast, Janelle, Andrea, and Mai discuss their experiences growing up in all-girls Catholic schools and the reasons behind choosing co-ed and homeschooling for their children. They reflect on the contrasting environments, including the pros, cons, and… Read More »Secrets Spilled! The All-Girls School Edition
The J.A.M trio is here to unpack the daily grind, one hilarious “jam” at a time. This week, we’re tackling everything from unspoken expectations in marriage (hello, who makes the bed?!) to the joys and terrors of raising teenagers. Consider this your invitation to join our regular kwentuhan, where we promise to keep it real, keep it light, and always find… Read More »Unpacking “In A JAM” and Generation Gap