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Dive into Disrupt Davao Podcast for inspiration, learning, and innovative strategies from Davao's vibrant business world.

A must-listen for entrepreneurs at any stage, exploring the dynamic entrepreneurship journey.

13/12/2025

Sometimes the hardest part is admitting you can’t do it alone.

Loreen shared how healing in isolation kept her looping back into the same patterns… until one mental health retreat changed everything. She remembered who she was. She found people who felt familiar. She realized healing happens in community, not in silence.

We’re all trying to live life for the first time. We’re all figuring it out. And sometimes all you need is one safe space and one brave moment of saying, “I need help.”

🎧 Hear the full story on Disrupt Davao. Now on Spotify. http://disruptdavao.com/spotify

10/12/2025

“I left a six-figure career. My ego was bruised. I had to make tipid-tipid. I questioned everything.”

Loreen Buenavista shares what it really looked like to leave the safety of corporate life and step into the unknown. The money wounds. The imposter syndrome. The identity unraveling.

This wasn’t just a career pivot. It was an ego death, a deep reckoning, and a slow return to self.

🎧 Listen to Loreen’s full story on Disrupt Davao. Now on Spotify.

04/12/2025

Loreen Buenavista used to lead corporate teams in Makati. Then the world shut down, and so did she.

What came next was a complete shift. From burnout to healing. From silence to safe spaces. From isolation to community.

In this episode of Disrupt Davao, Loreen shares how Feminine Spark Studios and Offline Hangout were born. She talks about imposter syndrome, building trust in yourself, and what it really means to hold space for others.

If you’ve ever felt the need for real connection, this one’s for you.

🎧 Now streaming on Spotify. https://disruptdavao.com/spotify

28/08/2025

Episode 28 is now LIVE!

From balloon arches to bespoke floral installations, Khim Cruz has become one of Davao’s most sought-after event stylists and in this episode of Disrupt Davao, she’s telling us how she did it. 🌸

Tune in as Khim shares:
✨ How she turned a side hustle into a creative business
✨ What it’s like styling high-profile events (yes, including the president’s daughter!)
✨ How she balances motherhood and entrepreneurship
✨ Her advice for brides, couples, and aspiring creatives

Whether you’re in the events industry, a fellow mompreneur, or simply love hearing inspiring stories of grit and grace, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen to Episode 28 now on Spotify
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31/07/2025

NEW EPISODE ALERT!
Episode 27 of Disrupt Davao is now live! 🚨

I’m joined by Marvin “Marx” Conseguera, designer, community builder, and the creative mind behind Balay Juice & Coffee Co.

From leading the Davao Graphic Designers Community and UXDVO, to launching a café that’s all about creativity and connection, Marx takes us through the highs, lows, and lessons of building a purpose-driven business here in Davao.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a café, creating a community, or fusing art with entrepreneurship, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://disruptdavao.com/spotify
📍 Visit Balay at Tionko Avenue
📲 Follow Balay Juice & Coffee Co.

23/06/2025

Our very own host, Regina Evangelista takes the hot seat this time guesting on the Finding Mojo Podcast!

- From working in internet cafés and writing SEO articles…
- To moving to Davao with no safety net and building businesses from scratch…
- To becoming a podcaster, entrepreneur, and triathlete in her 30s…

This conversation is raw, real, and full of the grit and humor we love about Regina. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate big life pivots, build from the ground up, or keep asking “What’s next?”, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c66AKRDuwIvn2cKBLEgBh?si=KI7FsN0PRn2iudGu2qGTwQ

🙌 Shoutout to Finding Mojo Podcast for this full-circle moment!

30/05/2025

Physical therapy isn’t just about treatments. It’s about movement.

Doc Mikee shares why true healing comes from restoring function, not just relieving pain. 💪

Because without movement, there is no progress and no reward.

🎧 Full episode out now on Spotify - https://disruptdavao.com/spotify

29/05/2025

🎧 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

Disrupt Davao Podcast ft. Mikee Gasidan of Movement Precision Davao

From a ₱10K startup with no equipment to becoming one of the most trusted names in musculoskeletal therapy and sports conditioning in Davao, Mikee Gasidan’s journey is all about healing through movement, leading with heart, and building something that truly helps people thrive. 🙌🏼

In this episode, we talk about:
✅ His transition from hospital work to entrepreneurship
✅ The passion behind starting Movement Precision Davao
✅ How he built trust and community through hands-on care
✅ Advice for anyone starting from scratch with a big vision

This one’s packed with wisdom, humility, and practical inspiration for anyone building a purpose-led business from the ground up.

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts!
🔗 https://disruptdavao.com/spotify

23/01/2025

New episode alert!

I had the honor of speaking with Rehj Kwan, a nurse turned multi-passionate entrepreneur who’s making waves in beauty, wellness, and fitness industry!

From building Atelier 8, Thai Boran, Lush 8, and more, Rehj shares how she seized unexpected opportunities and built businesses rooted in faith, resilience, and genuine relationships.

What’s inside this episode?
➡️ How Rehj embraced unexpected opportunities to grow her ventures
➡️The power of faith, integrity, and relationships in entrepreneurship
➡️Insights into navigating beauty, wellness, and fitness industries
➡️Real talk about the challenges behind the scenes of success

Her journey is proof that success comes from courage, connection, and seizing the moment.

Follow and listen to the full episode now: https://disruptdavao.com/spotify

Support:
Thai Boran - Sans Hotel Maa
Thai Boran SM City Davao
Lush 8 Beauty and Wellness Studio
BeatsCycle Fitness Center Davao
Atelier 8 Hair & Beauty Salon

02/01/2025

Episode 24 is Now Live!

From starting with nothing to building one of Davao’s top creative agencies, Ray-An Rubio of Collab Advertising shares his incredible journey on the latest episode of Disrupt Davao Podcast.

Ray-An opens up about how he turned challenges into opportunities, embraced self-learning, and stayed resilient in the fast-paced advertising world. From working with big-name clients like Cebu Pacific and Coca-Cola to creating standout campaigns and visual experiences, his story is proof that success starts with grit and creativity.

If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or someone looking for inspiration to start from scratch, this episode is for you! 🙌

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://disruptdavao.com/spotify

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Disrupt Davao podcast is a no-catch no-cost conversation series with entrepreneurs, innovators & disruptors within Davao City, giving them a chance to discuss their journey and stories that have lead them to become innovators and disruptors within the local business community.

The first season of Disrupt Davao focuses on the current state of businesses within Davao and showcases inspiring stories around the challenges that presented themselves during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

We believe these stories and experiences as a business owner would be inspiring to our listeners, helping them to understand that we are ALL in this together.

Our vision is to highlight the power of conversation with inspiring business people like you then, share it with our growing audience. This process gives a platform for businesses to promote their products and services and reach more customers.