26/04/2026
Since day one, I knew I had to hustle.
From being a bayaning puyat to eventually landing my own local and foreign clientsโmore than oneโI carried that mindset with me. I chose this path not just for myself, but as a parent who needed to stand firm and provide, rather than depend on someone who couldnโt fully show up emotionally and responsibly in all aspects (father of my kid).
So early on, I already conditioned myselfโkailangan kong pagsabayin.
My former freelance gigs and now, my role in the academe as a full-time Senior High School teacher.
There came a point where I realizedโฆ I didnโt really have the luxury to choose just one path.
Hindi puwedeng, teacher ka na, doon ka na or freelancer ka na, doon ka na.
Life showed me that there are so many opportunities availableโand I embraced that.
Thank You, Lord, for the skills You continue to help me improve and the strength to carry it all. ๐คโจ
I came from freelancingโfull-time SMM, working with clients, building brands, creating content I genuinely loved. Then I entered the academeโฆ became a Senior High School teacher, a mom, and someone who now wears multiple hats all at once.
At first, I thought I had to let one go.
Na baka hindi talaga kayang pagsabayin.
But along the way, I realizedโฆ
hindi pala kailangan mamiliโkailangan mo lang matutong mag-balance.
And to be honest, itโs not easy.
May days na naka-focus ka sa lesson plan, then biglang may design deadlines.
May times na classroom concerns muna before client work.
Nakakapagod. Nakaka-overwhelm. Real talk.
But hereโs what I discoveredโฆ
Your skills donโt disappear.
Your passion doesnโt fade.
In fact, they growโtogether.
From being a former full-time SMM, I still get to do what I loveโcreating, designing, and turning ideas into something meaningful. And now, with the right clients and better alignment, it feels more intentionalโฆ more aligned with who I am as a woman, a mom, and a professional.
This is not just about โextra income.โ
Itโs about building a second path.
A space where you can grow, express, and create something for yourself.
You donโt have to rush.
You donโt have to leave where you are right now.
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