FQMom Podcast

Are you getting sucked into the confusing KURAKOTSERYE? Listen.

Last month I had the privilege to interview Atty. Tony La Viña. I’ve known him for a number of years now. You see him being interviewed during elections and other political upheavals. But what really interested me to guest him on my podcast is his zest for life. Diagnosed with prostate cancer, he continues to live his life just as engaged, if not even more, as he used to. His short description goes something like this: Man from Mindanao who’s a thinker, lawyer, social entrepreneur, and teacher.But wait! Here are the rest: - Advocate for human rights, indigenous peoples and local communities, social accountability, good governance, environmental sustainability, and climate justice- Professor of law, philosophy, sustainability, politics, and governance in several universities, including those in Mindanao- Associate Director of the Manila Observatory and heads its Klima Center- Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Chair of the Jurisprudence and Legal Philosophy Department of the Philippines Judicial Academy- Founding president of the Movement Against Disinformation (MAD)- Founding Chair of Mindanao Climate Justice Resource Facility - Founding Chair of the Mindanao Center for Scholarships, Sports, and Spiritualiy (MCS3).Of course, he’s the husband of Titay, and father to three sons. Join our conversation and learn about life from Tony Lavs.

“Nepo babies” aren’t just a social media buzz—they reflect deeper issues of privilege, corruption, and culture in the Philippines. Beyond calling them out, the real challenge is raising the next generation with values of integrity, accountability, and financial responsibility. Listen to know more.

Joanne Zapanta-Andrada was among the country’s top models in the 1980s-1990s. She was magazine cover girl a good number of times, runway and commercial model, even paired with the Adonis of Philippine movies, Richard Gomez.Surprisingly, her childhood dream was not to be a model but “to be a Mother Teresa!”Join me in this wonderful Tita Talk where she shares her origin story, modeling days, family, and her real passion—serving the less fortunate.

This question has weighed on me deeply, especiallyafter two recent events I was part of.Listen

I had a very enriching Saturday morning spent with my podcast guest, Eugene Dela Cruz, the young boy who was kicked out of the house for being gay but who strove to do well in his life and managed to graduate with honors from my alma mater, Ateneo de Manila University. Join us!

Sino sa inyo ang mabilis magbenta ngbstocks na kumikita pero mabagal magbenta pag nalulugi? Do you know that there is a term for that? Listen to this podcast and find out about it. This will help you understand and avoid the pitfall of this behavioral bias.

Do you feel unmotivated each morning when you have to get up and work?Today’s podcast will help you understand why. Listen.

When it comes to having a high FQ in order to live a comfortable and happy life, of course, I want you to start imagining your dream life complete with a mood board, as discussed in FQ Book 3: High FQ By Design. Listen.

The midterm campaign period is not as heated (and toxic) as it is during presidential elections, and it might be a good opportunity for us to reflect on how we have been voting (or not voting) because the way we vote mirrors not just our political views but also our money mindset and life beliefs.  Listen.

There’s a popular saying, “Your network is your net worth.” It’s a simple truth that reminds us how relationships often shape our success as much as skills and credentials do. And this goes beyond career advancement and financial gain. Listen.

Holy Week is a time for reflection, sacrifice, and renewal—principles that also apply to our financial lives. Just as we use this season to pause and reconnect with our faith, we can also take this opportunity to assess our financial well-being and align it with our values. Listen.

Today, as we commemorate this historical event that we now rightfully call as Araw ng Kagiting (Day of Valor), let us draw some lessons that extend beyond the battlefield and into our everyday lives, particularly on how we handle our finances. Listen.

As promised, here’s the Part II of our discussion on wealth building for women. Last week, we talked about the obstacles to building our retirement fund (Please click https://fqmom.com/how-can-women-build-a-strong-retirement-fund-despite-gender-pay-gap-career-interruptions-and-other-challenges/ if you haven’t heard that yet.) and now, we discuss the good news! Ten financial superpowers that women have that actually make them great wealth builders. So no more excuses ladies, let’s embrace our superpowers and build wealth! Listen.

In celebration of Women’s Month, here’s an article that helps women build a strong retirement nest egg despite the many money challenges faced. Listen.

Let’s continue our discussion on how our human wiring does its decision-making in order to avoid the dangers of mental shortcuts. Listen, answer the exercises and share your quick answers

Attention: All the single ladies (sung to the tune of Beyoncé’s hit song ) and gentlemen as well!Do you want to be married and have your #forever life partner but it seems like he/she is taking forever and ever to come?I had an interesting conversation with speaker, writer, Gallup Strengths Coach Marianne Mencias about this topic.Come join our conversation. I’d love to hear your comments, whether you agree with her beliefs or not. Remember, it’s always great to listen to different perspectives.P.S. Please pass this on to your single loved ones who might be interested to watch/hear this.

Be it about money matters or other important decision-making, our Emotional Emong usually gets in the way such that we are not always able to make the best choices in life. Listen.

D.I.N.K. stands for Dual Income No Kids. S.I.N.K. means Single Income No Kids. This is a growing phenomenon among the younger generation. To understand this more about this, we discussed this in LegaZ, the podcast of ZCME (Zonta Club of Makati and Environs).

How are you doing during this Christmas rush? Are you harassed and shaking your head why you’re in this situation again, even if year after year, you resolve to avoid this situation? Rest assured, you’re not alone.  I hope this article helps you use the power of design to avoid action-intention gaps. Enjoy the read and the video of my fireside chat with my three loves—Martin, Enrique, and Anton.