Candid Headlines

There was once a time when wedding photography was dominated mostly by men. The tide has been changing though and female  photographers now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their male counterparts. In this episode, Ariane Astorga talks to highly-acclaimed and sought-after wedding photographer, Jaja Samaniego. Find out how she honed her craft, faced "mansplainers" and created a name for herself in the highly-competitive Philippine wedding industry. Bonus: get tips on how to improve your photography game using only your phone! Please make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Leave a review. Share it to your friends! #CandidHeadlinesPodcastTo know more about me visit www.candidheadlines.com or follow me on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @candidlyariane.Follow Jaja Samaniego on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok!

How can laughter yoga, a shift in mental perspective and other activities serve as happiness hacks? Are we really meant to be happy in the first place? In this episode, Ariane Astorga talks to BRYSON BONSOL, a Happiness Teacher, Laughter Yoga Leader, Manifestation Coach, author and an inspirational speaker. Bryson has been featured on radio and TV shows, and is also the author of books- "Seriously Crazy and Happy: Mga Kwentong Nakaka Good vibes", and, "HapPINOYS HapPINAS: Practical Tips Upang Maging Super Happy". Let's geek out about what "happiness" truly means. This is episode # 7! Please make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Leave a review. Share it to your friends! #CandidHeadlinesPodcastTo know more about me visit www.candidheadlines.com or follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @candidlyariane.Follow Byson Bonsol on Facebook and TikTok!

Have you ever seen TV commercials, Facebook, IG or YouTube ads with food in them? Why do the products look extra tempting, mouth-watering and delicious? Well, one of the secrets is a process called Color Grading. It's a crucial step in filmmaking and video post-production where colors are corrected, enhanced or stylized in order to invoke emotions, add drama, and yes, sell products. In this episode Ariane Astorga talks to professional colorist Toni Gozum-Ticsay, to learn more about this interesting and very niche profession. As a colorist-photographer-college instructor, Toni also shares what it's like to be a millennial-slasher or professional side-hustler. Here is episode # 6! Please make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and share it to your friends! #CandidHeadlinesPodcast To know more, visit www.candidheadlines.com or follow Ariane on Twitter and Instagram at @candidlyariane.  Follow Toni on IG at @litratoni! 

From being on WRR 101.9 and MOR 101.9, then DZMM, to being a voice talent for commercials, to being a voice actor, writer and director for dubbing TV shows and movies, ROSEL MANAHAN CELLO, or more popularly known as "Ms. M.", walks us through her journey while sharing learnings and laughter along the way. We also talk about her podcast Ms. M On Air and the responsibility of people with microphones. This is episode # 5!  Please make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Leave a review. Share it to your friends! #CandidHeadlinesPodcast To know more about me visit www.candidheadlines.com or follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @candidlyariane. Listen to Rosel Manahan Cello's podcast: Ms. M On Air on Spotify. 

Let's get down to basics. How can we be healthier not just in our bodies but also in the other aspects of our lives? Are your physical ailments caused by emotional stress? How can we get better sleep? How do we deal with the loneliness that's caused by this pandemic? In this episode Ariane Astorga talks to Dr. Didoy Lubaton, a medical practitioner, health mentor, preacher and motivational speaker who specializes in holistic medicine.  This is episode # 4!Follow Doc Didoy in Instagram and Facebook: @didoymd. Check out my website: www.candidheadlines.com. YouTube: www.youtube.com/candidheadlinestv. Instagram and Twitter: @candidlyarianePlease make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, as well as share it to your friends! Leave a review! #CandidHeadlinesPodcast  

How does one build a successful chain of restaurants? How do you pick yourself up after multiple failures? Do vision boards actually work? What's the secret to business success despite the pandemic? In this episode, Ariane Astorga talks to Ed Firmalo, President and one of the co-founders of Frankie's New York Buffalo Wings. Let's find out how the popular chicken wings restaurant started and why people keep lining up for it.  This is episode # 3! Please make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, as well as share it to your friends! #CandidHeadlinesPodcast To know more about me visit www.candidheadlines.com or follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @candidlyariane. 

How does one climb the corporate ladder and become the top executive? How did a public school graduate rise to become one of the first female leaders in the Philippine maritime industry? In this episode, Ariane Astorga talks to the President of OSM Philippines, Mailyn Borillo. She was recently featured in Manila Times in the article: “Changing Tides: Women Leaders in the Philippine Maritime Industry”. Find out how she rose to the top, how she views leadership and her struggles as a pioneer female boss in a male-dominated industry. Here is episode # 2! Please make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, as well as share it to your friends! #CandidHeadlinesPodcast To know more about me visit www.candidheadlines.com or follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @candidlyariane. 

Do you want to start an online job or virtual career? Need a new side hustle for additional income? In this episode Ariane Astorga talks to author, social media marketer and host of the Pin To Top Podcast- Ann Peñaredondo, about how she got started in doing virtual jobs, how much one can earn in an online job, how to create a portfolio, as well as how and where to apply for projects. As an expert in Facebook marketing, we also talk about how businesses and professionals can market themselves on social media. We also share stories about the life of freelancers. This is my very first episode so I hope that you like it! Please make sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, as well as share it to your friends! #CandidHeadlinesPodcast To know more about me visit www.candidheadlines.com or follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @candidlyariane.Check out Ann Peñaredondo's Pin To Top Podcast to learn more about Facebook marketing!  https://open.spotify.com/show/7ncrxzai5ZruniE66NXnnz?si=c7UYB2tYTcuHa6GAVhmvFg

Welcome to Candid Headlines- the podcast! Hosted by Ariane Astorga, listen to deep-dive conversations with interesting people. From entrepreneurs to artists, professionals to hobbyists, listen to the journey and insights from amazing people who are really passionate about what they do.   Make sure to follow and subscribe! New episodes weekly. To learn more, visit www.candidheadlines.com.