CATCH UP SESSIONS

Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist - Travel Edition Part 2: Catching Up with the Crew

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist! In Part 2 of our travel edition, join Mark and the entire crew as we sit down for some much-needed ...

Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist: Travel feat Migo Ybanez & Bryan Juico

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🌍 Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist – Travel ✈️ In this chill and casual episode, Mark Laguna, alongside Migo and Bryan, takes a break from ex...

Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist: Tennis

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to "Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist"! In this second episode of our mini-series, I take you on my latest adventure—tennis. A...

Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist: Club DJ

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 **Catch Up Sessions with Mark Laguna**: In this chill premiere of my "Serial Hobbyist" mini-series, host Mark Laguna dives into his ele...

Fifteen years in the workforce

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catch Up Sessions: Mark Laguna Reflects on 15 Years at P&G Welcome to Catch Up Sessions! In this episode, Mark Laguna delves into his impressive ...

Mid year madness

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

back to introspection time, how's your first half of 2024?

Will power refill

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

making sure I retain ideas from audio books I listen to, here's a little bit of weekend processing for you

Back into the groove AGAIN

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to get back into the groove? yes, again! of routines and habits

When you wake up feeling meh

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

and so I just share to you my AM and PM TO DO list

Work to Live, Live to Work?

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

three questions to ask yourself to assess your work situation happy labor day!

Mentor, a must?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

fresh off my mentorship session, just talking about what you can get out of a mentorship relationship

2Go or not 2Go?

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

a very ferry experience

Thoughts inspired by Batanes with Cole Fauni

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

conversation during our little Batanes get away

Success vs Significance

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

thoughts on the subject, what's the difference?

Minor Inconveniences, Major Impact

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

thoughts on this terrible toothache

EmpowHER

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy women's month, some thoughts post the women's symposium event I was fortunate enough to be part of

Redirections, detours, goals

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

romanticizing that little Google maps detour and some reflections on career direction

Thoughts on work politics with Raymond Francia

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Raymond needed to ask his one up manager FOR MORE WORK, who does that? listen in

Thoughts on managing change with AJ Portus

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

thoughts on how to deal with change in and out of the work place

Thoughts on work chzz with Cai Venturina

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

our thoughts on work chismis

too much rest?

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SANA ALL.

six seasons and counting

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Catch Up Sessions, I'm peeling back the curtain on what it takes to sustain six seasons of this passion-turned-obsession. J...

Thoughts on genuine curiosity with Meggie Salonga

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

the most outgoing person I know, Meggie shares her reason why. special participation from introvert Kat - testimonial on one person can change

Thoughts on emotional awareness with Jiego Reyes

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

lots to unpack about your emotions, responding and not being carried away. It's Jiego with a J. plus backseat guests Khryzia, Kat and Meggie

Thoughts on friendship with Khryzia Montalbo

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

finally, someone else to tag along to talk for the ride. Listen in to this introspection session with Khryzia on friendship

Rest to Recover

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

why rest is important, why my recovery time now takes so long

the whole truth and nothing but!

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

what is truth? big aha moments in gathering enough humility to allow yourself to see things from another person's perspective - bringing many versions...

Leaving legacies

01 Feb 2024

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aha moments of how one leaves a legacy and carries on lessons for a lifetime

Meditation 101

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MONK-ey business c/o my friend, Haryono

Are you excited?

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

or anxious? this feeling you feel when you're about to try something new, is a feeling I don't feel at the moment.

Making the most out of the mundane

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

that eventually led to thinking about what life can be like if there are no constraints, and what you can do about it!

Back into the groove

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

new year, still not back to the old routine? facing the music and responding to what life throws at you!

Not too tight

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

hold on to things, people, places, positions, prestige.. loosely

Thoughts on Prayer

08 Jan 2024

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..and on full surrender and free will

Process of Unlearning

08 Jan 2024

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NOT a how to guide on how to unlearn old habits

New Year, New Flow

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

new year, new sessions! catch me catching up on my thoughts- some free flow introspection for your listening pleasure!

WEEKEND PROJECT ROUNDUP

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The last recap of 2023 weekend project

WKND#29: Banggo Niu Manila

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Banggo Niu at the Hilton Hotel - fashion show Life and Career Edition episode with Banggo Niu here https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kWx742ZhWXr2pa7Kr...

WKND#28: Speak Easy... on vulnerability

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined here by Migo and Bryan to talk about an all elusive, but most sought after trait called.. vulnerability This was recorded in Fauna, a c...

WKND#27: Love in the Courts

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

one rainy tennis training day, we talk about love

WKND#26: "...keep running"

04 Nov 2023

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kicking off catch up of the 2nd half of my 2023 Lazada run and some life lessons in it too

WKND#25: Get to know the WIMBLE-crew

14 Sep 2023

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Catch up with the ladies and gents who brought our little fund-raiser WIMBLE-there to life!

WKND#24: Golden China

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BEST authentic Chinese restaurant in the metro - and great dinner conversations while you're enjoying the delicious food

WKND#23: Saigon Sessions

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bam Bam Saigon weekend

WKND#22: Weekend Stories Review

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to reminisce like a pro!

WKND#21: Maximizing your singlehood

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up conversations with friends, featuring Hilarie, Michelle and Frances at Deuces, then Ana, Jona and JB at Cosmic

WKND#20 Test Drive

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

testing out recording while on the road - weekend wrap up!

WKND#19: NYC - PART2

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

more walking and talking, a little trip summary - of shows and non-existent bucket lists

WKND#18: NYC - PART1

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

it's walking and talking in New York City

WKND#17: Taiwan long weekend with ClingyAF

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

what happens when you have a group of friends on a long weekend get-away! find out :)

WKND#16: Earth Day Weekend - gone tree planting

29 May 2023

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PLUS three little ways I practice Sustainability everyday

WKND#15: How to Insta-catch up like a pro

21 May 2023

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Don Agusta, my Indonesian friend was in town - and where do I bring him? THE MALL! :)

WKND#14: Ternate Nature - bird watching

10 May 2023

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Ternate Cavite Nature trippin

WKND#13: A tidbit on habits

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the session: Curator, Sundays Markina, Shoe Museum

WKND#12: People of the Year - birthday episode

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

a little weekend birthday celebration, with my peeps!

WKND#11: Back in BORA-cay!

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Also... up in the sky, an aborted landing

WKND#10: New sport alert - Tennis!

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

new sport alert! trying out Tennis for the very first time - plus brunch place in Antipolo called Crescent Moon, which offers nice pottery!

WKND#9: Pansol Resort Villa

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Book your own little pool resort, just a quick drive down south for that summer get away!

WKND#8: Ayala Museum Experience

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Off we go right next door to Greenbelt to check out the Ayala Museum What a well thought of space this truly is, worth a visit

WKND#7: One Enchanted Weekend

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Family Day in Enchanted Kingdom - thoughts on escaping to a different world with the family you get to keep for life

WKND#6: HongKong Weekend Getaway

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

trip to the island - random weekend away from home, getting re-acquainted to the familiar

WKND#5: Custom Made JUST FOR YOU

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the weekend when I picked up my custom-made pair of pants, and I talk about the perks of doing so! Recorded this outdoors, hopefully it sounds a'...

WKND#4: Commit to a Cause Bigger than Yourself

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Weekend Project update from our first week together - and lots of introspection on that commitment I said yes, to --- WHY DO WE DO IT? Thoughts in the...

WKND#3: Art Exhibit Experience

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a most mingle-filled weekend, where I was able to squeeze in checking out an Art Exhibit! Get to hear about my little artist discovery in this we...

WKND#2: Taste of Manila - Intramuros

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

played tour guide mode for my Indonesian friends - the challenge was to give them a taste of Manila, in such a short amount of time! Antipolo overlook...

WKND#1: Workout Weekend

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

starting your day with morning physical activity - ride revolution, run around the estate, rave studio lined up next yes, eat the frog first!

CATCH UP SESSIONS (Trailer)

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

S4E5: Moving to AUSTRALIA with Daven Poblete

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine what life's like in Australia? Let's hear from Daven, who made the jump from Manila to Singapore and now a citizen down under!

S4E4: Moving to JAPAN with Marion Torres

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding her way in the land of the rising sun, catch this fun conversation with Marion to find out what it's like living and working in Japan

S4E3: Moving to FINLAND with Cesi Llanos

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Santa Claus country really the happiest place on earth? Find out in this fun session with Cesi, who will share not just Finland, but her journey ju...

S4E2: Moving to CANADA with Chris and Iya

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a two-for-one special with couple, Chris and Iya, who made their way one winter eve to CANADA Round two of catching with friends from all over th...

S4E1: Moving to DUBAI with Shirley Corral

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

THE GREAT MIGRATION - it's a new season! Catching up with friends from all over the world, who decided to make the the jump outside of home country. W...

[BONUS SESSION] S4 PREVIEW

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

an in between seasons preview!

S3E16: Be Your Own Boss with Mark Tionson

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We join Mark T @marktionson in his new journey, as a young boss in the automative dealership industry Starting his career in a multinational company, ...

S3E15: Former P&G Marketer on a multi-state travel spree Nicole Villarojo

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We get to catch up with @nicolevillarojo right smack in the middle of her US multi-state adventure, post her exit from THE BEST fast moving consumer g...

S3E14: From IT to OFW-HR in Qatar, Sarah Soriano-David

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah dishes out the journey of her multiple career jumps, joining IT straight out of college having finished a degree in Industrial Engineering. True...

S3E13: P&G Salesman/ Work-Life Balance Champion Roni Hilario

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One for the books! That describes Roni's 28+ illustrious years as a P&G Salesman. Retiring at fifty, we catch up with him to see what life really ...

S3E12: Creating the Work You Love with Rya Lat

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this session, you get to meet the real Rya Lat Listen in on our conversation, where Rya bares and shares all - as we talk about authenticity, vulne...

S3E11: Artist/ Marketer JB Tabuzo - BONUS SESSION

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special session, you get to hear from the artist responsible for the amazing cover artworks for this season. JB IG@jbtabuzo doesn't just do ar...

S3E10 Entrepreneur/ Doctor Jan Derrick Ong

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Catch Up Sessions FIRST! We are joined by a GUEST CO-HOST Jan Jizelle Ang IG@janjizelle, we got to to know the life and career of Jan Derrick O...

S3E9: Restaurateur/Tiktoker Shek Bangsil

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shekinah Bangsil IG@shekbangsil talks about dipping her toes into multiple careers before landing her calling to put up a business - facing the challe...

S3E8: Actor/Gamer Franco Daza

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Franco Daza IG@francsdaza talks about the difference of acting in movies vs TV, shooting for "Ang Probinsyano" during the pandemic, why he took that b...

S3E7: Bank Marketing/Plantita Liane Reyes

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CATCH UP with Liane Reyes @leafylover.ph - a full-pledged plantita who graduated UP BroadCom. She tells us all about her stint in government working a...

S3E6: Millennial Lawyer/ Entrepreneur Sheine Girao

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sheine IG@sheineysheine shares interesting tidbits in becoming a lawyer (signing the book of life-- of law), being in the opposing counsel against you...

S3E5: Corporate/Law Student Raymond Shappit

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raymond IG@raymondnhil talks to us about shifting careers and pursuing higher education. Juggling multinational corporate work and masters then going ...

S3E4: Fashion Designer Banggo Niu

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Banggo IG@BanggoNiuManila talks to us about the fashion industry, building relationships, putting up your own business and what's it like working with...

S3E3: TV5 News Reporter Lyn Olavario

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CATCH UP SESSIONS - Lyn IG@fraueygirl of TV5 gives us a glimpse of what news reporting is like during the pandemic and the sacrifices you have to make...

S3E2: RadioDJ/Voice Talent Liza delaFuente-Guillon

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CATCH UP SESSIONS - the voice behind Life and Career Edition! It's Hot Lips Leeza IG@leezadlf, telling us all about her radio stint and that transitio...

S3E1: Corporate PR/SocMed Influencer Danah Gutierrez

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CATCH UP SESSIONS is back for another season - Life and Career Edition, we kick off with podcast host, influencer and corporate PR-turned-island girl,...

BONUS SESSION: Catch Up with Drew (back in the UK)

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a season three pre-game with this catch up with a former guest, Drew, who after being stuck in the Philippines for fourteen months finally made h...

BONUS SESSION: Catch Up with Jake from the mainland!

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An in between seasons, catch up episode! It's Jake Feng, your cool kid from Guangzhou, who who made the switch from a multinational corporate stint to...

BONUS SESSION: Liver Transplant Survivor Brandon Mouw on Happiness & Vulnerability

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Never imagined I'll be having a guest who I actually don't know, but here we are - a first for everything! And we thank our lucky stars for having Bra...

S2 Session#12: Mohammad from Jordan - season wrap up

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally THE END -- of this three part session, and this fun 'round the world season We wrap it up with the tea on relationships... It's been nic...

S2 Session#11: Mohammad from Jordan - the actual Jordan episode!

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You have reached part two, of the three part season-ender. This time around, you actually get to hear Mohammad talk about Jordan (among other things) ...

S2 Session#10: Mohammad from Jordan - NYC meet up

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the season-ender - this is part one of three! In this round, you get to hear about our New York City meet up with lots of side-bar topics. He's t...

S2 Session#9 - Koii the Bangkok "party girl", Sawasdee!

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Koii makes her announcement - she has a boyfriend! Also known as Kate to her peers in China, our girl from Thailand shares how she spends her time in ...

S2 Session#8: Arnaud de France - wine and cheese and a wedding proposal

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back in Europe - this time in France, Dijon (not mustard) to be specific! We get to hear from Arnaud Guillon, who made his way to Manila to foll...

S2 Session#7: Ruben the American - White Claw!!!

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of Filipino-American friendship day, we get to meet Ruben from the USA! He talks about the best of Texas, California, Hawaii and Miami ...

S2 Session#6: Part 2 with Romina from Austria - life in Vienna

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with our performer for another session this week! Enough of lies and heartaches from last week - in this session, we get to know more about...

S2 Session#5: Romina from Austria - cruise ship love (and lies)

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finding love in the bubble that is a cruise ship, that's what we get to hear about in this session. Lessons on deception, forgiveness, lies, and... TH...