Ruth Uy helped her husband, Max, an eye doctor, in their optical business which started in the early 70’s. For many years, they had about five branches. It was quite difficult in the beginning managing the many tasks a wife, mother, and businesswoman had to juggle… it was a period of her life that she…
Category: Business/ Entrepreneurship/Work
Matthew Tan: Marketplace Salt and Light
Matthew Tan, has over thirty years of experience in the business world, sits as a Director of several companies. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer of a listed company in the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is distinctly humble and simple in his demeanor despite his stature. I was blessed to have been invited early…
Afternoon Tea for Deonna Tanchi
Around thirteen years ago, I slipped into the back of a room filled with women at a Valentine’s Luncheon where a beautiful blonde woman at the front talked about the love of Jesus Christ that pursues us. The more she described His love, the more I saw that I too had a deep longing, like…
Randell Tiongson, Money Talk
Randell Tiongson is a multi-hyphenate in the field of finance. He has twenty-five years’ experience in banking, financial planning, and management consultancy. He is the Author of three bestselling books (No Nonsense Personal Finance: A Step by Step Guide; Money Manifesto: Lessons in Personal Finance; Everyday Moneyfesto: 365 Days of No Nonsense Personal Advice) and co-author of another bestselling book…
Ning Hilario: Faith and Career
Many weeks ago at an event at a big auditorium, I arrived late. After a hurried scan for an empty seat, I scurried to the first available one I could find. I realized next to me was Ning Hilario whom I just met a few months back during a photoshoot featuring my shop and me in…
Tea and Talk Tablescape
Over a week ago, I got an order from Bianca for sandwiches and desserts for a Tea Party for 300 women. Her sister, Patty, told me the theme of this tea party would be “God’s Design for the Family.” Soon I also got an order from Ellen. How do I style a tea party buffet…
Ownership is His, Stewardship Mine
Earlier this week Cafe Juanita owner, Dr. Efren “Boy” Vasquez, during his visit with his son, Dr. Jun, asked me why I say of my business: “God is the Owner, it’s just named after me.” First, because it’s the truth. When my body stops working, I don’t take this business with me. Second,…
Love Your Neighbor
Last Sunday’s message at church was about growing in love for others as an offshoot of our loving God with all heart, soul, mind, and strength illustrated with the Parable of the Good Samaritan which show the great mercy and love for a “neighbor” defined as one who was typically considered opposed to you. This…
Encouragement from Kris and Friends
Since we opened the shop last year, it’s been a long-running joke with appreciative guests that Kris Aquino (dubbed “Queen of All Media”; sometimes nicknamed as the country’s Oprah; and daughter of the late Ninoy and former President Corazon Auino and sister of incumbent President Noynoy Aquino) should come to the shop. “Dapat pumunta dito…
Encouraging Entrepreneurship Part 2 : 702 DZAS Guesting
Encouraging Entrepreneurship Part 1 : 702 DZAS Guesting Part 2: Here’s the radio interview of the episode
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 