“Ma I’m on tv!”

(Long post ahead but read until the end)

Up until now it still feels so surreal na mabigyan ng chance na mainterview ng isa sa nirerespetong pangalan when it comes to business and personal finance, non other than Chinkee Tan, “Mr. Chink Positive” himself.

Never did I dream or imagine that this will happen when I first started doing the Sante business part time while employed 5 years ago.

With this experience, I’ve learned that: 1. Obedience brings blessings. You will always hear me saying this because I’ve exprienced this time and time again. I will never forget the first time Mentor Cris Jiro Shintaro asked me to present the SPT in the main office and it took him 15mins to really encourage me to talk. And I will always be grateful to mentor She Reginaldo dahil during that time isa siya sa mentor na nakinig at nagsupport all throughout the SPT hanggang matapos ko, hanggang dulo.

2. Gratitude opens doors of opportunities. Whether it be big or small, when people do something good to you, always be grateful.

3. Having the right mentor is important, but being the right mentee for them is also important. Years ago, I prayed for the right mentors to guide me in every aspect of my life. I’m so blessed dahil I found them in Sante. Thank you tito ups Jun Francisco, mentor Cris Gallineto, sir Paulo Samuel Caluag, mam Bing Fernandez, sir Christian Pagkanlungan, sir George Caluag, mama Shella Babas Chico and tita Venus Babas. But I also learned that for the lessons they are teaching to really last for a lifetime, I need to do my part as their mentee and step up as well.

4. Sobrang blessed namin dahil we have a very supportive support team. It’s important to have a team. (Sorry redundant ) It’s true! Thankful for my family dahil lahat ng kakulangan ko at kahinaan ko, sila ang pumupuno. Grateful kay Emmanuel Chico for waking up ng sobrang aga kahapon para ipagdrive kami simula morning hanggang paguwi. Grateful din kay papa Odi Chico and Jomar Chico for their support sa mga hindi namin magawa kahapon. Lalo na sa prayer warriors ko na nagdasal kahapon, mama Shella, tita Venus and tita Ana Francisco. Thank you! Diko makakalimutan ang mahigpit na yakap nina mama Shella and Emman before the interview. It’s really nerve wracking for an introvert to be interviewed na lumabas sa napakaraming platforms, TV and Social Media. Thank you rin tita Bobeth Gallineto and Angel Nicole Cabales sa masarap na pagkaing nagaantay sa amin pagkatapos ng interview. To our Elite Driven team na full out ang support, thank you!

5. In business, when you have the right mindset in helping people, everything else will follow. Palagi itong reminder sa amin ng aming DRIVEN Founder and mentor Jun Francisco. Lahat ng binibigay ngayon sa amin ng industriya ng international network industry, are just rewards for a job well done. Kung gusto natin ang lahat ng ito, job well done dapat tayo sa pagtulong sa tao.

6. And lastly, everything that’s happening is from God and for His glory alone. The night before the interview, nagpray talaga ako. “Lord, it’s an honor and a privilege to be used by You sa interview namin with Chinkee Tan to help more. Thank you for making us your vessel and channel of your blessings here on earth. Thank you for lending us your Holy Spirit during the interview so we can say the right things at the right time.” And right before the interview, we prayed for His wisdom as well.

I’m still a neophyte in the industry, but I’m more excited to help influence and guide more people live better lives for decades to come.