“Omigod, how did I get here?!” was the opening line of Ruth Yu-Owen, Connected Women’s co-founder, during her commencement speech at Ateneo de Zamboanga. Her excited opening exclamation was just proof of her candid and humorous personality.
Melissa Bagamasbad
This woman interior designer admits that there are challenges she must overcome while on the job. She explains that embracing the difficult and learning to relax are some ways of overcoming these challenges and managing her duties.
Hazel Garces-Resari
This woman helps individuals take care of their mental health, a part of our health that has been stigmatized until recently. As a psychotherapist, she tells of how she balances her own self-care with helping others care for themselves.
Sophia Goh
This admirable mom and marketing manager juggles both roles with much fulfillment and growth, since she works in a remote worker set-up. She shares marketing tips as well as insights on the experience.
Nin Abayata
This woman decided to run her own business, which is a combination of her passion for fashion and wellness, as well as experience in e-commerce (which she also still currently does as a 9 to 5 job). Among these roles, Jane says being a mom is the best and her top priority.
Jane Devela
This woman graphic designer works remotely for a startup. A passionate animal lover, she shares how she integrates care for her dogs with her work routine, and how they help her be creative, relax, and bond with her loved ones.
Connected Women
Alone and free to be, not having to get ready and rush in the morning, prepare lunch boxes or commute through traffic… should I continue?
Marie Nadal Sharma
This events and community growth manager has impressive achievements up her sleeve, including founding her own business development organization and now organizing events for a woman’s startup. She shares tips on working effectively with a team even if not physically with them in an office.
Noreen Marian Bautista
Living intentionally both in your personal life and career has its benefits.
Carolina Herrera
Managing a business that is rooted in another country can be a challenge, but this beauty enterprise CEO and co-founder shows how it’s done with focus and diligence. While her day is packed with work mostly, she still achieves in other aspects by strategically squeezing other activities in her routine.
Joy Kang
