Disrupt Davao

22/05/2023

🎉 Celebrating 1000 Downloads: A Well-Deserved Milestone 🎉

As the curtains rise on this remarkable journey, we proudly announce a significant achievement—our podcast has reached 1000 downloads! It's a moment to cherish, a testament to the incredible support from our listeners.

Amidst this celebration, we'd like to acknowledge the importance of taking a well-deserved break. While we've temporarily paused interviewing and publishing new episodes, we believe that rest is vital for rejuvenation. It allows us to return with even more captivating content and fresh perspectives, ensuring an enriching experience for all.

Remember, a milestone is a milestone, no matter how small. This accomplishment signifies the growth we've experienced, the knowledge we've shared, and the connections we've forged. Each download represents a listener who resonated with our discussions, who found solace, inspiration, or simply a moment of joy within our episodes.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every listener who has journeyed with us thus far. Your support and enthusiasm continue to fuel our passion. We promise to return, revitalized and ready to dive back into thought-provoking conversations, bringing you engaging content that expands horizons and ignites curiosity.

Stay tuned for our grand comeback! Until then, let's revel in the glory of this milestone together. Thank you for being a part of our podcast family, and here's to many more incredible moments to come. Cheers! 🎙️🎊

www.disruptdavao.com

or catch us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qf3rQ1Esi3tl90LR0NS43

25/07/2022

Our awesome host - Regina Evangelista - featured in Cosmopolitan Philippines 👏🏻🎉

Thank you for inspiring us and reminding us that hard work does pay off!

Regina Evangelista is the co-founder and CEO of Mr. Outsource.

03/06/2022

In today’s episode, we will hear an in-depth story of how The Bloom Coffee and Start-up Space came to be and what decisions the owner, Ton, made along the way. Ton will share his journey from starting as a programmer to a successful coffee shop owner and how he maintained his business amidst the pandemic.

Key Takeaways:
- Finding a different passion
- The Ideal Target Market
- Business Operations in the Pandemic
- Ton’s Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Bloom Coffee & Start-up Space is located at Corner Walnut St. and Ecoland Drive, Phase 7, Davao City.

For more info, please visit their page: https://www.facebook.com/thebloomcoffee

03/06/2022

In today’s episode, we will hear an in-depth story of how The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space came to be and what decisions the owner, Ton, made along the way. Ton will share his journey from starting as a programmer to a successful coffee shop owner and how he maintained his business amidst the pandemic.

Key Takeaways:
- Finding a different passion
- The Ideal Target Market
- Business Operations in the Pandemic
- Ton’s Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Bloom Coffee & Start-up Space is located at Corner Walnut St. and Ecoland Drive, Phase 7, Davao City. For more info, please visit their page: https://www.facebook.com/thebloomcoffee-

30/05/2022

Coffee lovers rejoice! In this episode of Disrupt Davao Podcast, we’ll be talking to Ton Bernardino, owner of The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space. The Bloom Coffee & Start-Up Space is one of the few establishments to maintain operations despite the extensive regulations imposed by the local government.

Today, we’ll be learning about how Ton started as an entrepreneur, the struggles of maintaining a business amidst the pandemic, and the choices responsible for getting him to where he is today.

Conversation Highlights:

➡️Programmer to coffee aficionado
➡️Building the business around professional consumers
➡️Effects of the pandemic and paradigm shift
➡️Delivery operations vs. In-house serving
➡️Taking advantage of new trends
➡️Employee retention struggles
➡️Changing service hours due to curfew regulations
➡️Target market adjustment
➡️Ton’s advice to entrepreneurs/finding meaning

Join me as we learn about Bloom Coffee and Start-up Space in this episode of Disrupt Davao!

For more info, please visit their page:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebloomcoffee/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloomcoffee/

Bloom Coffee & Start-up Space is located at Corner Walnut St. and Ecoland Drive, Phase 7, Davao City.

07/09/2021

One of the best things we have become in this pandemic economy is becoming the best SOLUTIONS person there is for our businesses.

Problem-solving day in and day out!

06/08/2021

We are constantly looking for more ways for you to listen to Disrupt Davao podcast any time and from anywhere, so we are excited to announce that we're now on Google Podcasts.

Our podcast is a no-catch no-cost conversation series with entrepreneurs, innovators & disruptors of Davao City. Listen and get inspired with how they started, how they are going especially during this pandemic and everything in between.

Show us some love, please subscribe :) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Rpc3J1cHRkYXZhb3BvZGNhc3QvZmVlZC54bWw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjYlpiy25zyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ&hl=en-PH

06/08/2021

A gentle reminder to those who aspire to be social entrepreneurs from Doc Gel of Sureplus

As a social entrepreneur, you need to come up with comprehensive solutions to complex problems.

It will be more difficult. It will really take you out of your comfort zone.

You have to go back and see... if you're doing something with impact or if you're just doing something nice...

25/07/2021

In this episode of Disrupt Davao Podcast, I'm excited to talk to Doctor Angeli V. Guadalupe M.D., M.S.C, the co-founder of Sureplus Davao that started as a project at first and then launched as a business just last March of 2020.

Other Sureplus co-founders are Jason Occidental and Leizl Salera.

Others are quick to question their reasoning behind launching a business in this pandemic, but you'll be impressed and inspired after knowing their purpose and the vision they have for our city.

Sureplus is a social enterprise (won YSEALI Seeds) that aims to tackle the problem of food wastes & undernutrition in Davao City by reselling repurposing & reallocating surplus food in order to minimize food wastage & hunger in Davao City.

Through their website and upcoming app, excess food from local farmers, groceries, and restaurants is sold at prices lower than usual. Donations for food subsidies are also gathered then they are directed to specified individuals, families, and charities.

Listen in and learn more about Doc Gel and Sureplus. We discussed:

➡️What were some of the challenges they've encountered as a new business?
➡️What are the changes they've made that will stay after this pandemic?
➡️As social entrepreneurs, where do they get their support from?
What do they identify as Surplus food?
➡️As she's a doctor and entrepreneur, how does she balance and manage her time well?
➡️Great entrepreneurial advice and experience shared especially to those looking to start a social enterprise

How can you best support Sureplus?

➡️Shop at their website for surplus foods from farmers and their other store partners here: https://www.sureplus.net/
➡️Shop at their physical stores at the YMCA Cup of Grace - Kape ug Kaagi: Art & Start-up Hub - YMCA's cafe is located in front of Sutherland, near Bangko Sentral.
➡️Like and share their Sureplus page to your friends

Live now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GtETEjZSC9unsxMo4hQ6O

09/06/2021

“In extremely difficult times, it’s not always the strongest that survive, it’s the most adaptable that do.”

How adaptable is your business? Your leadership team? You?

28/05/2021

As an avid podcast listener, I’m always on the hunt for new and interesting ones!

Podcast is a great resource for education, inspiration and good vibes. I have listened to many over the years and refer to them as my “pod-parents”. 😂

I love Sophia Amoruso, The Daily Stoic, Marie Forleo’s shows.

I’m currently listening to my new “pod-mom”, Michelle Obama and excited to have found her. She goes deep and beyond as she reflects on, not only her time in the White House, but the whole arc of her life.

What podcasts are you listening to? Which ones are your favorite?

15/05/2021

New episode alert!! Live on spofity. :)

“Sa experience ko as a Person with Disability, hindi ako agad-agad sumusuko.” -

I left the discussion feeling inspired and motivated by Nap and his story.

Happy sunday everyone! 😇

15/05/2021

In this episode of Disrupt Davao podcast, I’m really excited to talk to Naprey Almario, popularly known as one of the Pinoy Big Brother housemates, an advocate for Persons with Disabilities, a blogger, our very own Influencer here in Davao, and an entrepreneur.

We talked about:

👍🏼 What's the new normal for him and his family?
👍🏼 How hard his travel agency business got hit because of the Covid-19 Pandemic
👍🏼His inspiration behind starting a travel agency
👍🏼 How did he communicate this change to his clients considering he's the middle agent between the airlines, hotels, and his clients
👍🏼How he uses his greatest strength to do business and get his entrepreneurial life started
👍🏼 How he opened 2 new businesses despite this pandemic and his thinking around it - Cebuana Lhuillier Deca and Laundry Vuitton Deca Tacunan
and so much more!!

Let's show our love and support to Naprey by liking and sharing his businesses on Facebook to your friends and families :)

Laundry Vuitton Deca Tacunan
Cebuana Lhuillier Deca Homes Tacunan
Almario Budget Travel and Tours
HUB International Education Pvt. Ltd.

11/05/2021

And we’re back to recording!!

Although I have been doing this for quite a while, I still feel excited like it’s my first time every time I get to interview another Davao-based entrepreneur. I guess it’s about knowing that someone has been through the same journey, same challenges, and same rewards just as you. It’s knowing you’re not alone. And most important of all, it’s knowing I get to share their inspiring story with the rest of the world - no pandemic can ever stop them from solving problems, helping others, and living the life they want.

Looking forward to sharing them with you you very soon. :)

Stay safe, guys.

29/04/2021

So we've been busy :)
We now have a website: https://disruptdavao.com/

29/04/2021

13/04/2021

“I was struck by the work these organizations are doing and while everyone’s priority right now is to stay safer at home, I know there are many of us looking for ways to help.”

Oprah Winfrey – American media executive

17/03/2021

I have been in and out of online meetings with different businesses and organizations and I (and most of my colleagues) notice people become more and more withdrawn and/or demotivated.

I guess COVID or pandemic fatigue is real. It’s been a year. And for most of us, this is a stretch. We’re all trying to keep up, stay guarded and anxious. It’s tiring. Not an ideal way to operate.

What I hear that most people do and get positive results is to go outdoors - get some sun, walk barefoot, sit, read, just do things outdoors with nature. Of course, still mindful of distancing and avoiding crowds. And, strictly no mention of work.

Tried it the past weekend and I got to tell you, I felt rested and excited to get back to work. A break from this 12-month mundanity is just what i needed.

I wish I had longer weekends though.. but I’ll take what I can get. 😀

09/03/2021

Empowered Women !

| Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day together! This year, Connected Women Davao commits to the challenge to honor women’s achievements and create a space for women to empower each other.

Meet Ms. Regina Evangelista
CEO, Mr.Outsource / Dreamwork Co-Working Space
Podcast Host / Disrupt Davao

Connect. Share. Learn.
Register here: http://bit.ly/cwdavaomeetupMAR10
Date/Time: March 10, 2021 (WED), 6:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Time Zone: (GMT+8:00) Singapore
Stay connected, join Connected Women Davao community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/connectedwomendavao
See you next week in ZOOM!

Empowered Women !

Meet Ms. Regina Evangelista
CEO, MrOutsource / Dreamwork CoWorking Space

Featured on COSMO PH, she is that Pinay who started her own virtual assistant company helping employ Filipino professionals. Regina has always been passionate about helping people.

From VA to CEO, she supports business owners in creating effective and efficient remote teams in the Philippines. A founding member of Digital Career Advocates of the Philippines (DCAP), she is a passionate advocate on improving the overall standard of the Philippines online workforce and trained over 1,000 digital professionals through MrOutsource University, trainings, seminars, conferences and bootcamps.

She is also an author and speaker. She co-authored Outsourcing: 17 Secrets for Outsourcing to the Philippines with the #1 international bestselling author, Erlend Bakke. Her talks offer valuable insights on topics around outsourcing, virtual assistant business, coworking space in the Philippines, growth hacking and even making money by doing what you love. You can catch her on Spotify if you like podcasts when you tune in to Disrupt Davao Podcast.

Connect. Share. Learn.
Register here: http://bit.ly/cwdavaomeetupMAR10
Date/Time: March 10, 2021 (WED), 6:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Time Zone: (GMT+8:00) Singapore

What to expect:
Meet like-minded women
Listen to inspiring women stories
Fun, informal business networking
Be part of the community
Learn the latest trends

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Gentle Reminders:
Wear something purple.
Log in 15 minutes before 6PM. Zoom meeting room opens at 5:45 PM.
Take early dinner. Don’t miss any of the fun segments!
Download the ZOOM app ahead of time (you can use mobile or laptop).
Make sure you have working audio and video.
Mute your mic when you enter the Zoom Meeting room.
Prepare a marker and clean sheet of paper

| Let’s celebrate International Women’s Day together! This year, Connected Women Davao commits to the challenge to honor women’s achievements and create a space for women to empower each other.

See you in ZOOM!

01/03/2021

Happy International Women's Month everyone!! Looking forward to highlighting some of the amazing Davaoeñas on the podcast this month.

09/02/2021

If there is a silver lining to all of this is that we all learned to help each other even more. -Chef Garet on the Disrupt Davao podcast

Listen and follow us on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cocsWlr8tnWiXa123eyOg?si=3I39V00CTd2Ml8GVg3z0lA

31/01/2021

To start her new online kitchen concept, Chef Garet needed to take a small step back, redeploy her resources, and closed her brick and mortar restaurant. She is now happier and more successful.

These are the stories we love here at Disrupt Davao podcast.

We discussed:
👩🏻‍🍳 How she started and her love for food and cooking?
👩🏻‍🍳 Opening and closing her first venture - Ninety Ninety Bar
👩🏻‍🍳The struggles in the food industry
👩🏻‍🍳Opening an online kitchen - Chef Garet
👩🏻‍🍳 Advantages and Disadvantages of having a physical restore vs online kitchen
👩🏻‍🍳The rewards of being a great leader or employer
👩🏻‍🍳 Her top Davao restaurants
👩🏻‍🍳 Her support system especially during this pandemic
👩🏻‍🍳 Lessons she learned in this journey

Please like her page: Chef Garet

Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cocsWlr8tnWiXa123eyOg?si=jBzbe96nQe-PuialnPOmRQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A1qf3rQ1Esi3tl90LR0NS43

20/01/2021

Sometimes, it’s as easy as shifting your mindset to make things happen. 🙂

Have you heard our latest episode yet with owner, Bernard Guirgen? Let us know your takeaways. :)

16/01/2021

16/01/2021

To start off this new season, we have one disruptor and a successful entrepreneur who brought Bacolod Chicken Inasal in Davao.

A businessman for 50 years till today, Insurance Man for 34 years, Pastor, veteran toastmaster, owner of BC Chicken House, Bernard Guirgen.

We discussed:

✅ When and How BC Chicken House started?
✅ How he braved through tail end of the Asian Economic Crisis by opening BC Chicken House
✅ How Davao accepted Bacolod-style chicken
✅ Setting his family’s expectations after opening a new business
✅ How Sir Bernie view this pandemic or crisis that we are in now
✅ How he continues to serve the Davaoeños despite the losses
✅ How BC Chicken House became the first Drive-Thru Dine in Restaurant in Davao City
✅ The advantage of having an open-air space
✅ Closing BC Chicken Pequeño branch

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Please visit and support BC Chicken House. Their Operating Hours is from: Monday to Sunday

Toril Branch just before Gaisano Mall: 10:30am to 8:00pm
and Quimpo Branch: 10:30am to 9:00pm

You can also order their signature Bacolod Chicken Inasal and Inato Oil via Food Panda.

Follow and listen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tIbNIB7jlIerxzlIpjRA1?si=MmZ0vtnyRue8d6zNhrC-Mg

08/01/2021

What a way to start a new season and a new year!!! 🙂

Next on the Disrupt Davao podcast is the owner of Davao’s famous BC Chicken House - Bernard Guirgen!

More than 20 years in the food business industry, how has this pandemic affected him? What are some of the strategies that have successfuly served him up to this point?

Follow us and subscribe to get notified each time we publish a new episode. :)

08/01/2021

The true entrepreneur is a doer, and not just a dreamer. How did you start your year? 😎

01/01/2021

Starting the year with some good news!! Launching Season 2 soon :)

We will be releasing interviews with Davao’s entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors. We will be talking about their pandemic journey - learnings, adjustments, stress, plans for future and a whole lot more.

2021, here we come!! 😊

31/12/2020

I think it’s safe to say that we’re all happy to see 2020 go considering the majority of our life plans were put on hold or outright cancelled. This year has been difficult but what matters most is we made it till the end.

Looking forward to another year.. Happy New Year everyone!! 😀

29/12/2020

Happy New Year everyone! We’re looking forward to another 365 days of growth, prosperity and happiness!

10/12/2020

The thing about running a business is that sometimes your plans work out, but most of the time, they don't. At least not how you initially wanted them to be. There were times I felt everyone was against our work and our vision. It was one email after another that was full of disappointments.

As an entrepreneur, you'll tend to look towards yourself and put yourself down. You question yourself, your skills and your position in the industry. "What the hell am I doing?! This is stupid. I'm crazy for pursuing any of this."

But you know, over time, I've learned to accept that I AM probably crazy. It's not a bad thing to be out of your mind. It means you are being challenged as a business owner, and YOU are pushing yourself beyond this box because you know you have so much more to do and to offer.

The way I see it, our plans don't work out because THE WORLD knows there is no end to what we are doing. There is always room for improvement, and there's always another room to create and innovate.

Once I realize this, I need to get over my emotional moments and show up. And continue to show up in front of the next crazy thing I am going to challenge.

So cheers to all of my entrepreneur friends who are as crazy as us! 🤪 May you continue to do what you do best. We'll be here to support.

10/12/2020

“The key is to keep the DNA of the business intact so that when we come back out of this incredible, unique situation, we have all the building blocks we started with before to spring right back into business.”

Kevin O’Leary – Entrepreneur and co-star of Shark Tank

25/11/2020

I had the opportunity to be the resource speaker today for University of the Philippines Mindanao (AgriEconomic Business) students. I shared my insights and experience on business pitching to investors.

Sharing you with one of the tips I shared to them:

The magic to pitching is in the prep work that you do. The amount of research, practice and exposure you have before the pitching day is vital to your success.

Have you tried pitching to investors before? How was it? Any tips to add? :)

23/11/2020

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” - Socrates

19/11/2020

We just found our new favorite from ! Their dark chocolate truffles are to die for! 🥰😋

19/11/2020

It’s been tough for most businesses in the city already, but strap on tighter as it gets even harder for businesses to operate with the updated COVID19 Executive Order for the city.

I hope our latest episode with will help you think outside the box and go beyond your comfort zone to make ends meet in a safe and healthy way.

It’s now out on Spotify. ▶️ https://open.spotify.com/show/1qf3rQ1Esi3tl90LR0NS43?nd=1

17/11/2020

Thank you for the fast transaction. Delivered right to our doorstep! Lami kaayo 😋

14/11/2020

Find something you can earn from even it’s beyond your restaurant’s theme or style... Just do it. - Chef Patrick Co

Have you listened to the episode yet? There’s a lot of insights and inspiration we can get from Chef Patrick’s business journey during this pandemic.

The best way to support our podcast is to support the businesses we feature. So please head on to The Fat Cow and Asian Cow and support them by liking their page, sharing them to friends and/or ordering your next meal from them.

We appreciate your support and stay safe. 😀

14/11/2020

💥 New episode alert Disrupt Davao Podcast

⏮▶️⏭ https://link.tospotify.com/2Owm9V7Mobb

Very interesting discussion about the pandemic and Chef Patrick's positive approach.

There is a lot of stigmas around the pandemic. One of the reasons why we want to get Chef Patrick on is because there are a lot of stories of people and businesses struggling during these times and understandably so, but his approach to the pandemic, through servicing our community has been one of the stories that we have loved and got our inspiration from.

Chef Darence Patrick Co is our city's celebrity chef and mastermind of Davao restaurants, The Fat Cow and Asian Cow, both by the way, landed on the list of Philippine Tatler’s T. Dining Guide as Best Restaurants in the country for 2020.

We talked about:

👨‍🍳How he got started and his love for food/cooking
👨‍🍳 Why the name Fat Cow?
👨‍🍳 His experience as a restaurant owner during the onset of the pandemic in March/April
👨‍🍳Some of the changes he made to keep running as a business
👨‍🍳The challenges he encountered as a restaurant owner ie supplies, raw materials, employees, logistics, etc.
👨‍🍳What's his favorite food and his go-to restaurant in Davao
👨‍🍳 Advice or insights he'd like to share with other restaurants owners in the city during these unpredictable times

- this episode’s mantra

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Order Fat Cow and Asian Cow menu online and have it delivered to your doorsteps - https://thefatcowgroup.com/

Fat Cow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theFatCowDvo/
Asian Cow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/asiancow

10/11/2020

“Skip the mall and shop small.”

This holiday season, let’s support small businesses in the city by buying from them, promoting them to friends. If you ever know someone who has a small business, tag them below.

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