My name is Lizette Zambrano. This podcast is all about my insights as a Filipina living simply in Thailand. Join me in this journey as I share my stories with you.
Earlier I took a moment to acknowledge that life can be hard. It was my willingness to move in its flow that allowed me to come home safely. Hold yourself tightly.
Join me as I recall our backpacking trip in Laos. A memory lane of wonderful people we met in its scenic landscape.
Change of religion in relationship could be heartbreaking too. It takes a lot of courage, trust and respect to make it work.
We all have this one thing that we can do even if we are unpaid. It doesn't matter if it can't make you earn a living doing it. Have a hobby outside your job that defines who you are. No other person should define it, make your own meaning out of it.
Thoughts about migration and how I feel after more than 10 years of being away.
Believe in the power of words, thoughts and raising your vibration
I am not a coach nor a professional helper but I am here to let you know that you can move further you can move on.
Listen about kindness stories I encountered in Thailand
Thoughts about becoming married to expat or married to a filipino expat who works in different project locations.
How I reconnected with a friend after more than 8 years of not talking to eachother.
Today I mer Anna Marie from Romania. A new perspective about turning strangers with a name and hoping that our friends will not turn to strangers.
Excited for your Songkran holidays. I shared practical tips on how you can enjoy this trip to Thailand. #Travel #Thailand #Songkran
In a world full of opinion, there is one unspoken rule that I want to share. Never ask a married woman why she does not have any kid.
Trigger alert: Heartache. In this episode we delve into the painful topic of cheating in relationships. Allow me to share insights regarding this sensitive topic. Always remember that You are loved, You are worthy and You can move on.
I am currently hooked with a filipino series Maria Clara at Ibarra. Listen to some of my epiphanies as an OFW relating to the characters in the novel.
Xmpre trending si Accla dahil nga sa pagiging close nya di umano sa waiter at kaya nyang pahiran ng cake. Bilang tugon sa ganitong kagaspang na paguugali. Eto naman ang mababahagi ko.
Allow me to congratulate each one of us for making it this far. Cheers to a new start!
I was walking the other day and I was thinking while people watching some of the free gift ideas this holiday.
Sharing with you my journey on how I was able to achieve a zero tardiness record during my last employment contract in Thailand
Don't be afraid to transform yourself. Yo don't owe anyone any explanation on why you change and why there is a need for it. Migrant workers go through a lot of motions.
So ito na nga ang medyo collection ng budol stories ko. Kinig na pra maiwasan mong mangyari sayo ito at mga aral behind the budol experience.
Quick basic information about becoming a filipino teacher in Thailand
Sharing with you my journey in Thailand as a filipina OFW.
After 36 years, I was able to swim and this is how I did it.
I have been living in Thailand for 10 years and I call it my second home. Allow me to share my practical hacks in case you are visiting!
Why is it important to learn about the middle of the story. The between of our maybes of our epiphanies and our glorious moments even in heartaches. Join me in this middle road.
This episode allowed me to share my vulnerablity. I walked down the memory lane as someone who experienced bullying at school and in the work place. Take a step back and listen this is for you. You are worth more than their workds. Your dignity, your life matters.
Pagbati para sa ating lahat na patuloy na lumalaban.
Medyo matagal na din akong digital nomad, kwento ng pagbangon mula sa kawalan ng empleyado at pag-asa.
Hellow happies! Valentine's Day should be for everyone. Love yourself more and allow yourself to feel the love that you deserve. Being single after a long term relationship should be an opportunity for you to go back and give yourself the space to celebrate too. You are not lacking just because you are single.
AHA moment about becoming successful today, one must have passion, purpose and Grit. Let's celebrate our wins and persevere towards what makes us feel more alive.
We are always taught to have a new start every New Year to transform ourselves, to be better, to be healthier. Take a step back and go back to your intentions. There is more to life. Start living a life for yourself. Happy New Year Happies!
I wanna celebrate the holidays wirh you. Thank you for becoming part of this journey. I wish you all the best. Feel free to connect in our Facebook Group Happinay Project. Cheers!
In this episode, I was joined by Mike a fellow foodie from Berb App. We both live outside the Philippines and we had a conversation regarding our top picks for our Christmas food preparations. This is not entirely about traditional food preparations back home but we just exchanged ideas on how we do it these days. Are you ready with your list for your upcoming dinner or parties? Tune in to get more flavorful ideas.
We are nearing the end of 2021. Many will sell us the way or the path that would lead us to a more beautiful us. How do we see ourselves in the mirror? I want us to go back and embrace ourselves tighter, self-love is more than a phrase. It is a noble act so that we could multiply ourselves better. Be more because you are already beautiful.
I took a month long hiatus. I wanna extend my gratitude for staying, listening and giving me the space to share my thoughts. Let's connect! We are already in Facebook. Check our Happinay Project page
These days taught us to be practical and I realized that it could kill dreams if we remain that way thinking that we should be on an autopilot fit for a survival mode:
I am no longer single, not a mom and in between. I would lke to share some of my thoughts regarding relationships and how we can make it pandemic ready. Be a tomato. Give your lycopene only to those who deserves it. Check out my thoughts regarding romantic relationships during this pandemic.
Three family members had the slight symptoms of the virus, we were told to wait 5 days before testing and had to stay at home. Our respond was to take it as an emergency case at home. I would like to share with you what we did with those slight symptoms. I am grateful to everyone who supported us in that journey. This pandemic taught me to become more resilient. I am not a medical expert, please seek your doctor immediately for any symptoms. This podcast is just a narrative in case you have to wait.
I love food. I am drawn to people who makes it and prepares it with a lot of love. Join me as I share with you the story of Filipino chef in Thailand. His culinary masterpieces were experienced by some of TH's most stylish hotels. He shared with me his story, his thrive and inspiration to prosper in times of pandemic. Food is a great conversation starter. Join us!
Filipino gastronomy is unique and has to be celebrated. Allow me to share the story of Chef Isi Laureano, a passionate Filipina chef and her thrive during the pandemic. Get to know her thoughts about that one Filipino dish that has the potential in the world stage.
I met Mike Talplacido in one of my online platforms. Today, he shared about his thrive as a Filipino writer and his techniqes on how he was able to publish his book Kiss My Mike. A book about hos momento, love stories, LGBT pride and his diaspora journey.
Sustainable fashion is more of an awareness for me. Whenever we are aware about our closet, we know what we want in it. Join me as I share with you some of the experiences I had in his quest for more mindful clothes shopping.
This pandemic made us stay at home. We are in this together and while we wait for the word to return to our old ways, allow me to share my home activities that you could give a try. Home is where the heart is so we have to keep our hearts happy and healthy. Happy home happy life!
Our friend Harold loves traveling and he likes to go on adventures. He walked away from his career in the business district in the Philippines to pursue new passion. Listen to his stories on how his casual Canadian visits turned into migration and learning to become a student once again. His stint in a Netflix series is another story. Thanks for staying!
Tatay is a Filipino word for father. This episode is very personal and it allowed me to become vulnerable. A father may be biological or someone who held us during our journey. A bond that we could safely say we have someone to call our rock. Thankful to every father who kissed the sun for our future. Gratitude to every dad who silently stood for us when nobody even dared to look at us. Ang Tatay ko is all about my father who may be the same as yours.
As a Filipino, we celebrate our Independence Day every June 12. This podcast is dedicated to us Filipinos and how we could set ourselves freely. Isang mapagpalayang araw sa ating lahat!
Get to know more about an filipina international student in Thailand.
I have been receiving inquiries regarding how to travel to Thailand during the pandemic. My opinion is for you to stay where you are and stay at home but for the sake of providing information, here are some of the details shared with me by a filipina who visited Thailand as a tourist. Thank you for listening.