Joy Virata on Finding Joy On-stage

Basketball has long been seen as a man’s game, but Erika Dy is changing the playbook. Lia chats with the first female Executive Director of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas about breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. Erika reflects on the impact of her trailblazing role, discusses gender dynamics, and reveals how embracing her femininity has become one of her greatest strengths.

Lia sits down with Kristine Atienza, the first Filipino Analog Astronaut, to explore her unique journey from Public Health Nutrition to deep space simulation. Kristine shares her experience navigating a field dominated by white men, addressing the challenges of self-doubt, perfectionism, and gender inequality in STEM. She reflects on learning to claim her space in astronomy and beyond.

I worked hard for my money, how do I enjoy it? InLife Financial Planner & Founder of InLife’s Agila Financial Team Mercy Gurrea shares how a taxi ride changed the trajectory of her life and how hardship has taught her why it is important to enjoy the fruits of one’s labor.

Why is it important for me to start planning for my retirement today? InLife Unit Manager Maricel Lantican explains why it’s important to think about retiring and gives a simple guide on how to thoughtfully plan for a secure future.

How do your financial needs change when you become a mother? InLife District Sales Manager Grace Berino walks us through how finances should shift to support your new lifestyle and shares different ways to think about how to make financial decisions for your family.

What do these key financial terms mean and how do they affect me? InLife District Sales Manager Ida Sheng-Jacob simplifies intimidating financial jargon and explains how we can use them to help us navigate the ever-changing money landscape.

How should I be thinking about my money? InLife Agency Head and Soliciting Officer Belen Pujol explains how society has influenced how women think about money, and how we can move beyond this to create an abundant frame of mind.

Lia sits down with host and content creator, Bea Benedicto. Bea's chosen career is the complete opposite from her real personality. She talks to us about her alter ego, her career trajectory, the discoveries she’s made about her true identity, and the importance of staying authentic and true to herself.

Lia talks to Joy Virata, the Artistic Director for Repertory for Young Audiences. Joy is a luminary of Philippine Theatre, and has had a storied career being onstage for most of her life. But finding her passion only began after 20 years of being a housewife and mother. She shares what she has learned throughout her life, and why she is so passionate about bringing the magic of the theater to younger audiences.

Can a woman now dare to look beyond the title of “mother?” Lia sits down with Jillian Gatcheco-Cantada, banker and former editor of Cosmo.ph. Like many other couples, Jillian and her husband have made a conscious decision not to have children. She shares why she made the decision, how it was received, and how she navigates a society that is still adjusting to a changing paradigm.