S2 EP11: The Truth About New Year Resolutions & Chika Culture

Stop making resolutions you’ll forget by February. Are you lowkey scared of the "Evil Eye" when sharing your goals?

Grab your sangría and join us! In this episode, we’re ditching grand, performative New Year’s resolutions for something that actually works. We’re shifting the focus from doing things "for the ‘gram" to doing things for your own peace of mind.

What We’re Diving Into:
Protecting Your Peace: Minsan mas okay na tahimik lang, ‘di ba? Karen explains how the "evil eye" influences her decision to keep her wins private.
The Vision Board Magic: Elissa shares a powerful story of how a simple vision board literally changed her uncle’s life.
Sustainability over Burnout: Why intrinsic motivation is the real secret to staying consistent without crashing.
Culture & Growth: A mix of Filipino traditions, manifesting, and real talk on achieving financial stability.

No pressure, just growth.

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Are you a "loud and proud" goal setter or a "work in silence" type of person? Let us know in the comments!

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✨ A QUICK NOTE ✨
Take what resonates and leave the rest — you know yourself best. ❤️

👋 ABOUT US
We’re two Filipinas in our 30s, navigating love, work, and life after years of living abroad. Living in Barcelona, Spain, we share real, unfiltered stories of Filipinos in Spain — from living in Spain as a Filipino and working abroad, to career pivots, culture shocks, friendships, and healing from love gone wrong.

Each episode explores the honest realities of life abroad — from adapting to Spanish work culture and dating, to identity, balance, self-discovery, and starting over far from home. Expect warmth, laughter, and honest chika over sangría (or whatever drink’s in your hand).

If you’re a Pinoy in Spain, dreaming of moving abroad, or simply figuring out life and career in your 30s — pull up a chair, pour your favorite drink, and let’s talk. 🍷

🎙️ Topics we cover: living in Spain, working abroad, career growth, moving to Spain, love and healing, adulting, friendships, Barcelona living, dating abroad, and podcast healing moments.

📍 New episodes weekly — one chika and sangría at a time.