Wicked Thoughts with Fleire Castro
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Fleire Castro is the founder of DashoContent - Asia's First Content Subscription Platform helping marketing teams and agencies simplify their content operations. She is also the proprietor of Third Team Media, a boutique social media and digital agency in Cebu, Philippines.
In this show, she shares her thoughts about business, marketing, technology, digital trends, and the digital lifestyle
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Episodes
Episode 61 - Bo Discarga of BetterTeem
June 13, 2024 06:39 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn this insightful episode, we welcome Bo Discarga, the Founder/CEO of Betterteem, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on business operations, HR functions, and the future of work. Bo explains the practical applications of AI, shares his thoughts on overhyped trends, and provides valuable advice for startup founders, HR professionals, and business leaders. KEY TOPICS The Unique Human Touch AI Tools for Business and HR The Future of HR and AI Integration Global and Borderless ...
Episode 60 - Jaiun Roa of Symph
May 16, 2024 05:04 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode of the DashED and Wicked Thoughts podcast series, we delve into AI, marketing, and creativity with Jaiun Roa, a marketing and event specialist. Jayen shares her journey from the creative industry to the tech sector, sharing how AI has transformed her approach to marketing and event planning. KEY TOPICS Transitioning from Creative Fields to Tech AI’s Role in Modern Marketing Adapting to Rapid Changes in Social Media Creative Strategies in a Tech-Driven World Tools f...
Episode 59 - Kate Hancock of Global AI Council
April 22, 2024 11:55 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode of the DashED and Wicked Thoughts podcast series, we discuss AI, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership with Kate Hancock, a notable business advisor and serial entrepreneur. Kate shares her inspirational journey from running her first ventures to becoming a renowned entrepreneur in the U.S. She discusses her early exposure to entrepreneurship, the challenges of a family business, and her leap into creating and scaling her own ventures using AI. KEY TOPICS From Family Bu...
Episode 58 - Kia Alvarez-Abrera of Brave Works
April 09, 2024 11:58 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode, we discussed the fascinating world of creativity and technology with Ms. Kia Abrera, the founder of Brave Works Inc. Ms. Kia shares her journey from being apprehensive about facing the camera to becoming a successful TikTok content creator and educator in video marketing. Throughout the episode, Ms. Kia provides valuable insights into utilizing AI in video marketing, the importance of human creativity, and the evolution of personal branding. KEY TOPICS Overcoming Shyness ...
Episode 57 - Women's Month Special with Joy Garingo, Connie Barrientos Carey, and February Canoy
March 26, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBIn this dynamic episode, we welcomed three exceptional women from diverse industries to discuss their experiences and insights as Women in AI and Marketing. Ms. February, Ms. Joy, and Ms. Connie shared candid reflections on navigating professional challenges, the impact of AI on their work, and their sources of inspiration. KEY TOPICS Navigating professional challenges with resilience Balancing work and personal life: Strategies and realities The evolving role of AI in the workplace ...
Episode 56 - Le-an Lai Lacaba of 2xYou
March 12, 2024 04:30 - 52 minutes - 87.9 MBIn this episode of the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, we are thrilled to have Ms. Le-an Lai Lacaba, Co-Founder of 2xYou, an innovative remote executive assistant service company. Le-an, a distinguished entrepreneur, delves into the transformative world of remote executive assistance and personal branding. She brings a wealth of experience and shares her unique perspective on leading a business that harmonizes AI technology with human-centric services. Listen in as Le-an discusses the pivotal rol...
Episode 55 - Celine Francisco of On the Dot Media
February 28, 2024 17:31 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode of the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, we're excited to welcome Ms. Celine Bernadette Francisco, a versatile professional wearing multiple hats as a Content Marketer, Educator, and Wellness Advocate. As the founder of On the Dot Media, Celine leads a team of writers and virtual professionals, while also teaching Multimedia Arts at De La Salle Lipa. With her rich background, including co-authoring a book on online entrepreneurship, Celine offers a deep dive into the intricacies of co...
Episode 54 - Francis Plaza of PayMongo
June 09, 2023 14:14 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Francis Plaza, co-founder of PayMongo, an online payments processing platform based in the Philippines. Having secured an impressive $2.7 million in seed funding from notable investors like Peter Thiel, Founders Fund, and Stripe, Francis's entrepreneurial journey is truly extraordinary. With a background in software engineering, including experience at Oracle and co-founding an online marketplace, Francis brings a wealth of knowledge to our c...
Episode 53 - Kimberly Damlani of DirtBag
June 02, 2023 12:06 - 47 minutes - 79.3 MBIn this exciting episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Kimberly Damlani, a remarkable co-founder, business consultant, aspiring social-entrepreneur, and a self-proclaimed work in progress minimalist. Kim's passions lie at the intersection of tech, science, and sustainability, adding a unique flair to our discussion. Together, we dive deep into the art of branding, unveiling powerful strategies to build strong customer relationships through the dynamic realm of social media. With Kim's e...
Episode 52 - Gian Paulo dela Rama of Aiah.ai
May 25, 2023 17:32 - 47 minutes - 79.5 MBIn this episode, we have the incredible privilege of welcoming Gian Paulo dela Rama, the co-founder and CEO of Aiah.ai, as our esteemed guest. Aiah.ai is shaking up the business landscape with its groundbreaking AI natural-language assistant, inspired by the legendary Jarvis from the Iron Man series. Gian's expertise and experience as a serial entrepreneur, coupled with his deep understanding of systems integration, digital media delivery, and software development, make this conversation a t...
Episode 51 - Olivia Escartin of Oseas Tech
March 31, 2023 14:19 - 50 minutes - 81.7 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Olivia Escartin, a practical visionary and ethical design thinking advocate who is using sustainable technology and businesses to make a positive impact on the world. Olivia shares her insights on the importance of ethical design thinking in business and how sustainable technology can be used to promote positive change. She also discusses her experience working with various startups and the challenges and opportunities that arise in the world of entrepreneur...
Episode 50 - Jonecca San Pascual of Pieza
February 24, 2023 14:36 - 53 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this episode of podcast, we speak with Jonecca San Pascual, Founder and CEO of Pieza PH, a digital marketplace for automotive retail businesses in the Philippines. Jonecca shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she utilized technology to grow her business. From her challenges personally to delving into business ownership to being a startup founder in the Philippines, Jonecca shares her war stories. We also explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and technology and gain valuable...
Episode 49 - Enrique San Juan of Oh My Genie!
February 03, 2023 10:29 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of logistics and automation with special guest Enrique San Juan of Oh My Genie! Ultra Fast. Learn about how this AI technology is solving major challenges in e-commerce and saving the Philippines billions of losses. Enrique will also share his vision for the future of urban design and the role of startups in shaping it. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores the intersection of technology and society, and why supporting ...
Episode 48 - Gillian Santos of AniTech
January 27, 2023 05:33 - 47 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gillian Santos, the co-founder and CEO of AniTech. AniTech is a deep-tech supply chain startup that is on a mission to solve the global food loss problem. They provide agribusinesses with actionable data on spoilage and storage quality using remote sensor systems. Gillian shares her background and how she got started in the tech industry, including her work on government research grants under Nano Solutions at De LaSalle University. She ...
Episode 47 - Kennette Canales of Jiph
January 20, 2023 06:49 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Kennette Canales, the founder of Jiph, a cutting-edge fintech app that aims to make remittances from abroad to the Philippines - instant, cheaper and convenient Since the recording of this episode, Kennette and the Jiph team has recently raising $500k from private investors for the seed round and has rebranded the app from Payhiram to Jiph. He also talks about the company's plans to expand operations and how Jiph is poised to disrupt the industry. Join us fo...
Episode 46 - Jenny Paglinawan
April 08, 2022 06:08 - 56 minutes - 130 MBHere's our last episode to wrap up Season 4 for Dash of Social. Jennibeth Paglinawan is a proud career shifter - from Food Tech to Digital Marketing Agency owner. In this episode, she shares how she worked with sustainability companies, tech startups, and media companies. She also cemented her experience with NGOs, innovative companies, the academe, and the food industry. After her career shift, she found herself bringing her expertise and creative ideas to help organizations...
Episode 45 - DashoContent: A Special Episode
February 23, 2022 14:44 - 53 minutes - 50 MBFor this special episode, we ask the question -- Are you ready for digital marketing for 2022? Together with our champions for DashoContent, Ian Bert Tusil, and Charlene Virlouvet, we discuss these and more. Those who have messaged with questions/concerns like: HOW MUCH? CAN I CONSULT? I HAVE AN ENQUIRY... Now is the best time. We discussed trends for 2022 and other FAQs about digital marketing. Ian Bert Tusil is the CTO of ContentDash. He has 15 years of B2B software engineering exper...
Episode 44 - Lean Estose and Floyd Surban
January 26, 2022 07:48 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBFinally! Back from the Big O's of 2022 to my podcast Season 4 on a Dash of Social. On the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I'm talking to not just one but TWO performance marketers. Floyd Surban is a Creative Digital Marketer for SMEs, eCommerce, and Financial Institutions with a focus on Facebook Ads and Social Media. He manages a small team of freelancers with expertise in design, development, and marketing. Lean is a social media marketing specialist with a focus on local lead generation, m...
Episode 43 - Lee O'Brian
December 15, 2021 12:59 - 47 minutes - 44.6 MBThis week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I'm talking to Lee O'Brian - Founder of PokLee Food Products, media talent and actor in the Philippines, and now a startup food business founder. We discuss how to move from the physical space to the online space, how to maintain and reinvent your business and offerings through the pandemic time, and of course, about work-life balance.
Episode 42 - Reinart Bacalso
December 08, 2021 14:59 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I'm talking to Reinart Bacalso - CEO of Augmen Digital, avid learner, and all-around numbers geek. We catch up on what's changed since we last spoke - from growing his team to delving into the local marketing scene and overcoming challenges. "Part of business is trying to find creative solutions to get through these challenges," he shares. We take it back to his college days and why today, transparency is a core value at Augmen Digital (it's a fu...
Episode 41 - Nas Arcayan
December 01, 2021 14:57 - 56 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week, I'm catching up with my good friend Mr. Nas Arcayan, founder of Mothership and cognitive branding specialist. We start things off with what it means to build a "cognitive brand" and how one can connect with customers in the deepest, most meaningful ways. "Branding is not about connecting with the eyes it's about connecting with the mind," Nas shares. Nas drops some valuable knowledge for our MSME friends - the 3 most important facets of your business: your category, your custom...
Episode 40 - Jason Cruz
November 24, 2021 13:14 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, we're learning a whole lot from Jason Cruz - communication and brand strategist, business coach, and content creator. As a guest lecturer for various academic institutions, Jason has a unique perspective on teaching digital marketing, drawing from his past and ongoing experiences in the space. We talk a little about the importance of keeping up to date with trends and choosing to learn from people who are in the thick of things. We cover the boom...
Episode 39 - Javier Lorenzana
November 10, 2021 12:36 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, it's S4E4 and I'm talking to Javier Lorenzana, co-founder, and CEO of Up Next, a platform that offers cohort-based programs to help accelerate professionals for the digital age. To begin, Javier shares how Up Next came to be -- how it was born out of a hunger for community and a need to learn beyond the four walls of a classroom. Today, Up Next stands at the forefront of modern education infrastructure in South East Asia, where connection and communi...
Episode 38 - Janette Toral
November 03, 2021 12:18 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week on the Wicked Thoughts Podcast, I talk to social media specialist and digital leadership coach -- Ms. Janette Toral! In keeping with the season 4 theme, we get into a dash of social and discuss how e-commerce businesses can use social media to their advantage. Where does one even start? Ms. Janette advises it's important to establish fundamentals and invest in relationship building. After all, no one wants to do business with someone they don't like! We get into the specifics w...
Episode 37 - Tonyo Cruz
October 27, 2021 12:01 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week on Episode 2, I talk to social media strategist, community organizer, blogger, opinion columnist, Mr. Tonyo Cruz. We take it back to a time when blogging was just beginning to gain popularity. We reflect on how the times have changed, how going digital has evolved from a nice-to-have to a must-have, and how the pandemic has forced many sectors to take the digital space seriously. Then, things get political as Tonyo shares his thoughts on how digital will play a key role in the ...
Episode 36 - Christopher Star
October 20, 2021 12:14 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBWe're kicking off season 4 of the Wicked Thoughts Podcast with a well-known figure in the Philippines startup space, a content creator, podcaster, live streamer, and startup mentor -- Mr. Christopher Star. We talk about all things social media, why he considers himself an "accidental content creator", and his thoughts on social media vs. traditional media. Unless you've been living under a rock, maybe you’ve heard that there's this new, extraordinarily popular video app that is “a refreshing...
Episode 35 - Andy Graziosi
June 30, 2021 14:15 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBFleire Castro interviews Andy Graziosi for this season's Creators and Creatives. Andy Graziosi helps men unleash their confidence and reach their fullest potential so that they can date their dream woman. His goal is for men to overcome insecurities & become a force to be reckoned with. He wrote the book "Unleash The King Within: Dating & relationships for men: Learn how to be confident and understand women better".
Episode 34 - Fleire & David - A Birthday Episode
June 23, 2021 10:57 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBFleire Castro chats with her son, David Castro, for her birthday episode. Millennial mother and Gen Z son discuss NFTs, book writing, creativity, public speaking, his internship in a startup here in Cebu, scifi stuff, and other GenZ things. Twenty questions (and more) were also asked to know the mother-son duo in this episode. Bonus: Singing an earworm cringe to close the episode.
Episode 33 - AJ Dimarucot
June 16, 2021 11:36 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBFleire Castro interviews AJ Dimarucot for this season's Creators and Creatives. AJ is a self-taught graphic designer, art director, and illustrator who has worked on experiential, digital, web/mobile, and integrated campaigns for brands all over the world. He has designed for and collaborated with brands like Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, to a multitude of smaller independent brands. He has recently collaborated with apl.de.ap, a Filipino-American rapper, singer, and record producer, to cre...
Episode 32 - Creative Women of Cebu - February Canoy, Govinda Trazo, Cheryl “tambolbee” Villarino
June 08, 2021 15:23 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBFleire Castro interviews three women creatives in Cebu for this season's Creators and Creatives. February Ann Canoy - Super Human of 10 Yellow Milk Govinda Trazo - mother of 4 boys - creative director - small biz owner of Wudiis Cheryl “tambolbee” Villarino - designer & illustrator - owner & creator of The Grumpy Girls
Episode 31 - Ace Gapuz
May 27, 2021 03:54 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBFleire Castro interviews Ace Gapuz for this season's Creators and Creatives. Ace Gapuz is an influencer marketing entrepreneur and the current Chief Executive Officer of Blogapalooza, the Philippines' premier influencer marketing company. Having been in the digital marketing and public relations space for almost two decades now, she is the pioneer of influencer marketing in the Philippines and a sought-after thought leader and speaker in industry events.
Episode 30 - Mike Unson
May 20, 2021 12:35 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBFleire Castro interviews Mike Unson for this season's Creators and Creatives. Mike Unson is a stand-up comedian and host. He is an 18-year veteran of Philippine POV stand-up comedy. Mike also does hosting and runs his own shows on Kumu and IGTV.
Episode 29 - Veronica Chiongbian
May 12, 2021 12:09 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFleire Castro interviews Veronica Chiongbian for this season's Creators and Creatives. Veronica Chiongbian is a Cebu-based voice actor. She was a radio DJ and currently a digital marketer and co-founder of Cebooze.
Episode 28 - Skye Nicolas
May 05, 2021 11:54 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBFleire Castro interviews Skye Nicolas for this season's Creators and Creatives. Skye Nicolas is a Manila-born, New York-based post-conceptual artist. His work ranges from large format paintings, filmmaking, photography, video installation, public space interventions, sculpture, and street wear design. He's currently dropping cryptoart where he recently became the #1 top-trending artist on KnownOrigin on SuperRare. As far as we know, he is the first Filipino NFT artist listed on SuperRare...
Episode 27 - Gama Rae a.k.a Paeijwei
April 28, 2021 09:41 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBFleire Castro interviews Gama Rae a.k.a Paeijwei for this season's Creators and Creatives. Paeijwei is a former professional gamer who collaborates with publishers, media companies, and ecommerce brands to promote video games through live streaming and content. She is currently engaged in freelance content creation services for local and international clients. She hopes to someday create a platform to share stories of freelance journeys to promote a freelancing community.
Episode 26 - Marvin Viagedor of Big Marvin and the Wigiws
April 20, 2021 08:58 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBFleire Castro interviews Marvin Viagedor for this season's Creators and Creatives. Marvin is the band vocalist for the reggae band Big Marvin and the Wigiws since 2002. Expert branding specialist. Busking Advocate.
Episode 25 - Ara Chawdhury of SUPERPSYCHOCEBU
April 13, 2021 12:50 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBFleire Castro interviews Ara Chawdhury for this season's Creators and Creatives. Ara Chawdhury is a Filipina filmmaker, human rights activist, and tarot reader who takes her comedy seriously. She produced a stoner film, SUPERPSYCHOCEBU with prize money she won for her short film, OPERATION PRUTAS at the Sinulog Film Festival, during Duterte’s bloody drug war and is currently seeking political asylum in Northern California. Her directorial debut, MISS BULALACAO, won YCC best first feature a...
Episode 24 - Dominic Dosdos of Forgetful Bob
April 06, 2021 11:12 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBA chat with Dominic Dosdos of the local Cebu band Forgetful Bob. The Cebu punk + hardcore band shaped their music with a fresh new sound that echoes to every listener no matter the genre they prefer. They have a single released soon called "Days". Days is an unapologetic love letter to your significant other who is far away. It’s about reminiscing the days when you were right beside each other and how you took that for granted because you never knew you’d ever be apart. It’s about longi...
Episode 23 - Sutukil Valley and the Humans of Cebu
March 31, 2021 11:35 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBTo wrap up the season and Women's Month, host Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey talk about the topics of Season 2 and the highlights of the conversations from our guests from Sutukil Valley and the Humans of Cebu.
Episode 22 - A Filipino Immigrant Working Mom's Untold Story
March 24, 2021 12:50 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThis interview was done by David Alfonso Castro, my son, with my mom, Fely Bation in Cebu, Philippines. The recording was supposedly for StoryCorps but reviving it here on the podcast as one of our Wicked Thoughts special episodes. We interviewed her days before the pandemic quarantine and travel lockdown. This was when we realized that her trip back to Los Angeles was not going to happen anymore. She had to stay in our tiny unit in Cebu City, Philippines together with my aunt for three m...
Episode 21 - A Peek into the Cebu Startup and Co-Working Community
March 23, 2021 12:16 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBHow is the Cebu startup community doing? What are the challenges and opportunities in running a co-working space in Cebu? What are the trends in community management and education as advocacy? Fleire Castro and co-host Ms. Connie Barrientos-Carey interview guest Ms. Joy Garingo, the General Manager of The Company's two co-working spaces in Cebu. In this episode, she shares her joy in being immersed in the community and spills some more tea in the recent challenges in running a co-working s...
Episode 20 - How to Win in the Workplace as a Woman
March 16, 2021 17:33 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBHow do you navigate your career and life as a working single mom? What are the things to note in the dynamics between men and women in the workplace? What are some tips for positioning yourself to win? Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey interview guest Ms. Rica Serenio, Digital Marketing Consultant, food content creator, and endurance athlete. In this episode, she shares her journey as a working single mom and the challenges she faces in the workplace, and the solutions.
Episode 19 - The Value of Tech in Social Entrepreneurship
March 09, 2021 12:07 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBAre social enterprises finding tech valuable? How does a working woman do career transitions? Where does data fit in various industries? Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey interview guest Ms. Hannah Amora, co-Founder of NGO Let it ECHO and logical empath. In this episode, she shares her journey from corporate to social enterprises, all the while keeping data and tech insights applied in her work.
Episode 18 - Empowering Design and Communities with Tech
March 02, 2021 11:05 - 51 minutes - 47 MBCan you use design to bring about the value in business? How do you use it to validate ideas for startups and businesses? How does community building help? Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey interview guest Mr. Francis Alturas, Co-founder and Chief Design Officer of Abstract Digital. In this episode, he shares about his entrepreneurship journey, his design agency helping venture-backed startups, and the challenges of managing a team in the middle of a global crisis.
Episode 17 - The Road to Recovery for Cebu's Business Community
February 23, 2021 11:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCall it the State of the Cebu Business Community and its Road to Recovery. Things haven't been easy in the Cebu province for everyone especially for the micro, small, and medium enterprises in the tourism and hospitality sector right in the middle of a global health crisis. Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey interview our guest Mr. Aaron Que, EVP of Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, to share his thoughts on the challenges faced by the community, the opportunities that lurk, an...
Episode 16 - Diversifying Beyond Tech
February 09, 2021 09:40 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIs it possible to diversify your portfolio as an entrepreneur beyond creating startups and doing software development? Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey interview our guest Mr. Ian Bert Tusil, Founder of GrowLibro, to share his journey into software development, dropping off from college, winning the Startup Weekend, building business software, and diversifying into other businesses on the side.
Episode 15 - The State of Employers During the Pandemic
February 02, 2021 05:27 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBHow are the employers holding it out during a global pandemic? Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey interview our guest Ms. Timmy de Jesus, COO of Payruler to discuss their pivot to work-from-home, assisting their clientele to do the same, challenges of entrepreneurship, bee-keeping, and more!
Episode 14 - Outsourcing Local Tech Skills to the World
January 26, 2021 08:15 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBWhat are the opportunities and challenges in outsourcing local tech talent to the world? Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey interview our guest Mr. Ryan Tan Yu, CEO of Mataverse and Ehrlich to discuss his startup ideals for the two companies, co-founder matching tips, how it is to run a software development / outsourcing company like Ehrlich, and more.
Episode 13 - Thoughts on Hiring for Tech This 2021
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28 MBHow do you do hiring for tech this 2021? Fleire Castro and co-host Connie Barrientos-Carey discuss talent acquisition and challenges in the middle of a pandemic, in-demand skills, the businesses transition to working from home, and the recruitment and retention trends.
Episode 12 - On Time Management
September 28, 2020 19:56 - 21 minutes - 23.4 MBHow do you manage your time so you can stay productive? How do you balance your time? Fleire Castro shares techniques and strategies for time management and productivity. Which techniques work for you?