The School of Light Podcast with Yani Sarabia: Recent Episodes
Yani Sarabia
If you’re a student, working professional, breadwinner and single person, and ramdam mo na yung pressure ng life, eto ang podcast episode para sayo!
Life is made up of season, we lose and we win. How do we handle when we're losing and winning? How do we see the silver lining in every setback?
Today, I am honored to have a conversation about losing and winning with our very own Board Member - 3rd District (Laguna).
In a world filled with endless options and decisions, mastering the art of discernment is essential for navigating life's complexities. Whether you're facing a career crossroads, relationship dilemmas, or personal challenges, this podcast provides the guidance and inspiration you need to embrace discernment and embark on a journey of intentional living.
In this inspiring episode, we explore the profound journey of individuals who have felt the divine calling to serve. From unexpected encounters to life-changing moments of clarity, each story illustrates the transformative power of answering God's call. Join us as we delve into the personal testimonies, challenges, and triumphs of those who have embraced their unique path of service, illuminating the diverse ways in which God's call manifests in our lives. Through heartfelt conversations and reflections, we discover the profound joy and fulfillment found in heeding the call to serve others, ultimately uncovering the deeper meaning and purpose that comes from aligning our lives with God's will.
Nasa stage ka ba ng healing and you have this thought that you can't love until you are healed?
I feel like out of all the episodes I've recorded, this is the one that blessed me not only intellectually but also spiritually. I felt that God rewarded me through Ate Angel, and I am forever grateful and in awe.
Thank you for sharing (for the very first time) your story. I would definitely understand na talking about our trauma is not an easy thing, it will never be easy. It is a pleasure to be able to hear it and we are sharing it through The School of Light.
I know for sure it will speak to someone, just as it blessed me, Ate.
This is a very interesting conversation about Love and Healing.
Please share it with someone you know who needs to hear this story.
Love knows no religion. Do you agree? Allow me to share the inspiring story of my friend who overcame religious barriers in the name of love.
Dahil sa dulo love wins.
Are you living in fear or love? I'd like to be more personal with you as we celebrate our 100th Episode.
Thank you for supporting and I hope this episode will bless you.
Description:In the spirit of Love Month, we're reposting this thought-provoking episode that challenges the notion of marriage as life's ultimate goal. Join us for an insightful conversation with Bro Randel Serrano as we explore the complexities surrounding this societal expectation.
Is marriage truly the pinnacle of existence, or is there more to life's journey? Tune in as we delve deep into this timeless question and uncover perspectives that might just reshape your outlook on relationships and personal fulfillment.
This is it! Welcome to our very first episode this year! After 44 days of social media detox, I'll be sharing with you what makes me fall in love.
You choose the future with your actions each day. Sabi nga nila if gusto mo ng hints about your future, check your daily habits. And sometimes it’s hard to make smart and wise decision kasi ang daming options pero anu ba ung mga bagay na dapat natin piliin araw-araw?
Before we end the year, I'd like to repost the Top 3 most played episode of the show! Here's the Top 3
Nothing lasts forever, is it a good or bad thing? In this episode we had a conversation about the things or people na hindi forever andyan and knowing this truth, ano ang pwede nating gawin?
Join me with my confidant, Nel as we dive deeper into the idea of nothing lasts forever.
Sa episode na ito we will discuss deeper the importance and role of Sangguniang Kabataan.
Kim Shane Herrera is a youth leader from San Pablo City, Laguna, who fights for rural youth empowerment. He wants to use his communication and technical skills to share his experience and knowledge with proactive leaders who need help in stepping out of their comfort zones.EDUCATIONUniversity of the Philippines- Los BanosBachelor of Science in Economics Felix Amante Senior High SchoolClass Valedictorian
Pwede mag-simula ulit kahit pa Ber months na. Do not give up yet because there's still hope. You can be better and do better.
This is an encouragement para sa mga tao na critically assessing themselves about their plans and goals for this year and feeling mo left behind ka na? Don't worry pwede un, you can begin again.
Let’s talk about pursuing passion and I am so honored and grateful that I personally know someone who inspires me when it comes to pursuing passion. She is the best person to talk to regarding this topic.
She is one of the 100 Female Artists of the World (by Vision Art Media) and get featured on billboard in New York Times Square (kakaproud talaga). So if you've been navigating your journey in pursuing your journey then this conversation is for you.
Dapat ba talaga kapag inggit pikit? Or maybe we really need to overcome our insecurities to be the best version of ourselves.
In this episode, our friend, Bro JPaul discussed insecurities and how to overcome it.
Enjoy!
You’ll get there
Naniniwala ka ba sa linya na What Is Meant For You Will Always Find Its’ Way
I came across to this inspiring post from Instagram sabi dun “Be so confident in God’s plan that you don’t even get upset anymore when things don’t go your way”.
My dear friend, today’s episode is a reminder na you’ll get there.
Sa mundo na parang dapat lagi tayong may ginagawa, ang daming dapat patunayan - nakakapagod di'ba? Eto ang paalala para sa mga taong kailangan ng pahinga.
And today is a special episode about celebrating other people's win. Jerry will give you tips about learning how to celebrate other people's success.
Sayang naman ung tagal hanggang sa ending after so long kailangan na talaga tapusin dahil you deserve better and you need to connect with yourself muna ulit pero paano nga ba after ending a long-term relationship? Paano magsimula muli?
This conversation is all about how we feel when you say, "ang taba taba mo na". Hopefully this conversation will make us more sensitive giving unsolicited comment about someone's body.
5 years ago today we lost our Lola. And that’s one of the deepest pains that never go away. And sabi nga ni Pareng Ed, “A heart that’s broke is a heart that’s been loved”. So there’s beauty in pain sa totoo lang, it’s a beautiful reminder na we are capable of loving someone kahit hindi na natin sila kapiling. Kaya I am giving you an episode about the life lessons death has taught me.
We're back and it's a special episode for you! I invited a good friend of mine who consistently has shown me what mabuting anak truly means. Today let's remind ourselves that in the journey of achieving our dreams may we not neglect our deepest why.
Lessons from getting married because of fear of being alone and now we are diving into the red flags Ning saw already but let it slide.
Gusto mong mag-jowa kasi uso eh sabi kasi nila? Gusto mo pumasok sa isang relationship kasi napi-pressure ka na sa mga tao sa paligid mo? Or gusto mo magpakasal kasi you are afraid to be alone?
So this episode is for you!
My guest for today decided to get married to dahil natatakot sya maging alone. What happened with that decision? What are the lessons we can get from this story? Marami lalo na if yung status ng heart mo very unstable and unsure.
In this special episode my good friend, Ivy, is the perfect woman I know to discuss the topic about striving and thriving in a male-dominated industry. She’s currently working in a leading American technology company. She was exposed working with big names in IT industries and right now helping start-ups in the Philippines and Asean emerging markets.
Is it hard to find your worth as a woman in the workplace? Today we have a special guest to dive into finding and building your worth as a woman in the workplace.
This episode will give you an overview to defining success not based on the world but a reminder that it's your job! You define the version of success for yourself.
Let's hear it directly from someone who settled for less and how did she get out of it?
I invited a very special guest for today's question, is married the ultimate goal? Randel Serrano is a husband, a wife and a dedicated servant. He is a Unit Manager at FWD Insurance, Host of Bukas'yon Podcast , Radio Anchor in Gabay sa Bibliya sa Radyo (Tuesday Edition) and currently studying Theology at Don Bosco School of Theology, Enjoy the conversation and be blessed!
Today we have a guest and in this conversation we talked about how to set boundaries
My guest for today is my dearest supportive second mother, prayer warrior, she’s part of my core. I invited here dahil naniniwala ako na she have a lot of wisdom to share with us. I don’t just look up to her sa success in career but her love and service to the people around her.
She’s an experienced Corporate Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. She strong experience in Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence, Legal Compliance, and Company Secretarial Work.
She’s current working in Dubai as Corporate Governance Administrator in leading offshore drilling contractor.
This is the conversation.
Enjoy!
Today we have a guest and in this conversation we talked about how to set boundaries
My guest for today is my dearest supportive second mother, prayer warrior, she’s part of my core. I invited here dahil naniniwala ako na she have a lot of wisdom to share with us. I don’t just look up to her sa success in career but her love and service to the people around her.
She’s an experienced Corporate Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. She strong experience in Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence, Legal Compliance, and Company Secretarial Work.
She’s current working in Dubai as Corporate Governance Administrator in leading offshore drilling contractor.
This is the conversation.
Enjoy!
I am morning person so yes I love morning routines. I am not the type who can jump out of bed and check their emails, go work and that’s it. I love slow morning. So today I’ll be sharing some morning routine that I’ve been doing for years and some tips why it’s easy for me to stick with it.
Even if you don’t follow Donnalyn Bartolome and not fan of vloggers in the Philippines like me we can’t control that this kind of trending topics can reach us. Interesting!
At first, it has no effect on me because for me, opinion matters not just based on how you say it but WHO say it. I am not judging anyone so if I don’t know a person I will not be immediately be offended or affected because I have no idea who she is. But for the sake of discussing about emotions and gratefulness, I’m on it!
January is a season of setting goals but if you’ve done it last December, good for you. If you haven’t, please be patient to yourself and I hope this episode can help you to define or redefine goals or plans to win in 2023.
A special episode to end the year! Merry Christmas and this is the least I can do, to share my heart with you.
A special conversation episode. Conversation with someone who can't forgive herself/himself.
Pagod ka na pero gulty ka magpahinga, ikaw ba ‘to? Are you busy? Lessons after lessons. Projects after projects. Deadlines after deadlines; and you feel like this won’t end. And let me help you, yes, hindi talaga matatapos yan! As long as you’re still breathing, it’s gonna be an endless list of things you need to do.
Narinig mo na ba to? Or Ikaw mismo mo linyahan mo yang ganito na kasi ako. I tell you. I used to be like that and minsan until now may mga bad habits or attitude ako na ang defense ko for it is ganito na kasi ako. Pero here are the ugly truths sa linyang ganito na kasi ako.
It is not an inspiring episode pero real talk lang. Baka ma-offend ka, well if you do baka kailangan na natin magself-assessment. Walang masama magbago to become better.
So let me try to bother you and kailangan mo na ba itigil yung kakasabi ng ganito na kasi ako kasi aminin na natin hindi naman sya healthy. Bakit? Kasi nga eto na let me tell you the ugly truth behind that phrase.
This is a conversation for someone who feels like they already reached the lowest point of their lives. Ikaw ba un? Tara usap.
I asked my IG and FB friends to send questions that they would like to talk here on the show and here I am answering one of those questions. I would love to start with this one; How to be single and happy.
A song by Ben&Ben entitled The ones we once loved. Today let’s dive in into this one specific phrase I wish you well and I’m sorry.
People have no idea about your sleepless nights, tons of coffee na dumadaloy sa dugo mo to keep you awake, ung pagpatak ng luha mo dahil sa pagod at frustrations. Let me remind you, na sa dulo magbubunga din lahat ng pagod mo. Sana wag ka bumitaw para sa mga pangarap mo. Sana pillin mong kumapit at lumaban.
We worry about people’s opinion if they’re thinking are we good enough? Beautiful enough? Smart enough? And let me give you bad news, you will really never know!
Nag-iintay ka ba ng sagot sa job or college application mo, inaantay ung approval ng visa or loan application mo, waiting for that one call that can change the course of your life. And in this season of waiting, ang pinakamahirap i-practice to stay in faith and be patient.
This is a special conversation yes to you, to you who’s losing faith in God. Let me talk to you on a personal level.
I’ve been receiving this question from my young listeners so many times. Kaya lang ayoko kasi pinag-uusapan yan sa mga kabataan. Ang gusto ko mag-aral kayo! Pero I have to be realistic na normal syang pagdaanan naman in teenage life and right now we can talk about it. I’ll speak to you as an Ate.
In celebration of the Pride month, let’s hear a story of our kapatid in LGBTQIA+ community. We don’t hear their story everyday and today I encourage you to have an open heart and mind to hear their true stories, and see their true colors. My guest for today is a transgender woman, a recruitment professional, a fellow pupian and psychology major- pakinggan natin anu nga ba ang mga bagay na hindi natin alam being part of LGBTQIA+ community, mga challenges, advantages and disadvantages. Her name is Lan and I am so proud that I called her my friend. Pakinggan natin ang kwento nya.
Today’s episode is about pursuing a dream, why it’s never too late to pursue a dream? Our guest for today is a Technical Officer in an international company. She’s been working for more than 16 years. Being able to work in a great company, a job that is so fulfilling and yet why she still decided to pursue her childhood dream in Italy.
Let’s hear the story and I hope it will give inspiration to someone who is in a situation thinking if you have to let go and give up your dream already or to still hold onto it.
One of the most famous questions, Am I going to resign or stay? May this decision be of help to you in making that big decision.
This episode is for someone who is still studying and living with their parents. When your parents say No!
To my fellow kakampink, we hear you! Para sa atin 'to. Feeling heart broken ka din ba? Let me tell you, hindi ka nag-iisa. In this episode, Jerry Amores (a Kakampink and Pyschology major), will give you a broader perspective if kailangan na ba natin talaga magmove on now?
An open heart to encourage everyone to have a little trust issues, there's a light in it.
The expectations and realities of living and working abroad with Nel Cortez. He is a Virtual Sales Account Manager in an American multinational technology company. He's living and working abroad for around 5 years. Let's hear and be inspired with his kwento.
Today’s episode is for someone who has been given a second chance to prove himself, to redeem yourself and paano nga ba not to waste when the universe gave you another chance. Para sa mga tao na minsan na nawalan ng pagkakataon pero eto ka at binigyan pa ng isa pang chance.
This episode is for someone who’s losing hope about what lies ahead of you. Sobrang takot ka ba mag umpisa muli? Takot ka at madaming tanong sa utak mo; what if I fail? What if it's not meant to be?
It's a journey of reflecting and asking ourselves, "What do I really want?". What we want is something that's ever-changing but here's something you can do now if you have no idea what you want.
In celebration of International Women's Day, I'd like to honor the amazing women in my life.
Ikaw ba ung tipo ng tao na sobrang hard sa sarili mo and you find it difficult to love yourself. So this episode is for you. Let me give you some practical tips on how to love yourself.
Yung ikaw ang nakipagbreak-up pero ang ending ikaw din yung hindi makamove-on. Story mo ba to? This special episode is for you.
Para sa mga taong sisimulan, papasok sa isang relasyon kahit alam na dadating ang araw na dapat ding wakasan. Kaya ang mahihilig mo na lang pwede last hug?
Ang episode na ito ay para sa mga nagtatanong where is the love? Para sa mga taong pagod na magmahal, umunawa at magtiwala. Para sa mga taong nasa season ng buhay nila na wala ng pag-ibig sa mga bagay na ginagawa nila araw-araw? Ung pakiramdam nila walang love from the people around you? Yung nagtatanong ng ung love of my life ko kailan na dadating? Ikaw ba to? Then this episode is for you. Tara usap tayo
Usapang friendship! Anu nga ba ang kahulugahan ng pagkakaibigan kung kailangan din itong wakasan? Sapat na ba na bahagi lamang sila ng isang kabanata ng buhay mo?
Today's episode is basically to honor our parents. My ultimate goal for this episode is for you to pause, actually ang listeners ng ating podcast are ages from 18-35. So young adults, kasagsagan ng kabusyhan sa pag-aaral or sa work. So I want you to pause, and appreciate lahat ng pagod at sacripisyo ng magulang natin.
Tapos na naman ang isang taon, yun na yun?
There are many things to be grateful for but today I'd like to share what 2021 has taught me.
Do you feel stuck? Parang paulit- ulit na lang lahat? Walang bago sa buhay mo and you feel like you’re not growing. If yes, this episode is for you.
You choose the future with your actions each day. Sabi nga nila if gusto mo ng hints about your future, check your daily habits. And sometimes it’s hard to make smart and wise decision kasi ang daming options pero anu ba ung mga bagay na dapat natin piliin araw-araw?
We don't have a format for today so more of me sharing my heart and reflections about life lately.
This episode is a reminder para sa mga taong feeling nila walang kakampi. Pwedeng-pwede ka magsumbong sa Tatay natin.
This topic is from Boy Abunda’s Q&A in Binibining Pilipinas, so I’ll have my version of answering this question using the acronym OVER.
In this episode if you can’t figure out what’s your passion and how to turn it into purpose, allow me to share 4 tips for you. I’ll use the acronym LIFE. Find out more!
I always believe that we have our job or a career not just because magaling ka, or you work hard for it but because through your job you can be a channel of blessing to many or at least to the people around you. Listen to this episode to have a new perspective about your work!
Today’s episode is for someone na maraming gustong patunayan! Trap in that situation kasi you’ve been living in that belief na you have to prove yourself to the people around you. To your parents, family, friends, or your romantic relationship, to your teacher or boss but let me tell you this, you have nothing to prove to anyone. You don’t have to explain yourself to anybody.
This Episode we'll talk about trust! Do you have trust issues or hirap ka na magtiwala muli? This is for you!
How to be more so we can give more?
Today’s episode is for someone who is trying to be more so you can give more especially for your loved ones. I’d like to honor your heart and I hope this episode can help you with that goal.
Para sa mga hindi paborito. Life is unfair, people are, but maybe hindi rin naman talaga dahil they just have their favorites. And ang tanong is have you ever felt like being not the favorite? Today's Episode will give you 3 facts to remind yourself despite of being not the favorite one.
Today I’ll give you tips that helped me to get it through when I experience being lost in life. Let me give you a GPS based on personal experience.
This is a reminder that as we continue to live, we will always experience "rejection" and that's okay. The question is how do we move on after rejection? It's easy as A-B-C! In this episode we will learn 3 ways on how to move on after you've been rejected.
In this episode, Yani will share 3 reasons why we need to talk about death!
This is something we need to talk about, why? Maybe this is the only way for us to become more loving, understanding and we will learn how to forgive.
This realization happens because of the Pandemic. This is an Opinion based on Facts that I’ve heard firsthand as a Recruiter. Our Job is so important and a great blessing, pero kailan nagiging mali ang Job Title sa buhay nating manggagawang Pilipino? In this episode we’ll talk about 3 lies we tell ourselves about our Job Title.
Do you have never-ending arguments with your parents? And most of the time you keep saying “I don’t understand them”
And let me tell you one way to understand our parents. This is a personal realization of a daughter who tried to understand her parents. Let's find out!
Let's talk about how to overcome tiredness. There are 3 Steps that can help you to get back on track!
I am Yani, your host, your friend. Together, let’s conquer how to win life in the darkness? Because the truth is, there is light at the end of the tunnel.