Mom and Son Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rose Fres Fausto & Anton Fausto
Welcome to the Mom and Son Podcast! Rose Fres Fausto was an investment banker turned full time homemaker, who now writes and talks about money & family. She's a bestselling author, Behavioral Economist & Gallup-certified Strengths Coach. Anton is a MYX VJ, a professional host and choreographer. He headed his high school dance team, was an active member of his college dance team, competing and winning in competitions locally and abroad. Follow her on FB and YouTube as FQ Mom and on IG and Twitter @theFQMomFollow him on FB on facebook.com/AntonHosting, and on IG and Twitter @doremifausto
What did Jack Ma mean when he said “Don’t sell goods to relatives”? Today we are back with our monthly episode for the podcast! We discuss this awkward reality when it comes to selling our products/services to people close to us. Why do we always ask...
How does professional host, content creator and overall “nice guy” Justin Quirino adjust during this pandemic? I get to chat with one of my idols whom I had the chance of co-hosting the 2016 TEDxADMU with back in my college days. We discuss a bunch of...
From Adamson Courtside Reporter to GMA News Reporter, our guest for today’s episode is Cor Catibayan! Join us as I try to understand what else a news reporter does behind the scenes, the challenges faced and what we should do as a people during these...
We are back with PART TWO of my conversation with Super Guest, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal! From last week’s conversation about the quarantine, her show Paano Ba ‘to and finding your political voice, we switch it up for our second part. We discuss a lot on...
Welcome to another episode of the Quarantuhan series! We have television host, former PBB Housemate, mother-with-the-longest-pregnancy Super Bianca Gonzalez-Intal! (wow bigtime, thanks ma @FQMom for the konek!) Join us for PART 1 of our beautiful...
From the Mom and Son Podcast, I bring you the first episode of the QUARANTUHAN SERIES! Here we chat with different personalities, pick their brains and ask them about the randomness of their lives.Today we have Basketball Superstar Thirdy Ravena, who...
Episode 77! We have completed one and a half years of weekly podcasts and would like to thank everyone for the support they have given for this show, from comments to questions and everything else, we are very grateful and are excited to announce our...
Are things going back to normal? Is it safe to go out? Will my family be provided for? How will I pay for my future? This pandemic has only brought more and more questions into our lives and our discussion today aims to guide ourselves and all our...
The FQ Mom is back! For the past two weeks, she was on a hiatus to finish her book, the 2nd book in the FQ series. Today, we’re diving into this self-imposed “working break,” which could be described as a break from everything else, to focus on one goal...
We have ultimate fitness instructor, former UP Pep Squad Captain and constant ray of sunshine, Cam Lagmay on the podcast today! We talk about her fitness story, how she arrived to where she is now, what guides does she follow when it comes to being...
Starting a business right before the pandemic started?! Who are the people behind 808 Studio, the first dance fitness boutique studio in the Philippines, where a certain someone is actually a dance fitness instructor of! Meet Dot & Pia, the two...
How come we only tell our loved ones how we feel, our fondest memories and our wishes for them when they’re not here to hear them anymore? Today we discuss the practice of expressing ourselves to our loved ones while they’re still alive. Our very own...
It’s exactly been ONE YEAR since the MYX VJ Search 2019 Finals! How has the past year been like? We dissect my past experiences; the highs and lows. We revisit the infamous Hailee Steinfeld interview, the challenges of navigating through this career and...
Amidst the craze over Michael Jordan and The Chicago Bulls’ latest documentary “The Last Dance,” I bring in fellow basketball lover Colin Salao to pick his brain for this extended episode. Colin recently started his own vlog about the NBA and shares how...
I had the chance to chat and learn from two OG MYX VJs Luis and Nikki, during a recent #MyxItUp episode! Today we discuss lessons we learned from that experience, from advice they gave to our observations of how they interacted during that interview....
We’re back with PART TWO of our conversation with VJ Edward Barber! Here, we answer YOUR questions that were sent in before the interview. How do Edward’s parents face the reality of the negativity and bashers he faces? Where does he see himself in the...
We finally have Anton's Co-VJ on Myx, Mr. Edward Barber on the podcast! Join our anecdote and story-filled discussion that extended to us having to make two episodes for this one! He shares why he joined PBB, how he got to where he is now and his plans...
What is Sunk Cost Fallacy? Today we go back to finance (but this can be applied to other aspects in our lives) and discuss this concept. This is when we put too much value and importance to the time and resources we have already used up on a decision...
Happy New Holy Week and new quarter everyone! Since we won’t be able to do the common Holy Week practices, we talk about changing up these traditions. Although we’re limited to the confines of our homes, that doesn’t mean we won’t be able to live out...
Our guest for today is Anton’s co-VJ on Myx. She recently released a vlog about cleaning her room which she hasn’t slept in for TWO YEARS because of the clutter. What led to her reaching this point? Let’s learn from her as she shares her story. We also...
In this lockdown era, we still need to take care of ourselves and let our lives carry on despite the pandemic happening all around us. Now that we are almost 2 weeks in this situation, how can we be productive with our time? We talk about the importance...
It is indeed a very challenging time amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic that has forced families to stay at home and change their lifestyle for the unforeseeable future. Families are now spending more time together so our family thought, "Besides practicing...
Today on the show we have my oldest friend, Rolf Lamela, who lives on the same street as I do, and another long-time friend, Martin Awid, who lives in the village nearby. We discuss how integral it was having a constant set of friends in our childhood....
There’s a reason I call my second brother Enrique a monk. From being a member of the football varsity team in Grade School to being part of the dance teams in High School and College, how does he manage his time and priorities while being an honor...
Amidst all the #AshMatt news of their secret wedding and “Divine Intervention,” my mom and I dive deeper into this situation and how a parent-child relationship like this may come to be. We share our own takes on it, what if we were in their shoes? Join...
Still feeling the Valentine’s fever? Today we discuss how relationships were: relationship status, when a couple is actually legit together and more! How different was the dating scene and rules back in my mom’s Baby Boomer time compared to today’s...
Now that we’re done with the hardest month of the year (so far), we may be experiencing some sort of burn out, whether it’s in your career, love life, or any other aspect of your life. How do you spot burn out? What causes it, and most importantly, how...
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, Valentine’s is an opportunity to show your love and appreciation for your loved ones. Because of societal pressures and marketing tactics, we are sometimes led to believe...
As we mourn the loss of one of the most influential people our generation has seen, Kobe Bryant, we also remember a great artist who left us way earlier than we hoped for, Mac Miller. In this new segment of the Mom and Son Podcast: Mom Listens to Son’s...
We tend to focus on the exercise aspect of getting fit most of the time and overlook or forget the importance of having a proper diet. People say “Abs are made in the kitchen,” as it would contribute to 80% of what is needed to do compared to the 20%...
With the recent eruption of Taal Volcano, the entire nation is panicking. We recall the eruption of Pinatubo decades ago and analyze to see what lessons we can learn from this calamity. We share safety tips on dealing with the ash, etc.Our prayers go...
It’s time for us to commit and execute our new year resolutions! Trying to live a healthier lifestyle? Want to save and invest more money? We have these amazing goals and resolutions but the truth is that it’s very hard to stick to these goals. Today we...
Happy New Year everyone! For our belated final episode of 2019, we have a recap on the podcasting year that has passed and the different way our family conducted our family goal setting this year. Since we are entering a new decade, we conducted a...
Today’s episode features one of Cuadro’s founders, Cyril Sindac. (The other one is Javi Ocampo). We discuss how Cuadro was formed, the purpose behind it and why they put up this online platform for artists and art customers. People who are interested in...
I JUST CELEBRATED MY BIRTHDAY! Turning 23 or turning a year older for anyone is always a big deal but what people don’t see on the social media posts and birthday greetings are the big scary questions. Am I where I want to be? Am I doing the things I...
Today’s episode features Marvin Fausto and balikbayan Bong Aquino, long-time bestfriends from Ateneo High School who had just celebrated their batch’s 40th High School Anniversary. We discuss the importance of reunions and the kind of mindset they have...
Last week of November! Good day everyone, we have a short but sweet solo episode today for the Mom and Son Podcast. I discuss the importance and value of having “ME TIME.” What does it mean and why is this being discussed? As the Christmas season has...
Now it’s the mom’s turn! The son is now the interviewer, the mom the interviewee. We jump back to parenting in her early years, her view on ageing and the afterlife, etc. Join our date and we hope you date your mom/son after this, using deliberate...
Today we take you all on our Mom and Son date! Instead of the routine questions parents ask children when talking, we used a different way to achieve the goal of getting to know each other better. For this episode, the mom was the interviewer and the...
Growing up, pinalo ka ba ng magulang mo? Or now that you have your own kids, will you also practice spanking as a form of discipline for grave offenses or deliberate acts of disobedience? In this changing time of society, we discuss how and why spanking...
From Manila to New York, Arthur Tan has served as a DJ in both party scenes. After studying in New York, he now lives there and works as a studio engineer in Brooklyn. We discuss his story of becoming a DJ, how he decided to leave the Philippines to...
Going back to school way after your 50s? We discuss the experience of Rose and Marvin’s experience as they just completed a week certificate course in Behavioral Economics in Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. How was the experience like,...
Good day! Should one take a gap year? Whether it's before High School, College or work, what is the motivation and purpose behind taking a gap year? What is the mom’s point of the view? The son’s? Stream it now!
We got Son No.1 for today’s episode! Brand’eM has recently turned 4 years old and is a rare scenario of a start-up that didn’t lose money in its starting years. How did this happen? Join us as we talk about the challenges Martin faces being the boss at...
For our last season of this year's Mom and Son Podcast, we have Graphic and Brand Designer, Rocky Alli of Pino Studios for an interesting discussion on creativity and his personal story on how he reached where he is today. 6:43 - The importance of...
We have another VJ Samm Alvero episode! The kwentuhan and lessons continue, as we discuss the new technosport from Japan, which is now part of the NCAA, Hado (2:47). We tackle how she finds balance in her career as she wears many hats as a TV &...
PUSO! Today we sit down and talk with one of the main men behind the battlecry of our national Philippine Men's Basketball Team, Gilas Pilipinas. Learn how Coach Chot's love for basketball began, his journey to become a basketball coach. (1:50) The FIBA...
VJ Samm's 2 M's deserves 2 episodes so here we have the first part of our Samm Alvero Special! We discuss the story of her famous online show with MYX, Pop Cooltured. How did it start? What's the deal with her "Big Payong?" She shares her story and even...
Happy new month and Happy Birthday to our very own FQ Mom! She turns 55 tomorrow so be sure to send your well wishes and prayers for her. :) In line with this, we discuss the idea of ageing, how the physical body inevitably deteriorates and how one...
How do you make the most out of every peso you spend when you travel? People say that traveling is something you spend on that actually makes you richer. What does this mean? Join us as we discuss some of our FQ tips when it comes to traveling and why...
My brothers and I grew up not watching TV or playing video games on weekdays. How did this rule and the structure of these rules affect us growing up? We discuss and actually discover how little tweaks and edits to house rules can have huge effects that...
The FQ Mom and Dad are celebrating 30 years of marriage! Today we talk about the love story of Marvin and Rose Fausto, how they keep the passionate fire of their love alive. How do they face challenges and what mindset do they share when it comes to...
Why do people celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, accomplishments and anything in general? We discuss the functional and practical aspect of why we celebrate things, from historical celebrations to our personal stories.Today is also an...
Does having more money really mean having more problems? We tackle and try to debunk the famous belief that suggests accumulating wealth directly leads to having a more difficult life with more problems. We discuss the concept of a psychological wallet...
Do you feel any pressure right now? Today's guest for the podcast is none other than Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018 - Ms. Tourism International, VJ Aya Fernandez! She shares with us what really goes on during a beauty pageant, why she joins, what her...
Today we learn the story of VJ Dani Mortel's journey as a lifestyle live streamer, commercial model and now a new Myx VJ! What does a live streamer do? We discuss her perspective on how to view one's job, finding one's self through the challenges she...
What's up everyone! Today we start a 3 episode special with our guests VJs Dani Mortel & Aya Fernandez! Today's episode tackles the journey of the Myx VJ Search 2019, what actually happens behind the camera? We also share each of our individual...
Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Mom and Son Podcast! We're so proud to have finished half of 2019 and we're so excited to continue creating content and sharing stories with all of you in our next season.Today we discuss the importance of Saving and...
How important is failing and making mistakes in our day to day life to really improve? In this week's episode, we discuss embracing failure as the stepping stone to success. We talk about the proper mindset we believe one should have when facing...
The favorite activity of every earning citizen is "Treat Yourself." We all deserve to enjoy the fruits of our hard work and labor right? What guidelines and tips can we follow to make sure we're still on track with our financial journey? Check out this...
Happy Tuesday everyone! This week’s podcast episode discusses the impact and lessons I learned from dancing, how it started as a hobby back in grade school and continues to impact my career up to now. We encourage everyone to find these self-defining...
It's June! We're in the mid-year game now! How do you get over that mid-year slump? Today, we discuss the important mindset and steps to stay motivated to achieve those goals you set out to accomplish at the start of the year. Setting a goal and taking...
Throwback to 7 years ago when I went on an exchange-student program during the summer of my 2nd year in High School where I studied in Indeogwon, South Korea for a whole month while living with a host family. Here we discuss different challenges and...
THE MYX VJ SEARCH 2019 IS DONE! I’m speechless. Our next episode (vlog-style once again) is an attempt to summarize and narrate how this rollercoaster journey has been. Thank you everyone for your support and thank you Myx for this opportunity!Watch the...
Today's episode we feature one of the challenges I had during the Myx VJ Search 2019 where I am one of 12 finalists to hopefully become the next Myx VJ. We were tasked to interview someone relevant and I had to go with two-time UAAP Men's Basketball...
How has the podcasting journey been like? As a beginner podcaster, let me share with you the challenges and processes I have faced to come up with this weekly show. We’re always open to comments, suggestions and COLLABORATIONS! Let’s connect. :)E-mail...
Holy Week just finished and we share our family's style on how we declutter our things at home using the teachings of Marie Kondo! Not only are her lessons valuable for tidying up the house, they are all also applicable for financial matters and...
We're doing it a little bit different this time! Technically not a "podcast" type but hope you enjoy it anyway! Sharing my experiences and tips during my visit to the "new" Boracay Island earlier this month of April. Enjoy the summer time but let's...
Today’s episode of Mom and Son Podcast features the story of newly-signed Sony Artist Bea Lorenzo! We hear not just the beautiful sounds of her unique instrument, the kalimba, but also the journey of how she became the musician she is today. What...
Dancing as a career? Today we learn the story of Mitchi Kawpeng @tcher.michelle , director of RedPH @redphmoves What are the challenges she faced to build her career as a dancer and a coach? How does she do it? We discuss the importance of always being...
Mom and Son Podcast is now on it's SECOND SEASON! Today we discuss the journey of young entrepreneurs Lance Tan and Isabel Lim with their furniture business, Albero. What are the challenges of running a business at a young age? How is it like living up...
Why is it so scary to invest your money in the stock market? We discuss its different misconceptions, break it down and explain what the stock market really is, with our focus on mutual funds. Today’s guest is the founding President of the Fund Managers...
How do you raise your children to have a healthy relationship with money? People may be afraid of money, addicted to it, or just have an unhealthy relationship towards it. Join us as we discuss our story on how we started and continue to nurture our...
Adulting? How hard and confusing is it to transition from balancing classes and requirements to balancing meetings, events and projects with no boss or structure? We discuss Anton's transition and challenges of being a freelance artist, how it is for a...
Learn about the story of how Rose Fres Fausto transformed from being an investment banker to a full-time homemaker. What were the challenges she encountered? How did she face the stigma of “Housewife lang?” Join us in this interesting and personal...
Happy Tuesday! We have a brother-filled episode as we guest Sons number 1 and 2 as we talk about sibling love from a question from our listener Cora Partosa. We discuss the different roles based on the birth order, our experiences and how to stay close...
We’ve got a very special episode today as we interview the one and only Chris Tiu! Basketball Star/Model Student-Athlete and now loving husband and proud father, Chris answers some questions about his retirement, which Blue Eagle basketball player he...
It's Valentine's week! Today we discuss the differences of how courtship worked back in the 80s vs the 2010s. Lots of unusual stories and takes on how two people get together romantically during our kabataan days.
Happy Chinese New Year everyone! It’s the year of the Earth Pig, a symbol of wealth. For today our topic is about wealth building as we answer the question from Camille, our listener. She asks how to go about and START her saving and investing, “Should...
Today's episode briefly discusses where a child is at the ages of 9 and 12 years old. How does a child make decisions then and what are the necessary factors to aid in one's character development during childhood?
Our third episode tackles Extracurricular activities, why do parents make their children take these activities? How important are these and where do you find the balance between academics and outside classroom activities?
Mom and Son Podcast is now WEEKLY! In this second episode, we discuss GOAL-SETTING, how our family does it every year to recap the year that was and to plan out the year that will be.