Hustle's Inside the Industry podcast series explores unique career opportunities available in the Philippines. Hosted by Tristan Zinampan and Armand dela Cruz
Avengers Infinity War and Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo tells us what it’s like going back to their filmmaking roots
From the Milwaukee Bucks to Team Manila, Inside the Industry hosts Pawi and Tristan revisit 2021's biggest highlights and sound bites.
Founders of Mercato and husband-wife tandem RJ and Vanessa Ledesma tell us what it's like to bring food markets online and ready for the holidays
Aerospace entrepreneur Dexter Baño shares his vision of space exploration via renewable energy
ZAP Group Inc. co-founder Angelique Uy tells us how they plan to bring more food and beverage businesses online
The co-founders of Pickup.ph share how small businesses can optimize their online ordering experience
The team behind Mean Greens and Bowlsome talk about delivering healthy and quality food through cloud kitchens
In this podcast episode, Rappler interns Angelo Justin Barraca and Maria Sophia Andrea Rosello talk to Nicole Cobarrubias of the response initiative about the different ways they help support our pandemic heroes.
This is the final episode of our Inside the Internship three-part miniseries, where Rappler interns take over the Inside the Industry podcast and talk to student business owners.
In this podcast episode, Rappler digital communications interns Maria Sophia Andrea Rosello, and Marian Almendras talk to Rodge Julienne Santos and Sheangel Kakes Morales of Hello Habi, a student-owned brand that advocates for sustainable slow fashion.
In this episode, Rappler digital communications interns Angelo Justin Barraca and Marian Almendras talk to Jmie Icasas of The Kind Cookie, whose baked goodies “serve a greater purpose.” She talks about their sweet fundraisers and how they choose beneficiaries who will receive a fraction of their profit for a certain month.
In this Inside the Internship three-episode miniseries, Rappler interns take over the Hustle team’s Inside the Industry podcast and talk to student business owners about their shops, as well as how they balance running them alongside academics.
Photographer and Cereaal Studio founder Matt Lee talks about passion work and mastering the creative profession
Recess co-founder Isabelle Daza talks about how the current Philippine market is starting to embrace activewear
Co-working space co-founder Louise Fortinez shares how she brought new business and productivity to La Union with The Attic Room
To conclude our 3-episode miniseries, Sprout's HR evangelist and the head of operations talk about digital transformation and hybrid work in today's more remote economy.
Ikarus Theater Collaborative shares how they adapted Shakespeare for the online Filipino audience and came up with 'Pound of Flesh: Mga Anak ng Lupa'
To continue our 3-episode miniseries, the director of innovation and the VP of operations at Sprout share the various pandemic solutions they developed to keep companies healthy over the past year.
Foodie influencer Jen Balisi talks about making home-cooking Instagrammable with the 'Indulgent Eats' cookbook
To kick off our 3-episode miniseries, the co-founders of Sprout Solutions walk us through the ever-changing landscape of human resource management in the Philippines.
The founders of online food startup MadEats explain how cloud kitchens are reshaping the restaurant business
Restaurateur Dwight Co shares his passion for promoting casual eats like Fowlbread and Bad Bird
ChatGenie co-founders Ragde Falcis and Nico Nicomedes share how small businesses can simplify their e-commerce experience.
Erwan Heussaff and Gilles Hage talk about their fitness app Rebel and how to recreate the gym experience at home
Multi-award-winning artist JEFRË explains public art and shares the story behind his latest statue at the front of SM Megamall.
NextPay's co-founders share their vision to empower Filipino small businesses through digital payments.
The writers of Anvil Publishing's lesbian anthology 'Tingle' discuss the difficulties of being a lesbian author in the Philippines.
Go Hard Girls podcast host Ceej Tantengco expounds on the challenges and triumphs of women working in professional sports.
Cinema '76 Film Society and Cafe manager Tere Villonco tells us what it takes to turn a movie venue into a food business fit for the pandemic era.
Graphic designer AJ Dimarucot invites Filipino artists to dive into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with First Mint Fund.
Kurimu co-founders Bryan and Maxine Kong tell us how the Philippine market is warming up to premium-quality ice cream.
Kumu Music's Annette Osmeña explains how the latest tech trends have opened new doors for independent artists.
Avion School co-founder Victor Rivera aims to bridge the gap between education and employment in the burgeoning Philippine tech industry.
In this episode, recording artists Kate Torralba and Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas talk virtual performances and the future of Filipino music.
In this episode, the founders of Team Manila and Saan Saan tell us why they believe more Filipino consumers are going local.
'Yellow Rose' producer Cecilia Mejia teaches us how to combine advocacy and entertainment in order to make a lasting impact in our communities.
An IT manager shares how a dynamic work environment rife with learning opportunities shaped him into an agile leader. This podcast is part of Accenture’s Thrive Through Change series in partnership with Rappler.
Marketing mentor Christopher Star believes a bright future lies ahead for Filipino entrepreneurs.
Bubu Bars co-founders Ria and Jake Soriano share how scarcity can actually be an advantage for online and vegan businesses.
Kumu's Enchanting shows us that even niche genres like world music can reach wide audiences, thanks to streaming.
Multi-hyphenate filmmaker Khavn challenges the notion of cinema and explains why boundless creation is now possible, thanks to digital filmmaking.
In this episode, "beautypreneurs" Miss Guiden and Myrene Santos invite all beauty and makeup professionals to enrich their passion through live streaming.
In this episode, co-founders Earl Patrick Lim and Derya Tanghe show us how indoor farming can solve food security and bolster the Philippines' agrarian economy.
In this episode, artist Kristian Kabuay draws the relation between indigenous tradition and digital connection.
Former The Futur creative director Matthew Encina breaks down the artistic process and teaches us how to find balance in passion and profession.
'Trese' co-creator Budjette Tan tells us how his indie horror comic became the inspiration for Netflix's first Filipino animated series.
Rappler is now on kumu! In this episode, streamers Khai and Timi Sky show us how live streaming can be an oasis for DJs during lockdown.
PayMongo co-founder Luis Sia outlines the plethora of tools and opportunities available to Filipino entrepreneurs looking to explore e-commerce.
Rappler is now on Kumu! In this episode, actors-turned-streamers Yanah Laurel and Rafa Siguion-Reyna show us around the platform and encourage all aspiring performers to bring their talents online.
TikTok tinkerer Angelo Casimiro encourages Filipinos at home to build their own electronics and DIY projects.
Clinical psychologists and Ateneo de Manila professors JR Ilagan and Mara Yusingco teach us that mental health is more than a conversation. It is a profession that continues to grow in importance.
In this episode, we dive into Cosmic's story and its plans with life-long vegans Dan Saulo, Cosmic's CEO and Founder; and Lali Balagtas, its Restaurant Operations Manager and Flour Engineer.
In this episode, Tradisyon chef and co-founder Anton Dayrit tells us what it takes to operate a Filipino restaurant in the middle of pandemic-stricken New York City.
In this episode, senior business analyst Mike Leopando shares how the Milwaukee Bucks use data to become one of the most dominant franchises in the NBA.
In this episode, we talk to filmmaker Diane Paragas and producer Jeremiah Abraham about their film "Yellow Rose" and how Filipino-American stories are finding their way into Hollywood.
In this episode, MyKuya founder Shahab Shabibi encourages entrepreneurs to solve meaningful problems and make an impact for the most people.
In this episode, hosts Pawi and Tristan recount some inspiring highlights and insightful sound bites from a defining year inside the industry.
'Pinoy Big Brother' alum Kian Kazemi tells his life story and shares how persistent family values led him to serial entrepreneurship
In this episode, Leaders in Transition co-founder Paul Ruiz explains why even CEOs of top companies need an executive coach.
In this episode, concept artist Juni Frio illustrates why AAA games like The Last of Us 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 regularly employ Filipino artists.
In this episode, sustainable business owners Karizza Engracia, Riah Lopez and Janine Chiong explain why local brands are bundling up this holiday season.
In this episode, Stride Collective co-founders Tal de Guzman, Judith Basco and Yen Reyes share their plans of sustaining Marikina's dwindling shoe culture.
In this episode, we talk to Same Same Satay Bar owner GJ Coleco about bringing diverse Thai cuisine to the Philippines and maintaining a small business in the midst of pandemic.
In this special podcast episode, First United Building president Roberto Sylianteng, The Den co-founder Gab Villegas, and 98B member Tin Capili show us why it takes a village to preserve Manila's historic district Escolta.
Cebu-born director of 'Lingua Franca' Isabel Sandoval shares with what it was like to bridge Filipino and American experiences and craft a story that is truly telling of the times.
In this episode, we talk to director Avid Liongoren of 'Saving Sally,' who is back with Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story, the first animated Filipino Netflix film.
In this episode, UXPH encourages designers and businesses of all scales to become truly customer-centric.
In this episode, The Cryptocurrency Trader teaches the basics of Bitcoin and shares his predictions on the growing Filipino crypto market.
In this episode, AJ Osmeña expounds on Ilya's story and shares his hopes for the future of sex education in the Philippines.
Welcome to Inside the Internship. For three episodes, the Rappler interns hijack your regular Inside the Industry programming to put themselves under the spotlight. Interns and volunteers from MovePH, sports, and social media share the challenges of navigating stories of people and communities affected by the pandemic, while working remotely and juggling their commitments as students.
Welcome to Inside the Internship. For three episodes, the Rappler interns hijack your regular Inside the Industry programming to put themselves under the spotlight. Interns and volunteers from data strategy, production, and social media units talk about journalism that goes beyond writing.
Welcome to Inside the Internship. For three episodes, the Rappler interns hijack your regular Inside the Industry programming to put themselves under the spotlight. Interns from news, research, and social media units talk about the nonstop news cycle and how they are making the most out of their internship despite not leaving their homes.
In this episode, we talk to Leigh Bonifacio about what it's like for OFW-dependent families to protect their finances, especially now in times of crisis.
In this episode, we hear more of Teacher Jennifer's story and learn more about Sun Pera-Aralan with TJ Agulto and Sun Life Foundation's Tin Millete.
To kick off our 3-episode series with Sun Life, The Frazzled Cook owner Zzlleenn Lee shares tips on keeping financially stable during pandemic.
In this episode, we talk to Mickey Ingles about the rules of world-building, Filipino genre and YA fiction, and – just like his book's protagonist – how he straddles the multiple worlds he is in.
In this episode, Feliz and Padma Perez of Mt Cloud Bookshop tell us what it takes to run Baguio's beloved bookshop in the middle of pandemic.
In this episode, Joe's Brew co-founder Marco Viray shares with us his story, as well as his insights on the future of Philippine nightlife.
In this episode, Equilife Medical founder Abetina Valenzuela shows us that an entrepreneurial drive can lead you to any industry, and hopefully, the one where you are most needed.
While even the monumental Comic-Con took place online, local comicbook retailers follow suit. Filipino hobby hub Comic Odyssey will be closing the doors of its Taguig branch while opening new ones out into the digital world. We interview Comic Odyssey's very own Sandy Sansolis and Kevin Chan on what it takes to thrive in the collectible "shared universe."
From freelancing to family planning, Nico Tuason found ways to nurture his passion and eventually publish his latest title, Lithium City on Steam. We interview Nico to hear more of his story and learn about the inner workings of the global videogame industry.
College crew-turned-global brand UPeepz recently advanced to the World of Dance semifinals on NBC, bringing them one step closer to nabbing another championship for the Philippines. We interview coaches and choreographers Chips Beltran and Phim Villanueva on what it takes to impress the likes of J. Lo and Ne-Yo.
In 2018, Indierectory, an online database for clients to connect with creatives, was launched. We interview Herbert Hernandez and Jeano Cruz to learn how Indierectory can change Filipino freelancing for good.
Founded in 2018, live streaming network Kumu has skyrocketed into one of the fastest-growing apps in the Philippines. We interview CEO Roland Ros on his vision to finally transform the "social media capital of the world" into a flourishing tech industry.
From live shows to no shows, comedians Red Ollero and Mikey Andres have started to perform stand-up from their desktops. So what does it take to sell out shows over Zoom? We ask the comics of Comedy Manila in our latest episode of Inside the Industry.
As a freelancer and co-founder of Grid Magazine, Sonny Thakur had to pivot completely to a remote setup. So how does a travel photographer practice his passion from within his home studio? We speak with Sonny for our latest episode of Inside the Industry.
In this episode, we interview filmmakers and protocol signees, Patti Lapus and Mara Marasigan of the Inter-Guild Alliance on how they formed the alliance and drafted the first set of protocols to guide the future of film and video production.
Now that online learning has risen as a result of pandemic, youth platform Edukasyon.ph aims to ease the transition for all parties involved. Founder and CEO Henry Motte-Muñoz shows us how their company is "making the present less scary."
In this episode, we explore another public space that will be fundamentally altered by the COVID-19 pandemic – the gym. What will become of fitness when communality is a public safety concern? The Coaches' Lab join us to share their predictions for the future of Filipino fitness.
In this episode, fashion designer Amina Aranaz shares with us insights on all aspects of the fashion business – from design and production, to innovation and distribution.
In this episode, we interview the couple behind La Union's famous and family-managed El Union Coffee. We ask owners Kiddo and Amy Cosio on how they pivoted their beachfront business to deliver El Union's unique experience to Manila's coffee lovers.
Inside the Industry continues our exploration into how different industries are adapting to the current pandemic and evolving for the future. This time, we wanted to tackle the topic on many people's hearts, minds and bellies: food.
In this episode, we interview Monica Tobias and Al Galang of Sweet Ecstasy. Learn how the power couple has shifted their 8-year-old business to fulfill the cravings of quarantined burger-lovers.
Monster RX 93.1 DJs Chico Garcia and Rica G tell us what happens to radio jocks when you take away their radio
As more and more Filipinos are getting online, Vince Cabrera, aka Ramenstyle, believes we are only seeing the beginning of the gaming revolution.
For this episode of Hustle's Inside the Industry, we talk video games and Twitch streaming with Ramenstyle.
Entrepreneur and chocolate maker Kelly Go tells us what it takes to elevate the Filipino cacao industry
Vlogger, designer, educator, and entrepreneur Winnie Wong teaches us how to turn a niche passion into an enterprise
In Part 1 of our podcast with Baby Ruth Villarama, we talk about her origins as a filmmaker, telling stories from "kanto to palasyo", and why "time makes a documentary".
In part 2 of our interview with Kristina Sy and Jam Munasque we talk about who indoor cycling is for and the future of fitness in Metro Manila
We talk about the indoor cycling phenomenon, and Kris Sy and Jam Munasque’s first try on the indoor bike
Operating from its base of operations, Pineapple Lab in Makati's Poblacion District, Fringe MNL describes itself as a home for "unicorns and creatives"
We dive into the world of local comic books, conventions, and its future in TV and movie adaptations with
In this episode of Inside the Industry, we talk to theater director and choreographer Dexter Santos about the hustle and hardwork behind the perfectly-executed scenes, translating Eraserheads songs onto the stage, and choreographing a part of the SEA Games opening
Find out what it takes to be part of the Disney on Ice spectacle with figure skater Jules Alpe
In Part 1 of this conversation, Hustle talks to Mikhail Red about growing up in a family of filmmakers, video games, and how "filmmaking is suffering"
Here's part 2 of Rappler's conversation with Baker On East's Chino Cruz about inspiration, creativity and... Eurovision (and donuts too, of course!)
Rappler talks to Chino about inspiration, creativity and... Eurovision (and donuts too, of course!)
Hustle talks to Rik about co-founding his own brand back in 2009, the struggles along the way, the thoughtfulness that should come with design, and why 10 years later, he's trying to unlearn all the things he's learned. https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/career/243292-podcast-inside-industry-proudrace-fashion
Why does he do what he does and what did he do to get there? Listen to film critic Richard Bolisay on 'Inside the Industry' here!
In the first episode of Rappler Hustle's Inside the Industry podcast, Philippine rugby's Jake Letts talks about what it's like to be a sports manager