The Briller Project: Recent Episodes

Nico Belasco

A podcast that sheds light on people who let their light shine bright.

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Karen Gibson is an author, certified life coach, neuro-linguistic practitioner, and the founder of Brain Builders and Letting Go with Aloha. Throughout her career she has touched the lives of so many people across the world through the books she’s authored, the workshops she’s conducted, and pretty much everything she sets her mind to.

In this episode, she shares about the importance of letting go, having gratitude, and amplifying empathy.

Follow her on Instagram at @karenkcgibson and visit her website www.lettinggowithaloha.com for more information!

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Aya Abesamis is an international model, artist, designer + owner of AAYA and beauty queen.

Whether she is rocking photoshoots, owning runways, designing her beautiful pieces, or simply going about everyday life, she remains authentically herself, despite the noise that her platform bombards her with. This is one of many things that make her the inspiring person that she is today.

In this episode, she shares about her journey through the modeling and pageantry worlds, being compared to her parents, and finding courage to pave her own path.

Follow her on Instagram at @ayabesamis and @___aaya__/.

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Jec Nolasco is the COO of MacKay Green Energy and MacKay Group of Companies, an ambassador of the James MacKay Foundation, an entrepreneur, investor, and IT Professional.  

Jec is a positive light to all that are around him. His energy has a way of uplifting any room he’s in, and his work with green energy is helping Filipinos across the country in more ways than one, providing job opportunities while doing good for the environment.

In this episode, he shares about elevating in the corporate world, making a difference in his work through the MacKay Group of Companies, and finding joy in helping others.

Follow Jec on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jerson.nolasco/
Follow MacKay Group of Companies at: https://www.instagram.com/mackaygreenenergy/

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Jasmine Maierhofer-Patrimonio is a model and digital content creator.

Whether she is in front of the cameras, walking runways, or going about her everyday life, she continuously lets her light shine bright for all the world to see.

In this episode, she shares about memorable moments in her years of modeling, how being bold helped her throughout her career, ways to muster up confidence, and the importance of having strong faith.

Follow her on:

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasmaierhofer/

Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveAynMBj3kH7Hx666FcJiQ

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https://www.instagram.com/thebrillerproject/

Watch the replay of the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/318940570310224 

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Sam Ajdani is a professional model, host, fitness coach, and Superbods Grand Winner of 2020.

He is dedicated to empowering others in his work as a coach and influencer, using his platform to inspire everyone with his content.

In this episode, he shares about the importance of having the grit mentality, working towards your goals, and finding gratitude for simply being alive.

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  • Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/samajdani/

  • Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SamUnpakcs

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Watch the live interview at https://fb.watch/bgF3e5QfL_/

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Yona Signo is an award winning entrepreneur, the founder of Kaya Services and Empowered Virtual Services, a Certified Well-Being Boost Program Facilitator, and one of this year’s 100 Most Influential Filipino Women on LinkedIn. 

She aspires to inspire in hopes of empowering others by being a positive light to all. 

In this episode she talks about empowering others, starting positive ripple effects, and the power that comes with being authentically you.


Follow her and her businesses on Instagram at: 

  • https://www.instagram.com/yonasigno/

  • https://www.instagram.com/kaya.services/

  • https://www.instagram.com/iamxoxsas/

  • https://www.instagram.com/empoweredfilipino/


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Watch the replay of the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/756508859081859

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In this episode, Nico Belasco celebrates the one year anniversary of The Briller Project.

He talks about the joys of starting a podcast, going for what you want, and trusting the process.


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Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject

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Anita Vita is a Master Medical Qigong Nurse, Teacher & Healer and Host of Rise with Anita Vita.

She seeks to inspire nurses to step-up and show up for themselves so they experience balanced energies in not only their professional life but their personal life as well. 

In this episode, she shares about finding purpose, overcoming criticism, seeking inspiration in others, and choosing to pursue purpose. 


Follow her on:

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/anitavitarise/ 

Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nursesrise

Twitter at https://twitter.com/anitahealer

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nursesrise/


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Watch the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/951768925718145 

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Trisha Gutierrez is a speech-language pathologist, digital creator, and beauty queen. 

With the many hats that she wears, she aspires to inspire in hopes of making the world a better place through her actions and words.

In this episode, she shares about the importance of having ambition, putting yourself out there, and making the most of life. 


Follow her on:

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/trishagutierrez_/

Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrlHD0b7LaTa7-NnKhDvVQ/featured 


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Watch the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/151087833849915 

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Jearvel Ann Bonjoc is a singer-songwriter.

She shines bright and lets her voice be heard by making beautiful music for everyone to enjoy. 

In this episode, she shares about her homeschool journey, confidence, pursuing her passion, and how she continuously works towards making her dreams a reality.


Follow her on:

Instagram at www.instagram.com/jearvelann/


Twitter at https://twitter.com/JearvelAnn


Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jearvelann 


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Watch the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/187066763568623

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Joe Sto. Domingo is an aspiring entrepreneur and college student. 

Despite the challenging times we are presented with, he is a positive light to many.

In this episode, he shares about the importance of embracing change, stepping out of your comfort zone, finding joy in the unknown, and being kind to yourself. 


Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/its_just_joe81/ 


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Watch the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/241232821277764

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Evan Spargo is a Personal & Performance Coach, Fitness Coach, Host & Athlete.

He is constantly on a journey to inspire positive transformation in others lives in everything that he does.

In this episode, he shares about the importance of having the right mindset, practical ways to overcome negative feelings and emotions, and how he lets his light shine bright by helping others be their best selves.


Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/evanspargo/.

Visit his website at https://evanspargo.com/


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Watch the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/546418003310979

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Ella Eiveren Lubag is represented in seven countries all over the world. Currently based in London, she works with major brands and companies in shoots, campaigns, and shows on a daily basis. 

As she makes her mark in the international scene, she continues to put Filipinos on the map in showcasing Filipina beauty at its finest in everything that she does. 

In this episode, she shares about the role adaptability has played in her career, the importance of living with integrity, and her transition into the international modeling scene.


Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ellaeiveren/.

Subscribe to her Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55z7lbgOXmAyY8ARa3W0JA.


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Watch the live interview at https://www.facebook.com/TheBrillerProject/videos/525294225433512. 

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Kat Belasco is a mom of two, a pianist, and a part-time entrepreneur. 

She enjoys pursuing her passions and seeing other people happy through the many things that she does. 

In the first episode of Season 2, she shares about her passion for music, leading as an eldest child, and sharing the Filipino culture in America through the family business of selling Lumpia. 

Watch the interview on Facebook: The Briller Project or listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. 

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Annika & Sofia Francisco are two sisters who continue to inspire others through their words and actions. 

As twins, they face many stereotypes towards the life they live separately and together. 

In the final episode of Season 1, they break down these stereotypes and bring us into their world through an insightful discussion on individuality, perception, being your own person, and stepping away from the toxicity of social media to rediscover yourself. 

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Kassy Pajarillo - Braganza is a Business Growth Online Mentor & Coach.

She helps coaches, consultants, trainers, private practitioners, and service-driven entrepreneurs claim their six-figure outcomes for their seven-figures business and turn them into seven-figure CEOs by teaching them how to adapt and leverage on timeless business principles combined with simplified digital marketing strategies of today.

In this episode, she talks about the importance of work-life integration, the power of the gratitude attitude, and how ambition can be a driving factor in success.

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Hazel De Ocampo and Bryan Paredes are two remarkable homeschoolers who have ventured into the world of podcasting.

They continue to inspire others through their podcast, the Far Side Podcast, where they shed light on thoughts and insights, while uncovering perspectives the world isn't used to. 

In this episode they talk about the power of collaboration, self motivation, and purpose. 

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Francinne O'Rourke is a mindset coach, motivational speaker, and trainer. 

She is firm on her mission of helping female goal-getters clear the mental clutter, find their why and ACHIEVE through her programs and coaching. 

In this episode she shares about the importance of being intentional, tapping into your motivation, decluttering, and being powerfully YOU.

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Myrza Sison is a writer, editor, host, motivational speaker, digital creator, and former model.

Despite the many hats she wears, she continuously serves as an inspiration to women and men alike to pursue their passions and take on their dreams despite the obstacles that stand in their way. She is highly recognized for her time in the industry as one of the most sought after models and her time in media as the former Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, FemaleNetwork.com, and Spot.ph. She is also the former editorial director of Summit Media.

In this episode she shares about her journey through the world of modeling and media, the importance of confidence, changing perspectives on failure, and how taking risks to pursue her passions helped her become the person that she is today. 

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Hans Poulsen is a 3D artist and animator.

In just a year he has built up his craft to be a sought after force, working with major companies within California and beyond.

He is continuously honing his skills and inspiring others to start where they are and thrive in whatever field they are in.

In this episode he talks about the start of is current career, the importance of pursuing passions, and the value that goes into hard work. 

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Neetu Nilishi is an Internationally acclaimed Intuitive Counselor and a Meditation Instructor from the University of Holistic Theology, specialising in Tarot and Angel Card readings. She blends her experience in various modalities to help others elevate themselves in their chosen path. She’s also a Reiki practitioner, a Mahavastu expert, a healer and an avid spiritual coach. She is best known as the founder of Miraki Miracles and the only Mahavastu expert here in the Philippines. 

Neetu is firm on her mission of serving people as their guide in finding the most important answers that could help them see things differently, adopt a different perspective and move forward. She helps them uncover the answers that are already within them and equip them with tools that support positive outcomes from the changes they are undergoing and transform their lives.

In this episode she shares about manifestation, the power of words, living with purpose, and shining bright by helping others. 

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Michelle Gomez is a beauty queen and model.

She is best known for her success in the Miss Earth 2016 pageant where she finished Miss Earth Air 2016. She now lives in the Philippines and is a respected model in the industry, booking commercials, runway, and print work all over the country. 

Michelle continuously serves as an inspiration to people across the globe to love themselves, their bodies, and the world around them.

In this episode she opens up about body image and self esteem struggles she has overcome throughout her career, shares advice on how others can overcome their own struggles and live their best life, and announces her mission to make the world a better place through making her dream a reality. 

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Cess Tan is a fashion stylist, vlogger, influencer, and dancer.

She is continuously inspiring others through her style posts and YouTube videos. Despite her busy schedule, she finds time to pursue her passions and add her own flare in all that she does through her social media accounts on the daily. 

In this episode she talks about reinvention, living authentically, and the importance of hard work.

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Kurt Calaguio is a basketball player, aspiring flight steward, and part owner of Blaze Athletics. 

He is well on his path of making his own name in pursuing his passions and living out his dreams despite the noise and criticism that is sent his way. He is fearlessly in pursuit of an authentic life as he explores possibilities in the Philippines, Thailand, and beyond.

Like Nico, Kurt is the son of a professional basketball player. In this episode they reflect on exceeding expectations and overcoming pressure that comes with growing up as PBA kids. 

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Kimi Lu is a Licensed Certified Master Neuro-Linguistic Hypnotherapy Life Coach, Reiki Master Practitioner, Certified NIA Instructor, and Certified Sister Stories Facilitator. 

She is continuously making the world a better place by helping others become their best selves through her mentorship and programs. With the many hats she wears, she is firm on her mission of turning everyone into protons- positively charged beings everywhere she goes. 

In this episode, she shares about growth, celebrating small wins, and shining bright by helping others. 

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Noel Agra is a chef, certified coach, and the president of the Philippine Jump Rope Association. 

His determination and unending consistency continues to inspire people all over the world to live their best lives and strive for their goals with everything they’ve got. 

In this episode he talks about the importance of consistency, finding balance, and trusting the process in fitness and beyond. 

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Asha Gutierrez is a Model, Creative Writer for Love Yourself, yoga teacher, basketball player, Latin dancer, and start up innovator, fearlessly in pursuit of turning her dreams into reality. Whether she is in front of the camera, typing away on her laptop, or taking part in sports, she takes on obstacles as best as she can with a perseverant mindset and a deep understanding of her self worth. 

In this episode she she shares about the importance of perseverance, using failure to your advantage, and trusting in hope. 

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Scott Rosenfelt is a Hollywood producer, writer, and director. He is known for his work in films such as Smoke Signals, Mystic Pizza, Teen Wolf, and holiday classic Home Alone. 

His career spans a long list of achievements, and he is recognized globally for his efforts in the films he has worked on and his impact in the industry.

In this episode he shares about the ins and outs of Hollywood, the making of Home Alone, and pursuing passions at all costs. 

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Ysa Chong is a radio DJ for Q Radio 105.1fm, events host, voice talent, and coliseum announcer. 

Aside from her work as a sought after host and her many voice talent projects with major companies, she is highly recognized for being the first ever female coliseum announcer in the Philippine SuperLiga. Throughout her years in the industry, she has found her voice and continues to pursue her passions by using it to its full potential. 

In this episode she shares about the importance of trusting in your own capabilities, overcoming self doubt, taking risks, and finding ways to inspire others with her voice. 

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In the last episode of the year, Nico Belasco answers some questions sent in from listeners - with topics from demotivation to overcoming challenges in the quarantine period. He also goes into depth on living with a big family and finding home where he is. 

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Art Alera shares about pursuing his passion for photography, his unconventional journey into the industry, and how he continues to trust his eye and hone his craft despite the criticism that is thrown his way. 

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Aya Cariaso shares about paving her own path, growing in self love, and making the most of quarantine by striving to become a better person. 

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Nic and Mafae Belasco share about their journeys throughout their respective careers, leaving their comfort zones to pursue their dreams, and letting their light shine bright for others. 

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A brief introduction of the host behind The Briller Project, Nico Belasco, and the reason behind this podcast.