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  Every Heartbreak Leads to Growth  By Joanna Vidal Hello dear readers, and welcome back to my blog. In this blog, I want to talk about something that many of us go through at some point in life: breakups. And when I say “breakup,” I don’t just mean the end of a romantic relationship. A breakup can also mean walking away from a toxic friendship, a draining job, or anything that no longer serves your peace and growth. Quick disclaimer: I’m not a love guru or a therapist. I’m just someone who’s experienced different kinds of heartbreaks, and somehow survived them. I want to share my journey with you, hoping that if you’re going through something similar, this post can offer you a bit of light, hope, and comfort.  The Breakups That Broke Me I’ve experienced many kinds of breakups—not just in love, but in friendships and work too. And honestly, some of the deepest heartbreaks I’ve ever faced didn’t come from relationships, but from losing jobs that I truly valued. That kind ...

A Filipino Family Business Story: How Our Small Beach Business Became a Legacy By Joanna Vidal A photo of an aerial view of our village and nearby areas, showing the seaside and the river that connects to the sea.  (Photo credit to the owner.) Welcome Back, My Dear Readers! Today’s blog post is extra special, it’s deeply personal, nostalgic, and close to my heart. I’m sharing the story of our family business back home in Pangasinan, Philippines. If you’ve been following my journey, you already know I’m a proud Filipina, born and raised in a small seaside village. My childhood was filled with simple joys and the kind of life where every family member played a role in helping make ends meet. We didn’t have much, but we had each other, and the ocean. One of the most unforgettable parts of my childhood was helping with our small beachside business: renting nipa huts (locally called kubo) to day-trippers and vacationers. These weren’t fancy resorts, just humble bamboo cottages with that...