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Last month I wrote a post about looking back, and being in a magazine for the first time. I remember feeling incredibly proud to even be considered for a Meg magazine feature, no matter what size it was or how small I was all those years ago.
Now—I got to relive that joy all over again—being part of a feature in Cosmopolitan Philippines‘ June 2015 issue!
From office cubicles to sassy sidelines
The article features 4 ladies who take their careers outside the everyday office cubicle. I got to share about juggling between running an accessory business and working a corporate job, and even a bit about how I’d sell stuff in school for extra pocket money. Forever grateful to my mom for teaching me the joys of earning early, and the importance of managing my finances in the process. She was with me during the shoot too, because her advice on style is just as important to me as her advice on money. Heh.
Seriously though, my mom is a pillar of guidance for me, and having her there to support me meant a lot.
I still work full-time in a corporate setting while managing the Keybie Cafe, but the rest of my article companions—Zar Castro, Anna Terrenal, and Beam Mariano—focused more on freelancing and consultancy without a hitch. Even then, they took their creativity to different levels and multi-tasked like pros!
At the shoot, I even got to talk with fellow entrepreneur Beam Mariano (whose bubbly cheerfulness is infectious) of ArtWine fame. Her passion for crafting is amazing, and all it takes is one look at her adorable felt items to see why!
My mind is still blown, but it was an honor to be a part of this group of creative, business-minded women (though I’m pretty sure I’ve got tons to learn all the same!). I can actually say I’m in Cosmopolitan!
Here’s to more keybies all around!!
