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𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙨 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝙑𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙢 𝙞𝙣 2 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙨 or less. Career-wise, I couldn’t ask for more. Let’s get started.

MomsAtWork is an ecosystem empowering moms, connecting talent with opportunity, and helping organizations build future-ready teams through learning, leadership, HR, recruitment, and community. Back in 2014, I was enjoying a 6-digit salary plus perks as an office manager/recruiter. Little did I know that the company I was working for would soon succumb to the recession. Then, the unthinkable happened. In 2016, I got laid off, then si husband na lay off din. Trying to make ends meet, I went back to online selling and sold my family’s preloved clothes and shoes. And since I’ve done hosting during college, I also accepted gigs to bring in cash. At the same time, I sold frozen products, Bangkok dresses, and my own brand of sandals. You see, I didn't mind doing that because I have always loved selling ever since I was a young kid. Like a little entrepreneur, I would sell durian candies, and ice buko, and run a payphone in grade school. I would offer my services too, like doing the reports and projects of my classmates in exchange for a fee.

𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. But when I came back to online selling after being laid off, It was just not enough. Imagine I am used to earning 6 digits already, so, I had to look for other ways to feed my family. One day, a high school friend ordered a sandal and a Bangkok blouse from me. As we caught up with each other, she mentioned that she was currently working for a client and told me about a certain freelancing platform. I immediately got interested. 𝖶𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗆𝗒 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗇𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗅 𝗌𝗂𝗍𝗎𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖻𝖺𝖼𝗄 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗇, 𝖨 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗋𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝗒𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗈 𝗎𝗉 𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗈𝗆𝖾. 𝖠𝗌 𝗅𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒’𝗋𝖾 𝗅𝖾𝗀𝖺𝗅, 𝗈𝖿 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗋𝗌𝖾. When I got home, I did my research and created my profile, summary, and personal statement on the platform. In 24 hours or less, my profile got approved. Excited to get started, I sent out proposals right away. Lo and behold, I got an offer from one client without having to go to an interview. He immediately offered me the role at my stipulated rate. Gladly, he is still my client until now. I did get my first client quickly, but transitioning to a work-from-home setup was far from easy. Back then, I had 2 kids, did tandem breastfeeding, and was pregnant at that time. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅. 𝑰 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆. With a 3-year-old laptop, a small plastic chair, and a table, I started my freelancing career.

𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟎 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 𝐈𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟐 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬, 𝐈 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟒. That is the reason why I am here. As I have found financial freedom, work-life harmony, and workload flexibility in the world of online freelancing, I also endeavor to help other mothers become virtual boss moms and enjoy the same benefits. After all, nobody understands a mother more than somebody who has been there.

𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁. I have to juggle one task to another and shift from being a mom to a wife to a freelancer every single day. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. I will help you and guide you every step of the way. I’ve proven that with the right amount of attitude and the right mindset, opportunities are limitless. Whatever you put your mind and heart into, you can have it.

ᴀʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ʀᴇᴀᴅʏ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴠɪʀᴛᴜᴀʟ ʙᴏꜱꜱ ᴍᴏᴍ?

12/06/2026

Freedom means different things to different moms.

For some, it's earning more.

For others, it's having more time with family, pursuing a passion, choosing their own schedule, or taking control of their future.

Eight years ago, freelancing started as a way to help my family through a difficult season.

What I discovered was something much bigger: opportunities, purpose, flexibility, and choices.

Over time, what began as a way to provide for my family became a ministry and calling, to help moms see what's possible, provide for their families, and create opportunities they never thought possible.

This Philippine Independence Day, I'm celebrating the many forms of freedom freelancing has made possible; not just for me, but for thousands of moms whose lives have been changed by one opportunity, one skill, and one brave step forward.

Which freedom speaks to you the most, momsh?

31/05/2026

One thing I’m really proud of?
Most of my opportunities came from simply doing the work well and building trust over time. ❤️

No fake flexing.
No pretending to know everything.

Just years of learning, showing up, communicating properly, leading people well, and genuinely caring about the work, the client's business and the people behind it.

So when a client promoted me into an HR Director role, it didn’t feel random. It felt like proof that consistency, integrity, and good work really open doors. ✨

And honestly, this is something I always remind my community:
Your personal brand is more than your logo, aesthetic, or social media feed.

It’s your work ethic.
Your reliability.
Your attitude.
Your communication.
Your leadership.
The way people experience working with you.

Because skills may get you hired.
But trust, results, and the reputation you build are what make people stay, refer you, and grow with you. ❤️

What about you, momsh, what’s one value you want people to remember you for when they work with you? 👇

29/05/2026

“Sometimes the reason you’re underpaid isn’t your skills…
It’s your positioning. 👀”

As someone who constantly hires for clients, I agree with this deeply, momsh.

Not because the term “VA” is wrong or small, but because sometimes it limits a person’s positioning, authority, and rates.

Someone handling automation, systems, strategy, and marketing isn’t “just a VA.” That’s an Automation Specialist. A Marketing Strategist. Sometimes even a Marketing Head.

The reality is, clients often pay based on perceived value and specialization. Someone introduced as a “VA” may be treated as task-based support, while someone positioned as an Operations Manager or Automation Specialist is seen as a strategic asset, even if they do almost the same work.

Titles shape perception.
Perception affects opportunities.
And opportunities affect income.

Gets, momsh?

Sometimes the work already evolved… but the branding didn’t. 👀

23/05/2026

You stopped forcing connections that no longer feel aligned.

Stopped overexplaining yourself.
Stopped chasing people who only value you when it’s convenient.
Stopped shrinking just to keep access to certain spaces.

And honestly, peace started finding you the moment you stopped forcing what God was already pulling you away from. 🤍

Have you ever outgrown a space, connection, or season you once thought would stay forever, momsh?

22/05/2026

Some moms are one application away from a completely different life. ✨

Not when everything is perfect.
Not when the fear disappears.
Not when you finally feel “ready.”

Sometimes the breakthrough starts with one brave click: SEND.

If you’ve been overthinking applying for an online job, this is your reminder to do it anyway. 🤍

Your future deserves a chance too.

Comment “WORK” if you’re ready to start.

Tag a mom who needs this push today.

19/05/2026

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (NKJV) Proverbs 22:6

One thing I always pray for is that my children learn to run to God instead of running to the world.

Because people will fail them.
The world will confuse them.

But when they know the Lord, they will know where to run when life gets heavy, where to stand when everything feels shaky, and who to hold onto no matter what season they face. 🤍

Momsh, what’s one thing you’re intentionally teaching your children in this season?

17/05/2026

You know I’ve worked as a Freelance HR Head for years, right? One thing HR really teaches you is how to stay calm even when everything around you already feels chaotic. 😂

People often think HR is just hiring, policies, and paperwork… but honestly, the mental load behind the role is something else.

You handle conflicts, absorb emotions, and navigate difficult conversations. At the same time, you’re expected to balance people, operations, and business realities.....

all while staying composed and professional.

So yes, sometimes my version of “rest” looks like coffee, cake, and reviewing labor standards between meetings. 😂

Because truthfully, in HR and even in freelancing or business, you never really stop learning.

That’s also something I always remind my MomsAtWork community:

Never stop sharpening yourself, momsh 🤍

Whether you’re a freelancer, VA, HR professional, entrepreneur, or mom rebuilding your career… your growth matters.

The more you grow, the more capacity you build for bigger opportunities, bigger impact, and bigger assignments.

Momsh, what’s one skill, mindset, or area you’re intentionally improving these days?

12/05/2026

POV: 8 years ago, I thought I had to choose between being a good mom and chasing my dreams.

But Jesus showed me I could nurture my family while still walking in the purpose He placed in my heart. ❤️

Eight years later, I’m still building, still mothering, still figuring things out....and still grateful I never had to choose just one.

05/05/2026

She made a laptop out of a menu 😭💻

This is what happens when your kids see you work from anywhere.

If you’ve been thinking about it, momsh… this is your sign. ☕✨

02/05/2026

Hard skills get you in, momsh.
Soft skills determine how far you go.

In real work, it’s not just what you know,
it’s how you show up.

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