The Insight Out

"There are people out there who care for you - they can support you. Not someone who you just met." (Miley M., 2023)
💸 Miley had gone through “hell” and back when she was recruited by one of Hong Kong’s MLM schemes. As a make-up artist, she shares how she was invited, the inside scoop on how prospects are exploited and how she’s moved on after losing her place.
🔎 Miley's Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/k.millamenaa_
💭 Despite the suffering she experienced, Miley urges a positive message of financial freedom for those who have fallen into these schemes. In addition, to recognise the desperation when people don’t have enough money.
🪙 Here’s a “free coin” from the stories you’re listening to!

☕ The Insight Out Podcast is a platform to tell one's story and offer insight to its listeners. Hosted by Jeal, follow him and his guests as they volunteer to share their experiences with you. 🔎 Stay updated on Instagram where we share highlights, reels with guests and other inspiring spaces!

🧧 Have you ever heard how we appreciate others' success only as much as we appreciate ours? This concept holds particular significance among second-generation Filipino immigrants residing in Hong Kong, who grapple with the ingrained sense of 'utang na loob' towards their parents. Navigating the delicate balance between honoring their expectations of what a life with success should entail and pursuing one's personal aspirations can be daunting.
"Yes, Career is important. But family and friends and the relationships we build, are what make life more colourful." (Vicera, 2025)
🌟 Christine received an offer for a Ph.D. program at an overseas university, and this marked a milestone for her. We highlighted the instances she felt compelled to 'dim her light' and her newfound decision to abandon that restraint towards success. This episode delves into the intricate interplay of cultural identity, relationship dynamics, and self-imposed beliefs that constrain our potential, urging us to cultivate our success by nurturing our inner light.
🪙 The Insight Out HK, Top 40 of the Top 100 Hong Kong Podcasts by Feedspot.
🔎 Christine's Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/tineneil | Be/longing HK - https://www.instagram.com/belonging.hk

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[WARNING! Grooming, Drug Abuse, Light Swearing]

✈️ Imagine the added sting of receiving a break up email from an ex's professional account at the check-in counter, mere hours before embarking on a flight from Hong Kong to the UK to start a new life together. Enter, Joey Cia, an educator and founder of Pamana Classica, delves into some of the most harrowing break-up stories and the challenges specific to gay dating.

"Realising and remembering that you are your OWN person, even before being with anyone." (Cia, 2025)

💔 In today's fast-paced world of modern dating, the phrase 'break up' is all too common, capturing the essence of love's fleeting nature. Break ups are undeniably painful, leaving people heartbroken after they've invested so much time, energy, and often money into making a relationship work. It's exhausting to continuously put yourself out there, especially after experiencing a particularly difficult break-up. This gripping episode explores the tumultuous aftermath of a break-up, posing critical questions: What should we do with mementos from an ex? How do we navigate feelings of regret? And is it possible to remain friends with a former lover? These compelling inquiries resonate deeply in the realm of break-ups, drawing listeners into the complex web of post-relationship dilemmas.
🪙 The Insight Out HK, Top 40 of the Top 100 Hong Kong Podcasts by Feedspot.
🔎 Joey's Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/chowee_hsieh/ | Pamana Classica HK - https://www.instagram.com/pamanaclassica.hk/

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☕ The Insight Out Podcast is a platform of intentional discussion and storytelling. Hosted by Jeal - his guests and him share insight through their personal experiences. 🔎 Stay updated and feel free to discuss on Instagram where we share episode highlights!

"Connecting to people and their mindsets, that enables you to tap into the scenes and moments that are more alien...You'll collect these things and eventually down the road, you have to play XYZ, but you'll have ABC - as close as you can to doing that." (Urmeneta, 2021)
Miguel Urmeneta is a Hong Kong based Actor-Performer who fell into the rabbit hole of theatre for his initial interest in voice acting. His experiences have taken him to imaginative and dark roles. His career, despite the pandemic, has been full of surprises. Having never taken any professional education in theatre, he relies on his wit, empathy and heart to connect with his audience and cast mates - earning him roles that continue to challenge his skills.
Miguel Urmeneta's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dante_banehallow/
HK Players (For updates on the Panto, and other shows)
https://www.instagram.com/hkplayers/
Harbour Secrets (For immersive theatre dinners)
https://www.instagram.com/harboursecrets/
Aurora Theatre (For acting classes near you)
https://www.instagram.com/auroratheatrehk/?hl=en

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☕ The Insight Out Podcast is a platform of intentional discussion and storytelling. Hosted by Jeal - his guests and him share insight through their personal experiences. 🔎 Stay updated and feel free to discuss on Instagram where we share episode highlights!

"Would you rather get Ube Pandesal from the bakery, or the buns that your Lola has just made?" (Escueta, 2021)
Definitions:

• Ube = Purple Yam that originates from the Philippines; earthy and starchy flavoured;
• Pandesal = Common Filipino bread using local flour, making the bread softer from it's inspiration, the French baguette;
• Lola = Tagalog term for 'Grandmother'

Ainna Escueta is a junior-year Philippines university student that had returned to Hong Kong due to the COV19 pandemic. Her connection with her home country amidst its struggles, mixed with eagerness to help had conceived "The Phil-Kong Project": a filipino-for-filipino community that aims to support the social mobility of both Filipino and Hong Kong small businesses that are forced to limit operations. Ainna and I revisit how she started this project and explore how charity/ social work is facing negative feedback due to a skewed perception.
The Phil-Kong Project's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thephilkongproject/

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☕ The Insight Out Podcast is a platform of intentional discussion and storytelling. Hosted by Jeal - his guests and him share insight through their personal experiences. 🔎 Stay updated and feel free to discuss on Instagram where we share episode highlights!