Reina Manuel, owner of Afterlife Boba & Tea Room, shares the story of how she turned her tough childhood around, opening the most community-oriented boba-shop in Las Vegas!

In this episode, Reina opens up about how she was stripped of her voice as a foster child in homes she never really considered home and how she was stuck in an abusive relationship that she thought was better than not having a physical home like before, only to gain her voice and freedom back to serve her community as a boba shop owner whose business provided many locals with a home away from home.

Find out how she diligently built her boba business along with T, her supportive and loving wife, who also took Reina’s son as her own.

If you’re in Las Vegas or planning to visit Las Vegas, don’t forget to grab you and a friend some bubble teas at Reina and T’s Afterlife Tea and Boba Room, located at 4568 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102.

Fo inquiries, call: 725-204-1990 or DM them in IG at @afterlifebobaLV.

Special thanks to Food Vlogger and Community Leader, Lorenzita Santos, for being my uber-amazing co-host for this episode!

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Stay courageous,

Maria

Sharon Tanyag, an international singer/recording artist, vocal coach, and CEO of Born Famous Productions, shares the story of how she turned her bullies into fandom members back in her homeland, the Philippines.

In this episode, Sharon opens up about how dejecting it is to be talented but poor that even awards she initially received would be taken away from her as she’s competing with well-connected and well-off artists unlike herself, all while turning all these pain into a success ladder.

Find out how she established herself as a vocal coach for the stars (e.g., American Idol finalist Mackenzie Sol), showcasing a glimpse of her training from Celine Dion’s and Michael Jackson's vocal trainer, Seth Riggs.

Are you an aspiring singer who don’t know where to start or a current artist in need of guidance? Contact Sharon Tanyag at 702-885-3065 for a complimentary vocal consultation (mention Courageously Speaking).

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Stay courageous,

Maria

Patranya Bhoolsuwan, a 3x Emmy Award Winning Journalist, shares the story of how she turned her humble beginnings as an international student from Thailand into a successful career in journalism, and why she left that to pursue new dreams as a solopreneur. In this episode, Patranya opens up about her public speaking anxiety and her personal antidote to fear, which she overcomes by shifting her focus away from herself but to the WHY--her purpose and her audience. Find out the reason she left her blooming broadcasting career to build her own company, Patranya Media LLC. Afraid of public speaking? Patranya can help! Visit www.patranyamedia.com for more details. Don't forget to subscribe to my Courageously Speaking Podcast for more inspiring stories on courage! Stay courageous, Maria