From Being Judged for Loving Makeup to Becoming a Face of TikTok Beauty Fest 2026
Gia Abao shares how finding her voice, embracing visibility, and learning to communicate confidently opened opportunities she once never imagined. By Kahit Kabado® Team Before Gia Abao became one of the faces of TikTok Beauty Fest Philippines 2026, there was a time when her love for makeup and fashion made people underestimate her. In 2026, […]
From Budgeting to Her First Million: Gia Abao Speaks on Financial Freedom at Sun Life Grepa HIP Fest 2026
At Sun Life Grepa HIP Fest 2026, Gia Abao shared how financial literacy empowered her journey toward independence and confidence. By Kahit Kabado® Team What happens when something goes wrong while you’re speaking in front of a crowd? For Gia Abao, the answer came unexpectedly when her heel broke during her speaking engagement at Sun […]
Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them (Even When Your Mind Goes Blank)
Job interviews can feel intimidating, especially when you know what you want to say but struggle to organize your thoughts under pressure. In this guide, you’ll learn how to answer common job interview questions with more clarity, confidence, and structure—even when you’re nervous. By Gia Abao When I was a fresh graduate, I always knew […]
What Happens Before You Step on Stage
Before confidence comes, there’s overthinking, nerves, and one choice to speak anyway. By Gia Abao | Photo by James Matias When I started the Think Fast, Speak on the Spot workshop, one of the first things I did was ask people why they joined. I wanted to understand what they were carrying before they entered […]
100 Talks Later, Here’s What I Wish I Knew Earlier
After 100 talks, speaking well mattered less than connecting well. By Gia Abao | Photo by James Matias I used to be a perfectionist and overthink everything I had to say. I thought being a good speaker meant preparing for every possible scenario. But after more than 100 talks, I learned that no matter how […]
Writing Through the Journey: Limelight 2026 Planner Launch at Manila International Book Fair
More than planning, a conversation on growth and personal journeys By Kahit Kabado® Team | Photo by James Matias Growth is rarely dramatic while it is happening. Most of the time, it looks ordinary. It looks like showing up to your day with unanswered questions, unfinished plans, and a quiet hope that things will make […]
Think Twice, Speak With Purpose: On Building a Voice Online
Think twice before you post, your voice carries impact. By Kahit Kabado® Team | Photo by James Matias In a digital space where posting is instant and reactions are immediate, young people are constantly navigating the pressure of what to say, how to say it, and whether to say anything at all. At the TikTok […]
Kahit Kabado®, Career Ready: Designing Your Future with Confidence
Career readiness starts with communication, confidence, and taking action. By Kahit Kabado® Team | Photo by James Matias There is something powerful about hearing someone speak honestly about growth, especially when they acknowledge that confidence does not always come first. At the Canva Design Your Future, Gia Abao stepped onto the stage not just as […]
Speaking Up in Spaces That Matter: Gia Abao at The Manila Times Student Empowerment Forum 2025
Communication builds confidence for students navigating real-world opportunities. Kahit Kabado® Team | Photo by James Matias At The Manila Times Student Empowerment Forum 2025, students from different backgrounds gathered with one shared goal: to better understand how they can prepare for the future they want to build. Hosted by The Manila Times, the forum brought […]