Stories of Life

From where I live in the Philippines, there's a local brand name Tala by Kyla, owned by a 23- year-old woman named Kyla Cañete. She started her brand from scratch and now earns 8 figures a month. Let us discover how her brand has taken on the local market and never looked back.  Looking back to ‘Tala by Kyla’s’ history, it is a local jewelry brand in the Philippines that started last 2018. It was her love for accessories that drive her passion into creating her own empire. She makes very beautiful jewelries with high quality materials at a very affordable price. Her target audience are the Gen-Z as she is a Gen-Z herself and specifically students and of course I am among them. It wasn’t on the year of 2023 when Tala by Kyla skyrocket the local market and was featured in various news like GMA, NYLON Manila, Lifestyle, and many other more.  But how did this brand rose up to market and became a trend that every business owner wants to copy it? Even before, there were alread...

At some point in life, we will encounter a situation where our mentality will be challenged. That situation will require us to make important choices, often involving sacrifices and hard decisions. This exact situation happened to me years ago, when some elders I knew and respected deeply because of childhood memories lost my respect due to a series of incomprehensible actions.  When I was a kid, every May, there was always an event called ‘Flores de Mayo’ or ‘Flowers of May’ in English. It’s a Catholic event to celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary. Together with my childhood friends, we would eagerly anticipate this occasion every summer because it was always so much fun. This tradition continued for many summers until I became one of the teachers for the kids. Throughout these events, there were two elders who guided us on what to do. They were also the direct connection to the Catholic Church for our community whenever we needed a service from the priest.  Then the p...

Social Learning Theory   In relation to Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura. Let me share with you a story about my niece who was born in the peak of computer age. Here's how it goes... Have you ever wondered how watching TV, scrolling through social media, or playing video games can shape a child's view of the world? I see it every day with my niece, and it’s fascinating and a bit concerning. I have 6 nieces but this particular niece of mine named Alexa is what I want to share with you.  First, let us define what social learning theory is, this theory suggests that people learn from one another through observation, imitation, and modeling. This theory emphasizes the importance of observing and imitating the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of others. I also connected this theory with Cultivation Theory by Gerbner. My niece is a bright, curious, and lively child. Like many kids her age, she loves watching cartoons, YouTube videos, and playing games o...