Latest Episodes

In Episode 8 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Mariel Bitanga‑Kintanar for a candid, empowering conversation about money, mindset, and what real financial freedom actually looks like for Filipinos. Known publicly as a registered financial planner, founder of Simply Finance, and an advocate for Filipinas becoming financially independent, Mariel breaks down the fears, myths, and emotional weight surrounding money— from living paycheck to paycheck and navigating debt, to investing, building wealth, and setting boundaries as breadwinners and founders. This episode centers on financial literacy without shame, practical clarity over intimidation, and the belief that understanding your money is not about being rich, but about gaining confidence, choice, and control over your life.

In Episode 7 of Almost Honest, Kylie Verzosa sits down with Sarah Lahbati for an intimate, deeply reflective conversation about identity, motherhood, and starting over in the public eye. Known publicly as an actress, style icon, and mother, Sarah opens up about growing up in front of the camera, navigating major life transitions, and learning how to choose herself in real time rather than in hindsight. This episode centers on healing, reinvention, and modern womanhood—exploring love after loss, the quiet work of rebuilding, and the courage it takes to redefine who you are beyond roles, expectations, and past versions of yourself.

In Episode 6 of Almost Honest, Kylie turns the mic inward for an Ask Me Anything episode, inviting listeners into a rare, unfiltered conversation about the parts of her life that don’t usually make it on camera. Known publicly for her titles, projects, and polished presence, Kylie opens up about fear, doubt, growth, and the quieter moments that shaped who she is now. Drawing from questions on identity, mistakes, rest, ambition, and self-worth, this episode centers on reflection, self-awareness, and the evolving meaning of success. More than answers, it offers honesty—about starting something new, carrying expectations, letting go, and learning to live with uncertainty instead of rushing to fix it.

In Episode 5 of Almost Honest, a deeply personal and politically charged conversation unfolds with Senator Risa Hontiveros, the leader of the opposition and one of the Philippines’ most outspoken voices for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and government accountability. This episode moves beyond headlines and soundbites to examine the human cost of courage. From standing alone as “1 against 23” in the Senate, to leading corruption investigations and pushing controversial but necessary legislation, Senator Risa opens up about fear, burnout, integrity, and the emotional toll of choosing principle over popularity. At its core, this is not just a political episode. It is a conversation about modern womanhood, moral clarity, and what it really means to use your voice when silence is safer.

In Episode 4 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Kim King, known as “The Broth Queen,” to unpack what it really takes to build an industry from scratch while raising five children and redefining wellness on your own terms. Best known for pioneering the bone broth movement in the Philippines, Kim shares how curiosity, science, and obsession, not traditional credentials, became the foundation of a thriving wellness brand. This episode goes beyond weight loss and trends, exploring identity, body image, mental health, and the invisible labor behind both entrepreneurship and motherhood. At its core, this is a conversation between two women who carved unconventional paths and didn’t wait for permission.