About Drawing on Hope - Conversations with Changemakers
Drawing on Hope is a podcast where we talk to inspiring people who will paint for us their vision of a better world.
Each episode, we'll speak with a change maker working in a nonprofit, foundation, or social enterprise from Southeast Asia and beyond. We'll listen to stories of how they got started, what they advocate for, and how they're working to change the world. In doing so, we hope to pain a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Produced by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for positive change. Follow @pushpinvisuals on socials!
S2, Ep 4 - On Promoting Workplace Inclusivity - Drawing On Hope with Ivan Garong
This episode, we sit down with Ivan Garong, Trustee at Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP)—an organization that helps shape both national and global conversations on inclusion.
Ivan is a seasoned LGBTQ+ leader with over 18 years of experience in Information Technology, Shared Services, and Business Process Outsourcing. Whether guiding a rebrand, cultivating executive allyship, or aligning identity with impact, he is recognized for his inclusive leadership, strategic clarity, and dedication to building workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Tune in to hear how Ivan’s work with PFIP is bringing these crucial conversations into the workplace.
“Drawing on Hope” is a podcast by #Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
#DrawingOnHope
Resources mentioned:
https://pfip.com.ph/resources/ (https://pfip.com.ph/resources/)
https://pfip.com.ph/rainbowyouthacademy/ (https://pfip.com.ph/rainbowyouthacademy/)
Connect with Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP)
https://pfip.com.ph/ (https://pfip.com.ph/)
https://www.facebook.com/pfippride (https://www.facebook.com/pfippride)
https://www.instagram.com/pfippride/ (https://www.instagram.com/pfippride/)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pfippride/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pfippride/)
19 May 2026
On Providing Energy Access - Drawing On Hope with Megan Birney Rudert
In this episode, we talk to Megan Birney Rudert, President & CEO of Unite to Light—a nonprofit providing solar light and power to those living without electricity. 💡
With a Master’s in Public Policy and over a decade of experience in clean energy and nonprofit leadership, Megan uses simple, scalable technology to promote equity, resilience, and climate solutions. Under her leadership, Unite to Light has expanded its global impact through strategic partnerships with organizations like ChildFund, Solar Sister, Rotary, and Direct Relief.
Listen to how Megan and Unite to Light are sparking change, one solar light at a time.
Connect with Unite to Light
https://unitetolight.org/ (https://unitetolight.org/)
https://www.facebook.com/UniteToLight/ (https://www.facebook.com/UniteToLight/)
https://www.instagram.com/unitetolight/ (https://www.instagram.com/unitetolight/)
https://www.youtube.com/user/UnitetoLight (https://www.youtube.com/user/UnitetoLight)
“Drawing on Hope” is a podcast by #Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
#DrawingOnHope
28 Apr 2026
S2, Ep 2 - Reina Reyes On Science for Every Filipino
On this episode, we have a conversation about advocating for science with Dr. Reina Reyes.
Doc Reina is a Filipina scientist, educator, science communicator, and community builder. She currently serves as the Director of the Space Science Missions Bureau at the Philippine Science Agency (PhilSA) and is the Co-Founder of Pinoy Scientists, a platform dedicated to giving voice to brilliant scientists from the Philippines. Her pioneering work earned her the 2023 Outstanding Young Scientist Award for Astrophysics from the National Academy of Science and Technology.
Doc Reina shares her journey from a childhood fascination with space to a career in astrophysics, discussing the barriers women face in the sciences and the vital importance of diversity in STEM.
Join us as we dive into the cosmos with Dr. Reina Reyes and explore how she is reimagining the horizons of science and visibility for Filipinos in STEM.
Connect with Dr. Reina Reyes
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574077703550 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574077703550)
IG: https://www.instagram.com/doc.reina/ (https://www.instagram.com/doc.reina/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinareyes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinareyes)
Support Pinoy Scientists on their social media channels!
https://www.facebook.com/pinoyscientists/ (https://www.facebook.com/pinoyscientists/)
https://www.instagram.com/pinoyscientists/ (https://www.instagram.com/pinoyscientists/)
https://pinoyscientists.com/ (https://pinoyscientists.com/)
Follow Philippine Space Agency on their official channels!
https://philsa.gov.ph/ (https://philsa.gov.ph/)
https://www.facebook.com/PhilSpaceAgency (https://www.facebook.com/PhilSpaceAgency)
https://www.instagram.com/philspaceagency/ (https://www.instagram.com/philspaceagency/)
https://x.com/PhilSpaceAgency (https://x.com/PhilSpaceAgency)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/philspaceagency/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/philspaceagency/)
“Drawing on Hope” is a podcast by #Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
#DrawingOnHope
19 Mar 2026
S2, Ep 1 - Ceej Tantengco-Malolos On Women Representation in Sports
This Women’s Month, we sit down with Ceej Tantengco-Malolos, founder of Go Hard Girls and a leading advocate for gender equity in Philippine sports.
Today’s episode highlights Ceej’s journey from sports writer and courtside reporter to a passionate champion for women in sports.
Go Hard Girls began as the Philippines’ first show focused on women’s sports and has since evolved into an independent media company, empowering women through award-winning storytelling, community events, workshops, and more.
Come with us as we explore how she is redefining the landscape for women in Philippine sports.
Connect with Go Hard Girls
https://www.gohardgirls.com/ (https://www.gohardgirls.com/)
Follow Go Hard Girls on their social media channels!
https://www.facebook.com/gohardgirlsph/ (https://www.facebook.com/gohardgirlsph/)
https://www.instagram.com/_gohardgirls/ (https://www.instagram.com/_gohardgirls/)
https://www.youtube.com/@gohardgirlsph (https://www.youtube.com/@gohardgirlsph)
“Drawing on Hope” is a podcast by #Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
#DrawingOnHope
4 Sept 2025
Ep 10 - Inez Feria on Rewriting Narratives
Host [Host Name] interviews Inez Feria, founder of NoBox Philippines, as she shares insights on rewriting narratives and fostering compassionate dialogue for societal change.
28 Aug 2025
Ep 9 - Jenica Dizon-Mountford on the Importance of Water Access
Host [Host Name] interviews Jenica Dizon-Mountford of Waves for Water about ensuring clean water access as a human right amidst challenging archipelagic conditions.
19 Aug 2025
Ep 8 - D Villamero On Community Through Reading
Host [Host Name] interviews D Villamero, owner of Lost Books, about fostering community through reading and preserving local culture.
5 Aug 2025
Ep. 7 - Icar Castro and Girlie Lorenzo on Presence as Healthcare
Icar Castro and Girlie Lorenzo, co-founders of Kythe Foundation, discuss their work integrating psychosocial support into the Philippine healthcare system for children with terminal illnesses in an interview.
21 Jul 2025
Elbert Or on The Purpose of Hope
Podcast host Elbert Or discusses the vision behind Drawing on Hope, Pushpin's focus on advocacy clients, and the importance of hope in tackling social issues in this interview episode.
15 May 2025
Ep. 6 - Carl Javier On the Ethics of AI
Listen to Carl Javier, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethicist and Co-Founder of Data and AI Ethics PH, discuss AI in our everyday lives, how recent technological advancements have allowed AI to support and aid professional industries, and the ethical considerations and risks as people are adopting its use all over the world.
Check out Carl's book "Pop Culture & AI" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6F3R5Q6!
Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
8 May 2025
Ep. 5, Part 3/3 - Kiko Miranda on On Finding Hope All Around Us
Kiko Miranda is the Executive Director of Fundacion Climaco, a Zamboanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing public service and good governance through the legacy of former Mayor Cesar Climaco. The third and final episode of this series explores what hope can look like in our everyday lives, what it can mean during this election season, and how we can actively seek what gives us hope.
Learn more about Fundacion Climaco at https://www.facebook.com/fundacionclimaco.
Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
7 May 2025
Ep. 5, Pt. 2/3 - Kiko Miranda on Good Governance and Active Citizenship
Kiko Miranda is the Executive Director of Fundacion Climaco, a Zamboanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing public service and good governance through the legacy of former Mayor Cesar Climaco. This second episode hopes to put a spotlight on how remembering and a shared sense of history keeps leadership accountable, and that good governance can be fully supported by an active citizenship.
Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
5 May 2025
Ep. 5 Pt. 1/3 - Kiko Miranda on a Life of Public Service and Civic Action
Kiko Miranda is the Executive Director of Fundacion Climaco, a Zamboanga-based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing public service and good governance through the legacy of former Mayor Cesar Climaco. In this first episode of the series, he shares the life and work of the late mayor, and what it means to nurture a generation that remembers history to prevent repeating past mistakes. Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
17 Apr 2025
Ep. 4 - Ria Landingin on the Principles of Care
Ria Landingin, Communications Director at Lunas Collective, discusses the organization's mission as a care space for women and individuals of diverse sexualities. She shares how care can empower survivors, how stories can help healing, and what their principles of care are that guide their work. Ria envisions a future where collective care is normalized and highlights practical steps individuals can take to contribute to this vision.
Learn more about Lunas Collective at https://lunascollective.org/
Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
10 Apr 2025
Ep. 3 - Genica Bucao on Feminism and Collective Care
Genica Bucao of Forging Intersectional Feminist Futures talks about the complexities of intersectional feminism, what that term means in general, and how it applies to the Philippines in particular. We also explore the notions of privilege, responsibility, and community care, and how they shape our relationships and interactions with others.
To learn more about FIFF and how your can get involved, e-mail fiff.project@gmail.com (mailto:fiff.project@gmail.com) or read about their work:
Guiding Principles of Intersectionality: https://issuu.com/fiffphilippines/docs/fiff_guiding_principles_of_intersectionality?fr=sZThjMDczNDUwMzQ (https://issuu.com/fiffphilippines/docs/fiff_guiding_principles_of_intersectionality?fr=sZThjMDczNDUwMzQ)
Building a Community of Care for Filipino Human Rights Workers: https://issuu.com/fiffphilippines/docs/dakbalangay_-_a_research_on_collective_care?fr=sMzNlZTczNDUwMzQ (https://issuu.com/fiffphilippines/docs/dakbalangay_-_a_research_on_collective_care?fr=sMzNlZTczNDUwMzQ)
People-to-People Exchange Towards Forging Intersectional Feminist Futures: https://cids.up.edu.ph/download/forging-intersectional-feminist-futures-proceedings/?fbclid=IwAR3KFIWDJlNlSEqL3pjxRueV5SsrxxTzdLeOsNgAfzo8-mazZwuny7BBP6U (https://cids.up.edu.ph/download/forging-intersectional-feminist-futures-proceedings/?fbclid=IwAR3KFIWDJlNlSEqL3pjxRueV5SsrxxTzdLeOsNgAfzo8-mazZwuny7BBP6U)
Proceedings from Research Launch & Culminating Workshop: https://cids.up.edu.ph/proceeding/sailing-the-dakbalangay-fiff-proceedings/ (https://cids.up.edu.ph/proceeding/sailing-the-dakbalangay-fiff-proceedings/)
31 Mar 2025
Ep. 2 - Aella Potestades on Women Leaders and a Gender Equal Future
Aella Potestades is the co-executive director of Angat Bayi, a non-profit that supports and champions women leadership in government. In this thought-provoking episode, she shares the personal experiences that shaped her advocacy, the challenges of achieving true gender equality in a patriarchal society, and the importance of women's participation in decision-making and nation-building.Learn more about Angat Bayi at https://www.angatbayi.com.Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
18 Mar 2025
Ep. 1 - Reese Fernandez-Ruiz on Kindness and a World Without Poverty
Reese Fernandez Ruiz, social entrepreneur and founder of Rags to Riches, shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in sustainable fashion. She discusses the importance of opening doors for others, the role of faith and action in overcoming failure, and her vision for a world without poverty.
Drawing on Hope is a podcast by Pushpin, a design agency that uses drawings and stories for social change. In each episode, we speak with inspiring leaders across Southeast Asia and beyond. From grassroots advocates to innovative social entrepreneurs, we explore their journeys, the causes they champion, and the change they’re building — one step at a time. In doing so, we hope to paint a collective picture of better tomorrows for all.
Subscribe now and become part of the movement for hope and transformation!
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D Villamero
Icar Castro
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