WELCOME TO THE NOW is where triumph meets challenge at the pinnacle of success. Hosted by Erwin Benedict Valencia, this podcast unravels the journeys of athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who’ve risen, fallen, pivoted, and begun again. Through raw stories of resilience, we uncover the power of presence, gratitude, and the communities that sustain transformation. Because success without connection is empty—and thriving in the NOW means rising together.
WELCOME TO THE NOW
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WELCOME TO THE NOW is where triumph meets challenge at the pinnacle of success. Hosted by Erwin Benedict Valencia, this podcast unravels the journeys of athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who’ve risen, fallen, pivoted, and begun again. Through raw stories of resilience, we uncover the power of presence, gratitude, and the communities that sustain transformation. Because success without connection is empty—and thriving in the NOW means rising together.
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December 17, 2025
9. Why Women Are the Most Powerful Creatures with Dr. Rasha Sulman
<p>Women were never meant to be “stronger.”<br>They were always <strong>powerful</strong>.</p><p>In this episode of Welcome to the Now, I sit down with <strong>Dr. Rasha Sulman</strong> to break the myths around feminine strength, burnout, and success — and to tell the truth about why women carry more than they’re ever acknowledged for.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why women’s power isn’t hustle — it’s wisdom, intuition, and resilience</p></li><li><p>How burnout hits women differently (and why most systems ignore it)</p></li><li><p>What happens when women stop apologizing for rest, emotion, and boundaries</p></li><li><p>Why honoring cycles changes everything</p></li></ul><p>This conversation isn’t trendy.<br>It’s necessary.</p><p>- Comment if this hit home<br>- Share this with a woman who needs the reminder</p><p><strong>When women are supported, everything changes.</strong></p>
December 3, 2025
8. You Just Need To Start with Chezka Gonzales
<p>What does it look like to take off, literally and figuratively, when the rules don’t fit your vision?</p><p>In this episode of Welcome to the Now, I sit down with <strong>Chezka Gonzales</strong> — Airbus A320 pilot, global entrepreneur, single mom, and founder of the Philippines’ premier blockchain conference and founding partner of Michael Cinco Auto Artistry. From Manila to Dubai and beyond, Chezka’s journey is proof that the only thing holding you back is the decision to begin.</p><p><strong>What you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Her leap from the cockpit to the blockchain space and creative design world — and how she navigated industries that weren’t built for women.</p></li><li><p>Real talk about motherhood, hustle, and how to sustain high performance without losing your soul.</p></li><li><p>Why “just starting” can be more powerful than “having it all figured out.”</p></li><li><p>How presence, faith, and grit helped her build multiple empires — while staying grounded and aligned with her truth.</p></li></ul><p>Whether you’ve been stuck in analysis paralysis, doubting your timing, or waiting for the “perfect moment” — this episode is your wake‑up call:</p><p><strong>You don’t need permission. You just need to start.</strong></p><p>So...</p><p>Take A Breath. You've Arrived. Welcome To The NOW.</p>
November 19, 2025
7. You Are Exactly Where You Need To Be with Chantel Elloway
<p><strong>What does life feel like when alignment finally meets courage?</strong><br>In this episode of Welcome to the Now, Chantel Elloway—entrepreneur, investor, media strategist, and one of the Middle East’s most influential voices—shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind her journey.</p><p>From reinvention to resilience, from heartbreak to purpose, Chantel opens up about the moments that shaped her, the inner work that changed her, and the power of choosing yourself even when the world expects you to be someone else.</p><p>This episode is a reminder that your path is unfolding exactly as it should… even if it doesn’t always feel like it.</p><p>• Why alignment is the foundation of power, peace, and love• Letting go of identities that no longer fit• Reinvention as a courageous act of self-leadership• What success looks like when you stop abandoning yourself• How to listen to the version of you that’s becoming</p><p>Take a breath.<br>You’ve arrived.<br>Welcome to the NOW.</p>
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