The Ovfabpinays
The Ovfabpinays
Donna Avellana Künzler
Every month, Donna Avellana Künzler features a Filipina based abroad who is an embodiment of an Overseas Fabulous Pinay- confident, sophisticated, responsible and proud to be Filipino. Occassionally, a podcast version of the author’s blog posts (from ovfabpinay.com) will also be published.
Clar
This month’s episode of The Ovfabpinays features New York based writer, director and cinematographer, Clarissa de los Reyes.  Clarissa's films have  screened at various film festivals including Palm Springs International, Busan, Fribourg and more.  Her short film “Johnny Loves Dolores” is the recipient of several awards, including a Grand Jury Prize at the San Diego Asian Film Festival where it competed alongside feature films. Tune in as we talk about what inspired Clarissa to be a filmmaker, why she chose New York to be her base, how she advocates for women and the pros and cons of being a Filipina immigrant in the film industry, and her advice to aspiring Filipina filmmakers who want to establish themselves abroad.
Jun 7, 2020
50 min
Ovfabpinay Tips: Connect
Listen to the recording of the first Ovfabpinay tips episode to learn about the benefits of connecting and on how to actually find and make connections. You will definitely want to start engaging with people to better prepare for your big move after listening!
May 27, 2020
21 min
Lily
What’s it like to move to countries where English is not the main language? How do you grow your network and get projects as a Filipina English writer in such countries? Tune in as we address these questions and how Ovfabpinay Lily C. Fen, a writer, editor and moderator based in Switzerland managed to transition “from stage to page.”
May 2, 2020
36 min
Demee
Listen to the latest episode of The Ovfabpinays featuring Demee Koch, Founder/CEO of De Moi Switzerland and Global FWN 100 Most Influential Filipina in the World 2019 Awardee. Demee talked about her overseas journey, how she set up her business as a foreigner, what a socially responsible business means, the importance of self love, and also some tips for working moms with kids who are currently at home during the lockdown.
Apr 24, 2020
40 min
The 7 Rules Of Work
If you find yourself working from home for the first time together with your housemates, tune in to learn about the 7 rules of work when working from home in a shared work space. They might just help you maintain harmony in your home and keep your sanity!
Apr 7, 2020
6 min
Beat the lockdown cabin fever!
Getting tired of binging shows or simply bored? Stay home and tune in as there are many other productive things that you can do! This is the podcast version of the blogpost, “10 Things You Can Do To Beat The Lockdown Cabin Fever” published in ovfabpinay.com. Let’s flatten the curve!
Apr 1, 2020
8 min
Ann Michelle
Pilot episode with Ovfabpinay Ann Michelle Mondragon, the young and driven lady based in Zurich, Switzerland and a recipient of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women™️ (FWN100) Emerging Leader award in 2018. Tune in and listen to our conversation as Ann Michelle tells us how she came to live overseas, what an Overseas Fabulous Pinay is in her own words, and how she tackles the demands of being a global executive without compromising her well-being.
Mar 22, 2020
39 min
The Ovfabpinays Podcast (trailer)
Official trailer of The Ovfabpinays podcast hosted by Donna Avellana Künzler. The monthly podcast features an Overseas Fabulous Pinay.
Mar 18, 2020
17 sec