{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886/69cd1ed37d4a54c657c61bb3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The REAL Reason Most Filipinos Stay In Careers They Hate","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886/1775050304262-a1667a70-2082-4b49-b0ad-90da981f478a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, @chieflim shares his story from working in advertising for nearly a decade, to chasing a creative path in stand-up comedy and eventually creating the Walang Edit-Edit Podcast. It’s a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to pursue creative work.. and why the most meaningful paths are often the most uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes deeper into the unseen side of creativity.. the discipline behind comedy, the years it takes to master one joke, and the uncomfortable process of putting your work out there without perfection. We also talk about identity, career shifts, and why the validation we seek from others can quietly shape the life we choose to live.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>- The real story behind “Walang Edit-Edit Podcast”</p><p>- Why raw and unfiltered content is what people actually connect with</p><p>- The hidden discipline behind stand-up comedy</p><p>- Why creative careers are built on risk, not certainty</p><p>- The truth about validation and why it drives most creators</p><p>- What it really takes to leave a stable career and start over</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck between staying safe and chasing what you really want.. this episode will make you rethink the path you’re on.</p><p><br></p><p>Credit: @chieflim x @smalltalkpodcasts</p><p><br></p><p>Join our community: SmallTalk After Hours</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18L65QkBY2/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Leland Lim:</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LelandLimComedy</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chieflim/</p><p>Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lelandlim</p><p>Ticket link to his shows: comedymanila.ph/team/leland-lim/</p>","author_name":"Alec Cuenca and The Pod Network"}