{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b54337d7f65bb045d815e0/67caa15b8c2cf351b18ee052?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"“Mukha Akong Pera!”: Money Mindset, Side Hustles, and Bold Life Moves with Prexel Parnacio | OTR Ep. 3","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67b54337d7f65bb045d815e0/1741332459009-9d53acf2-3477-4a31-b663-7cc3261b40b2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Seriously, how do you introduce yourself as \"Mukha Akong Pera\" without being judged? Well, that’s exactly what Prexel Parnacio did—an electronics engineer turned financial coach and founder of Millionaire in Progress!</p><p>In this episode,&nbsp;she shares with Gia Santos the unexpected plot twists in her career: mula sa pag-iisip na maging doctor, to becoming an engineer, tapos biglang na-in love sa psychology (pero hindi nag-shift), hanggang sa corporate cybersecurity life… only to find out na <strong>financial coaching</strong> pala ang kanyang <em>ikigai</em>! 😱</p><p>But wait—how did she know it was time to leave her 9-to-5 job and go full-time on her passion? Ano yung mga hard-hitting money lessons na <em>hindi tinuturo sa school</em> pero dapat nating malaman? And how did books (plus some flirty moves using them 🤭) help in her journey?</p><p>🔥<strong>Prexel’s Bold Money Moves and Life-Changing Plot Twists</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🎓 From ECE to Business Owner! – A plot twist into finance, proving that your degree doesn’t define your destiny.</p><p>🛍 Turning decluttering into an unexpected business—proof that side hustles start anywhere!</p><p>🌟 \"Money Gives You Options\" – A mindset shift from simply saving to actually making money work for you.</p><p>🚀 How saying yes to random invites (even in the office lunchroom) led to life-changing opportunities.</p><p>📚 How one 290-peso book literally changed her life, leading her to financial freedom.</p><p>📖 Reko-Reko for Landi! – Books aren’t just for learning; they’re also for flirting. (Yes, sending a book recommendation led to love!).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>All that and more off-the-record stories, only in this episode! 🎧🔥</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>📚 Books mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;</p><p>- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey</p><p>- Essentialism by Greg McKeown</p><p>- 8 Secrets of the Truly Rich\" by Bo Sanchez&nbsp;</p><p>- The Baguio We Know</p><p>- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 Let’s keep the kwentuhan going! Follow for more stories on life’s twists, ikigai, and new chapters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00:28 – Prexel's signature catchphrase</p><p>00:02:19 – Early career aspirations and education journey</p><p>00:11:06 – Life after graduation</p><p>00:16:05 – Discovering financial literacy, self-development, and mentorship</p><p>00:24:00 – Founding \"Millionaire in Progress\" and growing a financial coaching brand</p><p>00:28:45 – Challenges in discussing money in Philippine culture</p><p>00:35:23 – Transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, resigning from corporate job</p><p>00:40:35 – Books that influenced Prexel’s financial journey</p><p>00:45:20 – Love story anecdote related to books</p><p>00:48:05 – Final words, advice for listeners, and where to find Prexel online</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Gia Santos"}