EPISODE 104
Gabe Mercado is the founder of Vivistop Baguio, a creativity accelerator for kids. It’s part of a global network called Vivita. Gabe has gone through many transitions in his work life and this is what makes him great at what he does now–someone who champions creativity and innovation in the Philippines. I thought you might find it interesting to hear how he straddles the worlds of innovation and education, and learn about one of the coolest organization that exists today.
About the host:
Danella cut her professional teeth in hospitality and customer service at Walt Disney World and the Four Seasons. She had extensive exposure to various cultures with her traveling global media sales and journalism job. In the Philippines, she has co-founded four ventures: Full Suite, SPARQ, Homegrown Media, co.lab, all of which have promoted business and entrepreneurship, as well as community-building.
She recently completed the Inner MBA, a certificate program designed to bring more purpose and meaning into the work that we do.
In constant pursuit of balance and self-development, she applies the practices of yoga in her daily life. Her move to a beach side town in 2020 revived her, and learning to surf reignited her determination to keep improving.
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