May Buendia Palabrica is a mom of 3 based in the Philippines with 15 years of experience in human resources. Currently, she serves as the Assistant Vice President of HR Relationship Management at Citibank. May’s career journey is unique, taking an unconventional path that included stepping away from her corporate career after 8 years to pursue her passion for entrepreneurship. She successfully runs her own kids' gown business, even designing for high-profile clients in the Philippines. However, the pandemic posed a challenge for her business, prompting her return to the corporate world in 2020. Today, May is also a coach for moms who are re-entering the workforce, helping them navigate career transitions while balancing family responsibilities. In 2023, she was recognized as one of the top 20 Filipinos on LinkedIn for her impactful content and professional contributions.
In this episode, May and I discuss:
🌟 How she made bold career pivots from corporate to entrepreneurship and back.
🌟 Advice for those pursuing a non-linear career path
🌟 What the Philippine work environment for moms looks like and how it’s changing.
🌟 How she built her personal brand and used LinkedIn to grow professionally.
🌟 The LinkedIn strategies can boost your profile and create engaging content.
Connect with May on:
👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maypalabrica/
👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/may_palabrica/
👋 Website: https://linktr.ee/maypalabrica
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Chapters
00:51 Welcome to Make It Work
00:57 Hello May Buendia Palabric
02:31 May's Return to Corporate
04:54 Challenges During the Pandemic
05:52 Support Systems and Resilience
06:47 Navigating Career Pivots
09:01 Balancing Family and Career
11:00 Advice for Working Mothers
12:34 The Philippine Work Environment for Moms
14:47 Coaching and Career Guidance
19:43 Building a Personal Brand
23:37 LinkedIn Strategies and Content Creation
29:14 LinkedIn Strategies and Content Creation
30:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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