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Led by national athlete Cam Rodriguez, leadership coach Kitty Dulay-Ferreria, and Go Hard Girls founder Ceej Tantengco-Malolos, the GHG community met up at Game Plan 2025 —a powerful afternoon for women to reconnect with their goals, and chart their path forward with purpose.
In this episode, you’ll hear key insights from the talks to help you plan a year filled with purpose and growth!
This episode is made possible by Coca-Cola Philippines, which believes that empowering women and fostering diversity are key to creating a future where everyone can thrive, free from bias and inequality.
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While climbing in the Philippines has been around since the 1980s, the sport has only really exploded in popularity in the last decade. Few climbers have explored the sport with as much depth and breadth as Joanne “Jo” Ala, a national athlete and environmental lawyer. Guest correspondent Mayelle Nisperos shares Jo’s ascent to the 2024 Women’s Bouldering Championship, and finding joy in one’s process.
This episode is made possible through the Go Hard Girls Grants, which empowers creators to tell the stories of Filipina athletes. The Go Hard Girls Grants are supported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development and Women in News & Sports (WINS).
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Let’s wrap up 2024 with some highlights from the year in sports, and inspiring words from Filipina athletes who taught us about determination, resilience and community. Revisit the journeys of Cam Rodriguez, Joanne Ala, Marga Jimenez, Adeline Dumapong, Ellie Haenel, Kim Mangrobang, and Kaila Napolis as they broke barriers and achieved greatness on their own terms. Their stories remind us of the courage it takes to keep going hard.
We’ll be back next year with more inspiring stories, so stay tuned!
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Jiu-jitsu champion Kaila Napolis has learned to stay calm under pressure, strategize in challenging situations, and find strength in a supportive community. In this bonus episode, Kaila shares how these lessons from jiu-jitsu have helped her overcome obstacles and thrive both on and off the mat.
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Being the first openly trans athlete in PH football is uncharted territory — equal parts heartbreak and hope, challenge and courage. While her journey has been far from easy, Ellie Haenel inspires with her passion and perseverance. In this episode, guest correspondent Lui Morales shares how football saved Ellie’s life, and how she continues to break barriers on and off the pitch.
This episode is made possible through the Go Hard Girls Grants, which empowers creators to tell the stories of Filipina athletes. The Go Hard Girls Grants are supported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development and Women in News & Sports (WINS).
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Annie Ramirez has been called one of the "golden girls" of jiu-jitsu in the Philippines. But behind her medals is a story of overcoming anxiety, fighting through a pandemic, and discovering her purpose in coaching deaf athletes. Guest correspondent Philip Matel tells her story.
This episode is made possible through the Go Hard Girls Grants, which empowers creators to tell the stories of Filipina athletes. The Go Hard Girls Grants are supported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development and Women in News & Sports (WINS).
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From being the only woman training in a garage to bringing home multiple gold medals for the Philippines, Kaila Napolis, black belt at Checkmat Manila shares her jiu-jitsu journey and how it shaped her into who she is today. Listen to her story in this special episode with guest correspondent, Marga Jimenez.
This episode is made possible through the Go Hard Girls Grants, which empowers creators to tell the stories of Filipina athletes. The Go Hard Girls Grants are supported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development and Women in News & Sports (WINS).
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What does it take to dethrone a 7-time champion? The same grit that takes a player from a career-threatening injury to becoming UAAP Finals MVP. Get to know Tantoy Ferrer of the UST Growling Tigresses in this special episode with guest correspondent Melissa Newsome.
This episode is made possible through the Go Hard Girls Grants, which empowers creators to tell the stories of Filipina athletes. The Go Hard Girls Grants are supported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development and Women in News & Sports (WINS).
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Introducing the Go Hard Girls Grants — because uplifting women's sports means growing the space for more storytellers to make a difference. Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos shares our new initiative for women’s sports, and you’ll also get to hear a sneak peek of our first grantee’s story!
The Go Hard Girls Grants are made possible with the support of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Development, the Women in News and Sports initiative, and PumaPodcast.
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Marga Jimenez helped the DLSU Lady Archers break the longest winning streak in Philippine basketball, but she never let the sport get in the way of graduating with honors — all thanks to her determination, a competitive streak, and a strong support system.
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