30: Imelda Dagus, Founder of Dennis Coffee Garden and Award Winning Entrepreneur - It is time for women to step up, rise and lead! Our voices need to be heard and we need to support each other in creating change in the world!

<p><br><strong>FWEP00030 Imelda Dagus</strong></p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we have our very special guest her name is Imelda Dagus. She is the Founder of Dennis Coffee Garden and an awardee of inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs in 2017 and Outstanding ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs in 2018.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>How podcast change Imelda’s life</strong></p><p>Touching people through your story is a great pleasure you may have in life. Being an inspiration to someone you didn’t know means more. </p><p> </p><p>(00:58-1:50) The podcast impacted my life instantly. I truly agree that a podcast is not only about building online presence but most importantly online credibility. I realized that my message impacted more people that I never thought it could. I even have a friend in high school who commented on my post that I am her idol. This is coming from a lady whom I have never been communicating with for the past 30 years. My son appreciated my efforts to launch a podcast and touch people and he told me that he cried with joy. That is something I never thought that would happen. </p><p> </p><p>(2:06-2:42) One friend also mentioned that what I am doing is a big thing for my generation and some friends are now showing interest in buying my book. On the first day I attended the workshop I actually told Genecia that I wanted to write a book so she offered that I can do a podcast instead. Because it is faster to reach more people and the voice is more powerful than a book. To which I agreed.</p><p> </p><p>(3:04-3:34) But when I realized that I can actually earn more the moment I have built my reputation online, by showing up and having my voice heard people will come to know who I am and what I stand for and people will support me, more people will come to my coffee shop, more people will patronize my book, more people would like to invest with me because they can see how authentic I am. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The importance of support</strong></p><p>You should have someone who are there to su