Pagbabahagi
- A Give to Gain MicroSkills Offering -
One Contribution. Collective Impact.
This International Women’s Month, we are moving beyond traditional networking to build a marketplace of wisdom. We invite you to Pagbabahagi, an afternoon dedicated to the power of shared knowledge.
The philosophy is simple: Give to Gain. We believe that every person carries a "MicroSkill"—a specific piece of expertise, a life hack, or a professional insight—that could be the missing puzzle piece for someone else. By contributing just one skill, you gain access to a collective wealth of community brilliance.
Whether it’s a tip on navigating career pivots, a lesson in digital storytelling, or a strategy for work-life harmony, your contribution fuels our collective impact.
When: March 28 | 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Community Room 2, Stanley Milner Library
The Experience: High-speed MicroSkill learnings, collaborative "Wisdom Walls," and intentional networking designed to leave you more capable than when you arrived.
Free and open to the public.
A project of Edmonton Philippine International Centre and Belong Inclusivity.
Our Speakers:
Turning Individual Contributions into Collective Impact
Our speakers for Pagbabahagi aren't just experts; they are community builders rooted in the spirit of Bayanihan (communal helping). We have curated a powerhouse lineup of leadership coaches, global strategists, and mindfulness practitioners—each bringing a specific MicroSkill to our collective marketplace of wisdom.
Whether they are sharing a 2-minute "Give to Gain" story on our panel or leading a 30-minute deep dive into AI, self-advocacy, networking with purpose, or mindful creativity, our speakers are here to ensure you walk away with more than just inspiration. They are here to provide the tangible tools you need to adapt, build, and lead in the new economy.
Rhoda Lalog
Founder, Urban Consciousness
Topic Title: Authentic Self-Advocacy:Speaking with clarity and confidence in the moments that matter
A leadership coach, facilitator and mentor with over 20 years of experience working with leaders, professionals, and community builders navigating complexity, responsibility and change. Her work is shaped by lived experience within immigrant and intergenerational systems, as well as extensive leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, and community contexts.
Rhoda also maintains a separate psychotherapy practice, which is distinct from the coaching and leadership development services offered through Urban Consciousness. Urban Consciousness exists to support leaders in developing clarity, internal capacity, and sustainable ways of leading - without self-erasure or burnout.
Chris Javier
Founder & CEO of Embarkist
Topic Title: AI Power Tools: Your Career Advantage
Chris Javier is a founder and strategist with over a decade of experience supporting globally recognized organizations including Marvel, MLSE, NBA TV, HGTV, Walmart, BioSteel, and Beyond Meat. His work focuses on building clear, resilient systems at the intersection of creativity, technology, and execution.
Today, Chris' work centres on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the New Economy - expanding access to opportunity, reducing barriers to creation, and helping individuals adapt, build, and lead in a rapidly changing world.
Nicole Rodriguez, MSc
Dr. Kleinberg Fernandez, PhD
Founders, Curious Brews
Topic Title: Your Career Community: Practical Guide to Networking with Purpose
This 30-minute talk offers a practical, approachable guide to building a strong professional network without the awkwardness or overwhelm. This talk focuses on networking as an act of community-building. Participants will learn where and how to find meaningful networking opportunities, how to ask thoughtful questions that open doors and advance their careers, and simple strategies for maintaining authentic professional relationships over time. This talk offers realistic, low-pressure strategies that can be applied immediately.
This talk is offered by Nicole Rodriguez, MSc and Dr. Kleinberg Fernandez, PhD. Both are founders of Curious Brews, a community that brings experts and storytellers present science lectures in Edmonton bars.
Nicole is a former Career Advisor and Research Analyst at the provincial Government. She now works as a fundraising officer at a university, building partnerships with individual and company stakeholders.
Kleinberg is a graduate of a PhD in Chemistry. He is a science communicator, who has presented research in both national and international audiences.
Ting Elger
Registered Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher
Topic Title: Mindfulness Creativity with Ting
Introducing Ting Elger, a passionate practitioner dedicated to holistic well-being. Inspired by her love for dance and movement, Ting found solace in yoga, which became her safe space for self-expression and inner peace. Certified as a Trauma-Informed Yoga teacher and committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Ting believes in the transformative power of yoga for all individuals.
Self-care for Ting involves yoga, walks, reading, painting, and people-watching. Grateful for her yoga practice, Ting advocates for self-love and aims to empower others on their own wellness journeys. Join Ting in embracing authenticity, holistic healing, and the power of self-love.
Honoured to be chosen by Yoga Alliance among hundreds in 35 countries as a TFE “Teaching For Equity” grant recipient. Also a proud recipient of Trauma Informed YTT Scholarship 2022 by Exhale To Inhale Org based in NY USA.
Class Description:
A gentle, heart-centered experience that weaves together mindful creativity and self-love. We begin with a short meditation to settle the nervous system, followed by slow, accessible yoga movements that invite ease, choice, and body awareness. Journaling prompts offer space for creative expression and compassionate self-reflection, helping participants connect with their inner voice. We close with a soothing taste of a Tibetan singing bowl sound bath, allowing vibration and sound to support deep relaxation and integration.
THE "GIVE" BEHIND THE "GAIN"
Behind every MicroSkill shared and every connection made is a supporter who believed in the vision of Pagbabahagi. We proudly feature the organizations and individuals whose contributions have turned this marketplace of wisdom into a reality.
RHODA LALOG THERAPY
rhodalalogtherapy.com
