https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-s-your-layon--6700852enPersonal JournalsCopyright Carmenhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/346cbd1840b31909e96a01ef99cac502.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-s-your-layon--6700852Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:25:40 +0000CarmenCarmenfeeds@spreaker.comWhat’s your LAYON? is a podcast about purpose, turning points & the beautiful mess of starting again. Hosted by Carmen Licopit, founder of LAYON, each episode holds space for everyday people with extraordinary stories of courage, clarity & change....cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-urgency-to-abundance-kat-jardenil-on-yoga-grief-starting-again--68837129

moving from urgency to an abundance mindset

the daily rituals that actually stick (and why Vipassana changed her)

patterns in love, therapy as a game changer, and choosing to “turn left”

grief, grounding, and why community needs active watering

If you’re in the in-between, practical vs purposeful, this one’s a gentle nudge to build both.]]>edfb2ae2-80be-4bd3-8214-aacda3ea4990Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000CarmenIn this conversation with my friend Kat Jardenil, we talk about keeping the 9-to-5 that pays the bills and building the work that lights you up. Kat moved countries, shifted from corporate into IT, and, slowly, grew a life centered on yoga,...

moving from urgency to an abundance mindset

the daily rituals that actually stick (and why Vipassana changed her)

patterns in love, therapy as a game changer, and choosing to “turn left”

grief, grounding, and why community needs active watering

If you’re in the in-between, practical vs purposeful, this one’s a gentle nudge to build both.]]>1576clean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robbie-danger-webb-becoming-the-person-you-once-thought-you-couldn-t-be--68646311fd88f2ae-94f9-4e8e-8349-480db93377c2Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0000CarmenRobbie Danger Webb never saw themself as an outdoor kid. They grew up being told the world was dangerous. Today, they're attempting a Guinness World Record as the first openly transgender person to circumnavigate the world by bicycle.In this...1936clean110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plain-language-and-real-access-with-jess-mathew-plain-language-matters--68319814

how plain language is connected to access and justice

building a movement inside (and outside) government

finding purpose in work that supports others

and letting our LAYON, our intention, evolve with us through each season

A gentle and grounded conversation about communication, belonging, and service.What’s Your LAYON? explores purpose and intention. If this episode helped, follow the show and share it with a friend. Links and resources in the show notes.https://www.plainlanguagematters.org/]]>dbeebaa3-6856-4815-83d4-26bebd0401cfTue, 28 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000CarmenThis episode is about something we use every day but don’t always think about -- the way we communicate.Jess co-founded Plain Language Matters, a communications agency built on a simple but powerful belief: everyone has the right to understand...

how plain language is connected to access and justice

building a movement inside (and outside) government

finding purpose in work that supports others

and letting our LAYON, our intention, evolve with us through each season

A gentle and grounded conversation about communication, belonging, and service.What’s Your LAYON? explores purpose and intention. If this episode helped, follow the show and share it with a friend. Links and resources in the show notes.https://www.plainlanguagematters.org/]]>1808clean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hyper-focus-startups-and-the-thrill-of-adventure-with-kieran-thorpe--67930002#whatsyourlayon]]>52b55f10-1d36-4868-8960-dc9d4b760252Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:32:41 +0000CarmenLecturer, startup founder, tribunal chair, and ex-firefighter, Kieran Thorpe lives by one rule: adventure is the through-line. In this episode, he shares how an adult ADHD diagnosis reframed his hyper-focus as a superpower, the fuel behind his...#whatsyourlayon]]>1770clean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/janeca-gross-on-migration-motherhood-and-creating-new-paths--67830011- The quiet chaos of a “typical day” for a working mom
- How community work became her way of forging new paths
- Representation, resilience, and what it means to lead with purpose
- Her layon: to uplift, empower, and pass on what she’s learnedIf you’ve ever felt in-between, unseen, or quietly determined to do more, this is for you.🎧 Listen now.
🛻 Featuring jeepneys, law school, and the courage to start something new.
]]>4d699d52-f900-4280-b9d8-7cde4cb00378Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000CarmenWhat does purpose look like when you’re raising kids, navigating public service, and trying to create something that’s never existed before?In this episode, Janeca Gross shares her story of migration, motherhood, and carving out new paths for herself,...- The quiet chaos of a “typical day” for a working mom
- How community work became her way of forging new paths
- Representation, resilience, and what it means to lead with purpose
- Her layon: to uplift, empower, and pass on what she’s learnedIf you’ve ever felt in-between, unseen, or quietly determined to do more, this is for you.🎧 Listen now.
🛻 Featuring jeepneys, law school, and the courage to start something new.
]]>1251clean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carlo-vergara-the-road-to-zsazsa-zaturnnah-beyond--677439526dfeff67-6677-4240-a57e-9d614e17497fSat, 13 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000CarmenCarlo Vergara,illustrator, playwright, teacher, and creator of the iconic queer superheroine Zsazsa Zaturnnah, joins Carmen Licopit for a candid conversation about creativity, mental health, and purpose.Carlo opens up about being a late bloomer, the...2295clean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paolo-paculan-aka-serpao-rewriting-filipino-classics-rediscovering-joy--67654657#whatsyourlayon]]>ba276cd8-9a06-49a9-a628-cda06d220ff3Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:28:04 +0000CarmenTo many, he is “SerPao”, educator, writer, and advocate for Filipino literature. But to me, Paolo Paculan is also a classmate, carpoolmate, and friend from way back. In this episode, we reconnect not just to catch up, but to rediscover the layon, the...#whatsyourlayon]]>2349clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-circle-from-burnout-to-purpose-with-jeb-favis--67561914

Navigating family separation as a teen and finding resilience

Living a “double life” in sales and ministry

The burnout and car accident that became his wake-up call

How he discovered that purpose isn’t always about leading — sometimes it’s about walking side by side

This is a story of detours, discernment, and discovering your layon in the most unexpected places.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#whatsyourlayon]]>a5495ee0-91b6-4031-ae88-2c601c8776e4Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:35:00 +0000CarmenFrom student to guest — Jeb Favis shares his journey from burnout in sales to purpose in youth ministry, and why finding your layon isn’t always a straight path.25 years ago, Jeb Favis was my student. Today, he’s a Youth Ministry Coordinator in...

Navigating family separation as a teen and finding resilience

Living a “double life” in sales and ministry

The burnout and car accident that became his wake-up call

How he discovered that purpose isn’t always about leading — sometimes it’s about walking side by side

This is a story of detours, discernment, and discovering your layon in the most unexpected places.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#whatsyourlayon]]>1520clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-doodles-to-global-collectors-artist-cherie-altea-on-resilience-joy-and-finding-her-layon--67487313#WhatsYourLayon]]>2d9a88cf-6d67-4be3-ad9f-721b4ab13637Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +0000CarmenIn this episode of What’s Your LAYON?, Carmen sits down with her childhood friend, Cherie Altea, also known as Jar of Salt, an independent artist, storyteller, and five-year breast cancer survivor.Cherie shares her journey from childhood doodles to...#WhatsYourLayon]]>3189clean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-saying-it-out-loud-monica-maralit-on-purpose-action--673894056f67c5b0-a8aa-4884-8963-8f526f63176eSat, 16 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000CarmenShe’s the COO of a global company. She’s the founder of the Victoria Heartstrong Organization, funding the education of underprivileged girls. And she’s the author of Becoming Sheroes, a book co-written with 14 Filipina leaders.Most people would pick...3641clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-pause-to-purpose-my-layon-story--67335669]]>a5986fbb-b627-4ce4-96da-328da76c218cMon, 11 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0000CarmenIn this first episode of What’s Your Layon?, host Carmen Licopit shares her personal story of finding purpose, direction, and intention after a career transition. “Layon” is a Filipino word that means purpose — and it’s the heart of this...]]>270clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailer-what-s-your-layon--672291858bcd9842-f89c-42bd-af64-8d6bce14844fSat, 26 Jul 2025 10:51:27 +0000CarmenWelcome to What’s Your LAYON? — the podcast about purpose, pivots, and the beautiful mess of starting again.In this short trailer, host Carmen Licopit shares what “layon” means, what sparked this podcast, and what to expect in Season 1 — real stories...77clean11trailer