Co-Lab

This , we’re featuring last week’s hands-on training with our partner, Surge Freelancing Marketplace! We had a fantastic time with face-to-face sessions led by Coach Rina, who has thrived in the freelancing world.

From its success in Davao to its new location in Surge Training Center - QC South Surge Marketplace - South Luzon continues to empower the freelancing community with courses designed to help you land your first global client. They also offer free training and workshops to give you a glimpse into freelancing. Check them out.

If you’d like to wait for paid courses or upcoming free workshops coming soon at Co-Lab, DM us, and we’ll add you to the waitlist to secure your spot!

Love,
Your friends from Co-Lab 💛

We're all in this together, supporting, inspiring, and growing as a community—and we’re just getting started, planting seeds for the future! Our first focus is on creating a supportive space for freelancers here in Cavite. If you're interested in joining this community or exploring a freelance career, DM us, and we’ll help you out!

Love,
Your friends from Co-Lab 💛

To our friends here at Co-Lab, we are paving the way for some upgrades to accommodate a partner and arrange a couple of workshops coming your way. Watch this space for announcements, community meet-ups, online and F2F workshops, and the start of a beautiful journey ahead with Surge Marketplace - South Luzon. 💛

"As cliché as it may sound, "𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚" resonates deeply with me. My journey in corporate life has been about discovering the freedom to enjoy a career that benefits not just me but also those around me. It increasingly feels like life and work are merging, and here’s why:

📌The long hours I invest now are an investment in future free time.
📌My relentless pursuit of learning nurtures skills that will lead to greater opportunities ahead.
📌Each challenge I encounter guides me toward my true path.
📌Commuting across the metro—thanks to Angkas 🏍🤣—feels worthwhile as I bring opportunities to places that need them.
📌Journeying with Surge Freelancing Marketplace , from bringing face-to-face training in Davao to Surge Training Center - QC South and soon in Rosario, Cavite, has been incredible.
📌Together, we’re forging opportunities for women, the underprivileged, working students, career shifters, and so many others.

I am grateful for the strangers who have become friends, recognizing our shared potential and PASSION FOR SERVICE as we open doors in our communities this coming November. This would not have happened if we had not met during the Cavite Freelancers Meet-Up at Co-Lab. Special thanks to Kathy Cabradilla, for believing in me. I look forward to building a supportive community in Rosario, Cavite, to create flexible freelancing options that allow us all to thrive."

Would you like us to host another meet-up and free workshop and see how this community can help you shift and start your freelancing journey? DM us or comment, and we will arrange another exclusive meet-up as a preview before our doors open this November for face-to-face training opportunities.

Love,
Your friends from Co-Lab

In the photo: Coach Sarah (left) and Coach Rina (right), while I train and gain firsthand experience of the MVA Masterclass course.

We had an amazing time connecting with students last Monday as our Founder returned to her alma mater, Atheneum School I am, I can, to share her career journey.

"My alma mater will always be a big part of who I am today. As I continue to grow and evolve, it shaped how I embrace personal growth, build lasting friendships, and foster the same sense of community we’re creating here at Co-Lab."– Diane, Founder of Co-Lab

Onwards and upwards, we continue to find ways to make lifelong learning and personal growth accessible for individuals and leaders shaping our community. We can’t wait to make more wonders as we journey ahead. Let’s go, Caviteños!

P.S. This wouldn’t have been possible without the faith of a wonderful mentor, Ms. Diana Adda. We are deeply grateful to her for giving us the opportunity to connect and attempt to inspire the young people of today.

✍️ Love, your friends at Co-Lab

#Wake-up #September has ended #snippets from #September30 #pathways to #purpose

Community Feature: The 2nd Leg of Every-Think Elle's Webinar is happening TONIGHT, at 8pm. Sign-up to join!

Like and follow their page for Tax Tips and know-how and gain valuable knowledge for your business.

As part of our mission to support our community, we are partnering with SMEs that are dedicated to helping each other succeed.

One of our notable partners is Elle Pastor, co-founder of Every-Think Elle's. She is offering a free webinar aimed at helping Online Sellers establish themselves as legitimate and credible in the marketplace. In this session, Elle will walk you through the process of filing your taxes, ensuring you’re equipped for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your business practices!🌟

🔗 Sign up here or DM us to learn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iI5DJ-pSKdtbGGw1qmXnPa4FVTPFhndZGFGa0y4vauk/edit

Love, your friends at Co-Lab! 💛

Did you know there's a big difference between nose breathing and mouth breathing? When we're calm, nose breathing feels natural, but under stress, we often switch to mouth breathing – and that's not ideal! We were surprised to find this out from Oxygen Advantage. How about you?

Sign up and join us this Saturday, September 28, at 7 PM, as Coach Brian of 963 Fitness, a certified Oxygen Advantage functional breathwork instructor, guides us through an insightful session on the power of our breath.

Here’s the series of events we prepared for you. Sign up your interest below or DM us to learn more:
🔗https://forms.gle/bbya4WxngxuZbhvn7

Breathwork 101: A foundational and introductory session to harness the power of your breath. This session is by donation.
📅 September 28, Saturday, 7-8:30 pm via Zoom.

Breathwork Group Sessions: Face-to-face paid group sessions for an in-depth experience of the tools and techniques.
📝 Sign up to join the waitlist.

Breathwork 1-on-1 Coaching: A personalized face-to-face session with Coach Brian, tailored to your specific goals.
📝 Sign up to join the waitlist.

✍Love, your friends at Co-Lab!

As part of our mission to support our community, we are partnering with SMEs that are dedicated to helping each other succeed.

One of our notable partners is Elle Pastor, co-founder of Every-Think Elle's. She is offering a free webinar aimed at helping Online Sellers establish themselves as legitimate and credible in the marketplace. In this session, Elle will walk you through the process of filing your taxes, ensuring you’re equipped for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your business practices!🌟

🔗 Sign up here or DM us to learn more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iI5DJ-pSKdtbGGw1qmXnPa4FVTPFhndZGFGa0y4vauk/edit

Love, your friends at Co-Lab! 💛

Our friends at Surge Marketplace - South Luzon Surge Freelancing Marketplace have made headlines 🎉 Congratulations to everyone who made this incredible milestone possible. From Mindanao to Luzon's first training center in Quezon City, we couldn't be happier for our partners as they continue spreading the empowering message of freedom and flexibility through .

Love,
Your friends at Co-Lab

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