Almost Honest with Kylie Verzosa
Almost Honest with Kylie Verzosa is a podcast built around open, candid conversations about modern womanhood. Host Kylie Verzosa aims to help listeners find confidence and comfort through discussions that feel relatable and honest. The show covers the everyday experiences, challenges, and reflections of women navigating contemporary life.
Episodes
Mimiyuuuh on Luck, Hard Work, and Building the Life She Once Dreamed Of with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 45 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Mimiyuuuh for a hilarious, honest, and surprisingly deep Halloween special about the things that are scarier than ghosts. From selling clothes with her parents in Baclaran to sitting front row at Paris Fashion Week, Mimi opens up about turning her dreams into reality, providing for her family as a breadwinner, and finally learning to reward hers
Kylie Verzosa Gets Almost Honest About Dating, Fashion Week, and Finally Loving Her Life
In Episode 44 of Almost Honest, Kylie goes solo for a light, unfiltered, and very “she’s just a girl” catch-up after the craziest month yet. Fresh from a Levi’s trip to Japan, finally visiting her house in Puglia, and walking into Paris Fashion Week as a self-described small fish in a huge pond, Kylie opens up about making two best dressed lists, learning to do her own glam, and why fashion week c
Chi and Gabs Gibbs on Style, Building a Brand, and Turning Ideas Into Business with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 43 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Chi and Gabs Gibbs for our first-ever two-guest episode, a fun, chaotic, and surprisingly insightful conversation about personal style, building a brand, creative freedom, and what it really takes to turn good ideas into good business. Chi, a designer who built Neon Island, and Gabs, the beauty girl behind Open House, open up about how they each
Ylona Garcia on the Love Team Era, Growing Up in the Spotlight & Finally Healing with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 42 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Ylona Garcia for a tender, honest, and full-circle conversation about growing up in the spotlight, leaving home to grow, and finally coming back healed. Discovered while opening shows in Sydney and finishing as PBB first runner-up at just 13, Ylona opens up about the love team era and what it taught her about communication, her decision to move
Gabbi Garcia on Rejection, Redirection, and Trusting What's Meant for You with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 41 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Gabbi Garcia for a fun, candid, and surprisingly grounding conversation about fame, love, and building a life that's bigger than your career. After 13 years in showbiz, Gabbi opens up about starting at 15 with zero industry background, lining up for auditions at 5am, earning her first million at 17, and learning that the hardest part of succ
Ida Aldana on Leading Cosmo Philippines and the Modern Filipina with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 40 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Ida Aldana for a warm, candid, and refreshingly honest conversation about love, ambition, and what it really means to be a woman in her defining decade. The Executive Editor of Cosmopolitan Philippines, Ida walks us through studying publishing in New York, starting from the bottom as an editorial assistant breaking stories from a gas station on
Tonet Quiogue on Contracts, Deals, and the Smartest Business Advice with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 39 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Tonet Quiogue for a sharp, candid, and unexpectedly grounding conversation about law, leadership, and building a career that has your own name on it. The founder of Arden Consult and one of the country's top gaming, tech, and business lawyers, Tonet opens up about walking away from 15 years at a big law firm, choosing an industry nobody else
Nik Madriñan on Money Mindset, Impulsive Spending, and Filipino Money Habits with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 38 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Nik Madriñan for a warm, honest, and unexpectedly healing conversation about money, mindset, and everything Filipinos were never taught to say out loud. A money mindset and life coach, Nik opens up about her own quarter-life crisis, the shopping addiction that masked deeper misery, and how she rebuilt her relationship with money after leaving co
Gwen Soriano on Faith, Losing, and Winning Miss International Philippines with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 37 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Gwen Soriano for a warm, tender, and quietly powerful conversation about faith, patience, and the nine years it took to earn a crown. The newly crowned Miss International Philippines, Gwen opens up about watching Kylie win from her college dorm, losing at Miss Universe Philippines Top 12, and returning to Bb. Pilipinas with a completely differen
Marj Ramos on Fashion, Corruption, and Filipino Culture with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 36 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Marj Ramos for a sharp, thoughtful, and quietly bold conversation about fashion, politics, and everything the industry has been too polite to say. The Editor-in-Chief of Preview, Marj opens up about the viral essay that shook filipino fashion, why a bag is never just a bag, and rebuilding Preview into a magazine that chronicles culture, not just
Jacqe Gutierrez on Beauty, Business, and Scaling Filipino Brands with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 35 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Jacqe Gutierrez for a sharp, honest, and deeply educational conversation about building beauty empires and running a real business. The co-founder and CEO of Happy Skin, BLK Cosmetics, and Seoul White Korea, Jacqe walks us through 13 years of building filipino beauty from the ground up and the business philosophy that keeps her at the top: reven
Marj Maroket on Strategy, Growth, and Filipino Beauty with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 34 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Marj Maroket for a light, warm, and refreshingly practical conversation about beauty, career pivots, and what it actually takes to build something real online. One of the country's most trusted beauty creators, Marj walks us through leaving a corporate life at Lazada to pursue content creation full-time during the pandemic, the money side of
Margaret Wang on Egg Freezing, IVF, and What Every Woman Should Know with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 33 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Margaret Wang, founder and CEO of GenPrime and Rhea Fertility, and the woman rewriting what fertility care looks like across Asia. Margaret shares her personal journey from Wall Street to fertility founder, from freezing her eggs alone across borders after ending her engagement to building the country's tenth fertility clinic in a nation of 115
Ally Canita on Decluttering, Letting Go, and Finding Peace at Home with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 30 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Ally Canita for a grounded, honest, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about decluttering, letting go, and the inner work hiding inside every filipino home. The founder of Clean Green, Ally opens up about walking away from a ten-year corporate career in healthcare to build one of the country's first intentional decluttering services, mo
Janine Gutierrez on The Loyalty Game, Being Sexy, and Choosing Yourself with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 31 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Janine Gutierrez for a warm, grounded, and honest conversation about acting, ambition, and the quiet discipline behind a career built on her own terms. Fresh off her hit Prime Video series The Loyalty Game with Jericho Rosales, Janine opens up about locking into a demanding role, the art of preparation, working with her real-life partner, and wh
Kylie Verzosa on What She's Learned About Fashion, Business, and Life (Solo Episode)
In this solo Q&A episode of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down alone to answer your most honest questions about the life behind the effortless. Fresh off Euro summer, Paris Fashion Week, a wedding that made her rethink her own, and a brand trip to Georgia, she opens up about what actually goes into looking put together, why "effortless" takes two months of prep, and what it really feels
Nadine Lustre on Slow Living, Siargao, and Choosing Peace Over Noise with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 28 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Nadine Lustre for a grounded, vulnerable, and refreshingly honest conversation about reinventing yourself on your own terms. Known to her loyal fans as "The President," Nadine opens up about walking away from showbiz in her late teens, the film that catapulted her career, manifesting her slow life in Siargao, and learning to say no aft
Joy Barcoma on Women, Politics, and the Power of Speaking Up with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 27 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Joy Barcoma for a sharp, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about using your voice when it matters most. Known as the self-made "Pambansang Jusa," Joy opens up about working as a film extra to put herself through school, winning Miss Philippines Earth, and transforming her platform into a space for political commentary, social a
Jade So on Drag, Dating, and the Realities of Being Trans in the Philippines with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 26 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Jade So for a fearless conversation about identity, self-expression, and the courage it takes to take up space unapologetically. From navigating life as a trans woman in the Philippines to becoming one of the most talked-about queens in the drag scene, Jade opens up about the experiences that shaped her—from being denied entry to her prom, facin
Bea Millan-Windorski: Half American, Fully Filipina, Crowned Miss Universe PH with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 25 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Bea Millan-Windorski for a heartfelt conversation about identity, purpose, and staying true to yourself in a world that constantly asks you to fit in. Fresh off her Miss Universe Philippines win, Bea opens up about growing up Filipino-American, struggling to belong, being bullied for her passions, and ultimately finding a sense of home and purpo
Kaladkaren on Politics, Pride, and Being the First Trans Anchor in PH with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 24 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with KaladKaren for a fearless and unfiltered conversation about authenticity, representation, and what it means to be the first. From starting as a Karen Davila impersonator to becoming the Philippines’ first transgender primetime news anchor, MMFF-winning actress, and a respected voice in media, KaladKaren reflects on the barriers she has broken an
Vania Romoff on the Truth About Money, Family, and Building a Brand Alone with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 23 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Vania Romoff for an honest and insightful conversation about creativity, ambition, reinvention, and the realities of building a brand that lasts. Known for her feminine, modern designs and as one of the leading names in Philippine fashion, Vania opens up about the pressure of proving herself outside her family name, the failures that shaped her
Bianca Gonzalez on Hot Takes About Love, Career, and the Philippines with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 22 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Bianca Gonzalez for a thoughtful and deeply honest conversation about womanhood, purpose, success, and what it means to guide people through life while still figuring things out yourself. Known as the creator and host of Paano Ba ‘To, Bianca opens up about building one of the most trusted platforms in the Philippines, evolving through different
Kylie Verzosa Gets Almost Honest About Love, Heartbreak, and Modern Life
In this solo episode of Almost Honest, Kylie turns the mic inward for a candid one-on-one conversation about love, situationships, career pressure, AI, marriage, ambition, and the messy realities of figuring life out in your 20s and 30s. Responding to real listener dilemmas, Kylie shares her unfiltered takes on exes, commitment, friendship breakups, choosing between stability and passion, and lear
Dani Barretto Gets More Honest About Life with Kylie Verzosa | Part 2
In Episode 20 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Dani Barretto for a candid and layered conversation about success, motherhood, marriage, and evolving as a woman in the public eye. From building one of the top podcasts in the Philippines to navigating family dynamics, online scrutiny, and the realities behind content creation, Dani opens up about the parts of her life people think they underst
Dani Barretto Says What She's Been Holding In For Years with Kylie Verzosa | Part 1
In Part 1, Dani Barretto gets brutally honest about the things she's never said out loud — the toxic five-year relationship that made her lose herself, the online space that "became a playground of hate," and the moment she watched her mom walk away from everything and become the woman Dani now wants to be.She talks about losing her confidence, finding her purpose through podcasting,
Celeste Cortesi on Pageants, Pregnancy and Love with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 19 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Celeste Cortesi for a raw and deeply personal conversation about identity, loss, reinvention, and stepping into a new chapter after the crown. From growing up between Italy and the Philippines to losing her father at a young age and navigating the pressure of representing the country on the Miss Universe stage, Celeste opens up about grief, belo
Inka Magnaye on Her Most Controversial Takes with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 18 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Inka Magnaye for a candid and unfiltered conversation about voice, identity, and what it really means to show up authentically online. Known as one of the most recognizable voices in the Philippines and a creator who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, Inka opens up about building a career around her voice, navigating the realities of the creator ec
Iza Calzado on the Life She Never Planned with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 17 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Iza Calzado for a deeply honest conversation about womanhood, motherhood, reinvention, and the courage to live life on your own timeline. From starting new projects in her 40s to becoming a mother later in life, Iza opens up about the pressure women face to have everything figured out early, and what it really means to grow, change, and redefine
Milka Romero On Carrying A Name, Building Her Own, and What Leadership Actually Feels Like
In Episode 16 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Milka Romero for a candid, high-level conversation about building a business empire while carrying a recognizable name and the expectations that come with it.As CEO of Miro Group, a renewable energy executive, sports leader, and one of the first female Philippine Navy SEAL reservists, Milka represents a new kind of Filipina leader, one who is bo
Ahtisa Manalo Reveals What No One Tells You About Being Miss Universe Philippines
In Episode 15 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Ahtisa Manalo for an almost honest conversation about resilience, pressure, and life after chasing the crown for nearly two decades. Known as one of the most persistent and hardworking figures in Philippine pageantry, Ahtisa opens up about the reality behind the wins, the losses, and the expectations that come with growing up in the public eye.F
Marina Summers Finds Herself Beyond Drag with Kylie Verzosa
In Season 2 Episode 1 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Marina Summers for a powerful conversation about identity, courage, and stepping into your true self in front of the world. From Drag Race Philippines to the global stage, Marina opens up about coming out as a trans woman, navigating fame while evolving personally, and the emotional journey of finally living authentically after years of
Megan Young on Her Move from Pageantry to Motherhood with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 13 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Megan Young for a candid conversation about growing up in public, stepping into motherhood, and learning how to define yourself beyond titles. From pageantry and showbiz to marriage, business, and raising a child, Megan opens up about the realities behind the crowns, the pressure of expectations, and the quiet shifts that come with entering a ne
Dra. Aivee on the Truth Behind Filipino Beauty Standards with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 12 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Dra. Aivee Teo-Aguilar, one of the Philippines’ most influential aesthetic doctors and entrepreneurs, to unpack the evolving meaning of beauty in a world obsessed with appearances. Known for building the Aivee Clinic empire while balancing life as a doctor, CEO, wife, and mother, Dra. Aivee opens up about the realities behind aesthetic treatment
Dinah Salonga Reveals Why You’re Tired All the Time with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 11 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Dinah Salonga to unpack the hidden cost of success — and why the most driven people are often the worst sleepers. A former Oracle Philippines executive and high-performing tech CEO who spent decades running on insomnia, Dinah shares the turning point that led her to walk away from traditional definitions of success and rebuild her life around sl
Pia Campos Reveals What It Takes to Make It in Showbiz with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 10 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Pia Campos to pull back the curtain on the business of fame and what it truly takes to build a career that lasts. Known as a Talent Manager at WTM and one of the powerful women shaping the entertainment industry behind the scenes, Pia opens up about managing personalities, protecting reputations, spotting real potential, and making strategic dec
New Year, New Rules with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 9 of Almost Honest, Kylie Verzosa shares her Ins and Outs for 2026 — a personal reset on how she wants to move, spend her energy, and define success in this new season. This is not advice, but a reflection on growth: leaving behind financial delusion, people-pleasing, doomscrolling, fakeness, and oversharing, and leaning into smarter choices, intentional relationships, health, new skill
Mariel Bitanga Shares the Money Habits Keeping You Broke
In Episode 8 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Mariel Bitanga‑Kintanar for a candid, empowering conversation about money, mindset, and what real financial freedom actually looks like for Filipinos. Known publicly as a registered financial planner, founder of Simply Finance, and an advocate for Filipinas becoming financially independent, Mariel breaks down the fears, myths, and emotional weigh
Starting Over: Sarah Lahbati on Heartbreak, Healing, and Moving Forward
In Episode 7 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Sarah Lahbati for an intimate, deeply reflective conversation about identity, motherhood, and starting over in the public eye. Known publicly as an actress, style icon, and mother, Sarah opens up about growing up in front of the camera, navigating major life transitions, and learning how to choose herself in real time rather than in hindsight. Th
Ask Me Anything with Kylie Verzosa
In Episode 6 of Almost Honest, Kylie turns the mic inward for an Ask Me Anything episode, inviting listeners into a rare, unfiltered conversation about the parts of her life that don’t usually make it on camera. Known publicly for her titles, projects, and polished presence, Kylie opens up about fear, doubt, growth, and the quieter moments that shaped who she is now. Drawing from questions on iden
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Calling Out Corruption and Those in Power
In Episode 5 of Almost Honest, a deeply personal and politically charged conversation unfolds with Senator Risa Hontiveros, the leader of the opposition and one of the Philippines’ most outspoken voices for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and government accountability.This episode moves beyond headlines and soundbites to examine the human cost of courage. From standing alone as “1 against 23” in
Kylie Verzosa: Health Secrets Every Woman Should Know with Kim King
In Episode 4 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Kim King, known as “The Broth Queen,” to unpack what it really takes to build an industry from scratch while raising five children and redefining wellness on your own terms.Best known for pioneering the bone broth movement in the Philippines, Kim shares how curiosity, science, and obsession, not traditional credentials, became the foundation of a
Kylie Verzosa: Unfiltered Talk with Michelle Dee About Identity Beyond Pageantry (Full Episode)
In Episode 3 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Michelle Dee for a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity beyond pageantry—and what it really takes to own your voice when the world expects perfection.Publicly known as Miss Universe Philippines, Michelle opens up about life after the crown: ending a long pageant journey, coming out as bisexual, advocating for autism and mental health, and
Kylie Verzosa: How To Balance Your Dreams With Family Life with Fille Cayetano (Full Episode)
In Episode 2 of Almost Honest, Kylie sits down with Fille Cayetano to explore what happens after the dream—after the championships, the medals, and the identity that once defined you.Known publicly as a volleyball legend and part of Ateneo’s iconic “Fab 5,” Fille opens up about stepping away from the athlete identity, entering motherhood, and redefining herself outside of achievement and applause.
Coach Vee: Dating, Power, and Filipino Women (Full Episode)
The first episode of 𝐴𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝐻𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑡 sets the tone for the series: raw, thoughtful conversations about modern womanhood—without filters, performative feminism, or romanticized advice.In this episode, Kylie sits down with Coach Vee, the Philippines’ first Filipina certified matchmaker, to unpack the realities of Filipino dating culture today. Rather than positioning Coach Vee solely as an expert, the
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