#38 From the Philippines to New Zealand: A Leap of Faith — with Andrea Halal

Join me for my chat with Andrea, who shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to New Zealand.Andrea Halal is a marketing leader, storyteller, and founder of Big Leap Energy, a platform that empowers women to show up bigger, bolder, and braver in their personal and professional lives. Originally from the Philippines and now based in New Zealand, Andrea took her career to new heights through personal branding and community, embodying her belief that confidence creates opportunity. As Marketing Head at Ideqa and community builder at The Marketing Club and Auckland Expat Girlies, Andrea helps others embody authenticity, courage, and clarity, all of which are the essence of Big Leap Energy.Andrea opens up about what it really takes to trust yourself, take big leaps of faith, and face the emotional ups and downs that come with starting over in a new country. She talks about the power of preparation, networking, and having a supportive family during major transitions abroad.We also dive into the realities of navigating microaggressions, building resilience, and creating a new sense of home and belonging from the ground up.Tune in to learn:The importance of knowing your why when moving abroadHow to build a personal brand and network on LinkedIn (from someone who's done it before!)The role of intuition and community when starting freshThe courage it takes to reinvent yourself abroad✨Connect with Andrea:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahalal/→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jheanandrea/⁠→ Substack: https://bigleapenergy.substack.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=online&utm_campaign=ybla✨ Connect with Mary Martha:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymarthakipcak/⁠→ Book a free 1:1 Chat: https://calendly.com/coachwithmm/30min