Dun Concha Abiera, CEO of Work Beyond Borders, Philippines

Join Krista Goon in a compelling episode with Gen Z entrepreneur, Dun Concha, the CEO of Work Beyond Borders in the Philippines.  In this episode of Womenpreneur Asia, Dun Concha shares her unexpected journey from a freelance copywriter to a business owner, remote work advocate and social impact leader. She discusses the challenges and rewards of running a completely remote marketing agency, leveraging digital tools, and her passion for fostering digital literacy through her non-profit, Yabong. Dun emphasizes the importance of authenticity, overcommunication, and understanding different priorities and dreams of employees. She also delves into her personal background, driven by a single mother, and her philosophy of using technology and AI to create opportunities and bridge the digital divide. In this episode, Dun shares about 00:10 The Path From Copywriter To Entrepreneur   01:59 Challenges and Realities of Remote Work 06:11 Balancing Business and Community Initiatives 12:31 The Concept of Authenticity 14:28 Remote Work and Digital Nomad Lifestyle 18:53 Building a Supportive Remote Team 26:36 Tools and Productivity Hacks for Remote Work 29:44 Prioritizing Tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix 30:59 Introduction to Yabong: A Platform for Youth Advocacy 33:25 Digital Literacy and Youth Empowerment 35:33 Social Media Strategies for Business Owners 41:23 Reflections on Starting a Business and Personal Growth 46:36 The Future of Digital Trends and AI 48:01 Final Advice on Remote Work and Personal Authenticity Links & Resources: Visit: WomenpreneurAsia.com This episode is brought to you by Redbox Studio — helping entrepreneurs grow with strategy-first marketing.  Do you know that Krista’s From Vision to Voice program is now open for enrollment? Check it out here.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs a dose of encouragement and clarity on their entrepreneurial journey.