EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 22 MIN
How Depression Led to a Business Pivot That Saved Everything
from Making It: How Coaches, Consultants, and Creators Build for Success · host Mirasee FM
Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.What happens when depression almost ends your business? Donna May Abadiano shares her business pivot story with Michi Lantz—from nearly quitting IELTS coaching to discovering a dual-market model serving Filipino breadwinners and the agencies hiring them. A raw journey of adaptation.Guest Bio:Donna May Abadiano is the founder of SJDCS Online Educational Consultancy Services in the Philippines. Through her coaching brand VIP IELTS Academy, she helps breadwinner professionals - nurses, doctors, engineers, and accountants - prepare for international English proficiency exams and workplace communication, so they can qualify for the global careers their families are counting on.Her work serves both the individuals pursuing opportunities abroad and the organizations that hire them. What started as onsite coaching in Roxas City has grown into a cross-border consultancy with clients now working in the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, and Australia.Connect with Donna May AbadianoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-may-abadiano/Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeCredits:Host: Michi LantzEditor: Marvin Del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyTo catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How Depression Led to a Business Pivot That Saved Everything coming soon.
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