Decisions with Victor Kong

EP8 - Trixie Cruz | Choosing Joy Again

In this episode, we sit down with Trixie, a guidance counselor and mother of two adult sons, as she contemplates a major life decision: moving back to the Philippines to be closer to her family. With her sons pursuing their education and professional basketball careers, Trixie shares the factors influencing her decision and how she approaches life's biggest crossroads with intention and clarity. We also explore how losing her husband reshaped her perspective on happiness, purpose, and living fully. From considering new business opportunities in Siargao to embracing the uncertainties of a new chapter, Trixie offers thoughtful insights on making decisions that align with your values, pursuing what brings you joy, and creating a life you truly love. Episode Resources Follow Trixie on her socials! @trixidcruz [https://www.instagram.com/trixdcruz/] A Word From Our Sponsors If you’re looking to hire talented remote professionals from the Philippines without the hassle, Treantly makes it easy. They connect businesses with skilled remote professionals who can help you grow, streamline operations, and get more done. Check them out and see how remote work can work for you! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Treantly⁠ [https://treantly.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!  Check-in With Victor  Follow ⁠⁠⁠Victor [https://www.instagram.com/victorisfree/]⁠ ⁠on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ If you liked today’s episode, hit that follow button and share it with someone who’d love this topic! Tune in for more Decisions with Victor Kong!

EP7 - Christina Florencio | What Happens After Success?

In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur Christina as she reflects on the rapid growth of her vintage thrift business — from starting with just a few racks to expanding into multiple locations within 14 months. As her business continues to evolve, Christina opens up about the difficult decision of stepping away from something successful and exploring a completely new direction. Together, we unpack her thought process behind potentially pivoting into a personalized styling and color analysis business inspired by Korean color theory services, aimed at helping busy professionals refine their image with intention and efficiency. Episode Resources Follow Christina on her socials! @revivalcolourstudio [https://www.instagram.com/revivalcolourstudio/] Check out and book a color analysis session with Revival [https://www.mainrevival.com] A Word From Our Sponsors If you’re looking to hire talented remote professionals from the Philippines without the hassle, Treantly makes it easy. They connect businesses with skilled remote professionals who can help you grow, streamline operations, and get more done. Check them out and see how remote work can work for you! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Treantly [https://treantly.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!  Check-in With Victor  Follow ⁠⁠Victor⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/victorisfree/]on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ If you liked today’s episode, hit that follow button and share it with someone who’d love this topic! Tune in for more Decisions with Victor Kong!

EP6 - Ryan Rubi | Coming Home, Career or Family, and Starting Over.

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Rubi, a DreamWorks animator as he reflects on his journey - from building a successful career in the animation industry to making the life-changing decision to step away and return home to the Philippines. What does it mean to walk away from a dream job when your priorities begin to shift? Together, we unpack the transition from a creative career into the world of finance and real estate, exploring the identity shift, uncertainty, and pressure that come with starting over in a completely new field. From navigating stability to redefining success, this conversation dives into what it really takes to pivot with intention. Whether you’re reconsidering your path or thinking about making a major life change, this episode offers an honest look at risk, reinvention, and the courage it takes to build a new chapter - on your own terms. Episode Resources Visit  DreamWorks [https://www.dreamworks.com] official ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website! Check out Forgotten Island [https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/forgotten-island] in theaters September 25! A Word From Our Sponsors If you’re looking to hire talented remote professionals from the Philippines without the hassle, Treantly makes it easy. They connect businesses with skilled remote professionals who can help you grow, streamline operations, and get more done. Check them out and see how remote work can work for you! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Treantly [treantly.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!  Check-in With Victor  Follow ⁠Victor [https://www.instagram.com/victorisfree/] on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ If you liked today’s episode, hit that follow button and share it with someone who’d love this topic! Tune in for more Decisions with Victor Kong!

EP5 - Solo | I'm in the industry AI is supposed to kill.

In this solo episode, I break down the narrative around AI “killing” the outsourcing industry - from the perspective of someone actively running an outsourcing company in Canada. There’s a lot of noise around rapid disruption, but the reality on the ground looks very different. I unpack why AI adoption is progressing slower than most headlines suggest, where it’s actually making an impact today, and where human work still holds a clear advantage. More importantly, I explore how teams and businesses can start integrating AI into everyday workflows—enhancing productivity instead of fearing replacement. This episode is a grounded take on adaptation: how to stay relevant, build alongside emerging tools, and making smarter decisions in a landscape that’s constantly evolving. A Word From Our Sponsors If you’re looking to hire talented remote professionals from the Philippines without the hassle, Treantly makes it easy. They connect businesses with skilled remote professionals who can help you grow, streamline operations, and get more done. Check them out and see how remote work can work for you! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Treantly [www.treantly.com]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!  Check-in With Victor  Follow ⁠Victor [https://www.instagram.com/victorisfree/] on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ If you liked today’s episode, hit that follow button and share it with someone who’d love this topic! Tune in for more Decisions with Victor Kong!

EP4 - Solo | My salary when we decided to leave Canada

In this episode I talk about why people are stuck - why they can't change, won't change, and don't change. This episode was sponsored by ⁠Treantly⁠ [https://treantly.com]. If your business needs qualified professionals from the Philippines, we can help.