Hi, I’m Em — your

Empowered Dating and Love Coach!

If we haven’t met yet, I want to start by saying: I believe the way most people approach dating today is often the cause of the problem.

Rushing, chasing, and stress-fueled efforts to find and keep love often lead to frustration, heartbreak, and burnout.

That’s why I call myself the EMPOWERED DATING & LOVE COACH — because I stand for something different.

I advocate for stopping the nonsense, taking a breath, and ultimately learning to date mindfully.

It’s about living your best life — whether single or in a relationship— by getting clear about who you are and what you want, without the obsession to find “the one.”

Your soulmate may come when the time is right, but in the meantime, your only job is to be a FULL LIFE PERSON — steeped in self-love, joyful, and thriving!

My approach is rooted in 3 CORE VALUES:

LOVE SMART (Mindful Dating): Date and relate with intention, presence, and authenticity.

PROTECT YOUR HEART: Build your foundation on deep self-love — maintain high standards, uphold boundaries, and honor yourself.
SAVE YOUR ENERGY: Focus on living your best life, rather than fixating on finding "the one" or wasting your energy on drama.

MY STORY

A few years ago, I was exactly where you are — experiencing countless dating attempts and relationships that didn’t work out. I was dating extensively but feeling frustrated with men who didn’t meet my criteria for a lifelong partner. While I enjoyed career success, I still yearned for a soulmate to come home to and share my life with.

Eventually, the string of failed relationships and heartbreak took a toll — leaving me tired, heartbroken, and even depressed to the point where I refused to date anymore. But I used this dark period to reflect and soul-search. Out of that, I consolidated my coaching studies and personal lessons into what I call the 10 Dating Queen Essentials — my powerful, no-nonsense guidelines for healthy, fun, and EMPOWERED dating, rooted in unwavering self-love.

Living by these principles transformed my dating life. Now, I date like a queen — avoiding unnecessary pain, drama, and time-wasting men. Free from emotional baggage, limiting beliefs, and misconceptions about dating, I’ve experienced incredible benefits:

I enjoy dating again without unnecessary heartbreak and frustration.
I attract high-value men and easily recognize them, while losing interest in the wrong types.
I live my best life, feeling whole and complete, trusting that my ideal partner is manifesting in divine timing.

MY EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

My practice is rooted in real-life experience — I’ve put myself out there, embraced vulnerability, faced heartbreak, and learned what truly works along the way.

I’m a Certified Professional Coach (Fowler International Academy) with ICF-accredited training. My work is inspired by studies on fear mastery, proven relationship strategies, and effective transformation methods — especially woman-centered coaching.

My background as a journalist has given me skills like clear communication, active listening, and asking powerful questions, which I incorporate into my coaching to better support clients.

With a Master’s in Communication (Journalism) from the University of the Philippines and a B.S. in Economics, I’ve written and edited for major newspapers, magazines, books, websites, and newsletters. My book of essays, "Heart On My Sleeve," a collection of opinion columns, is among my offerings.

While coaching is my main focus, I still enjoy working as an editor for an international online newspaper. The skills and insights from over 20 years in print media help me bring clarity, depth, and authenticity to my work.

And I believe life should be fun! I love dancing — especially salsa and samba — and I’ve also learned flamenco and bellydance. I’m a dog lover with two pets: Adele, a sweet Shih Tzu, and Britney, a playful Mini Schnauzer. I'm an improviser and perform improv comedy from time to time. Currently, I’m hooked on pickleball. Living fully and joyfully is my motto.

LET'S CONNECT!

I ensure that every interaction is filled with empathy, creativity, compassion, and a sense of fun — from the DATE LIKE A QUEEN 12-Week Group Coaching Program to the BE THE QUEEN One-on-one Intensives.

Whichever path you select, you’ll come away feeling clearer, stronger, more healed, and operating from a higher level of confidence and self-love.

SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE! If you’re ready to stop the chaos, start living fully, and attract the love you truly deserve, I’m here to help you become the Queen of your own life.