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Ink & Insight with Atty. Madelyne Carsula Tolentino

Ink & Insight with Atty. Madelyne Carsula Tolentino

This collection was born from moments Atty. Madz felt most powerless—when self-doubt was louder than her own voice.

52 Weeks (And Beyond) is more than poetry; it’s a journey of showing up, even when it’s hard. A reminder that finding your voice isn’t a single moment of courage, but a practice of choosing yourself again and again.

Every poem challenged her to live the words she write—to embrace vulnerability, to grow, and to keep going.

Mich – What personal experiences or moments in your life most influenced the themes of empowerment in this collection?

Atty. Madz – This collection is deeply rooted in the moments I felt most powerless—times when I questioned my worth and let self-doubt take the lead. Knowing how paralyzing it is to feel like a stranger in your own universe, I felt driven to write about self-empowerment. The world needs more people who have found their strength and are ready to lift others.

Mich – How do you hope your poetry will impact readers who may be struggling with self-doubt or finding their voice?

Atty. Madz- ​For those silenced by self-doubt, this book is a reminder that finding your voice is a practice, not an event. By recognizing vulnerability as the first step toward strength, readers can see that empowerment isn’t a sudden burst of confidence—it’s the act of consistently showing up, week by week.

Mich – Was there a particular poem in this book that challenged you emotionally or creatively while writing it, and why?

Atty. Madz-Throughout the creation of 52 Weeks (And Beyond), I found that each poem served as a personal challenge. They forced me to confront the reality that even those who advocate for empowerment face moments where they must struggle to internalize their own message.

Book Review: FQ: The nth Intelligence by Rose Fres‑Fausto

Book Review: FQ: The nth Intelligence by Rose Fres‑Fausto

Imagine being smart, hardworking, and successful… yet constantly stressed about money. That’s the reality for many, and Rose Fres‑Fausto calls out the missing piece: FQ — Financial Intelligence Quotient. It’s not just what you know about money—it’s how you think, feel, and act around it.
The book shows that our money habits start young, shaped by family, culture, and childhood experiences. But it also reminds us that money isn’t the goal—it’s a tool to live the life you actually value.

Fres‑Fausto lays out simple rules anyone can follow: pay yourself first, invest wisely, delay gratification, and stick to what you understand. She makes the case that teaching kids about money doesn’t spoil them—it prepares them for real life.

At its core, FQ is about combining knowledge with behavior: budgeting, saving, conscious spending, and long-term thinking. Master that, and money becomes less stressful and more empowering—a way to support your dreams rather than define them.

About the author

Rose Fres Fausto was an investment banker turned full-time homemaker and now a writer and speaker on money and family using Behavioral Economics principles. She graduated with honors with a degree in A.B. Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University, pursued Behavioral Economics in consultation with the Father of Behavioral Economics and Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler and Dan Ariely of Duke University. She completed an Executive Course in Behavioral Economics at the Harvard Business School.

She was the Grand Prize Winner of the first Sinag Financial Literacy Digital Journalism Award in 2014, and honored as one of the three Sheroes (She-Heroes) in 2019. She has written books entitled Raising Pinoy Boys, The Retelling of The Richest Man in Babylon (in English and Filipino versions), FQ: The nth Intelligence, The Emotional Cycle of Investing, and Why Financial Literacy Alone Does Not Work (a crash course in Behavioral Economics). She’s also a columnist at PhilStar FQ Financial Quotient (formerly Raising Children with High FQ), and a regular contributor to magazines such as Feast (formerly Kerygma), Health & Home, Crossroads, etc.

She sits in the board of the Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development (ACERD), and teaches Behavioral Economics at the Ateneo de Manila University. Helping people attain financial wellness is a Fausto family endeavor through their company IFE Management Advisers, Inc., where she is the president. IFE stands for Investing For Everyone.
Rose is the proud mother of Martin (owner of Brand’eM Consultancy), Enrique (C.F.A. and Financial Architect), and Anton (Myx VJ, professional host/choreographer). She is married to Marvin (the Founding President of the Fund Managers Association of the Philippines).

Social Media Channels: FQ Mom on FB, Spotify & You Tube; @theFQMom on IG & Twitter; FQ stands for Financial Intelligence Quotient. Take your FQ Test go to FQMom website to see how you fare in both the knowledge and behavior aspects of handling your money.

The new Monday bite-size blog series kicks off with the spotlight on The Resistance by Daniel House

Each week’s entry will feature a book I’ll recommend to fellow slow readers - we will get to your books… eventually!

Read the Non-Reader Book Rec now on Substack and Tumblr
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Did you know that counting can boost your child’s cognitive skills? 📚 "My Farm Counting Book: Learn 1-20" not only teaches numbers but does so through captivating farm tales. Perfect for parents and educators! Discover the joy of numbers now:

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From @joannechocolat

Caroline Herschel (1750 – 1848) was a German astronomer, whose most significant contributions to #astronomy were the discoveries of several comets, including the periodic comet 35P/Herschel–Rigollet, which bears her name.

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Personal note: I hope these posts whet some appetites! Joanne is limited to less than 300 characters, and there is always SO much more that could be said about these women!

One can start with 'The Comet Sweeper: Caroline Herschel’s Astronomical Ambition' by Claire Brock. It is based substantially on the autobiographical writing of Herschel, but she was sufficiently well-known at the time to be referenced elsewhere, and later in her life she was bestowed with various honours and medals for her astronomical work.

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