But people around me made me realize that I had a voice that was worth being heard." Image courtesy of Spotify Philippines Other voices in the field are driven by passion and purpose to inspire others. "It's a powerful feeling because you can make a huge imprint onto someone's life instantly," said EQUAL ambassador Karen Ann "Karencitta" Rodriguez Cabrera, who famously made waves with the release of her debut song " Cebuana " which proudly champions her Bisaya roots. Image courtesy of Spotify Philippines Gayle de Chavez of Free Yourself Podcast creates content with the hope of inspiring others. "I enjoy being a creator, pursuing the things that I love, and at the same time helping people love themselves." Image courtesy of Spotify Philippines Technology Powering Gender Equity Beyond the drive to thrive, these inspiring Filipinas leveraged technology as a partner in their creative journey.