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Halfreformed: The Spoken-Word Series.

Halfreformed: The Spoken-Word Series.

By Paola Fajardo

No funfair, just articulating.

About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millennial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
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Halfreformed: The Spoken-Word Series.Jun 20, 2022

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S02EP04: Pause

S02EP04: Pause

I've not posted my thoughts for a long time. As anti-climactic as it seems, I have to pause. I'm sharing a bit more about the reason in this episode (it's the season finale).


About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter. 


Background Music (c/o Spotify)


  • Have yourself a merry little Christmas - Denzel Sachs
  • Sleigh ride - Roddy Doyle Trio


If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

My blog: halfreformed.com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com


Dec 18, 202305:19
S02EP03: Communication Tips from a Recruiter

S02EP03: Communication Tips from a Recruiter

I get nervous hearing and seeing my phone ring, which is ironic for someone who is a Professional Recruiter. I’m very aware that many people do not like it either and prefer to text. But to me, no matter what new communication tool comes, the phone will still be King. In my latest blog + pod, I share (Effective) Communication Tips from a Recruiter so you can give your message across correctly and avoid misunderstanding.


About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter. 

If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12


Background music ℅ Spotify:

  • Morning Brew - Hevi, Paper Ocean
  • Shou Ga Nai - Raimu
  • Silk - goosetaf, Blue Wednesday
  • ...Kiss Me - iamalex, Felty, Blossum


If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

My blog: halfreformed.com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com

Jun 05, 202310:33
S02E02: When a Recruiter gets rejected

S02E02: When a Recruiter gets rejected

In this episode, I talk about my experiences being rejected, a quintessential part of a Recruiter’s life. This topic is surely hitting me hard as I am going through a flurry of them right now. 


About me: I'm Paola. I'm a millennial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter. 


If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is http://www.buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12


Background music: Disney Lofi ℅ Spotify:

  • Hakuna Matata - Purrple Cat / Disney, Disney Lofi

  • You’ll be in My Heart - Jeff Kaele, Disney Lofi

If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

  • Blog: halfreformed.com
  • Email: halfreformed@gmail.com

Mar 20, 202307:10
S201: A Decade of Working Overseas

S201: A Decade of Working Overseas

For the second season’s premiere, I want to talk about my journey as a Filipino working overseas. February 2023 is my 10th year in Singapore so it is fitting for me to look back and finally share my journey here, which I am surprised I haven’t done earlier. A lot of people in my home country the Philippines and perhaps in many developing countries aspire to work overseas. So I want to share my own experiences and what I think it takes to embark on this journey, how to thrive, and if this adventure is for everyone.

About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.

If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12

Background music ℅ Spotify:

  • Temporality - Savage Bops
  • Night Life - Simber
  • Blue Night - RejSende, Viktor Minsky
  • Whirlwind - Tobinio Armstrong
  • The Universe in Your Eyes - baegel

If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

My blog: halfreformed.com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com

Feb 13, 202311:39
Why I am closer to death, and what I'm doing about it

Why I am closer to death, and what I'm doing about it

Final spoken-word episode for Season 02! In this episode, I talk about the life I’ve chosen for myself, why that makes me closer to my deathbed, and what I am doing about it.

Thank you to everyone who listened this season! I’ll be taking a break to brainstorm new things to bring into Season 03. See you all again soon!

About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.

If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12


Background music (℅ Lofi Beats on Spotify)

Structures - yudaii

Beggin’ - Pjuck

Nocturn Doubts - Dosi, Dinis

Soulmate - Oilix, Hirokee


If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

My blog: halfreformed.com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com

Sep 27, 202206:47
My resistance to TikTok, and why I am sitting on this hill for now (Opinion)
Jul 25, 202208:15
On Work and Politics changing my definition of (good) leadership

On Work and Politics changing my definition of (good) leadership

I finally caught a breather and had some time to think about good leadership, thanks to work-life (I am a Supervisor again!) and politics =D I share how my definition of (good) leaders changed in this episode.

About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.

If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12


Background music: (c/o) Lo-Fi Beats by Spotify

  • Crescent - Urchin, Clay House
  • Tiramisu - Codewav, DreamBetter
  • Dove - Eleven, Berj
  • Easy Lovin - Thelonious Coltrane


If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

  • My blog: halfreformed.com
  • Email: halfreformed@gmail.com
Jun 20, 202207:01
Interpersonal Skills (and tips) from a Recruiter

Interpersonal Skills (and tips) from a Recruiter

As a continuation of my “From a Recruiter” series, I am sharing another set of tips I gathered from my baptismal by fire as a Recruiter, that is interpersonal skills (my favorite).

*If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12

About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.


Background music (c/o Spotify - Lofi Work)

Celestial - Doe Rak Love, lost.mindd, Chill Select

Blossom Minds - Midnight Sleep

Lavanda - Staysea

Pancake Power - Mr Jello, Chill Select

Orbital - Wood.


If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

My blog: halfreformed.com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com

Mar 27, 202211:12
Were you robbed of life during the pandemic?

Were you robbed of life during the pandemic?

The pandemic robbed both youth and adults alike. What life experiences were taken away from you these past two years? How do you intend to bring these experiences back into your life? I share a humble suggestion in this latest episode.

If you like what you are hearing or reading from me here or on my blog, I hope you will consider donating or giving me a tip at buymeacoffee.com. This will help me get motivated to continue creating content for you guys. The link is buymeacoffee.com/halfreformed12

If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

My blog: halfreformed.com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com

About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore, and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice, and stories about my life as a Career Recruiter.


Background music credits (c/o Music For Plants playlist on Spotify):

  • Dream In (TiMT Remix) - Kan Sano and TiMT 
  • Comfort Chain - Instupendo


Feb 03, 202206:36
Career 2021: Revival, Trauma, Resignations and The Reckoning

Career 2021: Revival, Trauma, Resignations and The Reckoning

We are at the home stretch of 2021. Since most of my life is spent at work, I share with you some of my reflections about 2021, work-wise. 

About me: I'm Paola. I'm a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words. Here I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter. 


Background Music Credits (c/o Spotify): 

1) Out the Blue - Beat Edit - Slim, Summer Sons

2) Moog Me Up - Wibke Komi

3) Space Fern - Mujo

4) Connection - Chip Sum


If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here or:

My Blog: http://www.halfreformed. com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com


Dec 14, 202107:01
In defense of adulthood and growing up
Aug 30, 202108:28
Productivity tips from a Recruiter

Productivity tips from a Recruiter

Today’s episode will be an advice-y type. I would like to share with you all a number of productivity hacks that I’ve learned in my long career and illustrious as a Recruiter.

About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.

Background Music Credits (c/o Spotify):

1) Friends at the bar - Lozzle

2) Take the back roads - Sidezz

3) Hawaiian Organ Donor - Beat Oven

4) Ripples - Alonia Pearl

5) Built by Clay - Hand Made

6) Cloudy Daze - Blackburri


If you have questions or suggestions, you may send me a message here, or: 

My blog: http://www.halfreformed.com

Email: halfreformed@gmail.com



Jul 19, 202110:47
35 months on internet stealth mode
May 31, 202106:22
Halfreformed: Pilot EP

Halfreformed: Pilot EP

So here we are, the very first episode and may I call the test episode the spoken-word format of my blog halfreformed.

About me: I’m Paola. I’m a Millenial, an Asian based in Singapore and a true-blue introvert wanting to make my voice heard through the power of words.Here, I talk about my ruminations, pop culture, advice and stories about my life as a career recruiter.
May 03, 202104:49
Test episode

Test episode

Test episode

Apr 11, 202100:02