They share how Anns’s health scare and Nins’ motherhood prompted their transitions from government and BPO careers, respectively, into freelancing, then coaching through Success Squad (a mentoring program for freelancers), and serving Filipino entrepreneurs via Media Rocketz. The conversation covers counterbalancing work and rest, systems and accountability with a team, client screening and alignment with values, handling complaints and negative feedback, combining organic and paid marketing, and the importance of knowing oneself. They emphasize showing up, continuous learning, asking for help, and executing with integrity while supporting local businesses.

Finding Joy and Balance

The episode kicks off with Ann and Nins discussing the essence of joy in their lives. According to Ann, acknowledging achievements without letting them inflate the ego is crucial. The joy, she notes, is ever-present if one knows oneself well, a sentiment echoed by Nins. Both women emphasize the importance of balancing personal and professional lives. This balance isn’t a one-size-fits-all; rather, it’s about finding what works individually, whether single or family-oriented.

The Journey into Digital Marketing

For those unfamiliar, Ann and Nins discovered their separate path to digital marketing. Ann, a content marketing strategist and published author, joined forces with Nins, an ad strategist, to co-found Media Rocketz. They take pride in helping Filipino entrepreneurs scale their online businesses by providing them with strategic content and digital solutions.

Founding Media Rocketz and the Importance of Balance

Ann and Nins recounted their journey from individual freelancers to co-founders. Nins’ entry into freelancing began as a necessity, allowing her to balance work with motherhood. She described her humbling transition from a corporate setting to learning Facebook ads, an in-demand skill that paved the way for her digital career. Meanwhile, Ann’s journey was sparked by a significant life event—sickness—which pushed her to question the trajectory of her life and career. These experiences underline the importance of seizing opportunities and never underestimating the power of self-education and taking action.

Mentorship and Giving Back

Beyond their professional endeavors, Ann and Nins are passionate about sharing their knowledge. Through their previous mentoring program, Success Squad, they have mentored individuals looking to break into freelancing, focusing on practical advice, mindset shifts, and skill-building. They recount stories of transformation, such as those of OFWs returning home empowered to work locally as freelancers. Both Ann and Nins stress the importance of showing up and the courage to learn continuously, as they guide new entrepreneurs.

Here’s a dive into their enriching conversation about balance, mentorship, and the art of making marketing human.

00:00 Joy and Humility

00:58 Podcast Welcome Guests

03:24 Work Life Balance

04:30 Counterbalancing Concept

07:12 Speaking Event Nerves

12:37 Intentional Agency Growth

18:33 From Freelance to Agency

27:02 Staying Grounded Gratitude

34:32 Handling Trolls Feedback

40:14 Handling Trolls Online

41:14 Know Yourself First

43:37 Customer Service Toughness

46:52 Will It Matter Later

50:30 Protecting Health And Time

52:01 Taiwan Adventure Stories

58:24 Nins Freelancing Origin

01:06:00 From Ads To Agency

01:08:03 Decision Making Roots

01:13:07 Breaking The Government Norm

01:14:39 Sickness As Wake Up Call

01:21:28 Family Acceptance And Pandemic

01:23:50 Kids and Work Boundaries

01:24:55 Webinar Series for WFH

01:26:15 9-to-5 Lessons for Freelancing

01:29:37 Mindset Shifts and Discipline

01:34:47 Why Success Squad Started

01:39:01 Building Media Rackets Partnership

01:46:34 Systems Trust and Team Care

01:54:08 Client Screening and Right Offers

01:59:28 When Ads Make Sense

02:05:25 Organic vs Paid Growth

02:06:54 Diversify Traffic Sources

02:08:48 Retention Systems That Work

02:10:54 Partner Decision Framework

02:15:29 Values Based Client Screening

02:19:40 Mindset Execution Over Skills

02:23:50 Grace Responsibility Balance

02:27:22 Future Impact Empower Pinoys

02:31:03 Legacy Show Up Learn Act

02:48:28 Closing Thanks And Links

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Media Rocketz, through one of its co-founders, Ann Peñaredondo, took the stage of the inaugural The Nth Power Business Summit.

The summit gathered entrepreneurs, leaders, and experts who understand that building a business is only the beginning. Scaling it with structure, clarity, and strategy is the real challenge.

Indeed, the summit was a strategic gathering of entrepreneurs who have already built profitable businesses and are preparing for their next level of growth. The business owners who wanted to shift from operators to leaders and are ready to structure their business for scale were present.

The summit was graced by none other these keynote speakers: business mentor Francis Kong, content creator and coach Real Talk Darbs, global business leader Faith Navitidad, and Mommy Negosyo herself, Myrna Natividad.

Kapayaman Community’s Boni de Jesus, The Rolling Media’s Jozelle Tech, Juan by JuanTax co-founder Jenny Galang also graced the event as speakers, together with Media Rocketz co-founder Ann. Ann shared how Facebook ads can scale a business’s visibility.

Post-talk, Ann said that she likens the summit experience to how she treats grace. “Grace is something that you don’t earn. You receive it. Mommy N knew Nins (Media Rocketz co-founder) and I before any of this. Not because we had the biggest portfolio nor the most obvious choice. She knew us, and she called on us. So that’s what Nins Mendoza and I did; we prepared hard. We mapped out how we can show that Facebook Ads can build real visibility for Filipino businesses,” she said.

Ann added, “Here’s what drives us at Media Rocketz: We spent years building skills through foreign clients. International campaigns. Results for businesses overseas. And somewhere along the way, we looked around and asked, when do we bring this home? The answer was now. Filipino business owners deserve the same level of strategy, the same tools, and the same results. That is the whole reason we do this. The Nth Power Business Summit allowed us to tell our Filipino business owners: we can help.”

The Nth Power Business Summit was co-presented by Mommy Negosyo and Digital Workforce Local. Summit curator is MK Bertulfo of FM Moms.

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This is one of those days.

Nins and Ann have both appeared individually on Mommy N’s show in the past. This is the first time they sat down on the show as co-founders of Media Rocketz.

More than a hundred people came to the Zoom livestream, but one question remains: Is Facebook Ads still making money in 2026?

Here’s the truth: The problem isn’t Facebook Ads. The problem is your approach.

Watch this powerful interview with Ms. Niña Mendoza and Ms. Ann Kristine Peñaredondo, Co-Founders of Media Rocketz—a digital marketing agency with 20 years of combined real-life experience in content marketing and online advertising.

We aren’t just “social media experts” who read about ads online. We have spent two decades running actual campaigns, testing real strategies, and helping real business owners like you get results.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ Are Facebook Ads still worth it in 2026 — or is it just a waste of money?

✅ The biggest ad mistakes Filipino business owners make online

✅ What to do FIRST before spending even ₱3,000 on ads

✅ Simple signs to know kung gumagana ba talaga ang ads mo

✅ Should you do it yourself, hire someone, or work with an agency?

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Are you wasting money on ads? You post, you boost, but… still no sales?

If that is you, pay close attention.

And do us a favor: Please share this video… but only share it with people who need it.

Share it with THAT ONE PERSON who wants to run ads, who is paying for ads, or who is already wasting money on ads. This is for them.

We will fix that.

But first, who are we?

We are the bosses of online ads.

We’ve been incognito for the last few years because we help business owners with content marketing and online advertising.

We now own a digital marketing agency called Media Rocketz.

We are here to help you get real sales.

Fully Remote Family Podcast host Jomar Hilario allowed us to share the video version of our podcast interview to you.

We are sharing our secrets with you. This is our real advice. This is what works.

You’ll learn the following:

• Facebook vs TikTok vs Google: Where Should You Really Advertise? (01:20)
• How Much Should You Actually Spend on Online Ads? (06:05)
• The Fruit Delivery Story: Small Budget, Big Results (09:15)
• Targeting Secrets: How to Find Your Perfect Audience (13:15)
• Should You Go Broad or Niche With Your Ads? (16:25)
• Boost Post or Full Campaign: What Works for Beginners? (26:16)
• Brand Awareness vs Direct Sales: Which Campaign Objective Wins? (34:20)
• Crafting Ad Content That Actually Resonates (37:45)
• Can You Succeed With a Tiny Ad Budget? (46:17)
• Should You Hire an Agency or DIY Your Ads? (46:55)

Click here to listen to the Media Rocketz interview at the Fully Remote Family Podcast.

Click here to watch the video version of the Media Rocketz interview at the Fully Remote Podcast.

We’re grateful to Kusina University for sharing what she thought about the episode.

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Last week, Ann and I walked away from almost a 7-figure deal. Crazy, right?

You may be wondering why. Let me share with you some of the thoughts behind our decision.

We are blessed and grateful to be able to do so. We have values and sanity that we protect.

We just don’t work with anyone. We have long identified the types of industries/niches and the characteristics of leaders or people we want to work with. Of course, there were times we made mistakes in the past by wrongly identifying or screening them. However, having a list is better than not having one at all.

We strive to work with people we trust, people who value excellence, integrity, and respect.

Despite potential benefits and cash inflow, we identified red flags and decided to say no to the deal.

Took a lot of courage to do so.

However, Ann and I are at peace with the decision not to continue with the project.

By saying no, we know it’s going to open a lot of doors for us and our team. And these doors are the ones we want to enter, with no hesitation and with full joy.

How did we do it?

We know who we are. And though we are far from being perfect, we have set certain standards for ourselves and for others. So if a certain project or offer, however tempting, doesn’t meet certain requirements, we say no.

We had clarity on who we want to work with, who we want to serve, and knew when to say no to the things we deem part of our non-negotiables.

We have faith, too. Faith that when we have the courage to say “No” to the wrong things, our big “Yes” is on its way (or we’ll look for it and continue to show up).

So, yes!

You can say “no” to opportunities you feel are not right for you.

You can say “No” to relationships, work, or business which doesn’t serve you well.

Say “Yes” to right opportunities, to right people, and to right paths.

If it’s not a 100% YES, it’s a NO.

And yes, we are a work in progress, just like everyone else.

We still make mistakes, we still thrive. We strive for excellence and work on becoming better every day.

And, we love the journey!

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