Summary

In this episode of Level Up with Jevi, we sit down with Kuys Aldren, a man whose journey reflects the power of discipline, humility, and faith in action. From overcoming self-doubt and family pressures to finding purpose through freelancing, Aldren shares how staying grounded in his beliefs helped him move forward even when the path wasn’t clear.

This conversation dives deep into real-life challenges—how to stay motivated when results are slow, the importance of managing your time and energy, and why “faithing it” is just as important as working for it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or on the verge of giving up—this episode will remind you that with faith, focus, and consistency, you can level up no matter where you start. 💪

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: Getting to Know Kuys Aldren

03:45 – Early Struggles and the Start of His Freelance Journey

07:25 – Balancing Faith, Work, and Family

11:40 – Learning Discipline and Responsibility

16:10 – Overcoming Self-Doubt and Financial Struggles

20:35 – How Faith Keeps You Going When Motivation Fades

25:15 – The Turning Point: Choosing to “Faith It”

29:40 – Managing Burnout and Staying Consistent

33:55 – The Power of Daily Routines and Goal-Setting

38:10 – Lessons Learned from Failures and Small Wins

42:00 – Advice for Freelancers and Dreamers

45:10 – Final Message: Keep the Faith and Keep Moving Forward

Key Takeaways

✔️ Faith fuels action — believing in yourself and God’s timing gives you strength to keep going.

✔️ Discipline beats motivation — small consistent habits create massive results.

✔️ Stay grounded — success isn’t about speed; it’s about staying true to your purpose.

✔️ Growth starts with responsibility — own your time, your energy, and your direction.

✔️ Never stop learning — progress is the best form of gratitude.

Quotes from the Episode

“Faith without action is like planning without starting—nothing moves until you do.”

“Your level-up journey doesn’t need to be loud. Just consistent.”

“When you focus on growth instead of comparison, that’s when you truly win.”

Final Words from Kuys Aldren

“Keep believing even when it’s hard to see the results. Because every small act of faith, every disciplined move, brings you closer to the person you’re meant to become.”

Connect with Jevi

📘 Follow Level Up with Jevi on Facebook

🎧 Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube

💬 Join the community — Live to Level Up on Facebook

#LevelUpWithJevi,#NewPodcast,#PodcastPH,#PodcastCommunity

[Verse 1]

I thought the climb was just a race,

A higher title, another place.

But every step was teaching me,

Success needs clarity.

[Pre-Chorus]

So I ask, I seek, I knock each day,

The doors will open, I find my way.

It’s not perfection, but the climb,

A journey steady, step in time.

[Chorus]

Live to Level Up, we rise again,

Clarity first, where it begins.

Ownership, accountability—

The power to be who we’re meant to be.

Live to Level Up, don’t stop the climb,

Reflect, refine, and take your time.

Embrace the structure, build it true,

The life you want is calling you.

[Verse 2]

I’ve faced rejection, sleepless nights,

But found my strength in faith and light.

It’s not their dream, it’s mine to hold,

A story still being told.

[Pre-Chorus - more intense]

So I ask, I seek, I knock each day,

The doors will open, I find my way.

It’s not perfection, but the climb,

A journey steady, step in time.

[Chorus]

Live to Level Up, we rise again,

Clarity first, where it begins.

Ownership, accountability—

The power to be who we’re meant to be.

Live to Level Up, don’t stop the climb,

Reflect, refine, and take your time.

Embrace the structure, build it true,

The life you want is calling you.

[Bridge]

Every setback’s just a sign,

To realign my heart, refine.

It’s not about the world’s applause,

But living true to my cause.

[Final Chorus]

Live to Level Up, we rise again,

Clarity first, where it begins.

Ownership, accountability—

The power to be who we’re meant to be.

Live to Level Up, don’t stop the climb,

Reflect, refine, and take your time.

Embrace the structure, build it true,

The life you want is calling you.

[Outro]

Live to Level Up…

It’s a journey, not the end.

In this inspiring episode of Level Up with Jevi, Jevi sits down with power couple TL Melona and TL Nikki Abilar—both thriving freelancers, tribe leaders, and proud bookkeepers at The Shepherd Virtual Accountants and Bookkeepers. From humble beginnings to building sustainable freelancing careers, they share how integrating health and fitness transformed their family life, mindset, and work performance.

Their candid story weaves through mental health struggles, family friction, and the discovery of systems that work—from Kaizen fitness to time-blocking and meal tracking. It’s a conversation about love, discipline, teamwork, and leveling up together, with powerful takeaways for freelancers, parents, and anyone committed to continuous growth.

💼 From Housewife and Technician to Freelancers & Team Leaders

TL Melona was a full-time housewife and TL Nikki worked in water treatment—until freelancing changed the game. Their story began with humble beginnings and evolved into building multiple income streams while raising toddlers and managing multiple clients.

🧠 Mental Health and the Wake-Up Call

Nikki shares how mental health struggles, panic attacks, and physical symptoms became his wake-up call to take health seriously. Melona supported him wholeheartedly, even when it meant adjusting her own lifestyle.

💪 Kaizen and the Fitness Reset

The couple opened up about enrolling in Season 7 of Kaizen after years of inconsistent gym efforts. With Kaizen, they embraced sustainable habits, tracking, and routines that finally stuck—and made health a core family value.

🕰️ Time Blocking, Tracking & Systems That Work

Learn how they manage multiple roles, clients, and parental duties through habits like food tracking, step goals, gym progress logs, and daily planning systems.

👟 Healthy Habits that Stuck

From prioritizing steps over showering (literally!) to integrating nutrition knowledge into daily cooking, they share practical habits anyone can start with—even on a tight schedule.

🏋️ The Power of Partnership

They dive deep into the dynamics of working on fitness as a couple—from scheduling friction to gym solitude, from macros misunderstandings to tag-team grocery runs.

💖 Defining Success Through Simplicity

Success for the Abilars isn’t about luxury—it's about health, family, presence, and purpose. Their advocacy work and desire to care for their children and future grandchildren keep them grounded and motivated.

📈 Live to Level Up Mindset

Hear how their goals keep evolving—from losing weight to gaining strength, from taming anxiety to becoming role models in fitness, finance, and faith.

✔️ Prioritize your health—it’s the center of everything.

✔️ Track your time, meals, and workouts for real progress.

✔️ Build a strong support system, especially in your own home.

✔️ Success is about service, simplicity, and sustained growth.

✔️ Fitness isn’t separate—it’s integrated into your whole life journey.

0:00 – Meet TL Melona & TL Nikki + Their Humble Beginnings

1:30 – Motherhood, freelancing, and managing home chaos

3:33 – Nikki’s field job to freelance + mental health struggle

6:38 – First attempts at fitness and failing forward

7:39 – Realizing the deeper reason behind their health goals

10:14 – Frictions in marriage and fitness tracking misunderstandings

12:21 – Challenges and adjustments as fitness partners

16:20 – Understanding “the dip” and pushing through

18:06 – Habits they developed: Steps, food tracking, gym, daily planning

25:20 – Pain relief and body transformation through proper...