After All the Laughs, What Really Matters? With GB Labrador & Muman Reyes

GB Labrador, founder of Comedy Manila, shares how he took the leap from employment to pursuing comedy full-time, and how he helped build a community for stand-up comedians in the Philippines.

Muman Reyes takes us through a different journey—from being a registered pharmacist and helping manage the family business to finding his place in comedy while navigating the responsibilities of being a husband, father, and entrepreneur.

Together, they look back on how The KoolPals began, what it took to reach their 1,000th episode, and the challenges that came with sustaining a creative endeavor for so many years. They also talk about burnout, friendship, and what happens when a project you've poured your time and resources into doesn't go as planned.

But beyond the laughs and achievements, this conversation goes somewhere deeper.

They share how family has shaped their decisions, how grief and difficult experiences can become part of their stories, and why being true to yourself matters. They also offer advice to creatives who are still balancing a day job with the dream of pursuing their passion.

And when asked what it means to live a truly rich life, their answers remind us that wealth isn't measured by money or recognition alone.

For GB, it's having time for his family, his work, and himself. For Muman, it's being able to sleep peacefully, knowing he's true to himself.

In this conversation, discover:

- How GB and Muman found their way into stand-up comedy
- The story behind The KoolPals and its first 1,000 episodes
- What it takes to build a sustainable creative career
- Lessons on business, financial responsibility,