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The Filipino American Woman Project

The Filipino American Woman Project

By Jen Amos

Welcome to the Filipino American Woman Project - A Podcast Show that shares stories and life lessons told by individuals living (or have lived) in America, that are of Filipino descent and identify as female (or pronouns she/her).

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022: "We are living in a very fortunate time where we can safely document and distribute our stories." A FAHM special episode with previous guest Anjelica Moresca Enaje

The Filipino American Woman ProjectOct 11, 2019

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01:34:15
055: "There are listeners just like you that are waiting to hear your story." Celebrating our season finale with co-hosts Jen & Nani
Mar 24, 202001:28:12
054: "Be kind to yourself." Firstborn in America, higher education and making courageous career choices with Jannel Mariano
Mar 19, 202052:56
053: "You have to learn how to really advocate for yourself because no one else will do it for you." Journalism, Visibility and the Career Survival Guide with Starla Sampaco
Mar 14, 202052:16
052: “Every major turning point in my career has happened after I've made a vision board.” Podcasting, animation and the supernatural with Sapphire Sandalo
Mar 09, 202046:29
051: “You can do anything, even if you are a mom.” Working full time, running a side business, and motherhood with Jenn Estacio
Mar 04, 202041:47
050: “This trip gave me a very macro view of the motherland and taught me to let go of all my expectations.” Co-host Nani Dominguez' first trip to the Philippines
Feb 28, 202030:21
049: “I lived a double life. But I justified my actions with my achievements.” From drug and alcohol abuse to now thriving in Miami, FL with Marian Bacol-Uba
Feb 23, 202048:40
048: "I’m not going to be a quiet Filipina that's supposed to assimilate and not talk about trauma." A smooth immigration transition, identity and sexual assault with Mae Flores

048: "I’m not going to be a quiet Filipina that's supposed to assimilate and not talk about trauma." A smooth immigration transition, identity and sexual assault with Mae Flores

TEDx Speaker, Actor, Single Mother & Founder of “Light Me Up” Survivor Dance Therapy Mae Flores felt fortunate to have a smooth transition immigrating to America at age 11 with her mother and sister. It was only in high school and into college when she really started to question her identity. She questions why we are so quick to assimilate, shares her advocacy work for victims of sexual assault & gender violence, and the power of renewal and the simplicity in believing that we have a choice to make it every single day.

Connect with Mae Flores on @officialmaeflores, Facebook @maeflores111 and Twitter @mae_flores

Co-Hosted by Jen Amos Instagram @thejenamos and Nani Dominguez @notesbynani

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Feb 18, 202046:52
047: "You’re taking away life from yourself when you stop doing what you're passionate about." Jersey City, supporting artists and having fun with M. Josephine

047: "You’re taking away life from yourself when you stop doing what you're passionate about." Jersey City, supporting artists and having fun with M. Josephine

M. Josephine is an artist, singer-songwriter, connector, and mother of two. She shares her love for being born and raised in Jersey City, and her passion to empower women in their self love and personal development journey.

Connect with M. Josephine on Instagram @soulfullyjosephine or email her at inspiredartistmovement@gmail.com

Co-Hosted by Jen Amos Instagram @thejenamos and Nani Dominguez @notesbynani

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Feb 13, 202032:40
046: “I still felt really pressured to get really good grades and go into the medical field.” Nursing, binge eating and mindfulness with Alyssa Saquilayan
Feb 08, 202001:08:14
045: “I put myself out there, that’s the American way.” Celebrating TFAW Project's 3 Year Anniversary with our very first interview with Connie Marie Castro

045: “I put myself out there, that’s the American way.” Celebrating TFAW Project's 3 Year Anniversary with our very first interview with Connie Marie Castro

In celebration of The Filipino American Woman Project’s three year anniversary, Jen shares our first Facebook Live interview from January 12, 2017 with blogger and stay-at-home mother Connie Marie Castro.

Connect with Connie on Instagram @embers_and_sandywaves or visit her website https://www.motherhoodsbliss.com/about/

Learn more about the San Diego Filipino Blogger Network - Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/367695460098370/

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Feb 03, 202051:45
044: "I feel like this project gives all of us an opportunity to just be who we are." Celebrating 8.5k total plays and the new year with co-hosts Jen and Nani

044: "I feel like this project gives all of us an opportunity to just be who we are." Celebrating 8.5k total plays and the new year with co-hosts Jen and Nani

For the first official recording of the new year, on January 11th, 2020, Nani and Jen celebrate 8.5k total plays for TFAW Project podcast show! They break down our listenership demographics, recommend their top three episodes for first-time listeners, and share listener feedback.

If this is your first time listening, we recommend listening to episodes: 025 with Stacey Anne Salinas, 023 with Marjory Ware, and 034 with Roanne de Guia-Samuels.

Shoutout to some of our beautiful listeners on Instagram: @kris10knowsrn @maryxlov3 @a.l.o.h.i. @princssleah. Also, to episode 020 with Jollene Levid

Co-Hosted by Jen Amos Instagram @thejenamos and Nani Dominguez @notesbynani

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Jan 29, 202001:23:56
043: “Because it’s corrupt.” A special episode with co-host Nani Dominguez before her first trip to the Philippines

043: “Because it’s corrupt.” A special episode with co-host Nani Dominguez before her first trip to the Philippines

As we prepare for a new line up of interviews, we take a moment to check in with our co-host Nani Dominguez before her first trip to the motherland. She shares what had inspired her to visit the Philippines, her relationship with her grandparents, her traveling plans, and what our show has meant to her so far.

Be sure to check in on Nani during her trip! Connect with her on Instagram @notesbynani

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Connect with Jen Amos on Instagram @thejenamos or engage with us @thefilipinoamericanwoman

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Jan 24, 202028:17
042 - Part 2/2 SF Bay Area Live Show 2019: "You’ve all given me more conviction to show up as I am."

042 - Part 2/2 SF Bay Area Live Show 2019: "You’ve all given me more conviction to show up as I am."

This is a recording of our first LIVE event in the SF Bay Area! In this part 2/2 episode, we discuss why Filipinos were left out of American history, bullying and competition within our community, the impact of showing up as ourselves, and where do we go from here.

Special thanks to Mestiza Taqueria SF for catering our event. Check them out at https://www.mestizasf.com/ or on Instagram @mestizasf.

Connect with our attendees: Jen @thejenamos / Nani @notesbynani / Aubrey @au_ptimist / Abby @sailormoon424 / Krystl @filipinaontherise / Stacey Anne @salinass89 / Keane @whatscookkeanegoodlookkeane / Jannel @origjannel

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Jan 19, 202001:05:13
041 - Part 1/2 SF Bay Area Live Show 2019: “Filipino isn’t something that you need to try to be, it’s who you already are.”

041 - Part 1/2 SF Bay Area Live Show 2019: “Filipino isn’t something that you need to try to be, it’s who you already are.”

This is a recording of our first LIVE event in the SF Bay Area! In this part 1/2 episode, we discuss personal experiences with Filipino organizations, internalized racism, and a historical perspective on why many of us struggle with unworthiness and the imposter syndrome today.

Special thanks to Mestiza Taqueria SF for catering our event. Check them out at https://www.mestizasf.com/ or on Instagram @mestizasf.

Connect with our attendees: Jen @thejenamos / Nani @notesbynani / Aubrey @au_ptimist / Abby @sailormoon424 / Krystl @filipinaontherise / Stacey Anne @salinass89 / Keane @whatscookkeanegoodlookkeane / Jannel @origjannel

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Jan 14, 202001:10:59
040: “We’re this intercultural tribe of ancient beings in young people’s agile bodies." Decolonization and spirituality through art and healing practices with Sammay Dizon
Jan 09, 202047:16
039: “I wish I can help relieve some of that pain if she were to open up." Being raised by a single mother, preserving language, and abusive relationships with Meia Santos

039: “I wish I can help relieve some of that pain if she were to open up." Being raised by a single mother, preserving language, and abusive relationships with Meia Santos

Meia Santos is born and raised in Chicago. Today she is multitasking at her best by balancing work, school and raising her 2-year-old son with her fiancé. She shares what it was like being raised by a single mother who valued preserving language and culture. She also opens up about how abusive relationships can get passed down from mother to daughter and the importance of being the change that you want to see.

Connect with Meia on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @Foodraisedme

Co-Hosted by Jen Amos, Instagram @thejenamos, and Nani Dominguez @notesbynani

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Jan 04, 202056:02
038: “I found that loving myself is going to disappoint some people.” Meditation, listening to your body, and purpose over fear with Melissa Barayang

038: “I found that loving myself is going to disappoint some people.” Meditation, listening to your body, and purpose over fear with Melissa Barayang

2019 was the year that Morena, Meditation Guide and Space Holder Melissa Barayang felt like she was stepping into her power. Mel shares her experience as a highly sensitive person (HSP), the importance of listening to your body, how she uses her meditation practice to build community around collective healing, reframing relationships, and how she tends to her inner child.

Connect with Mel on Instagram @acertainsoftness

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Dec 30, 201901:11:50
037: “We don’t call green half blue or half yellow. It’s just green.” Identifying as Mestizx and gender non-binary, decolonized pedagogy in higher education and self love with Sarah Ojeda Kimbrough

037: “We don’t call green half blue or half yellow. It’s just green.” Identifying as Mestizx and gender non-binary, decolonized pedagogy in higher education and self love with Sarah Ojeda Kimbrough

Social worker, parent and recovering addict Sarah Ojeda Kimbrough identifies as Mestizx and gender non-binary. Growing up, Sarah grew a resentment around the identity of being female and how they learned to love moving between the spectrum of femininity and masculinity. They share how turning 29 feels like their golden year, their work in a non-profit that provides early childhood education, their research on decolonized pedagogy in higher education, and how self love comes before identity.

Connect with Sarah on Instagram @werahera or email her at skryoki@gmail.com

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Dec 25, 201953:60
036: "Find a hole in the world with the shape of you and fill it." Representation, podcasting and curating your tribe with Krystl Fabella

036: "Find a hole in the world with the shape of you and fill it." Representation, podcasting and curating your tribe with Krystl Fabella

Creator and Host of "Filipina on the Rise" Podcast & Platform Krystl Fabella believes that the Filipino American is an evolving narrative and identity that we continue to construct by sharing our stories. She shares how she identifies as a 1.5 generation Filipino American, what inspired her to start her podcast show, her ongoing work in sexual violence prevention advocacy & activism, and the importance of curating your tribe.

Connect with Krystl on Instagram @filipinaontherise or email her at krystl@filipinaontherise.com

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Dec 20, 201943:55
035: “Aren’t all Filipinos nurses?” Being raised by a single parent, her love for language, and stereotyping in the workplace with Dr. Stella C

035: “Aren’t all Filipinos nurses?” Being raised by a single parent, her love for language, and stereotyping in the workplace with Dr. Stella C

Physician, wife, mother of two and SF Bay Area resident Dr. Stella C knew at a very young age that she wanted to become a doctor. She shares what it was like to be raised by a single mother, getting hazed in medical school, her love for language (she speaks five languages), being stereotyped in the workplace, and to not let your circumstances dictate your life.

Connect with Dr. Stella C on Instagram @DrStellaC

The release of this episode, December 15th, is Jen’s 32nd birthday! Send her a “love letter” on what this show has meant to you on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman!

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Dec 15, 201953:28
034: “What’s Your Pinoy Love Language?” Traditional parenting, counseling for Filipino women, and rescripting your story with Roanne de Guia-Samuels
Dec 10, 201951:50
033: “I couldn’t be an environmentalist if I wasn’t rooted as a Filipina.” How visiting the Philippines solidified her work today with Kristy Drutman

033: “I couldn’t be an environmentalist if I wasn’t rooted as a Filipina.” How visiting the Philippines solidified her work today with Kristy Drutman

Creator and curator of Brown Girl Green Kristy Drutman is redefining environmentalism in the 21st century. She describes her mixed heritage as a “Jew-Pina,” how her 2016 trip to the Philippines solidified her Filipina identity, and how she is holding space as a digital media strategist for people to rediscover their connection to the environment.

Connect with Kristy at on Instagram & Twitter @browngirl_green, Facebook @browngirlgreen or email her at browngirlgreenshow@gmail.com

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Dec 05, 201944:20
032: "Repeat outfit offenders unite!" Growing an influencer brand, code switching, and slow fashion with Kara Fabella

032: "Repeat outfit offenders unite!" Growing an influencer brand, code switching, and slow fashion with Kara Fabella

Ethical fashion blogger and Founder of The Flipp Side Kara Fabella shares what her life is like today as she builds an influencer brand while working a full-time job. She shares how she “code switches” depending on her social settings, how slow fashion encourages you to be more mindful of your shopping and consumer habits, and what investing in oneself means to her.

Connect with Kara at theflippside@icloud.com or on Instagram @theflippside

Learn more about "The True Cost" of fashion in the documentary https://truecostmovie.com/

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Nov 30, 201901:18:03
031: “Our job is to hold that awkward space for others.” The importance of showing up for ourselves and for each other with Niki and Monica Magtoto

031: “Our job is to hold that awkward space for others.” The importance of showing up for ourselves and for each other with Niki and Monica Magtoto

Although sisters Niki and Monica Magtoto lead completely different lives, there's one clear thing that they both value: holding and creating space for people in different capacities. The Magtoto's share a mixed ancestry (from the Philippines, Mexico, Cabo Verde and Ireland) and consider themselves fortunate to have been raised in an open-minded and open-hearted household. They share how they "create space" for others in their respective fields: Niki currently works as an Educational Policy Analyst and Equity Facilitator and Monica works as an artist, brujita, and yoga instructor.

Connect with the Magtoto sisters on Instagram: Niki @nikimagtotally & Monica @magtotoart

Note: This episode was recorded on September 28, 2019 and may mention data and events that are now outdated.

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Nov 25, 201901:15:02
030: “To da dit (a.k.a. 'to the death')." Event planning, pinay sisterhood in the hustle, and using trauma & death as a powerful motivator with Gina Mariko Rosales
Nov 20, 201946:37
029: “I am far from perfect.” Philanthropy, social media and mental health with Asia Hilario

029: “I am far from perfect.” Philanthropy, social media and mental health with Asia Hilario

2019 has been quite the year for Women Empowerment Lifestyle Blogger, Mental health advocate, and Volunteer CrisisCounselor for CrisisTextline.org Asia Hilario. She shares her philanthropic work for her hometown Saipan, how she uses social media for good, and affordable mental health resources available today.  Asia has recently been awarded Women on the Rise South San Francisco’s 2019 “Woman of the Year."  

Connect with Asia on Facebook @islahoneyblog, Instagram @islahoney or visit her blog https://islahoney.com/ 

For therapy resources, visit Asia’s blog at: https://islahoney.com/2019/07/18/what-im-going-to-therapy-for-what-therapy-is-what-it-isnt-how-i-chose-my-therapist/ 

Note: This episode was recorded on September 21, 2019 and will mention data and events that are now outdated. 

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Nov 15, 201956:22
028: “The day that I was let go, I literally felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders.” Operating a mobile restaurant business with Kathy Hardy

028: “The day that I was let go, I literally felt a weight lifted off of my shoulders.” Operating a mobile restaurant business with Kathy Hardy

Nov 10, 201956:24
027: “You are your dad’s only daughter. He cannot lose you.” Living her father's values in her own way with Dr. Adeleine Conanan Liang
Nov 05, 201958:38
026: "We all need to find a place that makes us feel safe to explore who we are and all that we are." A special FAHM episode with co-hosts Jen and Nani

026: "We all need to find a place that makes us feel safe to explore who we are and all that we are." A special FAHM episode with co-hosts Jen and Nani

Your co-hosts, Nani and Jen celebrate the final day of Filipino American History Month - over drinks!!

SF Bay Area - Jen will be visiting from Dec. 17-19th, 2019 and plans on holding a small get together at her AirBnB in Oakland, CA with Nani on Dec. 19th! Join us if you’re in the area! Email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com or DM on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman to RSVP. Space is limited!!!

On this final show for the month, Jen and Nani wrap up with topics such as (and not limited to): nominated Pinay Visionaries such as author of the article, “How Instagram Influencers Make Life Miserable For Small Tourist Towns” on huffpost.com Christine Bumatay (IG @thesosyalgal), hitting another milestone of 4k total plays for our podcast show, how Jen’s sporadic evening rendezvous to a fast food restaurant showed her how proud she is to be a Pinay, the top recommended episodes to listen to (if this is your first time listening), a cameo from Jen’s husband, and by popular demand, a deeper dive into Jen and Nani’s individual stories of identifying as Filipino American women.

Co-Hosted by Jen Amos @thejenamos and Nani Dominguez @notesbynani. For Jen's current entrepreneurial shenanigans, visit https://linktr.ee/jenamoscollection. Check out Nani's blog at https://notesbynani.com/

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Nov 01, 201902:40:27
025: “What’s so important about Filipino American women's history? There’s nothing there that hasn’t been said already.” Archiving our history with Stacey Anne

025: “What’s so important about Filipino American women's history? There’s nothing there that hasn’t been said already.” Archiving our history with Stacey Anne

Pinay Activist-Scholar, PhD student and Author of Pinay Guerrilleras Stacey Anne joins us for a special FAHM episode to talk about how she is restoring Filipina presence in American history. In her PhD program, she is working on a feminist scholarship that focuses on the lives of Filipina women in the USA during the Great Depression. She shares how understanding and bringing light to our history is important for us to create the stepping stones we need to break out of being marginalized and minoritized, and to better understand ourselves.

Learn more about the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BulosanCenter/

For Stacey Anne's book Pinay Guerrilleras: The Unsung Heroics of Filipina Resistance Fighters During the Pacific War, visit https://www.amazon.com/Pinay-Guerrilleras-Filipina-Resistance-Fighters-ebook/dp/B07M6WTDY6

For more of Stacey Anne's work, visit the Pacific Atrocities Education website at http://www.pacificatrocities.org/

It's Filipino American History Month and this month's theme is... Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women! Learn more at http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/ Give a shout out to the Pinay Visionary in your life! Reach out to us with any of the options below!

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we are featuring Jenne Vailoces with Jennivees Bakery as this episode’s Pinay Visionary! Learn more about Jenne on Instagram at @jenniveesbakery or Facebook @jennivees. Special thanks to Amanda, IG @blackbeltsoprano, for the recommendation!

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Oct 26, 201901:11:07
024: “I can’t separate them - I am that hyphen.” Connecting to your heritage as an expat and expanding worldviews through storytelling with Kay Fabella

024: “I can’t separate them - I am that hyphen.” Connecting to your heritage as an expat and expanding worldviews through storytelling with Kay Fabella

The Story Finder & visibility strategist for WOC leaders Kay Fabella joins us as an expat in Madrid, Spain to share the importance of expanding people's worldview by sharing our stories. Kay shares a different take on answering the question, "Where are you really from?", her experience as a Spanish-speaking expert on brand storytelling, how to 'budget your outrage,' and how it's never too late to rewrite your story.

Connect with Kay Fabella at https://kayfabella.com/ or check out her new book, Rewrite Your Story, at http://rewriteyourstorybook.com

It's Filipino American History Month and this month's theme is... Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women! Learn more at http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/ Give a shout out to the Pinay Visionary in your life! Reach out to us with any of the options below!

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we feature Cherelle Marie as this episode’s Pinay Visionary! Learn more about Cherelle on Instagram at @crea.elle.

Check out the THE 2018 STATE OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES REPORT conducted by American Express at https://about.americanexpress.com/files/doc_library/file/2018-state-of-women-owned-businesses-report.pdf

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Oct 21, 201901:24:01
023: "Why are you other-ing me?" Assimilating as a mestiza with Marjory Ware

023: "Why are you other-ing me?" Assimilating as a mestiza with Marjory Ware

First generation Filipino/white woman, Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington State, and enneagram nerd Marjory Ware immigrated to America at 16 years old. Marjory shares the complexities of assimilating as a mestiza, how she finds validation in her practice as a therapist, and encourages our listeners to find "your people" -  the ones that will accept you for who you are. 

Connect with Marjory Ware on Instagram @mkwcounseling or listen to her new podcast Therapeutic Bullshit at https://www.therapeuticbullshit.com/podcast 

It's Filipino American History Month and this month's theme is... Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women! Learn more at http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/ Give a shout out to the Pinay Visionary in your life! Reach out to us with any of the options below! 

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we feature Ruby Ibarra as this episode’s Pinay Visionary! Learn more about Ruby at https://www.rubyibarra.com/ or follow her on Instagram @rubyibarra. Special thanks to @annadidathing from Instagram for the recommendation! 

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Oct 17, 201901:40:51
022: "We are living in a very fortunate time where we can safely document and distribute our stories." A FAHM special episode with previous guest Anjelica Moresca Enaje

022: "We are living in a very fortunate time where we can safely document and distribute our stories." A FAHM special episode with previous guest Anjelica Moresca Enaje

Memoirist-in-progress, fellow booknerd and grad student Anjelica Moresca Enaje joins us once again for a special episode on Filipinx literacy. We take a deeper dive into the Maria Clara archetype from Jose Rizal's famous novel Noli Me Tángere, Anjelica's vision with getLITfilam - a survey of (literary) works by and about people of Filipino-descent, and how it's an honor to be in a position today to write our own history. For her past interview, check out episode 008: "Choose to live."

It's Filipino American History Month and this month's theme is... Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women! Learn more at http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/ Give a shout out to the Pinay Visionary if your life! Reach out to us with any of the options below!

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we feature Rocky Rivera as this episode’s Pinay Visionary! Learn more about Rocky at rockyrivera.com or follow her on Instagram @rockyrivera. Special thanks again to @au_ptimist from Instagram for the recommendation!

To request any books or resources mentioned on the show, connect with Angelica at Twitter: @i_amenaje (personal), @getlitfilam / IG: @pinaykilljoy (personal), @getlitfilam / blog: amenaje.wordpress.com / official {getLITfilam} website will launch in mid-October 2019! (Follow @getlitfilam social media for updates)

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Oct 11, 201901:34:15
021: “Your healing is so much more important than protecting other people’s feelings.” Celebrating 1k Plays with Co-Hosts Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez

021: “Your healing is so much more important than protecting other people’s feelings.” Celebrating 1k Plays with Co-Hosts Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez

Less than three months since we launched the podcast show, we are now humbled to be celebrating our first 1,000 plays with you! Jen and Nani candidly share the latest stats on our listeners, give several shout outs to past guests, and active listeners. Jen also shares some tough love for our listeners and compassion for our courageous guests.

It's Filipino American History Month and this month's theme is... Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women! Learn more at http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/ Give a shout out to the Pinay Visionary if your life! Reach out to us with any of the options below!

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we feature Nina Parks as this episode’s Pinay Visionary! Learn more about Nina at ninaparksconsulting.com. Special thanks to @au_ptimist from Instagram for the recommendation!

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Oct 06, 201901:16:07
020: "It’s okay, you just gotta get organized." Our ability to get organized and build power in the face of multiple oppressions with Jollene Levid

020: "It’s okay, you just gotta get organized." Our ability to get organized and build power in the face of multiple oppressions with Jollene Levid

Jollene Levid honors many of the women in her life, including herself, that are survivors of some form of violence through her work as the AF3IRM Founding Chairperson, a United Teachers Los Angeles union organizer, and social worker. Although the trauma of violence, war and migration may have passed down from generation to generation, Jollene shares that survival and resilience have also been passed down to the current generation. She believes that this strength is our power today and why (for 17 years and counting) she continues to fight for immigrant women's rights against militarism and trafficking of women and children.

Learn more about Af3irm on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @af3irm or by visiting http://af3irm.org/ To connect with Jollene find her on Facebook or Instagram @jollenelevid

It's Filipino American History Month and this month's theme is... Pinay Visionaries: Celebrating Filipina American Women! Learn more at http://fanhs-national.org/filam/about/ Give a shout out to the Pinay Visionary if your life! Reach out to us with any of the options below!

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Oct 01, 201947:31
019: "There’s a hole in my heart and it’s in the shape of my father." A father's impact on identity with Renee Barabad Floresca

019: "There’s a hole in my heart and it’s in the shape of my father." A father's impact on identity with Renee Barabad Floresca

Originally from Hercules in the East Bay Area, Renee Barabad Floresca is a Filipina actor, educator & writer based in Brooklyn. She shares her experiences as a daughter of a methamphetamine addict, a New York freelancer, and a new mother.

Renee is open to collaborations! Connect with her on Instagram @Reneefromthebay_ or visit her website http://reneerises.com

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Sep 19, 201959:04
018: "The later we start sex education, the more unlearning we have to teach." Celebrating diversity, sex education and boundaries with Justine Ang Fonte

018: "The later we start sex education, the more unlearning we have to teach." Celebrating diversity, sex education and boundaries with Justine Ang Fonte

As Filipina, Feminist and Foodie Ms. Justine Ang Fonte was growing up, she soon discovered that not everyone was "woke with their ancestry." It was thanks to American comedian Rex Navarrete that she was inspired to celebrate her ancestry and explore how fun it is to be different. Justine shares her work as a health educator, the importance of setting boundaries, and how founding Raised Pinay brought together her two biggest passions: her motherland and sex education.

Connect with Justine Ang Fonte by visiting her website justinefonte.com. Learn more about Raised Pinay at raisedpinay.com and Roots of Health at rootsofhealth.org

Learn about the resources available to teach sex education to young adolescents, visit amaze.org

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Sep 14, 201944:59
017: "I want my kids to respect me, but I also want them to have a voice." Homeschool, blogging and virtual assistance with Michele Montierro

017: "I want my kids to respect me, but I also want them to have a voice." Homeschool, blogging and virtual assistance with Michele Montierro

Michele Montierro shares her story as a homeschool mother of three, educational blogger and virtual assistant for female online entrepreneurs. Michele, Jen & Nani also discuss mosquitoes repellant tips, the shiny object syndrome, being an introvert, and most of all, creating a safe environment for children to communicate.

Connect with Michele Montierro on Facebook or Instagram @filamlearners or visit filamlearners.com To learn more about Michele's virtual assistance business, visit keendrivenheart.com or find her on Facebook or Instagram @keendrivenheart

Book recommendation for introverts: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Sep 09, 201901:10:31
016: “You’re fighting for the colonizer and you don’t even know it.” Deconstructing colonialism with JL Umipig

016: “You’re fighting for the colonizer and you don’t even know it.” Deconstructing colonialism with JL Umipig

Cultural Bearer, Liberation Educator and Creator Jana Lynne Umipig shares how now is the time of decolonization. She thoroughly unpacks what it means to be a Filipino American woman, shares how she uses social media as a space of communication for her community, and encourages us to hold more grace for one another.

Connect with JL Umipig on Instagram @JLcreator or Facebook at Jana Lynne Umipig

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Sep 04, 201901:09:60
015: “Do I want to raise my child the same way that I was raised by my mom?” Being a new mother with Clarice Aguilera

015: “Do I want to raise my child the same way that I was raised by my mom?” Being a new mother with Clarice Aguilera

Clarice Aguilera is on a personal quest to teach her daughter about the Philippines - its people, the language and its culture and values. She shares how it's important for her as a 1.5 generation Filipino American to preserve her cultural heritage by teaching her daughter Tagalog while in community with others.

Contact Clarice today by visiting https://www.thetagalogproject.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @thetagalogproject 

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Aug 30, 201901:02:21
014: "Our kids need to see themselves in stories." Creating children's books and knowing you are richly loved with Melissa Leslie Q
Aug 25, 201952:40
013: "Are you getting paid for that?" Finding the balance between pursuing your passions and being stable with Karen Joy Pangantihon

013: "Are you getting paid for that?" Finding the balance between pursuing your passions and being stable with Karen Joy Pangantihon

Equity Actor, Singer, and multidisciplinary artist Karen Joy Pangantihon candidly shares the pursuit of being an artist while feeling like an "orphan" since her parents retired to the Philippines. She shares how there are very few Filipinos in the entertainment industry (despite living in New York), how to be present even if her current circumstances are uncomfortable, and how it's truly a privilege to be pursuing the life she wants today.

Connect with Karen by visiting meetkjp.com or on Instagram @kjpangantihon @cinematherapyshow @cinephilesclub @Weepy_eyes_productions

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Aug 20, 201942:58
012: "There's no harm in asking for what you believe you should earn and deserve." The power of asking with Rachelle Peraz Ocampo

012: "There's no harm in asking for what you believe you should earn and deserve." The power of asking with Rachelle Peraz Ocampo

Rachelle Peraz Ocampo is a Public Health & Community Engagement Professional, TV Talk Show Host, and the daughter of Nelly & Ronnie Ocampo. Together with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez, they discuss the difference in community organizing from the west coast to the east coast, the funny superstitions they grew up with, how to work through the imposter syndrome, and the power of asking for what you want.

Connect with Rachelle on Facebook and Instagram @makilalatv @raisedpinay or @rockyrach16.

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

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Aug 15, 201942:40
011: "A feeling is not a solid." Normalizing conversations around mental health with Elaine Dolalas
Aug 10, 201947:04
010: "Being 'not good enough' is a myth that we have the power to change." Life after fear with Nicole Cruz

010: "Being 'not good enough' is a myth that we have the power to change." Life after fear with Nicole Cruz

Life Coach for 1st & 2nd Generation Americans Nicole Cruz celebrates Filipino Americans' opportunity to survive AND thrive while still honoring our families in today's times. She shares that being "not good enough" is a myth that we have the ability to change, and that there's so much power and many possibilities after we act through our fears.

Connect with Nicole Cruz on Instagram @nicolecruzcoaching, email nicole@nicolecruzcoaching.com or visit nicolecruzcoaching.com

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Aug 05, 201957:35
009: "What has this show meant to you so far?" Celebrating 400+ Episode Plays with Co-Hosts Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez

009: "What has this show meant to you so far?" Celebrating 400+ Episode Plays with Co-Hosts Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez

Co-Hosts Jen Amos (IG @thejenamos) and Nani Dominguez (IG @notesbynani) casually reflect on the first 400+ plays of The Filipino American Woman Project's Podcast Show. Special shoutouts to Filipina authors Melinda L. de Jesús with Pinay Power, Melissa Leslie Q with her upcoming book #KumustaBaby, as well as other amazing Filipina movers and shakers such as Anna Marie Cruz with the Entrepinayship book club, Clarice Aguilera with The Tagalog Project, and Ria Pretekin (currently having the most played episode - 006: "What's the skin that I'm in?" Exploring identity in the workplace and as a mother).

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Jul 31, 201944:45
008: "Choose to live." Supporting family and choosing to live life her way with Anjelica Moresca Enaje

008: "Choose to live." Supporting family and choosing to live life her way with Anjelica Moresca Enaje

Writer, 1st Generation Cast Member of Raised Pinay, and Dutiful Daughter Anjelica Moresca Enaje was born, raised and still resides in New York. She shares her experience living at home to support her parents and analyzes the Maria Clara archetype from Jose Rizal's famous novel Noli Me Tángere. She then shares the heartbreaking catalyst that motivated her to live her life. 

This episode is dedicated to John Paul Moresca Enaje. 

Connect with Angelica at Twitter: @i_amenaje (personal), @getlitfilam / IG: @pinaykilljoy (personal), @getlitfilam / blog: amenaje.wordpress.com / official {getLITfilam} website will launch in August! (Follow @getlitfilam social media for updates) 

Connect with co-hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez on Instagram @thejenamos @notesbynani

Have something to share? Direct message or Tag us on Instagram @thefilipinoamericanwoman or email us at thefilipinoamericanwoman@gmail.com

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Jul 26, 201956:23
007: "Day by day, appreciate what you have." Being grateful and enjoying your life with Jaymee Wins
Jul 21, 201945:56
006: "What's the skin that I'm in?" Exploring identity in the workplace and as a mother with Ria Pretekin
Jul 16, 201954:06