Filipina on the Rise

Women share how this podcast & community encouraged them to make bold moves in their lives. I need your help! Our goal is to have consistent podcast and event programming next year. Help us take Filipina on the Rise to new heights in 2024 by supporting our Crowdfund campaign. We're dedicated to advancing 1 million Filipino women worldwide through our engaging podcast and empowerment event...

How backing our Crowdfund will empower more Pinays   https://www.indiegogo.com/campaigns/filipina-on-the-rise--3/edit#/perks/table Krystl Fabella dives into a critical moment in the community's journey – the launch of our crowdfund campaign. She shares her heartfelt "why" behind this initiative and why your support is essential to taking Filipina excellence to new heights. Key Highl...

Help keep Filipina on the Rise going! Support our Crowdfund coming up on Oct. 11 (get updates here ) YOU'RE INVITED to our Virtual Crowdfund Launch Party on Wednesday Oct. 11, with all day free fun activities on IG live. We have back on, Gabes Torres , regarding her latest post that has us a bit more awakened "This Filipino-American History Month, can we stop romanticizing the decoloniza...

Amanda is a Transformation & Purpose coach, Ayurvedic dietitian, and yoga teacher based in Southern California. Amanda always knew she wanted to be involved with the healing process of others starting at a young age. She made potions and healing elixirs for her stuffed animals. She climbed trees and created little coves where she let people came to her for comfort & support. Through colleg...

Last night we had our biggest event yet in SF and this is why it's a SO personal and sentimental to me! Here are my takeaways from last night's event. What "Living the dream" really means to me Panel takeaways: Imposter Syndrome, Messy BTS of Success What (almost) 120 Filipinas last night had in common A Poem on honoring your past ghosts what attendees told me last night that w...

I open up on a recent experience that made me reflect on the intricacies of parent-child relationships and how we can heal through forgiveness and love. (recorded September 1st) The complexities of our relationships with our parents, especially the ones that have left lasting scars from our childhood and continue to affect us in our adult lives. My upbringing was marked by a desire to always impre...

Joanna, a Filipina member/leader in the Lahaina community, join us to share an update on Lahaina, how they’ve been affected by the fires and everything we should know about their beloved community & culture . Joanna discusses her experience living in a neighborhood that was severely affected by the fires and extends her condolences to those who suffered losses. The conversation highlights the...

A solo episode with Krystl, with a short voice note from her friend, fellow inspiring founder & community leader Sola Ever feel like you're "not doing enough" even though you're doing it all?! Krystl walks you through a real-time moment of a “not-doing-enough” and walking herself out Breaking this pattern by catching yourself in the moment: what are your breath, body, thoug...

Dr. Kristine Gloria is a former academic, social impact entrepreneur, and dedicated steward of technology for good. Kristine’s expertise sits at the intersection of the human condition and technology with specific interest in youth mental health and wellbeing. Currently, she serves as Head of Data at Blue Fever , and most notably leads a team responsible for developing "Blue", an AI-driv...

Krystl is back from a trip to the Philippines! She goes over: her 4-week trip to the Philippines what she learned and realized what is our relation & role here, from those who grew up abroad? reading your experiences about the PH trip Interested in the 25-day Filipino History & Heroines Learning Journey? Sign up here Blog post: How a trip to the Philippines can feel beautiful, confronting,...

Jen is the creator of the  Indulgent Eats , a food & travel blog & Instagram with over 400,000 followers and dedicated to all things over-the-top indulgent. She is the co-founder of the new Barkada, a modern Filipino restaurant and bar in Hong Kong. Jen is part of the Prestige 40 Under 40 in Hong Kong and her work has been featured by South China Morning Post, TimeOut, BuzzFeed, and Lifest...

I’m here in the Philippines! Join this discussion with me and Gabes Torres - after 2 years of being friends connecting purely online, I’ve had her on the podcast, she is a powerful voice for Filipin@s & decolonization work. A few days before coming I spent time in Manila, to visit historical sites like Intramrous, and national museums. Gabes Torres is a psychotherapist, writer, and organizer w...

I'm leaving to the Philippines soon! We are joined here by our lovely Tesz Millan, previous podcast host and Youtuber from Filipina American Creative We cover Tesz Itinerary and why she chose these remote villages What visiting & getting a tattoo Apo Whang Od, the eldest Filipina Tattoo Artist who made vogues covers, was like Visiting towns that preserved culture and the present value of...

Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a world-renowned emotional health expert & keynote speaker in the areas of grit and resilience, she’s a former cosmetic dentist turned mental health coach, and a founder of the Global GRIT Institute and Co-Founder of Dharma Coaching Institute. She’s been on international stages (including the Women’s Economic Forum in India, Google HQ, & Mindvalley ), is host of The Br...

Marian Bacol is the founder of Thriver Lifestyle, Coach, and TEDx Speaker. She produces experiential events, workshops and transformational retreats for women in Miami, NYC and internationally.   Marian has been featured on Vice, Business Insider, New York Post, Daily Mail, CBS, NBC, Thrive Global, over 60 podcasts and publications. How to reconnect with our Motherland and ancestors from wherever...

Alexandra Dorda is the founder of Kasama Rum - a small-batch rum inspired by her mother’s native Philippines. Kasama, named after the Filipino term for “together,” pays homage to founder Alexandra Dorda’s Filipino-Polish heritage resulting in a rum that defies the category. Kasama is distilled in the Philippines, bottled at her family's distillery in Poland, and enjoyed internationally. Alexa...

In honor of Black History Month, we are bringing back this discussion with Bianca Mabute-Louie, an educator, activist, organizer, an extremely inspiring and activating person, in June 30, 2020, this was around the time of the anti-asian American hate crimes which had an exponential rise amid the pandemic, around same time of the George Floyd murder protests, a month before, which sparked some raci...

Answering your Q&As! I share a little bit of my story, background, beliefs, and answer your Q&As sent in: Advice on entrepreneurship and pivoting into your passion while having a full-time job What are my biggest fears? What are my beliefs on faith and religion? Who are my Filipina role models? Goals this year? Why I started this and what is my vision? Help the show go on! Be a monthly sup...

Someone I've been wanting to have on the podcast for a long time, and finally! Restaurateur, award-winning author & chef, Nicole Ponseca.  In this episode, we’ll cover: Krystl and Nicole both share recent pivots in life and the challenges that come with opening yourself up to new dreams and reinvention The important lessons taught by Nicole’s father around what it means to be Filipino in...

Hello! I share 7 Learnings from 2022 + the stories behind them. I also read a very inspiring quote from Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Network from her book, The Stories We Tell. Help the show go on! Be a monthly supporter or make a one-time donation on Patreon Leave a written review on Apple Follow IG @filipinaontherise

My favorite time of year, when I get to feature YOU! I asked y’all to submit your voice notes and asked: what are you most proud of from 2022 and what is the biggest thing you learned? I LOVE everything everyone shared and am truly touched by this community. ♥️ Please help the show go on! Be a monthly supporter or make a one-time donation on Patreon Leave a written review on Apple Follow IG @filip...

My big sister, Kristin or “Ate Shasta”  joins us on this episode as we close out the year, sharing with us lessons learned turning 30 and a message she has to us all. Kristin is an attorney focusing on environmental law & toxic torts. She attended Chapman Law School and attended her undergrad at UCLA. Kristin also served as President of the Public Interest Law Foundation and graduated with the...

You don't know how you all have meant <3 As we enter the holidays, I just want to say a huge thank you. Help keep Filipina on the Rise going by: Leaving a written review on Apple Becoming a monthly supporter or making a One-time Donation Salamat! Love, Krystl

I’m back from a 3 month break and in this episode, I reunite with Tesz, and discuss High & lows on recent adventures and 2 big wake up calls I had Why rest is so hard for people pleasers, performers and/or descendants of immigrants the 100-breath practice I learned to for stillness and surrender Our NYC event and NFT launch Celebrating the amazing podcast hosting that Tesz did! Support our sho...

Mabuhay and Welcome back to the podcast. My name is Tesz Millan, creator of the YouTube series Filipina. America. Creative. This is the last interview I’ll be hosting before Krystl Fabella finally returns to you from her adventures. In today’s special conversation, you’ll get to meet Mary Jane Butac Livingston. Hailing from Hawaii, Mary Jane is a first generation Filipina-American, a Dental Hygien...