Filipina on the Rise

Christine Bumatay is a storyteller, social media professional, and Pilipinx culture advocate born and raised between Mandaluyong City, Philippines and the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from USC’s Public Relations program and now holds her own platform, Sosyal Gal, where she builds a community of activism for the Filipina American community. She writes for […]

Christine Bumatay is a storyteller, social media professional, and Pilipinx culture advocate born and raised between Mandaluyong City, Philippines and the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from USC’s Public Relations program and now holds her own platform, Sosyal Gal, where she builds a community of activism for the Filipina American community. She writes for […]

“I’m Brown & I’m Proud!” When you grew up, how were you taught to cherish and celebrate your natural skin? As a young brown Filipina girl, I remember thinking my brown skin was something that would be “prettier” if it was lighter. I sometimes used whitening soaps and stayed out of the sun. I never […]

Krystl Fabella speaks in front of a live audience, about what led her to start her podcast, Filipina on the Rise. She discusses what it means to be the person who God created you to be, and trusting that one’s story is good enough for the world to hear. This was recorded at a live […]

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Kristina Rodulfo is a multimedia journalist who specializes in beauty reporting and has been working in the publishing industry for over a decade. She is the Beauty Director of Women’s Health overseeing coverage across print and online who is an expert in product testing, identifying trends, and service reporting. However, her main emphasis is writing […]

This is a discussion around relationships, specifically healing from relationship trauma and abuse, challenging norms around us, and that the most important relationship should be with ones self, a foundation of worthiness and love within. Silviyana Bridal Boutique is bringing us this open dialogue with Filipina On The Rise, having guest Christine Romea inspire you […]

Today, we’re talking to Gabes Torres, who is a returning guest on the show, her first episode was about “Precolonial womanhood in the philippines” which is to a day such a hit and an audience favorite.. Gabes aims to practice decolonizing and antiracist work as a community organizer, teacher, singer-songwriter, and mental health practitioner primarily […]

Christine Gambito, wife, mother, daughter, and comedian better known as one of the first Youtubers with her channel ‘HappySlip’ talks about her life as a working actress in New York before Youtube and how her faith and identity are important measures of success for her career. Youtube Video Interview here Topics: Christine will expand upon […]

This episode features all of YOU. A few weeks ago, I asked you to send in your answers to these 2 questions What was the biggest lesson(s) in 2020 What wish do you have for others in 2021 AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT <3 I also share my takeaways and experiences from an extremely transformative […]

How can you create intentions for 2021? How do you look back meaningfully on 2020? I, Krystl, will guide us through a Visualization and Journaling Session, to help ground you and set intentions for 2021. The world has been through so much change this year.. but you have too! You have learned lessons, gained new […]

Be featured on the next episode! (instructions at bottom) Nicole Cruz was my 2nd episode guest and she’s back! We have a HEART felt discussion, topics including: 2020 Lessons Learned, and Nicole shares trends she’s seen of her client community this year, which is composed of 1st and 2nd Generation immigrant women Dreaming big, what […]

What if you knew that you have the tool to unlock the guidance you need to know, you just need to tap into it more? What if you knew it allows you to fall more in love and in trust with yourself? What if you knew it was so simple, yet so under practiced and […]

Wrapping up FAHM, we have Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez, the hosts of The Filipino American Woman Project, a Podcast that covers stories & life lessons told by American women of Filipino descent. Jen is the founder and co-host of TFAW.  She is an award winning podcaster and online entrepreneur, an advocate for promoting personal […]

This month is Filipino American History Month, and we brought on someone who takes activism to a creative, critical conversational level. Maite Zabala-Alday is a writer, artist, non-profit professional and the founder of S/he’s Mighty Mighty. Shes_MightyMighty (find on Instagram) aims to create a safe space for uncomfortable conversations around taboo topics, mainly mental health, […]

Jo Encarnacion is a lifestyle influencer and a relationship, sexual wellness and women’s life coach, who leads hundreds of women down a path of radical self acceptance. In 2018 she gained recognition by Global Founder & CEO of Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington, as one of the Top 20 Health + Wellness role models. Jo is […]

Trisha Fey is a yoga and movement instructor serving women of color. She promotes radical resilience through dance, yoga and movement. She is passionate about teaching and unveiling creative expression. Growing up in the U.S. robbed her ability to learn her mother tongue contributing to a fear of expressing who she was growing up. This […]

Cat Cruz Bioc, also called Love Coach Cat by her clients, is a love coach, reiki healer, and serial social impact entrepreneur, on a mission to spread love and positivity and help individuals work to the best version of themselves. In this episode, we discuss the self love and awakening journey. She shares her very […]

Have you been sitting with an idea, or have been feeling a calling to start something? Perhaps it’s a new passion project, job, business idea, lifestyle change, etc. I’m sharing 7 Secrets to Starting (and Following Through) that have been really effective for me and others. I’ll be giving examples of the podcast & other […]

If you are a Filipino, growing up did you feel proud to be Filipino? What did it mean to be proud? How did connect to your heritage and roots? In the present and in the ever day, how do we do that? How do we build bridges with communities back in our motherland? Gelaine Santiago […]

Dr. Vania Manipod is a psychiatrist, speaker, professor and blogger, who has become well-known for being outspoken about mental health and reducing the stigma of mental illness, especially in the Filipino and Asian American community. Her instagram has over 41,000 followers, and has a popular blog, Freud & Fashion, where she promotes that its stylish […]

Let’s reflect & set powerful intentions for the remainder of 2020. I, Krystl, will guide us through a Visualization and Journaling Session, to help ground you and set intentions for the remainder of 2020. The world has been through so much change this year.. but you have too! You have learned lessons, gained new perspective, […]

What did the stories of 40 successful Asian women all have in common? Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez are two high-achieving Filipino women (and cousins!) who have spent the last year putting together a book called In Her Purpose: 40 Principles of Asian Women Redefining Success on Their Own Terms. In this book, they tell […]

Bianca Mabute-Louie (she/her/hers) is an educator based in Oakland, CA. She has taught Asian American Studies at Laney College, San Francisco State College, and City College of San Francisco. This fall she will be starting her PhD in Sociology at Rice University, where she will pursue research on religion, race, and racism.  Bianca has also organized with Network […]

Leezel is a bridge journalist at the intersection of everything from editorial, product to audience development, marketing and more. Currently,  Leezel is the Senior Editor for Membership and Innovation at HuffPost. In the past, she worked with the Associated Press in Audience Development and was at CNNMoney (now CNNBusiness) as Assistant Managing Editor of Programming where she led a global team...