Sometimes, saying one thing is all we need to take up a little more space.

The Filipino American Woman Project

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Welcome to TFAW Letters, the Summer Edition, from The Filipino American Woman Project. Your host, Jen Amos, returns to read aloud letters inspired by real conversations with you! It all begins with one line: If I could say one thing... Because sometimes one thing is all we need to take up a little more space. www.tfawletters.com

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Sometimes, saying one thing is all we need to take up a little more space.

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093: “Forgive yourself when you make mistakes, that’s where the real learning happens.” Normalizing failure, exploring her Mexican & Filipino culture, and writing novels for fun with Megan Sotelo 12.02.2021 58:00

College Persistence Counselor & Aspiring Writer, Megan Sotelo, shares how a multicultural sorority experience inspired her to explore her identity, the affinity she’s found between her Mexican-American & Filipino-American families, how she became a published author, and how she learned to pursue her dreams without letting the fear of failure hold her back. Follow Megan on Twitter, Instagra...

092: "Loss of identity is the cost of a colonized mentality." Peeling back the onion layers of Philippine history, culture & revolution with Justine Franchesca S. Ramos 05.02.2021 1:13:18

Poet, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Candidate, & Author of Halo-Halo Poetry Justine Franchesca S. Ramos joins us for an insightful conversation about the harmful lingering effects colonization has had on Filipino culture, keeping ties to the Motherland in the diaspora, and the value of living for yourself vs. existing for others. Connect with Justine on Instagram @justiney.r or @halohalo.poet...

091: "Everything changed when I was able to get back to what I loved." Dancing her way out of depression with Marikit Fernando 29.01.2021 47:58

Marikit Fernando is a dancer, performer, and author of the book Back to Dance: How I Revived My Dance and My Spirit and How You Can Too . She discusses how her mom's patriotism for the Philippines shaped her connection to her Filipino identity, her journey through a deep depression, and the book she wrote to help her heal. Grab a copy of Marikit's book today at https://amzn.to/2K45Bq4 Connect with...

090: "You can choose to not be in pain.” Breaking toxic patterns, victim advocacy, and the glorified narrative of motherhood turned upside down with Rain Fernandez 22.01.2021 1:05:15

Spreadsheet ninja, self-taught seed cycler, and birth mother Rain Fernandez discusses reclaiming her Filipina identity by breaking toxic generational patterns, owning her victory over a lifetime of pain, and what it means to be a birth mother. Connect with Rain on Instagram @kayamo.kindness, Facebook @raincares.writer or visit https://www.raincares.com/ -- For our latest updates and FINAL communit...

089: "My politics are informed, first and foremost, by my identity as a Filipino American woman." Bonus Episode with Caitilin Damacion and Dr. Aileen Orlino Dinkjian 20.01.2021 1:29:50

Conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p9gLBmuLDeQ We’ve brought together some incredible individuals for a special episode of Filipino American women and politics! Together, these ladies share why it was so important for them to engage in this special conversation, their experience in understanding politics, their take on current events, and much more. Let’s continue the conv...

088: "Your whole life leading up to this moment has happened in five heartbeats at a time.” Pivoting into entrepreneurship, amplifying empathy, and mental health with Tiffany N. Rivera-DeGuzman 15.01.2021 55:24

Tiffany N. Rivera-DeGuzman shares her journey through entrepreneurship, making it through grad school while battling severe depression, and how growing up in a big Filipino family has contributed to how she shows up today as a DJ, Event Producer & Productivity Consultant. Tiffany extends herself as an accessible resource to the TFAW family & any listeners currently struggling with their me...

087: "Let go of things that don’t bring meaning to your life." Her grandma's influence, setting healthy boundaries, and higher education with Jezyle Deo Diez 08.01.2021 49:07

Current graduate student and original co-host of TFAW Project Jezyle Deo Diez describes herself as a traditional 1.5 generation Filipino-American. She shares how her grandma's influence impacts who she is today, how to set healthy boundaries in her personal and professional life, how she tends to healing her inner child, and much more. Connect with Jezyle on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in...

086: "Give yourself permission to outgrow the parts of yourself that don't align with the person you want to be." Golden Crane Podcast Awards and New Years with Jen & Nani 01.01.2021 1:02:24

Happy New Year! Jen & Nani are excited to share that TFAW Project received an Honorable Mention at the 2020 Asian American Podcaster's Inaugural Golden Crane Podcast Awards!!! They share what this recognition means to them, how their holiday season is going, what they plan on leaving behind in 2020, and what they are most excited for in 2021. WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING GUESTS FOR 2021! Apply today:...

085: "Despite how chaotic 2020 has been, I think the one thing that can keep all of us sane is to stay connected with one another and oneself." Holiday Special with Jen & Nani 25.12.2020 25:40

We're official nominees for the AAP GOLDEN CRANE Podcast Awards 2020!!! Special thanks to YOU for helping us get nominated! Jen & Nani share what this nomination means to them, how their birthday month is going so far, Jen's update on her seasonal depression and new found form of meditation, and much more. Attend the AAP's GOLDEN CRANE Podcast Awards 2020 Live Show on Tuesday, December 29th at...

084: “It's okay to be where you're at.” Pursuing college at their own pace with Bulosan Center interns Taylor-Marie Mocorro & Elise Calimlim Israel 18.12.2020 57:07

Introducing two of our interns from the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies at US Davis: Taylor-Marie Mocorro & Elise Calimlim Israel! Taylor and Elise share what compelled them to get involved with the Bulosan Center and TFAW Project, why they identify as Filipino American women, a snapshot of their busy college careers, life lessons, and much more. Connect with Taylor on Facebook @taylorlose...

083: "It takes a village to help any one person." Seasonal depression, building and being in community with others, and listener shout outs with Jen & Nani 11.12.2020 50:41

REMINDER: Give Jen & Nani the best birthday/holiday present ever by helping our show get nominated for 2020 Golden Crane Podcast Award presented by the Asian American Podcasters Association! Learn how in our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/893be4d41e94/tfawproject-7932481 Jen & Nani share this bonus episode to stress the importance of seeking mental health resources during these very...

082: "In questioning, we really get in touch with who we are, and that builds our confidence." Healing, gratitude and good health with the Amos family 04.12.2020 1:10:03

For the first time ever, Jen Amos invites her mother and sister together to share their life lessons and stories on the show! Josephine Amos (Jen's younger sister) shares what studying software engineering means to her, her accomplishments with producing Raised Pinay and raising $15,000+ for Roots of Health back in 2019, how to continue searching for moments of joy during the pandemic, and much mo...

081: "Look at what we do as a mirror for you to look inward, interpret what our stories mean for yourself, and to know how you want to show up in the world." Thanksgiving Special with Jen & Nani 27.11.2020 1:21:06

For this bonus episode, Jen & Nani share the latest insights on who our listeners are (which includes top countries, states and cities), recommend the most downloaded episodes for season 2, share listener feedback, and what their plans are moving forward. Lastly, they share what this show means to them, what they hope this show means to our listeners, and express thanks. -- For our latest upda...

080: “There are gifts in your pain, in your trauma, and in your experiences.” Migrating to the US at 12, coming out of the spiritual closet, and living a self-ish lifestyle with Krista Nerestant 20.11.2020 55:16

Author, Spiritual Medium Psychic, and Trauma Coach Krista Nerestant immigrated to America at 12 years old. She talks about using competition as a source of inspiration, growing up with 13 kids living in one house, how she came out of the “spiritual closet” at 32, understanding your history but not be attached to it, and much more. Connect with Krista at Krista@self-ishlifestyle.com , Instagram @se...

079: "It's so beautiful to use food as a vehicle to share stories because it's one of the few mediums that connects us all." Embracing who we are, supper clubs and pop-ups with Raquel Villanueva Dang 13.11.2020 51:55

Self-taught chef, pharmaceutical associate director, and solidarity advocate Raquel Villanueva Dang believes that, in times like these, it's so important to embrace who we are in all our unique ways and differences. She shares how it took her till her 20s to really embrace being a proud Filipino American woman, what it was like growing up in New Jersey and now living in Philadelphia, how the 2020...

078: “How else am I different from everybody?” Embracing her uniqueness, mental health, and offering grace to others with Lynne Tugangui 06.11.2020 1:12:15

Lynne Tugangui is a Christ-follower, wife for 14 years, mother of three boys, Co-Host of the Filipino MomCast, and the creator of the new online platform: The Bold CEO. She shares what it was like growing up in a divorced family, to an interracial family, to being raised by a widowed parent by 10 years old. She also shares how she struggled with comparing herself to others to fit in, how her perso...

077: GO VOTE!! Elections Week Special with Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez on Filipina On the Rise 02.11.2020 56:28

SPECIAL THANKS to Krystl Fabella with Filipina on the Rise for allowing us to share this timely interview to our audience! Check out our sister podcast at https://filipinaontherise.com/ Title (As seen on Filipina on the Rise): Go Inwards for Activism! Voting, Personal Activism & more with Jen & Nani of The Filipino American Woman Project – Voting, Personal Activism & more! Description:...

076: “I believe that there are spirits in everything. I think they're there to protect nature and to preserve what's here.” Filipino History Month and Halloween Special with Sapphire Sandalo 30.10.2020 55:57

Interview also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D10GzC6YAIQ Creator of the web series & podcast called Something Scary, independent animator, teacher at Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles (LMU), a paranormal expert on the Travel Channel, and co-host horror podcast for ALTAR Weekly Sapphire Sandalo joins us for a second time to celebrate Filipino American History Month and Hallowee...

075: "Our story is the one thing that belongs to us." Filipino American History Month Special with Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales 23.10.2020 47:11

Also available on YouTube! Watch now: https://youtu.be/WsCn3t9Y5dM Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales joins us for another Filipino American History Month special. She shares her personal narrative, her love/hate relationship with the educational system, worthiness, Ethnic Studies, and much more. Connect with Allyson on Instagram @pinayism or visit http://www.pinayism.com/ and be on the lookout for he...

074: "Activism is always at the heart of everything that needs to be Filipino on American soil." Filipino American History Month Special with Stacey Anne Salinas 16.10.2020 58:18

Our FAHM special is also available on YouTube! Watch now at: https://youtu.be/kh2nzhtYvps Historian of the Bulosan Center UC Davis Stacey Anne Salinas joins Jen & Nani for her second year to celebrate Filipino American History Month and discuss this year's theme of the History of Filipino American Activism. She talks about the rarity of Filipinos in academia and the destructiveness of the Amer...

073: “If we have to take over the airwaves the way we take over karaoke, then so be it. Give us a mic, and we're here.” Life in Vegas, activism, and not waiting for permission with Jean Munson 09.10.2020 41:08

The Beauty of Bruhas, Pinays without Permission, or Disappointing Pinoy Parents Jean Munson shares how she ended up being raised in Guam to going to college in Las Vegas. She also shares how the pandemic has impacted the tourism and the service industry in Vegas, how her mother inspires a lot of her activism, what it’s like to confront the “home version” of herself, and much more. Connect with Jea...

072: “Yes, it's about preserving the culture. And it's also about evolving the culture.” Filipino American History Month Special with Jen & Nani 05.10.2020 50:57

ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FyN3SOTR0zU Happy Filipino American History Month!! In this special, impromptu show, Jen and Nani talk about this year’s theme of The History of Filipino American Activism, their upcoming exclusive podcast show for our loyal listeners, mental health, and much more! Some resources mentioned throughout the show: For a sneak preview of our upcoming EXCLUSIV...

071: “Give yourself and others grace. We’re all going through the same thing, and we’re all reacting differently to it.” Encouraging women to be mindful of their mental health with Syzette Gountang and Cherelle Posadas 02.10.2020 1:03:07

You Are Collective was founded by Cherelle Posadas and Syzette Gountang. Two individuals who met through Instagram and decided to connect in person for coffee at Panera Bread. They discovered an alignment of their faith in God, a passion for creativity, the value of connection, and saw a need for mental wellness. They share their mission for You Are Collective, which is to encourage women to be mi...

070: “Every part of your journey is success.” A family legacy documented in Filipino American history, manifesting magic and being the channel of change with Nicole Maxali 25.09.2020 56:46

Nicole Maxali is an international motivational speaker, actor, writer, producer, manifestation mentor, and soon to be author. She shares her family’s legacy and how they contributed Filipino American history in San Francisco, California, the catalyst to pursuing her dreams in New York, how women of color are regaining their power, and much more. Manifesting Magic with Maxali is now open for Novemb...

069: “It’s boring to be one dimensional.” Entrepreneurship, business strategy and the fastest growing Filipino directory listing with Cristina Espiritu 18.09.2020 49:38

Business Strategist, Entrepreneur and Mediator Cristina Espiritu thinks that the “old boys club” has been around for so long. She shares her positive attitude when she was mistaken as a Korean bride while going to grad school in Pennsylvania, her expertise in business valuations, what inspired her to create the fastest growing directory listing for Filipino businesses, entrepreneurs & creative...