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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068: “Owning your story is an act of self-love.” WOC in PT, fitness and social media with Samantha Jamosmos 11.09.2020 48:03

Samantha Jamosmos is currently a post-grad pre-physical therapy student, content creator, and community builder. She shares how she's building community with women of color (WOC) in physical therapy (PT), how PT is not just for injured people, the stigma around women and weightlifting, and the power in sharing your story. Connect with Samantha on Instagram @samjamosmos @wocinpt -- For our latest...

067: “Is this useful? Is it of service? Is it good for the world?” Motherhood, weaving, and creating what she wants to see in the world with Katte Geneta 04.09.2020 47:17

Mother, weaver, museum director and Founder of Narra Studio Katte Geneta credits her kids for inspiring her to share her story. She shares how having kids has deeply impacted her perspective on so many things, how Narra Studio helps Filipino Americans and Filipinos everywhere connect to their heritage, and encourages listeners to create the things that you want to see in the world. Connect with Ka...

066: “There's a gift in the current challenges that you are facing.” Being raised as 3rd generation Fil-Am, dedicating her work to WOC, and unpacking guilt and shame with Adelina Tancioco 28.08.2020 51:39

Adelina Tancioco, MSW, is trained as a therapist, restorative justice practitioner, and certified coach & consultant, however, she most identifies with being a vessel of healing. She shares her experiences being raised as a third generation Filipino American, why she dedicates her work to women of color, what the process has been like for her to reclaim her identity, and much more. Connect wit...

065: “Knowledge is compassion and compassion is power.” Growing up in a mixed household, searching for a sense of home, and yogi therapy with Marissa Tolero 21.08.2020 58:36

Yogi-Therapist, Bookworm, Wanderer Marissa Tolero shares her experience growing up in a mixed household, currently feeling “at home” in New York, and how her experience growing up in therapy has inspired her to pursue a career as a yogi-therapist. Connect with Marissa on Instagram @marissatheyogitherapist or visit https://www.marissatolero.com/ -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events,...

064: "Identity, in general, is consistently changing." Art, education and community organizing with Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt 14.08.2020 1:12:34

Artist, educator, community organizer, & lifelong learner Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt shares how she's adapting to her post-grad life during a pandemic, her ever-evolving identity, and her grandma's lesson to "don't settle." Connect with Rebecca on Instagram @bigbigbigthings or visit http://www.rrrebecca.com/ -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , publis...

063: "I shouldn't be doing this for free, but you can't put a price on what this makes me feel right now." Music and ministry with Leslie Marie Legaspi Legacion 07.08.2020 1:01:05

Music Director, Choir and Piano Teacher Leslie Marie Legaspi Legacion has been playing piano for 20 years and has dedicated most of her life to music whether in ministry, school or work. She shares how she’s adjusted since COVID-19, being raised as a “cradle Catholic,” and how she bridges the gap between generations and religions through music. Connect with Leslie via email Leslie.legacion@gmail.c...

062: "Art is healing." Graduating college during COVID-19, poetry and being a guide to those who feel disconnected with their identity with Ashley Lanuza 31.07.2020 53:11

Author, Filmmaker, and Lifelong Student Ashley Lanuza is amongst the new generation of COVID-19 graduates. She shares what her current plans are in this new chapter of her life, how poetry has helped her heal through a difficult time, and her personal take on TikTok. Connect with Ashley on Instagram @ashlanuza_ or Facebook @ashclanuza. Or visit https://ashleylanuza.wixsite.com/portfolio -- For our...

061: "If we were to give our expertise and learn from each other, then we can take each other to a new level." In Her Purpose with Jennifer Redondo-Marquez and Rose Buado 24.07.2020 59:44

These two cousins, Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez, were born and raised in the United States (U.S.). Their parents left the Philippines to start a better life for themselves and their families. Like many Asian families, Filipino culture focuses on stability and many pursue “proven paths” like medicine, engineering, and the military. Rose and Jennifer embarked on the In Her Purpose project...

060: “Failure is never a stopping point.” Instilling Filipino pride at a young age and viewing her artistic skills as a trade worth paying for with Anna Dugan 17.07.2020 55:50

Anna Dugan is a first generation Filipino American, a passionate empath, and an artist commonly known as “Annadidathing.” Anna talks about the Filipino pride her mother instilled in her at a young age, her experiences with the supportive art community in Salem, Massachusetts, and how she views her artistic skills as a trade worth paying for. Connect with Anna on Instagram / Facebook @annadidathing...

059: "Say yes to yourself." Teen pregnancy out of wedlock, homelessness, and how it takes a village to get back on your feet with Pinky Guerrero 10.07.2020 45:09

Pinky Guerrero is a mother of three, Digital Audience Strategist, Filipino Ambassador of Goodwill, and Royal International Ms. Philippines 2020. She unapologetically shares her story of teen pregnancy, homelessness, working for the Arizona Coyotes, slowing down from being a mom & wife on-the-go, how it takes a village and a lot of resources to get back on your feet, and much more. Connect with...

058: “Speaking your mind, in itself, is so healing.” Raised by her mother and becoming Disneyland’s first Fil-Am female dueling pianist with Missy Alcazar 03.07.2020 1:04:37

Melissa J Alcazar, also known as “Missy Alcazar,” is a Professional Dueling Pianist, Singer-Songwriter, and Renaissance Woman. She’s recently helped Fil-Am Fest with their first Virtual event to celebrate Philippine Independence Day June 12, 2020. She teaches online piano lessons at Alcazar Piano Studio and sells her own artwork called graphic art scores. Connect with Missy on Instagram @alcazarp...

057: "Plot twist: I’m full Asian! I’m full Filipino." Curly hair, anti-Black sentiment, and sharing her story with Maxine Dimalanta 26.06.2020 1:12:51

UCLA student Maxine Dimalanta shares what her upbringing was like as a full-Filipina with curly hair, anti-Black sentiment in the Filipino community, and the importance of sharing her story. Connect with Maxine Dimalanta on Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn @maxinedimalanta -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailc...

056: "How do I want to show up this second season? Because we're not showing up as normal." Season 2 Trailer with Jen & Nani 19.06.2020 22:13

The Filipino American Woman Project is back for Season 2 and we're coming back better than ever! Great news: We're doing video now! Check out the video version of our trailer, which is exclusively available when you sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/tfawproject-newsletter -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: htt...

055: "There are listeners just like you that are waiting to hear your story." Celebrating our season finale with co-hosts Jen & Nani 24.03.2020 1:28:12

Co-hosts Jen and Nani celebrate the season finale by covering listener demographics, recommended episodes for first-time listeners, and listener feedback. They also announce their plans to connect with all of your during the off season. Recommended episodes for first-time listeners: E003 with Jen Amos, E039 with @acertainsoftness, E040 with @sammaybabay Shout out to our listeners from Instagram th...

054: "Be kind to yourself." Firstborn in America, higher education and making courageous career choices with Jannel Mariano 19.03.2020 52:56

Daughter of immigrants, higher education professional, and reality TV enthusiastic Jannel Mariano currently holds the record for listening to our entire show in two days! Jannel shares what it was like being raised as the first member of her family to be born in America, how our show has impacted her career choices, and the importance of being kind to yourself. Connect with Jannel on Instagram @or...

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 14.03.2020 52:16

Starla Sampaco launched Career Survival Guide to help early-career professionals, especially women and people of color, navigate work-related challenges. Her background is in journalism and video production, and she has hosted shows on technology and Washington state legislation. In March 2020, Starla started anchoring daily broadcast segments for KCTS (Seattle’s channel 9). Connect with Starla on...

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 09.03.2020 46:30

Sapphire Sandalo is the creator of the web series & podcast called Something Scary, where she told ghost stories - emphasizing those from Filipino origins. Today, she hosts the Stories with Sapphire podcast. Other fun facts about Sapphire, she is an independent animator, a teacher at the Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles (LMU), and a paranormal expert on the Travel Channel. Contact Sap...

051: “You can do anything, even if you are a mom.” Working full time, running a side business, and motherhood with Jenn Estacio 04.03.2020 41:47

Jenn Estacio is rediscovering herself now that she’s a mom. She currently works full time while learning how to run a small business called Flipp Family on the side. She’s learning that being a mom doesn’t mean you can’t go after your dreams, and that being a mom has made her an even more powerful Filipina. Connect with Jen Estacio on Facebook or Instagram @flippfamily or visit http://flippfamily....

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 28.02.2020 30:21

Jen and Nani celebrate 50 podcast episodes and 12.5k + downloads of The Filipino American Woman Project! Nani also shares her reflections on her first trip to the motherland. -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tfaw-project -- NEWSLETTER: Receive the latest stories, updates, and media cov...

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 23.02.2020 48:40

Founder of Thriver Lifestyle, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Business Coach & Bestselling Author Marian Bacol-Uba’s life in Miami looks completely different from when she moved from Los Angeles six years ago. She shares how she lived a double life of “checking off all of the boxes” while also have a long-term relationship with drug and alcohol abuse. That is, until she overdosed in 2014. She shar...

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 18.02.2020 46:52

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 assaul...

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 13.02.2020 32:41

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 -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our...

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 08.02.2020 1:08:14

Alyssa Saquilayan is a Board Certified Nurse Coach, recovered binge eater, and neuroplasticity enthusiast. She’s also a San Francisco native, India-trained Yoga Instructor, EntrePiNurse, and Mindfulness junkie. She adds her perspective on the pressures of becoming a nurse and what the nursing career can really look like. She also shares how she overcame body dysmorphia and the importance of mindfu...

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 03.02.2020 51:45

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...

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 29.01.2020 1:23:57

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 Marjor...