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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018: "The later we start sex education, the more unlearning we have to teach." Celebrating diversity, sex education and boundaries with Justine Ang Fonte 14.09.2019 44:59

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 broug...

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 09.09.2019 1:10:31

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 o...

016: “You’re fighting for the colonizer and you don’t even know it.” Deconstructing colonialism with JL Umipig 04.09.2019 1:10:00

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 --...

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 30.08.2019 1:02:21

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 an...

014: "Our kids need to see themselves in stories." Creating children's books and knowing you are richly loved with Melissa Leslie Q 25.08.2019 52:40

Artist, Author, Health Advocate and Entrepreneur Melissa Leslie Q is internationally known for her fine art reflecting musical inspirations and deeply symbolic works depicting spiritual thought processes, experiences and revelations. Born in the Midwest, her childhood was marked early on with racist incidences that would set a course of shaping her thinking about what it is to be a minority, a fem...

013: "Are you getting paid for that?" Finding the balance between pursuing your passions and being stable with Karen Joy Pangantihon 20.08.2019 42:58

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 privile...

012: "There's no harm in asking for what you believe you should earn and deserve." The power of asking with Rachelle Peraz Ocampo 15.08.2019 42:40

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...

011: "A feeling is not a solid." Normalizing conversations around mental health with Elaine Dolalas 10.08.2019 47:05

Outside of her full-time job as an advisor at UCLA, Elaine Dolalas shares her commitment to always work toward the betterment of Filipino American communities. She shares the origin story of This Filipino American Life podcast, the advantages of living in a heavily Filipino-populated community, and destigmatizing mental health. For anyone that wants to understand how trauma literally reshapes both...

010: "Being 'not good enough' is a myth that we have the power to change." Life after fear with Nicole Cruz 05.08.2019 57:35

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 @nicolecruz...

009: "What has this show meant to you so far?" Celebrating 400+ Episode Plays with Co-Hosts Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez 31.07.2019 44:45

Co-Hosts Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez 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...

008: "Choose to live." Supporting family and choosing to live life her way with Anjelica Moresca Enaje 26.07.2019 56:23

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 dedicate...

007: "Day by day, appreciate what you have." Being grateful and enjoying your life with Jaymee Wins 21.07.2019 45:56

Inspirational Influencer, 2x cancer survivor and global traveler Jaymee Wins shares her life from being a former Filipina celebrity (formally known as Jaymee Joaquin) to now living a simplistic life full of gratitude in the states. She shares with our listeners how life is very unpredictable and random. But most of all, life is a gift and a great privilege that we should be very, very, very gratef...

006: "What's the skin that I'm in?" Exploring identity in the workplace and as a mother with Ria Pretekin 16.07.2019 54:06

Educator, Coach, and Counselor Ria Pretekin shares how she has taken a deep dive into exploring her identity after having lived in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, becoming a mother, to now living in the city of Chicago with a multicultural, interfaith family. Ria shares how understanding her own identity has helped her in the workplace and helps her facilitate her children's own identity devel...

005: "Do It Scared." Having Christ at the Center of Your Life with Maryann Clark 11.07.2019 53:50

Christ Follower, Mother of Five and Mental Health Advocate Maryann Clark shares her relationship with Christ, her "hella Bay Area" roots, and living as a new Arizona transplant. Stick around after the show for an extra discussion on the importance of normalizing mental health talk, the realities of social media, Maryann's only son, and the benefits of storytelling. Connect with Maryann Clark on In...

004: "Life happens for me, not to me." Sharing Personal and Professional Stories with Anna Marie Cruz 06.07.2019 27:21

Founder of Entrepinayship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builder, and Integrative Coach to Entrepreneurial Women Anna Marie Cruz shares stories of her personal background coming to the states and the professional work she's involved with today, especially for women and Pinays in entrepreneurship. Connect with Anna Marie Cruz on Instagram @entrepinayship -- For our latest updates and FINAL community e...

003: "Do It Anyway, Even If You Don't Have All of Your Ducks In a Row" - A Short Story by Your Host Jen Amos 01.07.2019 14:00

This is an experimental episode that breaks away from the normal interviews with our fellow Filipino American sisters. Rather than Tweet about epiphanies as she normally does, TFAW Project Podcast Host, Jen Amos, decides to share on the show instead. -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7aeb/tf...

002: "What Are You Going to Do Instead?" Communicating Healthy Boundaries with Jezyle Deo Diez 26.06.2019 25:03

SDSU Alumni, First-Generation College Graduate Student, Aspiring Student Affairs professional Jezyle Deo Diez shares how setting healthy boundaries and having honest conversations with others is fundamental to prioritizing self-care and personal success. Get in touch with Jezyle at jezylediez@yahoo.com -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , published Frida...

001: Welcome to the First Episode of The Filipino American Woman Project 21.06.2019 3:59

Learn about what The Filipino American Woman Project is about and how you can get involved! -- 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 coverage by subscribing to our FREE newsletter: TFAWPROJECT.COM ABOUT US: From 2019 to...