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 heritage Surprising Learnings and differences of culture & perspetives in the Philippines...
May 18, 2023•39 min
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 Brave Table Podcast, and best selling author of 2 previous books and now recently released book, “That...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 we are, and the benefits this has on our lives How to show the PRIDE of our heritage as a modern woman...
Mar 28, 2023•59 min
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. Alexandra’s love of craft spirits comes from her Polish father, who co-founded Belvedere & Chopin Vodkas. ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 racial reckoning and reflection of our two groups. Bianca Mabute-Louie (she/her/hers) is an educator bas...
Feb 23, 2023•48 min
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 supporter or make a one-time donation on Patreon Leave a written review on Apple Follow IG @filipinaont...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 their family How Filipino values and culture factored into Nicole’s own career growth and how she run her ...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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
Jan 13, 2023•57 min
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 @filipinaontherise...
Jan 06, 2023•30 min
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 class of 2020 Community Service award. She is an active board member of the Orange County Coalition ...
Dec 28, 2022•32 min
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
Dec 01, 2022•9 min
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 show! Be a monthly supporter or make a one-time donation on Patreon Leave a written review on Apple Fol...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr
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 Hygienist to the stars, and a New York City content creator known as Pineapple in the Big Apple. Most impo...
Oct 26, 2022•57 min
To get a deeper understanding of Stockton’s distinct place in Philippine-American history, I reached out to Little Manila Rising, an organization whose mission is to remember and reclaim Stockton’s proud Filipino history. When I arrived, the organization’s Community Development Director Irene Calimlim and Board Member Manang Elena Mangahas welcomed me with a tour and intensive history lesson of Stockton’s Little Manila. After our tour of Little Manila, I sat down with them to talk in-depth about...
Oct 14, 2022•42 min
Mabuhay and Welcome! In today’s episode, host Tesz Millan and special guest Val Roxas are going to take you on a journey to reconnect inward to your soul and outward to the meaning of the Filipino word KAPWA, the inherent sense of knowing someone at their core. Essentially, Kapwa means, “I see you because I see myself in you.” VAL ROXAS, is a Filipina-American artist, writer, poet and the founder of LUNAS, a healing practice dedicated to helping kids of immigrants achieve their Soul Goals. Throu...
Sep 28, 2022•32 min
Mabuhay and welcome back to Filipina on the Rise… Today, our host Tesz Millan is excited to talk with Kimee Balmilero, a successful Hollywood and Broadway actor and singer, who is breaking through the entertainment industry's glass ceiling while inspiring the world to laugh and feel good with her effervescent energy and her beautiful soul. More recently, Kimee played opposite Fil-Am Comedian Jo Koy as his sister Geraldine on the TV pilot JOSEP . She can also be seen regularly on CBS’ Hawaii Five...
Sep 14, 2022•49 min
Mabuhay and Welcome, dear listeners of Filipina on the Rise… While Krystl takes a much deserved break, you'll hear a new voice on the podcast. Hi! I'm Tesz Millan, Creator of the YouTube series Filipina. American. Creative. For my very first episode hosting this amazing podcast, I brought in the support of someone I’ve looked up to and admired, pretty much my entire life. Dr. Maria T. Millan, MD is the President and CEO of CIRM , the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. As the leader ...
Aug 31, 2022•58 min
Today, we have a very special guest, Caila Quinn Burello. When I started this podcast and dreamt big, I told myself one of the Filipinas I’d have on one day was Caila, and here she is! Caila Quinn is a celebrity reality star, content creator, most known for her time on The Bachelor Season 20 in 2016, where she made it to a coveted top 3 spot and is now a beloved icon of Bachelor/reality tv nation. She is a proud Filipina, with her mother Filipino and of Irish German and Swiss descent. She gradua...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today I’m talking to Giovannie Espiritu. Gio is an actor, filmmaker/writer, cult survivor and mother. She’s had recurring roles on ER, Trauma, Gilmore Girls, and Bones. You can see her as Melody in the Christmas film, Middleton Christmas and the series lead on DykeCentral on Amazon. Gio has been nominated alongside Academy Award Nominees for Best Supporting Actress at MethodFest. And as a 3-time Outfest Fusion Filmmaker, her short film, "Ultra-Feminist," was awarded Honorable Mention. When I men...
Jul 21, 2022•58 min
Krystl is taking a long overdue Career Break, and wants to share with you what led up to this (burn out, career transition, prioritizing healing and presence) & HOW we need to take back our RIGHT TO REST. She is leaving her full time role in tech to focus on Filipina on the Rise, and wants to create space in her life for recharge, healing, new inspiration, come back to FOTR with a new energy and will be handing the mic to someone special during this time... Tesz! (Who is Tesz? Read at bottom...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Alyssa Navarro is Manager of Representation and Inclusion Strategies at The Walt Disney Studios also known as the RISE team. This year, she was named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30. She was also the Executive Producer for the Disney Launchpad, Incubator program, which featured diverse directors who produced short films for Disney+. Co-host of the Sweet or Savory Podcast with her fiance, AJ Rafael. Yep you read that right! We get into how they met, it’s an actual disney love story. Outside of her ...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Monica Ramil is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in San Francisco, and the owner of Monica Ramil Therapy, providing telehealth across California. Her mission is to help Filipina/x, women and couples work through anxiety, communication, family/relationship wounds, self-defeating thoughts & old patterns. Monica is particularly passionate about helping others work through intergenerational trauma and the insidious, ongoing effects of colonization, while also helping them connect to thei...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Hello from NYC! Still feeling all the love and magic from our NYC Filipina Meetup event. I hope to meet you at the next city meetup! In this episode, I'm interviewed by Tesz Millan for her new Youtube Series Filipina. American. Creative. She is a creator, marketing director, fellow journeying Filipina & soul sister who has created this video interview-centric docuseries of "Rediscovering my Lost Philippine Heritage" and to give voice to the Filipina American experience. You can find the vide...
Apr 28, 2022•59 min
What is are NFTs, what is crypto, web3 and block chain… and why in the world should I care? With the world moving into a more technologize era, and we’re hearing crypto, blockchain and now “Web3 & NFTs” thrown around, it can get complicated to keep up! But… should it? (Thank you Sturdy Exchange for […]
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Nicole Anderson Paniagua is an actress turned activist flower farmer. She owns InClayCo in the Pacific Northwest. Before she started her own business, she was a former teen actress on Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and ABC Family known for her roles on Jonas, Mean Girls 2, Ravenswood, and Make It or Break It. She is now […]
Mar 24, 2022•49 min
Hi everyone! One of my most favorite discussions, an oldie but it’s been one of the most popular ones that I wanted to repost. I think it’s because os many people in their journey of reconnecting with their culture and finding out what it means to be proud to be Pinay, there’s this hunger to […]
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Krystl gives an update on her personal life, her big move to Austin, funny moving horror stories, and lessons she has for the community and why investing and creating a beautiful environment and lifestyle for yourself actually means you can have better impact for others. You will learn: What you can get […]
Mar 01, 2022•39 min
Hey everyone! This is one of earlier episodes but one of my most favorite, an audience favorite and one of the most important discussions, regarding taking back our money power. I believe in our journey as stepping into our power as Filipinas, shifting things generationally and just living a more authentic, freed life, we have […]
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min
I am joined with Emerald Rubio, Therapist, Speaker & Healer, on this Clubhouse Chat, and we open it up to the community to talk with us about something no one taught us to do but is becoming necessary: confrontational, courageous (& yet compassionate) conversations with our parents. This past year has invited more people into […]
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Hey everyone! As 2021 comes to a close, we want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to this community. For the engagement, for the enthusiasm, for how we see you stepping into your personal passions and power, for your comments, messages and shares, for being personally committed to Filipina Excellence. What did we observe from […]
Dec 31, 2021•41 min
