107: “So much of being Filipino is defined by our relationships.” Learning the language to make sense of our experiences through storytelling and the Filipinx-Canadian experience with Catherine Febria This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JkW0GQL3RWQ Freshwater Ecologist, boundary spanner, Filipinx settler on Turtle Island and Pinay-Canadian Catherine "Cat" Febria joins TFAW Project to officially marry the Filipinx-American & Filipinx-Canadian families. We discuss the i...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
106: "We take for granted the safe space we've provided for each other to really tell our stories." Slowing down to cultivate relationships with Jen & Nani This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-DzvS42v0zs It's safe to say that being on Zoom since the start of the pandemic has caused many of us to make more intimate connections online. Jen and Nani discuss how much they've enjoyed slowing down in the number of interviews they conduct to deepen relationships with pa...
May 14, 2021•48 min
105: "My learning is your learning." Boundaries & discovering individual agency through Kapwa with Cynthia Marie Antonio Siadat This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMw6RoRzzNQ Cynthia, Jen & Nani have a heartfelt discussion about the internal friction commonly felt by Pinays trying to uphold their identities as both Filipinx & as Americans. On one hand, we thrive in our collective nature, or Kapwa - our shared Filipinx identity, found at the heart of our Filip...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 34 min
104: “What can I do to dismantle the crab mentality? It starts with inner work.” Tsismis w/ Jen & Nani official workshop launch commentary & reflections This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9BhpkzmtCw4 We’ve officially launched our newest project: Tsismis with Jen & Nani (TJN)! In today’s episode, Jen & Nani share their commentary on TJN’s first LIVE workshop launch event hosted by co-host of the Filipino Momcast, Maryann Clark, on Celebrating Community &am...
Apr 30, 2021•29 min
103: “I am, because we are.” Using your privilege, access, & platform to create opportunity & build collective success with Marissa Tirona Mother, Proud Oaklander & Sci-Fi Nerd Marissa Tirona’s mission in life is to support leadership amongst Black & Brown young women & girls. In today’s episode, Marissa joins us for an insightful conversation about how she contextualizes her family’s story of mixed migration in her understanding of the imperialist relationship between the U....
Apr 23, 2021•55 min
102: "We do need to create the change that we want to see." Introducing Tsismis with Jen & Nani This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rcgjLc_tVgg It's finally here! We've officially launched Tsismis with Jen & Nani, an exclusive show now available to our http://www.buyusboba.com/ members. Jen & Nani will also be switching up our TFAW Project program to conduct bi-weekly interviews and have a talk-show format in between. In this episode, Jen and Nani introduce TJ...
Apr 16, 2021•49 min
101: “You have to be willing to bet on yourself.” Reflecting on childhood memories, the evolution of identity politics & exploring life outside of cultural comfort zones with Auntie Laura This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sQ0krYHGMow Nani’s Auntie Laura joins TFAW Project for a fun family episode sharing how she’s gone from being shameful to prideful about identifying as a Filipino American woman, what it was like to grow up in a place where nobody looked like her, ...
Apr 09, 2021•40 min
100: “I need to, in a healthy way, move forward. I can’t have people tell me I have to wait my turn.” Celebrating 100 episodes of The Filipino American Woman Project with Jen Amos, Nani Dominguez and Stacey Anne Salinas This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qZrm14Hxc-E PSA! The #TFAWProject has reached a huge milestone on its podcasting journey. Join Jen, Nani, and our resident historian & one of our favorite people ever, Stacey Anne Salinas, to celebrate our 100th epis...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min
099: "There’s no running away from who I am so I might as well lean into the good, the bad, and the ugly of our community." The soft launch of Tsismis with Jen and Nani Due to personal matters, this episode (formerly published and released on March 26, 2021) has been re-recorded on November 6, 2021. Together, Jen and Nani get candid about the "negative traits" of the Filipino community and hint at the "tsismis" they'll be sharing on their upcoming private podcast show for our members at http://w...
Mar 26, 2021•19 min
This workshop is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FRAxRKLKlwE Special thanks to Caroline Delfin & Vanessa Palma with UniPro for inviting Jen & Nani to participate in their Career Series Workshop this past Saturday, March 13th, 2021! Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro) is a New York City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that envisions a world with a unified Filipino American voice. Founded in 2009, UniPro's mission is to engage Filipino Americans through collabo...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Co-Founder of Madmana LLC, Head of Production of Fenix Studios & Mineo, & Producer, Chief Production Officer of ZenMoose Capital LLC Ardees Rabang discovered her love for media production through working with Lucasfilm Ltd. on the Star Wars Saga. She shares how she made a name for herself in the industry by creating a family-oriented culture at work, how her passion for mentorship has ushered her into creating her own corporations dedicated to uplifting Women of Color, and the mantra she...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min
This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zIUygEW-OGY Meet Nani's family! Dynamic mother/daughter duo, Marie & Monique Leanio, join us for a fun episode unpacking how they’ve come to claim their Filipina identities, practicing old Filipino wives tales, learning about therapy/mental health as a family, and spilling the tea on what it’s like to own & run a business together. Contact them at http://www.idaadvisors.com/ or direct message Marie on Instagram @mareevuitton -- ...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach Dr. Rena Eleázar reminisces on her first memories of the Philippines during a typhoon season. She goes to share how she struggled to uphold her family’s expectations of her, how her approach to handling challenging situations led her to thriving in her own career aspirations, and the importance of trusting her intuition. Connect with Rena on Instagram @renaeleazarpt -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsle...
Feb 26, 2021•53 min
Artist & Muralist, April Werle, joins us for an in-depth breakdown of how cultural dissonance manifests for mixed Pinays wanting to connect with their Filipina roots. From growing up with a strained family dynamic and experiencing repudiation from non-Filipinos, she shares how she’s used her love & skill for art/mural painting to evolve her own understanding of how she identifies as a Filipino American woman. Connect with April on IG @aprilwerle, email [email protected] , or at https...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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, Instagram & TikTok @meganstilleto, or email her directly at [email protected] -- For our latest upda...
Feb 12, 2021•58 min
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.poetry. -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , published Frida...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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 and learn more about Marikit on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram @marikitdance -- For our latest update...
Jan 29, 2021•48 min
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 community events, check out our newsletter , published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https://mailchi.mp/e9ab60aa7a...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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 conversation! Here’s how you can get a hold of us. Dr. Aileen Orlino Dinkjian: Wife of a small business ...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 30 min
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 mental health who could use someone to talk to. Connect with Tiffany on Instagram @djhoneymee @ emplif...
Jan 15, 2021•55 min
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/jezyledeodiez/ -- For our latest updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , pub...
Jan 08, 2021•49 min
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: https://forms.gle/6cyCnXdNQMDznFt58 Guest & Listener Shoutouts: Sapphire Sandalo (Ep. 52 & 7...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 4 PM (PST) / 7 PM (EST) for FREE, by registering at http://aapodcasters.org/awards2020/ -- For our ...
Dec 25, 2020•26 min
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 @taylorlosermarie, Instagram @bassoon.bae or Twitch @2thug2bkawaii. Connect with Elise on Instagram @hapelise o...
Dec 18, 2020•57 min
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 interesting times. They talk about being mindful of the story you tell yourself about yourself, bui...
Dec 11, 2020•51 min
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 more. Marci Amos (Jen's mom) shares parts of their family history (including the loss of her husband),...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min
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 updates and FINAL community events, check out our newsletter , published Friday, May 23rd, 2025: https:/...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 21 min
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 [email protected] , Instagram @selfishlifestyleapproach, Facebook @selfishlifestyle or visit https://www.self-ishlifestyle.com/ Learn...
Nov 20, 2020•55 min
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 pandemic has been a rollercoaster of emotions and exhaustion, how she cooks food that's nostalgic of...
Nov 13, 2020•52 min
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 personal issues magnified when she became a mother, and how she’s navigating life with anxiety and depres...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min
