Filipina on the Rise

Gina Mariko Rosales is the founder of Make it Mariko and Pinayista, as well as the Co-founder of UNDISCOVERED SF and Balay Kreative. As a Filipino Japanese American entrepreneur, events enthusiast, efficiency nerd, dancer and nonprofit advocate, Gina is looking to create magical, meaningful moments that help remind us of the beauty and interconnectedness of life. In this episode Gina challenges the idea of “doing it all” as a business leader. The episode gives insight into the very real strug...

It's back and better than ever! Filipino Soul Sisterhood is our community of like-minded Filipino women looking to reconnect with their roots and support one another's growth. I share the origins of this community, born out of a shared desire for meaningful conversations and authentic connections, and what you can expect!Episode Summary:How did this start and what are 5 things I learned from thisUpcoming workshops and discussion topicsMembers share knowledge, mentorship, and resources, foster...

Krystl is back from a quick trip in Portugal! shares her experiences and learnings from her recent trip to Portugal and how it relates to Philippine history. She discusses the connection between Portugal and the Philippines through Ferdinand Magellan and explores the possibility of the Philippines being a Portuguese colony. Crystal also emphasizes the importance of representation and announces an upcoming professional speed networking event for Filipino women. She shares her best networking t...

In this episode of the Filipino on the Rise podcast, host Krystl Fabella dives into a conversation about faith, religion, and spirituality. She shares her own personal journey of questioning her faith and leaving the church multiple times, highlighting the importance of asking questions and having a personal relationship with God. Krystl explores the influence of religion in Filipino culture and the challenges of navigating religious institutions. She also discusses the impact of church hurt ...

Jessica Caloza, is back on the podcast (my 2nd ever guest!) and ... she's running for office! Jessica is a dedicated public servant and worked for President Obama helping underfunded public schools get more resources. As L.A. Public Works Commissioner, Jessica expanded good-paying union jobs, raised wages for workers and required equal pay for women while increasing transparency and accountability. As California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Jessica has worked to reduce ...

Happy New Year! Krystl shares updates on the Filipina on the Rise, including the crowdfund success, learnings, and all the exciting things coming up this year. Listeners are encouraged to slow down, enjoy the creative process, and embrace the winter season's wisdom.Key Points:Celebrating a new phase for the Filipina on the Rise community post-crowdfund campaignThe significance of taking a reflective pause at the start of the yearImportance of enjoying the process of creating again and priorit...

Krystl shares an honest moment, important & beautiful lessons learned mid crowdfund campaignWe have 2 weeks left, your support to keep Filipina on the Rise podcast going and grow our events next year is VITAL - Let's advance more Filipina voices together!Thank you so much to everyone who has already supported!Check out our fun rewards here:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/filipina-on-the-rise--3

Women share how this podcast & community encouraged them to make bold moves in their lives. I need your help! Our goal is to have consistent podcast and event programming next year. Help us take Filipina on the Rise to new heights in 2024 by supporting our Crowdfund campaign. We're dedicated to advancing 1 million Filipino women worldwide through our engaging podcast and empowerment events. Your contribution will fuel and sustain our efforts to:Produce high-quality podcast episodesHost mo...

How backing our Crowdfund will empower more Pinays https://www.indiegogo.com/campaigns/filipina-on-the-rise--3/edit#/perks/tableKrystl Fabella dives into a critical moment in the community's journey – the launch of our crowdfund campaign. She shares her heartfelt "why" behind this initiative and why your support is essential to taking Filipina excellence to new heights.Key Highlights:Filipina women who are able to step into their power and their own purpose are unstoppable. The type of ...

Help keep Filipina on the Rise going! Support our Crowdfund coming up on Oct. 11 (get updates here) YOU'RE INVITED to our Virtual Crowdfund Launch Party on Wednesday Oct. 11, with all day free fun activities on IG live.We have back on, Gabes Torres, regarding her latest post that has us a bit more awakened"This Filipino-American History Month,can we stop romanticizingthe decolonization process?I've seen ‘decolonization' done in such uncritical ways: idealizing pre-colonial cultures and presen...

Amanda is a Transformation & Purpose coach, Ayurvedic dietitian, and yoga teacher based in Southern California. Amanda always knew she wanted to be involved with the healing process of others starting at a young age. She made potions and healing elixirs for her stuffed animals. She climbed trees and created little coves where she let people came to her for comfort & support.Through college and high school, Amanda devoted her focus to the path of Western medicine as it was the on...

Last night we had our biggest event yet in SF and this is why it's a SO personal and sentimental to me! Here are my takeaways from last night's event.What "Living the dream" really means to mePanel takeaways: Imposter Syndrome, Messy BTS of SuccessWhat (almost) 120 Filipinas last night had in commonA Poem on honoring your past ghostswhat attendees told me last night that warmed my heartMy advice to when you lean into something riskyPersonal takeaways: savoring the moment, the journey, and tru...

I open up on a recent experience that made me reflect on the intricacies of parent-child relationships and how we can heal through forgiveness and love. (recorded September 1st)The complexities of our relationships with our parents, especially the ones that have left lasting scars from our childhood and continue to affect us in our adult lives. My upbringing was marked by a desire to always impress others, and my relationship with my mother has always been close, yet it's the relationship wit...

Joanna, a Filipina member/leader in the Lahaina community, join us to share an update on Lahaina, how they’ve been affected by the fires and everything we should know about their beloved community & culture . Joanna discusses her experience living in a neighborhood that was severely affected by the fires and extends her condolences to those who suffered losses. The conversation highlights the importance of grieving and mourning during this challenging time, along with taking action and su...

A solo episode with Krystl, with a short voice note from her friend, fellow inspiring founder & community leader SolaEver feel like you're "not doing enough" even though you're doing it all?!Krystl walks you through a real-time moment of a “not-doing-enough” and walking herself outBreaking this pattern by catching yourself in the moment: what are your breath, body, thoughts, emotions telling youWhat story and lies are you telling yourself?How this stems from immigrant, survival mentality,...

Dr. Kristine Gloria is a former academic, social impact entrepreneur, and dedicated steward of technology for good. Kristine’s expertise sits at the intersection of the human condition and technology with specific interest in youth mental health and wellbeing. Currently, she serves as Head of Data at Blue Fever, and most notably leads a team responsible for developing "Blue", an AI-driven big sibling that supports youth on their emotional and mental health journey. Prior to Blue Fever, Kristi...

Krystl is back from a trip to the Philippines! She goes over:her 4-week trip to the Philippineswhat she learned and realizedwhat is our relation & role here, from those who grew up abroad?reading your experiences about the PH tripInterested in the 25-day Filipino History & Heroines Learning Journey? Sign up hereBlog post: How a trip to the Philippines can feel beautiful, confronting, complicated, healing, heartbreaking, all at onceHad a recent Philippines experience and wanna share it...

Jen is the creator of the Indulgent Eats, a food & travel blog & Instagram with over 400,000 followers and dedicated to all things over-the-top indulgent. She is the co-founder of the new Barkada, a modern Filipino restaurant and bar in Hong Kong. Jen is part of the Prestige 40 Under 40 in Hong Kong and her work has been featured by South China Morning Post, TimeOut, BuzzFeed, and Lifestyle Asia, and her photography has also appeared in the New York Times. She’s the author of th...

I’m here in the Philippines! Join this discussion with me and Gabes Torres - after 2 years of being friends connecting purely online, I’ve had her on the podcast, she is a powerful voice for Filipin@s & decolonization work. A few days before coming I spent time in Manila, to visit historical sites like Intramrous, and national museums.Gabes Torres is a psychotherapist, writer, and organizer with her work focusing on the interplay of mental health, the arts, spirituality, and justice-orien...

I'm leaving to the Philippines soon! We are joined here by our lovely Tesz Millan, previous podcast host and Youtuber from Filipina American CreativeWe coverTesz Itinerary and why she chose these remote villagesWhat visiting & getting a tattoo Apo Whang Od, the eldest Filipina Tattoo Artist who made vogues covers, was likeVisiting towns that preserved culture and the present value of heritageSurprising Learnings and differences of culture & perspetives in the Philippines

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, “T...

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 livesHow to show the PRIDE of our heritage as a moder...

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 Vodka...

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 b...

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 jobWhat 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 PatreonLeave a written review on AppleFollow IG @filipinaontherise

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 reinventionThe important lessons taught by Nicole’s father around what it means to be Filipino in their familyHow Filipino values and culture factored into Nicole’s own career growth and how she run...

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 PatreonLeave a written review on AppleFollow IG @filipinaontherise

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 PatreonLeave a written review on AppleFollow IG @filipinaontherise

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 C...

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 AppleBecoming a monthly supporter or making a One-time DonationSalamat! Love, Krystl

I’m back from a 3 month break and in this episode, I reunite with Tesz, and discussHigh & lows on recent adventures and 2 big wake up calls I hadWhy rest is so hard for people pleasers, performers and/or descendants of immigrantsthe 100-breath practice I learned to for stillness and surrenderOur NYC event and NFT launchCelebrating the amazing podcast hosting that Tesz did!Support our show!Be a monthly supporter or make a one-time donation on PatreonLeave a written review on AppleFollow IG...

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 im...

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 ab...

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...

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’ Hawa...

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 leade...

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 gra...

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 Menti...

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) &amp; 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 ...

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 h...

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 &amp; 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 t...

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 &amp; 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...

Bianca Trinidad-Lamb is a Growth Marketer in the tech space, entrepreneur, Autism warrior, and founder of Filiflavors, a business curates Filipino surprise snack boxes, serving those missing familiar tastes of home, looking to discover new favorites, or just starting to learn about Filipino food and culture. She was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and […]

“I’m Brown & I’m Proud!” When you grew up, how were you taught to cherish and celebrate your natural skin? As a young brown Filipina girl, I remember thinking my brown skin was something that would be “prettier” if it was lighter. I sometimes used whitening soaps and stayed out of the sun. I never […]

Jo Encarnacion is a lifestyle influencer and a relationship, sexual wellness and women’s life coach, who leads hundreds of women down a path of radical self acceptance. In 2018 she gained recognition by Global Founder & CEO of Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington, as one of the Top 20 Health + Wellness role models. Jo is […]

Have you ever thought about starting something new that involves risk or making career change? Ever struggled with the thought of, "I should have been here by now?" What about gaining clarity? In this special episode, Nicole Cruz (Life Coach) tackles topics of clarity, career change, limiting beliefs, and the different dynamics that being 1st/2nd generation Filipina and different cultural expectations play in that.Nicole Cruz herself left a top-of-the-ladder corporate career, to sta...

Givelle Lamano is a top-rated Oakland Criminal Defense &amp; DUI attorney and runs her own practice, Lamano Law Office. She has represented people from all walks of life ranging from gang members appealing their life sentences to corporate management officials in wrongful termination claims.Givelle is also the co-founder of the Three Strikes Justice Center, a non-profit organization focused on alleviating the overcrowding of prisons. She serves as a Board Member for Insight Prison Projec...

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This is an EXCLUSIVE discussion from the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle, which we’re posting because it is so moving and important. Our sisterhood meets online every Thursday, and through out the month we are doing activities, journaling, having discussions, meeting with Filipina leaders & experts. Join here!  Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez is leading expert on contemporary Filipino issues, […]

Jeanelle Castro is an online food & travel content creator. Through her videos and storytelling, Jeanelle showcases Filipino cuisine while sharing her unique experiences as a 1.5 generation Filipina-American. She also brings her audience along on her journey as she travels and explores different dishes and flavors from around the world. You can find “JeanellEats” […]

First generation, queer, Filipina American, Angelia “Angel” Trinidad is the CEO and Founder of Passion Planner. After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in Art and a Minor in Arts Education, she found herself depressed, spiraling down and struggling to find direction. She took the leap and created Passion Planner, a paper life coach, from […]

Closing off FAHM we have a very important, powerful episode for you. “American History iS FilipinA American history.” so important we are looking at our history through a critical lens and owning the story of US, as Filipino women, as having contributed to the historical narrative, part of society’s fabric, a story worth telling.⁠ ⁠ […]

October’s theme for the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle is Self-Admiration. Join the Filipina Soul Sisterhood Cirlce by October 1st! We have Alexis Jacinto of @asideofalexis joining us and moderating the discussion. We discuss the importance of self admiration, and how it’s a true form of self love, self acceptance and powerful practice in stepping into […]

I am SO excited y’all! It’s finally here: The Filipina Soul Sisterhood Circle. In this talk, I share the 5 Things You Can Expect from a Pinay Power Tribe, What a “Life-Aligned Pinay Power Sister” is, and how you can start forming one! We start October 1st, and our first theme is about Self Admiration. […]

Did you know that the Philippines is the world provider of Coconut Oil, and yet is under-recognized? Sara Ku is a beauty entrepreneur and founder of Kaya Essentials, an impact driven lifestyle and beauty brand. In her early 20s, she worked for a non-profit in the Philippines, Gawad Kalinga, where she was introduced to social […]

Christine Bumatay is a storyteller, social media professional, and Pilipinx culture advocate born and raised between Mandaluyong City, Philippines and the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from USC’s Public Relations program and now holds her own platform, Sosyal Gal, where she builds a community of activism for the Filipina American community. She writes for […]

Christine Bumatay is a storyteller, social media professional, and Pilipinx culture advocate born and raised between Mandaluyong City, Philippines and the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from USC’s Public Relations program and now holds her own platform, Sosyal Gal, where she builds a community of activism for the Filipina American community. She writes for […]

Krystl Fabella speaks in front of a live audience, about what led her to start her podcast, Filipina on the Rise. She discusses what it means to be the person who God created you to be, and trusting that one’s story is good enough for the world to hear. This was recorded at a live […]

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Kristina Rodulfo is a multimedia journalist who specializes in beauty reporting and has been working in the publishing industry for over a decade. She is the Beauty Director of Women’s Health overseeing coverage across print and online who is an expert in product testing, identifying trends, and service reporting. However, her main emphasis is writing […]

This is a discussion around relationships, specifically healing from relationship trauma and abuse, challenging norms around us, and that the most important relationship should be with ones self, a foundation of worthiness and love within. Silviyana Bridal Boutique is bringing us this open dialogue with Filipina On The Rise, having guest Christine Romea inspire you […]

Today, we’re talking to Gabes Torres, who is a returning guest on the show, her first episode was about “Precolonial womanhood in the philippines” which is to a day such a hit and an audience favorite.. Gabes aims to practice decolonizing and antiracist work as a community organizer, teacher, singer-songwriter, and mental health practitioner primarily […]

Christine Gambito, wife, mother, daughter, and comedian better known as one of the first Youtubers with her channel ‘HappySlip’ talks about her life as a working actress in New York before Youtube and how her faith and identity are important measures of success for her career. Youtube Video Interview here Topics: Christine will expand upon […]

This episode features all of YOU. A few weeks ago, I asked you to send in your answers to these 2 questions What was the biggest lesson(s) in 2020 What wish do you have for others in 2021 AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT <3 I also share my takeaways and experiences from an extremely transformative […]

How can you create intentions for 2021? How do you look back meaningfully on 2020? I, Krystl, will guide us through a Visualization and Journaling Session, to help ground you and set intentions for 2021. The world has been through so much change this year.. but you have too! You have learned lessons, gained new […]

Be featured on the next episode! (instructions at bottom) Nicole Cruz was my 2nd episode guest and she’s back! We have a HEART felt discussion, topics including: 2020 Lessons Learned, and Nicole shares trends she’s seen of her client community this year, which is composed of 1st and 2nd Generation immigrant women Dreaming big, what […]

What if you knew that you have the tool to unlock the guidance you need to know, you just need to tap into it more? What if you knew it allows you to fall more in love and in trust with yourself? What if you knew it was so simple, yet so under practiced and […]

Wrapping up FAHM, we have Jen Amos & Nani Dominguez, the hosts of The Filipino American Woman Project, a Podcast that covers stories & life lessons told by American women of Filipino descent. Jen is the founder and co-host of TFAW.  She is an award winning podcaster and online entrepreneur, an advocate for promoting personal […]

This month is Filipino American History Month, and we brought on someone who takes activism to a creative, critical conversational level. Maite Zabala-Alday is a writer, artist, non-profit professional and the founder of S/he’s Mighty Mighty. Shes_MightyMighty (find on Instagram) aims to create a safe space for uncomfortable conversations around taboo topics, mainly mental health, […]

Trisha Fey is a yoga and movement instructor serving women of color. She promotes radical resilience through dance, yoga and movement. She is passionate about teaching and unveiling creative expression. Growing up in the U.S. robbed her ability to learn her mother tongue contributing to a fear of expressing who she was growing up. This […]

Cat Cruz Bioc, also called Love Coach Cat by her clients, is a love coach, reiki healer, and serial social impact entrepreneur, on a mission to spread love and positivity and help individuals work to the best version of themselves. In this episode, we discuss the self love and awakening journey. She shares her very […]

Have you been sitting with an idea, or have been feeling a calling to start something? Perhaps it’s a new passion project, job, business idea, lifestyle change, etc. I’m sharing 7 Secrets to Starting (and Following Through) that have been really effective for me and others. I’ll be giving examples of the podcast & other […]

If you are a Filipino, growing up did you feel proud to be Filipino? What did it mean to be proud? How did connect to your heritage and roots? In the present and in the ever day, how do we do that? How do we build bridges with communities back in our motherland? Gelaine Santiago […]

Dr. Vania Manipod is a psychiatrist, speaker, professor and blogger, who has become well-known for being outspoken about mental health and reducing the stigma of mental illness, especially in the Filipino and Asian American community. Her instagram has over 41,000 followers, and has a popular blog, Freud & Fashion, where she promotes that its stylish […]

Let’s reflect & set powerful intentions for the remainder of 2020. I, Krystl, will guide us through a Visualization and Journaling Session, to help ground you and set intentions for the remainder of 2020. The world has been through so much change this year.. but you have too! You have learned lessons, gained new perspective, […]

What did the stories of 40 successful Asian women all have in common? Rose Buado and Jennifer Redondo-Marquez are two high-achieving Filipino women (and cousins!) who have spent the last year putting together a book called In Her Purpose: 40 Principles of Asian Women Redefining Success on Their Own Terms. In this book, they tell […]

Bianca Mabute-Louie (she/her/hers) is an educator based in Oakland, CA. She has taught Asian American Studies at Laney College, San Francisco State College, and City College of San Francisco. This fall she will be starting her PhD in Sociology at Rice University, where she will pursue research on religion, race, and racism. Bianca has also organized with Network […]

Leezel is a bridge journalist at the intersection of everything from editorial, product to audience development, marketing and more. Currently, Leezel is the Senior Editor for Membership and Innovation at HuffPost. In the past, she worked with the Associated Press in Audience Development and was at CNNMoney (now CNNBusiness) as Assistant Managing Editor of Programming where she led a global team of multiplatform editors. She received her Bachelor’s degree at&nbs...

Cinelle Barnes is a memoirist, essayist, and educator from Manila, Philippines, and is the author of Monsoon Mansion, a memoir we primarily discuss on this episode. Her debut memoir was listed as a Best Nonfiction Book of 2018 by Bustle and nominated for the 2018 Reading Women Nonfiction Award. Barnes was a Women Writing the […]

Alexis Bustos is a San Francisco-based Interaction Designer, who is making waves while promoting Pinay Excellence in the world of User Experience Design & Research! She is consistently advocating for inclusive design and accessibility in tech. She holds a BFA in Interaction Design from California College of the Arts and is currently an interaction designer at […]

Deirdre is a special education teacher working with third grade students in Prospect Heights, living in Brooklyn New York. Most of her experience comes from working with kids with severe autism, and she’s been advocate for all learners, including kids with dyslexia, intellectual disabilities and emotional disabilities.Deirdre believes that the Filipina voice needs to be elevated. While she does admire the beauty queens that have elevated Pinay representation in the world, it is important...

Gabes is a researcher, artist, theologian, speaker, and psychotherapist in training, and her life’s work is to demonstrate how there’s nothing “post-” about post-colonialism. She recently completed a Master’s in Theology and Culture at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, focusing on colonialism and is completing her Master’s in Counseling Psychology.Gabes currently works for The Allender Center writes poetry and music. She's independently produced 3 albums of original music an...

Kristen Brillantes is the CEO &amp; Co-Founder of The Sarap Shop, a San Francisco-based, Filipino-American food truck and catering company, that serves an inclusive Filipino comfort food menu. Previously, she was the Head of Design Operations at Stripe, a large fintech company, and before that held leadership development roles at Google and Google Ventures. She is also a Business coach and designer.This episode will have you pulling out a pen and paper to design your own growth! We discuss he...

Berna Anat is a financial consultant and financial literacy educator who is dedicated to making personal finance education more funny, accessible and more “brown” for people everywhere. Her mission to help others find financial freedom and is creating a financial revolution helping people of color and minority communities take back the power of money.On this episode, we talk about:Her journey, from having no financial educational background, paying off $50,000 in debt, to being Financial Lite...

In March 2013, Yana Gilbuena had the epiphany that she wanted to bring Filipino food and Kamayan to all 50 states. At the time, she was working a completely different job, and didn’t have any formal training as a culinary chef. 6 years later, Yana is an acclaimed Nomadic Chef, founder of Salos Series, and […]

Jessica Caloza was 4-years-old when she immigrated from the Philippines to California. She is now Los Angeles’ Commissioner on the Board of Public Works, the first Filipino in the position and one of the youngest in City Hall. How did she get here?Together, we discuss her journey and what transitioned her into public service and government. We also discuss her commitment and lens in public service as a 1st Generation Filipino woman, and why she’s passionate about representing Filipinos and un...