Best Ossa Collective Podcasts (2024)

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158: "I'm never not going to be Filipina. So what's the rush? I have the rest of my life to study my heritage." Rooted and Rising: Migrating to America with Jen and Nani 52:53

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158: "I'm never not going to be Filipina. So what's the rush? I have the rest of my life to study my heritage." Rooted and Rising: Migrating to America with Jen and Nani For Part 1 of 3 of the Rooted and Rising Series: Migrating to America, Jen Amos and Nani Dominguez-Smith explore the seven waves of Filipino migration, from the first wave of seafa…

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157: "Education is only good if you feel liberated because of it." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 2 of 2 33:28

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157: "Education is only good if you feel liberated because of it." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 2 of 2 Happy Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! Jen, Nani, and Stacey return for part 2 of their FAHM special to discuss the importance of mindfulness and meditation when discussing heavy topics related t…

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156: "You're Filipina first." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 1 of 2 43:48

9M ago43:48

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156: "You're Filipina first." Filipino American History Month Special with Jen, Nani, and Stacey - Part 1 of 2 Happy Filipino American History Month! Jen, Nani, and special guest Dr. Stacey Anne Baterina Salinas return for a two-part special for Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! Together, they discuss FAHM's 2023 theme, according to the Filip…

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155: "I see that you're trying to show up, and I want to remind you that we don't have to do this today. We can shift gears." Wrapping up Season 4 with Jen and Nani 49:34

1y ago49:34

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155: "I see that you're trying to show up, and I want to remind you that we don't have to do this today. We can shift gears." Wrapping up Season 4 with Jen and Nani This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gh8JOBVBQ1U And that’s a wrap for season 4 of TFAW Project! Jen and Nani close out by previewing what season 5 may look like …

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154: "Filipino looks so different to so many different people. It's impossible to fit us into any one box." The latest community discussions and hot topics with Jen and Nani 1:01:18

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154: "Filipino looks so different to so many different people. It's impossible to fit us into any one box." The latest community discussions and hot topics with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani highlight all of the exciting conversations and hot topics that are taking place on their FREE 5-Day Reflection Series via Instagram Group Chats and on THENEWFILIP…

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153: "We learn more about ourselves in community with each other." Building a sustainable community one conversation at a time with Jen and Nani 1:00:26

1+ y ago1:00:26

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153: "We learn more about ourselves in community with each other." Building a sustainable community one conversation at a time with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani are excited to share the latest progress on their new platform: THENEWFILIPINA.COM! They reveal how they take advantage of the limited real-time they have to work together every week, share th…

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152: "We are redefining what it means to be Pinay. We are the ones that have the power to shift culture." Presenting THENEWFILIPINA.COM with Jen and Nani 1:02:54

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152: "We are redefining what it means to be Pinay. We are the ones that have the power to shift culture." Presenting THENEWFILIPINA.COM with Jen and Nani HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jen and Nani are back with holiday season reflections and 2023 major updates for our community! They share why this is the first episode they've published in the new year, updates …

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151: "It's a gift to know, to honor, and to evolve our ancestors' history from here on out." Jayme Sy's Instagram Live Interview with Jen and Nani 1:10:28

1+ y ago1:10:28

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151: "It's a gift to know, to honor, and to evolve our ancestors' history from here on out." Jayme Sy's Instagram Live Interview with Jen and Nani At the end of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), Kara and Jayme invited Jen and Nani to chat via Instagram Live! They talk about how TFAW Project was founded, their family backgrounds, favorite part…

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150: "Sharing my story is not just me learning about myself, but it's for those struggling with their identity to learn from, too." Philippines trip reflections with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

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150: "Sharing my story is not just me learning about myself, but it's for those struggling with their identity to learn from, too." Philippines trip reflections with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe By popular demand from our BUYUSBOBA.COM supporters, Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe returns to the show for a second interview! She shares how she's started co…

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149: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." December festivities and exciting events with Jen, Nani and Tsuki 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

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149: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." December festivities and exciting events with Jen, Nani and Tsuki Jen and Nani are joined with BUYUSBOBA.COM Book Club member and past guest Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe! Together, they talk about their holiday plans, give grace during a busy season, share the latest update…

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148: "I like to consider this a very special time of the year because the world is lighting up for me." Birthdays, holidays and exciting updates with Jen and Nani 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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148: "I like to consider this a very special time of the year because the world is lighting up for me." Birthdays, holidays and exciting updates with Jen and Nani Happy December! Jen and Nani first share what it means for them to celebrate their birthdays and the holidays within the same month. Then they dive into exciting updates and shoutouts to …

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147: "There's no standing still or being done with self-awareness. It's an ongoing process." Expressing thanks with Jen and Nani 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

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147: "There's no standing still or being done with self-awareness. It's an ongoing process." Expressing thanks with Jen and Nani Seasons Greetings! While Nani has already decorated her home for the holidays, Jen shares her upcoming plans to run a turkey trot -- her first running event in her 30s! Together, they share what they are thankful for, tea…

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146: "The direction that we take the show is always a result of what our community needs." Spending more time in community with Jen and Nani 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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146: "The direction that we take the show is always a result of what our community needs." Spending more time in community with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani are excited to continue expanding their offerings for our growing community! They discuss how they prioritize TFAW Project into their busy lives, the latest happenings within the Reflection Series…

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145: "Your voice matters here." Community engagement with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

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145: "Your voice matters here." Community engagement with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion Jen and Nani, joined with Caitilin Damacion, hop on Instagram Live once again -- and plan on doing so every first Friday on the month! Together, they talk about their experiences with the Tsimis with Jen and Nani Book Club thus far, how their Discord community…

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144: "I got you. We are a team. Together we rise." Going Live on Instagram with Jen and Nani 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

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144: "I got you. We are a team. Together we rise." Going Live on Instagram with Jen and Nani Last Friday, Jen and Nani surprise their Instagram followers by going Live! They explain why they want to revitalize their Instagram community, reflect on their third year of celebrating Filipino American History Month, invite listeners to join their free 5…

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143: "We are not just excavating our past, but we are actively writing our future." Wrapping up Filipino American History Month with Jen and Nani 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

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Note: This conversation is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/_uf33cSUOq0 143: "We are not just excavating our past, but we are actively writing our future." Wrapping up Filipino American History Month with Jen and Nani And that's a wrap for Filipino American History Month! Jen and Nani share some fun facts about Filipino American National …

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142: "I do a lot because I'm excited to still be alive." Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jaymee WINS 1:36:51

1+ y ago1:36:51

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Note: This conversation is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/yVgayJBOuZQ 142: "I do a lot because I'm excited to still be alive." Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jaymee WINS Author, producer, and talent-in-progress, Jaymee WINS returns from Ep. 007 (three years ago!) to discuss Filipino American History Month and, for the fi…

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141: "If you appreciate us investing in you, we hope that you invest in us, too." FAHM and focus groups with Jen and Nani 30:14

2y ago30:14

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Note: This episode is also available on YouTube https://youtu.be/sPJLkWud4as 141: "If you appreciate us investing in you, we hope that you invest in us, too." FAHM and focus groups with Jen and Nani The celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM) continues! Jen and Nani share the history of how FAHM began, give a recap of their FREE 5-Day…

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140: "You can have all your ducks in a row. But if people don't latch on to your idea, then you wasted all that time trying to perfect it." 5-Day Reflection Series with Jen and Nani 41:57

2y ago41:57

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This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MW_y6bJsGUU 140: "You can have all your ducks in a row. But if people don't latch on to your idea, then you wasted all that time trying to perfect it." 5-Day Reflection Series with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani are back for a weekly show of The Filipino American Woman (TFAW) Project in ce…

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139: "One of the ways that I identify as Filipino is that everything I do, I like to do it family style." Season 4 Trailer with Jen and Nani 16:48

2y ago16:48

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139: "One of the ways that I identify as Filipino is that everything I do, I like to do it family style." Season 4 Trailer with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani return for Season 4 of TFAW Project! Together, they reflect on their individual journeys since they wrapped up Season 3, their new plans for Season 4, their decision to evolve their co-hosting rel…

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138: "I'm so high on being Pinay." Outdoor adventures, adoption and visiting the Philippines with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe 1:11:34

2y ago1:11:34

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This episode is also available via video: https://youtu.be/bD9B55A9VlA 138: "I'm so high on being Pinay." Outdoor adventures, adoptee raised in Vermont, and returning to the motherland with Gretchen "TSUKI" Puddicombe Tsuki loves to describe herself as a cowgirl, lesbian, rock climbing and parkour coach. As an adoptee, she speaks fondly of her fami…

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137: "Not only do I know that I’m seen, I know that I’m supported." Celebrating the anniversaries of TFAW Project and BuyUsBoba.com with Jen and Nani 43:11

2y ago43:11

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This podcast episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pjApllPFpas 137: "Not only do I know that I’m seen, I know that I’m supported." Celebrating the anniversaries of TFAW Project and BuyUsBoba.com with Jen and Nani Jen and Nani check in with our TFAW community with a surprise bonus episode! They celebrate two major events: the one ye…

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136: "We’re all the same. Why am I going to divide us based on class?" Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Paulette Imperial and Discord community members 1:11:02

2y ago1:11:02

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136: "We’re all the same. Why am I going to divide us based on class?" Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Paulette Imperial and Discord community members Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Bulosan Center and TFAW Project's intern Paulette Imperial joins us as our special guest for this bonus episode to share her inte…

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135: "Thank you for humanizing us and seeing us as part of your extended family." Updates, potential name change, and a new Discord community with Jen and Nani 35:45

2+ y ago35:45

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This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jg1t51lqhfs 135: "Thank you for humanizing us and seeing us as part of your extended family." Updates, potential name change, and a new Discord community with Jen and Nani Surprise, surprise! Jen and Nani release this bonus episode to share the latest updates on our show! Together, they ap…

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134: "My sanity is more important than keeping up with appearances." Old money, chosen family, and a purposeful life with Rachel Hernandez 1:06:17

2+ y ago1:06:17

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This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BsXMMW1Te0c 134: "My sanity is more important than keeping up with appearances." Old money, chosen family, and a purposeful life with Rachel Hernandez Thanks to your support on BuyUsBoba.com, we've invited Best-Selling Author, Real Estate Investor, International Speaker, Podcaster, and TFA…

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133: "For 2022, I am most interested in thriving, not just surviving." Unconventional learning, community building, and archiving our history with Jen and Nani 24:31

2+ y ago24:31

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133: "For 2022, I am most interested in thriving, not just surviving." Unconventional learning, community building, and archiving our history with Jen and Nani Happy New Year! Jen and Nani are excited to reappear in your podcast feeds to say hello and share some exciting updates. Together, they share a snapshot of their personal lives, what their i…

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132: “This was not history to me, at least not then.” Seasons Greetings, Birthdays and Book Club Updates with Jen and Nani 37:12

2+ y ago37:12

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132: “This was not history to me, at least not then.” Seasons Greetings, Birthdays and Book Club Updates with Jen and Nani Happy Holidays! Despite feeling exhausted from quite the eventful year in Jen and Nani's individual lives, they surprise everyone with the final bonus episode for 2021! They reveal the results of the 2nd Annual Golden Crane Pod…

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131: "It's really exciting to be introduced to books that are pertinent to our culture and to be able to discuss them in community." A book club invitation with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

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131: "It's really exciting to be introduced to books that are pertinent to our culture and to be able to discuss them in community." A book club invitation with Jen, Nani and Caitilin Damacion Surprise! In celebration of the holiday weekend, we bring on returning guest Caitilin Damacion to invite you all to the Tsismis with Jen and Nani (TJN) Book …

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130: "I trust that the feelings I’m having right now will be taken care of with whatever comes next." Season finale and wrapping up FAHM with Jen and Nani 56:27

2+ y ago56:27

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130: "I trust that the feelings I’m having right now will be taken care of with whatever comes next." Season finale and wrapping up FAHM with Jen and Nani With mixed feelings, but mostly feeling satisfied, Jen and Nani wrap up season three of The Filipino American Woman Project for 2021 and reflect on the final content that was collectively produce…

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129: “Use your community and use your resources because they're here to help you.” Teaching kapwa in the classroom and at home with Keani Dominguez 1:20:28

2+ y ago1:20:28

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129: “Use your community and use your resources because they're here to help you.” Teaching kapwa in the classroom and at home with Keani Dominguez This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NCoeVFAhP2A 129: “Use your community and use your resources because they're here to help you.” Teaching kapwa in the classroom and at hom…

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128: "Happy Filipino American History Month!" October Events and Exclusive content only available on Tsismis with Jen and Nani 12:07

3y ago12:07

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128: "Happy Filipino American History Month!" October Events and Exclusive content only available on Tsismis with Jen and Nani Remember when we said we had big plans for #FAHM this year? Well, here they are!!! 10/15: Get to know Kuya Kirby Araullo! (Instagram @kirbyaraullo) 10/22: Celebrating Filipino American History Month at home & in class w/ Ke…

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127: “That’s part of my calling as an artist; going with the flow of how the world changes through storytelling.” Broadway performing, life pivots, & choosing curiosity over shame with Jesca Prudencio 1:02:56

3y ago1:02:56

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127: “That’s part of my calling as an artist; going with the flow of how the world changes through storytelling.” Broadway performing, life pivots, & choosing curiosity over shame with Jesca Prudencio This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xCMLYFf2ZcE From sharing her director’s process as “the strategic artist” to working…

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126: "I'm happy to be in a space where Filipino American History Month is more about celebrating it as opposed to fighting for it." Celebrating FAHM for the 3rd year with Jen and Nani 49:25

3y ago49:25

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126: "I'm happy to be in a space where Filipino American History Month is more about celebrating it as opposed to fighting for it." Celebrating FAHM for the 3rd year with Jen and Nani This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PnpMi2JCb8s Jen and Nani (and special guest baby Hiro) kick off their third year of Filipino American Hist…

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125: “When you find authenticity & kindness in a person, keep them close.” Drive thru balut, Filipinos in show business, and turning childhood dreams into cathartic professional opportunities with Emy ... 1:05:34

3y ago1:05:34

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125: “When you find authenticity & kindness in a person, keep them close.” Drive thru balut, Filipinos in show business, and turning childhood dreams into cathartic professional opportunities with Emy Coligado This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xytpYt2mBMY Dog mom, Actress & Executive Producer Emy Coligado tells her st…

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124: "Although I could've kept going solo, it's nice to lean against you again." Welcoming Nani back to the show as a new mother 26:17

3y ago26:17

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124: "Although I could've kept going solo, it's nice to lean against you again." Welcoming Nani back to the show as a new mother This week on TFAW Project, someone special makes their reintroduction back onto the show. Yep! You guessed it. (Drumroll, please....) Nani Dominguez, co-host for 100+ episodes is back! After taking a short maternity break…

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123: "My love for the arts far outweighed my fears." Storytelling, being the eldest of seven siblings, and living her best life in her 40s and 50s with Bles Chavez-Bernstein 1:23:58

3y ago1:23:58

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123: "My love for the arts far outweighed my fears." Storytelling, being the eldest of seven siblings, and living her best life in her 40s and 50s with Bles Chavez-Bernstein This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWlxEo72qnw The Singing Poet, Author, and Soprano Bles Chavez-Bernstein was born a storyteller. Today, she has …

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122: “I can find my words because of you, the listener.” Important show updates and finally replying to your messages with Jen Amos 44:52

3y ago44:52

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122: “I can find my words because of you, the listener.” Important show updates and finally replying to your messages with Jen Amos Jen returns with another solo episode! She shares her and Nani’s winter plans for the show, newly released content you can only find on Tsismis with Jen and Nani, and most importantly, she dedicates today’s episode to …

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121: "The bamboo ceiling has partly to do with us because we hold so closely to our culture." Enhancing culture in your local community and practicing respectful assertiveness with Dr. Abby Hamilton 56:52

3y ago56:52

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121: "The bamboo ceiling has partly to do with us because we hold so closely to our culture." Enhancing culture in your local community and practicing respectful assertiveness with Dr. Abby Hamilton This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kRqRuyD3alY Dr. Abby Hamilton, also known as "Dr. Abby," is an Industrial and Organizatio…

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120: "Acknowledge the loss that may have propelled you to seek out something new to begin with." A shaken foundation, keynote speech, and showing up anyway with Jen Amos 57:05

3y ago57:05

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120: "Acknowledge the loss that may have propelled you to seek out something new to begin with." A shaken foundation, keynote speech, and showing up anyway with Jen Amos For the first time in 115+ episodes, Jen Amos shows up solo! She shares a candid snapshot of life in the pandemic today, her latest keynote speech, and her continuous effort to fin…

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119: "It's important to hear that you matter." Cultural alignment, making mental health accessible, & bringing Fil-Ams back to the Philippines with Melody Agbisit 1:09:40

3y ago1:09:40

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119: "It's important to hear that you matter." Cultural alignment, making mental health accessible, & bringing Fil-Ams back to the Philippines with Melody Agbisit This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m94QyHuS2OE Melody Agbisit learned self-advocacy from a young age, and felt compelled to help her peers do the same. Now as a…

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118: “If you notice me, you notice my village. You notice my community. I am standing on the shoulders of giants.” Expressing gratitude with Jen & Nani 22:14

3y ago22:14

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118: “If you notice me, you notice my village. You notice my community. I am standing on the shoulders of giants.” Expressing gratitude with Jen & Nani This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m1ox-dOGLVw Jen & Nani take a moment to thank you for your understanding, patience and grace in the recent weeks - especially to our commu…

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117: "There’s not one way to be Filipino. My feeling of belonging is based on wherever I am now with myself.” Sampling cultures, land acknowledgments, & the somatic effects of culture shock with Magdalena ... 59:49

3y ago59:49

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117: "There’s not one way to be Filipino. My feeling of belonging is based on wherever I am now with myself.” Sampling cultures, land acknowledgments, & the somatic effects of culture shock with Magdalena Valderrama Rural resident, Co-Founder & Development Director of the Seigler Springs Community Redevelopment Association, and meditation community…

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116: "We continue to really uncover more and more of our narrative that hasn't been shared before." Recent events, upcoming events, and exclusive content with Jen & Nani 28:13

3y ago28:13

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116: "We continue to really uncover more and more of our narrative that hasn't been shared before." Recent events, upcoming events, and exclusive content with Jen & Nani Jen & Nani catch up this week on pregnancy updates, recent events, upcoming events, exclusive Tsismis with Jen & Nani content, and much more! -- LIVE EVENT TOMORROW: Cook Champorad…

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115: “If we inherit our ancestral trauma, we also inherit our ancestral resistance, joy, & resilience.” Dismantling white supremacy one scene at a time with Francesca Fernandez McKenzie 1:14:05

3y ago1:14:05

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115: “If we inherit our ancestral trauma, we also inherit our ancestral resistance, joy, & resilience.” Dismantling white supremacy one scene at a time with Francesca Fernandez McKenzie This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WFTgFwjHorE Actor, Educator, & Producer Francesca Fernandez McKenzie (proudly representing the SF Bay …

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114: "I keep showing up because you all keep showing up." Pregnancy updates, upcoming live events, and exciting news with Jen and Nani 52:36

3y ago52:36

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114: "I keep showing up because you all keep showing up." Pregnancy updates, upcoming live events, and exciting news with Jen and Nani In this week's co-host commentary, Jen & Nani chat about all the nerves & feelings as Nani approaches her final weeks of pregnancy, share teasers on upcoming TJN events, & show love to some recent supporters from bu…

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113: “Through you guys, I’ve found the language. The cycle can end with me.” Using intimate activism to redefine the meaning of strength with Alessandra Rivera 1:29:32

3y ago1:29:32

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113: “Through you guys, I’ve found the language. The cycle can end with me.” Using intimate activism to redefine the meaning of strength with Alessandra Rivera This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yqIRZWUKcnM Ukulele enthusiast and first generation college student Alessandra Rivera reflects on what unites us as Filipino Ame…

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112: “We don’t want to create a false impression of our community and negate the fact that not everyone operates with intention.” New, original content on BuyUsBoba.com and upcoming travel plans with Jen ... 38:15

3y ago38:15

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112: “We don’t want to create a false impression of our community and negate the fact that not everyone operates with intention.” New, original content on BuyUsBoba.com and upcoming travel plans with Jen & Nani Exciting news! Tsismis with Jen & Nani recently released their first original content: an interview with Nani’s dad, Angelo Dominguez! In t…

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111: "You're gonna be a part of that person's life for the rest of your life. Why wouldn't you love them?" Centering family, passing down Filipino culture, & the blended family experience w/ Aunties Jen ... 1:05:08

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111: "You're gonna be a part of that person's life for the rest of your life. Why wouldn't you love them?" Centering family, passing down Filipino culture, & the blended family experience w/ Aunties Jen & Marie Nani’s family presence on TFAW Project continues to expand! Marie Leanio (EO96) returns for her second interview, this time alongside Nani’…

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110: “There’s a history of the Pinay being silenced. The more we can invest in ourselves, the better we can build self-sustaining communities.” TFAW Project @ AAPA’s Inaugural Asian Podcast Festival 1:22:54

3y ago1:22:54

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110: “There’s a history of the Pinay being silenced. The more we can invest in ourselves, the better we can build self-sustaining communities.” TFAW Project @ AAPA’s Inaugural Asian Podcast Festival Last week, TFAW Project had the opportunity to participate in the Asian American Podcasters Association’s Inaugural Asian Podcast Festival! This episod…

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109: “Don’t let others or the color of your skin get in the way of proudly identifying as Filipino.” Biracial identity crises, long distance relationships, & being raised by single Filipino moms with Michelle ... 1:09:42

3y ago1:09:42

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109: “Don’t let others or the color of your skin get in the way of proudly identifying as Filipino.” Biracial identity crises, long distance relationships, & being raised by single Filipino moms with Michelle Werle This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e5hzZxdnSxc Michelle Werle joins the ladies of TFAW Project to discuss the …

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